Entrepreneurial qualities
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KNoWlEDgE
Entrepreneurs need more than just their personal
characteristics. They also need a range of competencies
and abilities that can be learned or developed through
training and experience – with the support of extension.
An essential and important part of any competency
is knowledge. Knowledge is a key factor in successful
farm business management. Knowledge allows farmers
to make informed choices. It puts them in a better
position to compare the current practices being used
with alternatives.
Levels of education (especially literacy and
numeracy) may influence developing and using
knowledge. Farmers who have less formal education can
still be effective learners and acquire and use knowledge to
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