MY CAPE ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTERNAL

ASSIGNMENT BASED ON AGRICULTURE

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CANDIDATE NAMES: TRENACE LAMBERT, KEISTON SAMUELS,

JUANITA DENOBREGA
CANDIDATE NUMBERS: 0090016 0144, 0900160195 ,0900160098
CENTRENUMBER: 0090016
CLASS: GRADE 12
TEACHER: MISS RODLYN SIMEON
SCHOOL: MULTI-LATERAL CHRISTIAN-BURG WISMAR SECONDARY
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Table of Contents pg.

Contents…………………………………………….…………………….…..…1
Introduction………………………………………….………………….……....2
Aims and objectives………………………………….………………………....3
Data collection……………………………………….…………………….…....4
Literature
review…………………………………………………………………………5-6
Presentation
Of interview…………………………………………………………………7-10
Conclusions……………………………………………………………………11
Presentation of impact of self…………………………………………………12
Bibliography…………………………………………………………………...13
Appendix…………………………………………………………………...14-16
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Introduction
With the application of agriculture to the world, there has been poverty reduction, rising of
income and improvement of food security of the worlds less fortunate, to conclude all of this;
it plays a major role in economy and sustainable livelihood. In this internal assignment
agriculture was chosen as to capture the mindset, characteristics, creativity and innovation of
the entrepreneur, as well as the processes, practices and challenges of venture creation as a
learning experience for the researchers.
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Aim and objectives

Aims
 To understand the contribution that fresh from the West make to the people in the
linden community as an entrepreneur

Objectives
 To identify the problems fresh from the west has encountered over the years.
 To investigate how creative and innovative the entrepreneur has been to be successful
within the agricultural sector.
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Data collection
To have a successful outcome of this research and to collect appropriate data -an
interview was scheduled – (with the use of primary sources). This instrument was
implemented with the owner of the business. This type of data collection was utilized as to
obtain detailed and reliable insights about his outlook on the enterprise, with that being said
Quantitative research method was applied, which is the procedure of data collection that
provides a simple and accurate way or acquiring data as to make it easier to quantify the
person of interest views.

One limitation of this process, was that some interview questions had to be supported
by additional questions so as to acquire direct responses, also with the Covid-19 season still
being present, the instilling of mask and social distances had been utilized so as to make the
person very comfortable concerning their safety attribute, prohibiting a free expression and
financial data was not updated regularly. However, the sourced documents were assisted, to
clear up any inconsistency. There was also limited time to collect data.
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Review of industry

According to sciencedaily.com, Agriculture is the process of producing food, feed,

fiber and many other desired products by the cultivation of certain plants and the raising of

domesticated animals. Agriculture can help to reduce poverty, raise incomes, and improve

food security for 80% of the world’s poor people, who lived in rural areas and work mainly in

farming quoted by the World Bank. 

Agriculture-driven growth, poverty reduction, and food security, on the other hand,

are at risk, for instance, The World Bank (Agriculture and Food) believed that crop yields

may be reduced because of climate change, particularly in the world's most food-insecure

countries. Around 25% of greenhouse gas emissions are caused by agriculture, forestry, and

land-use change. Climate change mitigation in the agriculture sector is a part of the solution.

People's and the planet's health are also jeopardized by current food systems, which produce

unsustainable amounts of pollution and waste. One-third of all food produced in the world is

lost or squandered. Food loss and waste must be addressed in order to improve food and

nutrition security, as well as to meet climate goals and minimize environmental stress.

Agriculture has long been a vital part of the Caribbean economy. Large plantations of

sugar and bananas, in particular, generated agricultural commodities for export, representing

a major economic sector. Agriculture in the Caribbean has become more diverse in recent

years. It was stated by the CARICOM Caribbean Community (STRENGTHENING

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN THE CARIBBEAN: A GUIDE FOR PROJECT

SUPPORT AND GUIDELINES), that agriculture is the key source of employment in

Caribbean Countries, accounting for approximately 16% of the overall employment in the

regions. 25% in Dominica, 20% in St Lucia and 18% in Jamaica. 

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An article was published by life of plant (lifeofplant, n.d.), which stated that the Bahamas to

Trinidad, is concentrated in sugarcane, bananas, coffee, tobacco, and Citrus Fruits.

It was quoted by the International Trade Administration (Guyana - Country

Commercial Guide), agriculture is one of the most important productive sectors of Guyana’s

economy, which accounts for approximately one-third of Guyana’s GDP and 30% of the

country's employment likewise. Although Guyana's sugar and rice sectors will continue to

play a significant part in the country's economy, the non-traditional agriculture sector is

showing signs of strong growth. 

For instance, The Privacy Shield Association (Guyana - Agricultural Sector) has

quoted those exports of Agro-processing products (such as prepared foods and molasses)

have increased in the last five years.

 On March 17, 2017, It was reported by a staff reporter in the Kaieteur newspaper

that, the town of Linden, commonly known as the mining town or the bauxite town, has had

an ailing agriculture sector for several years which has resulted in approximately 70% of the

food consumed there being imported from other regions and this was due to the reduction in

bauxite production, regional authorities have been trying a variety of techniques to rejuvenate

the agricultural sector, but this has not reaped much success, and the town continues to be

dependent on the food being imported from other regions.

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Presentation of Interview

1. Name and description of venture

Approximately thirty six feet into the train track short cut, on the right, obliquely behind the

new silver city secondary school, is located the farm of the fresh from the west. It consists of

a very fertile piece of land, occupied with greens, a few fruits and poultry.

2. Background of the entrepreneur prior to starting the venture

This enterprise, was founded, by Mr. Pearce Ifill, a former resident of what is known to be

the agricultural region, region six .He was brought up in the town of Berbice where he was

schooled and later attended GUYSUCO training center where he was trained to be a fitting

machinist.

3. Characteristics of the entrepreneur

Mr. Ifill possesses qualities of someone that is competitive, creative, of versatile

knowledge, flexible when it comes to adaptation, self-confidence, optimistic, able to tolerate

constructive criticism, suggestions (especially to that of his customers) and most importantly

that of a dynamic leader.

4. Origin of the venture (why was it started)

This agricultural venture was firstly implemented due to the fact that the entrepreneur,

impending from an agricultural back ground, observed that approximately seventy percent of

the produce consumed in linden is being imported from other regions, with realizing this, he

was very displeased, yet had sprung with excitement for a new venture, especially after

finding out about the quality soil found in West-Watooka, resulting in him, rejuvenating the

agricultural sector.
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5. Industry and market description

In the agriculture industry of the mining town of linden, there are a very few

businesses with little to no flourishment, this is due to the dependency of Lindeners on the

imports and no financial help for farmers in natural disasters or short comings, as for being an

entrepreneur comes with risks.

6. Key historical events in the start and existence of the venture

With residing in the hilly sand and clay region for twenty years, Mr. Ifill has enrolled

in the Linden Advancement Economic Programme (L.E.A.P), where he understudied the

agricultural course and enhanced his marketing skills to farm, as well as run a successful

enterprise. He then acquired the land situated in West Watooka, the farming hub of linden

because of its majestic clay mixed with a bit of loam soil type.

7. Present state of venture

Currently the enterprise is blossoming and growing, with the two farms Mr. Ifill is not

only the most eminent farmer in this town, but is a triumphant in this venture due to the fact

of the sacrifices he makes to meet his customers’ demands.

8. Major present and future challenges and emerging opportunities

With his progress he did not only aid in providing jobs in Linden, but back home in

Berbice, where he also contributes seeds to farms. With the positive comments and feedback,

the entrepreneur is very certain about his growth and productivity, but with this being said he

also faces some day to day challenges and some long term ones at this present time. This

farmer was in the environment of the coast land, where there is a sufficient amount of air

flow, and where shade houses were executed and were of a great beneficiary, but later

realizes after investing one million into one, that it was not of a great utility in the said
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surroundings due to the heat due to humidity, and as he quoted “climate change giving we

licks!” but as to combat these challenges the entrepreneur intends to modernize his farm with

greenhouses where everything can be controlled under one environment, and plans to

facilitate an outlet where greens can be cut neatly and packaged, so as to have customers

walk in to their delight and uplift their orders.

9. Analytical questions

To successfully collect data the researcher had to restructure questions 7 and 10,

where the words impact and progression was replaced with “effects and develop”

respectfully.

10. Impact on self

After a face to face interaction and first-hand experience with an entrepreneur of

this profession, the researchers had witnessed his entrepreneurial drive and were

greatly fascinated and intrigued. They learned the importance of not just entering

into an agricultural sector business without a second thought and to love or get

experience and create a liking for what they do, because this is believed to have a

greater impact or effect on their enthusiasm and gives them the key characteristic of

persistency. Along with persistency these future business men and women have

learned about creativity and how to develop a real love, rather than to despise

competition, for with creativity come a difference, which endeavors consistency with

customers as they appreciate the beauty of it, and the said competitors can really

learn from you and you from them. This experience has also taught us upcoming

entrepreneurs to not only be optimistic about our surroundings, so as to visualize

what can activate a good business according to customer need, but to prepare for

risks and always have a back-up plan and strategize efficiently. The most important
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quality believed to left embedded in the researchers is that of being a good listener or

observer, in the world today many business falls to the ground due to always turning

a deaf ear or blind eye to (constructive) criticism of customers, fellow business

advocates or employees, which not only contributes to development but a good

working relationship or a good review.

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Presentation of impact on self

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Conclusion
It can be concluded that to be an entrepreneur, comes with risks and climax stages but when
you consist of versatile knowledge and a great strategy the world can be yours. There are
some characteristics that are easily adaptable and those than must be of a natural tendency in
specific sectors or alignment of businesses. New people some customers other advisers and
most importantly competitors but with it all it is a definite quote that attitude determines one
altitude.
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Bibliography
(n.d.). Retrieved from Food and Agriculture Organization: https://www.fao.org/home/en

Agriculture and Food. (n.d.). Retrieved from World Bank:

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STRENGTHENING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN THE CARIBBEAN: A GUIDE FOR PROJECT SUPPORT

AND GUIDELINES. (n.d.). Retrieved from CARICOM:
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%2C%20and%2018%25%20in%20Jamaica

Appendix
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Interview Questions

1. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself?

2. What encouraged you to start farming and selling your produce?

3. Do you think your business encourages others to be a part of the

agricultural sector?

4. How do you see your business in the next five years?

5. Has climate change affect production? How?

6. Did these changes affect your daily sales?

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7. How will this investigation impact students’ attitudes towards starting a

business of their own?

8. What are some problems that you faced in operating your business?

9. What some characteristics/skills you’ve developed while being a farmer

and that you’d suggest to upcoming farmers?

10. What are some solutions for the climatic problems you would suggest to
the government to put in place to maintain a healthy and green recovery from
the covid-19 pandemic?

11. Are there any possible solutions concerning climate change on your
progression in the future?

12. How do you view competition, do you see it as a threat? i.e., what
attributes attracts customers to you?
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