At this very moment, thousands of Swazi young adults, fresh from high school, are spending their hard earned cash applying to the Faculty of Agriculture and Consumer Science of the University of Swaziland. They are doing this with the hope of being accepted into the institution and studying a course being marketed as ‘the backbone of the economy of the country’.
Swaziland schools offer Agriculture from Grade V, giving the pupils the notion that it is a needed skill. 

The African bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) has many host crops. The caterpillar, which is spiny when young, has a light stripe on the sides and usually turns green to match the foliage when older.

The agriculture industry presents good opportunities for entrepreneurs who are ready to take on farming as a business. As in any other industry, starting a farming business needs good planning and commitment. Becoming a farmer is not just a change in occupation, it requires a significant change in lifestyle. 

Starting a farm requires that you answer the following questions to ascertain that you are making the right decision: