We always makes plans and set out goals for ourselves at one point or the other. Sometimes, we are not aware of what the outcome will be. It is wise of every person not to be lazy but to diligently work to be able to cater for their family. The goals and purposes we pursue are all right if we understand duly how to go about them.
The pain of disappointment is usually not very funny sometimes, it can bring discouragement.
Setting Out
Farming is an interesting venture. We observe times and season when engaging in farming. This is because some of the crops could be harvest more than twice in a year if it is planted early. Another thing is that farming is something which depends completely on weather. You can't come up to farm when there is no rain. So, it is wise to start your farming when you see the rain. In fact, farming season is raining season.
Pursuing The Maize
I usually love maize. It is one of our stable food in the country. We love it and cherish it. At the beginning of the season this year, I started pursuing the maize. I desired earnestly to have a good harvest of maize. At the advent of the rain, I set out to get the lands prepared and started the struggle of getting maize.
Fighting Hard
I fought hard to have maize. Why I said that I fought hard to have the maize is that I contended with predators and adverse weather to make my maize stand. Wild animals destroyed a larger part of the grains I planted. I explored all the available means to ensure that the seeds germinated. Even after they germinated, I added fertilizer and other things a farmer should add to his crops to improve yield. I never relented in my determination of having a good harvest of maize.
The End Results
The story didn't end well. I virtually had nothing from all my struggle. That is why I said it was a disappointing outcome. Really it was disappointing. I had nothing from that particular farming venture.
The Why
Factors that contributed to my coming back empty after much labour included the destruction from the predators. There were many predators in that land. The portion of land belongs to the Airport Authority and there is restrictions that do not allow local hunters to come and hunt for wild animals. This hunting exercise usually helps farming activities because it redyces the population of the rodents and thereby reduce their destruction of farm crops.
Another reason I might consider is working against the rules. The rules of farming in the area forbids cultivating cereals. Maybe my decision to join others and work against the government regulations made my efforts to be fruitless.
Finally, theft contributed to my lost. Such was a horrible memory which I encountered while pursuing my goal of raising maize in large quantities this year.
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