How He Failed Farming after Leaving UK for Zimbabwe
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- How He Failed Farming after Leaving UK for Zimbabwe
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The sad story of the returnees to the continent. Africa as a continent is suffering from MORAL BANKRUPTCY! His story is the story of many returnees from different African countries. It is heartbreaking,and discouraging for those who want to return. We need a total mind shift
Very truth
It is well Augustine. You will surely rise again
True
The moral bankruptcy part😢😢. People forget that it's a win win situation.
Yes there is a way
I think this guy should start his own CZcams channel and document his rebuilding series. He is well spoken and has a likeable personality. He could be a source of information for lots of diasporans.
He has one already
@@Knox-BezaleelTobiaswhat is his channel?
He has already..it's called Ruwa Organic Farm
He still manages to smile in bad days this man is a winner 👏👏👏i learnt a lot from his failure
Absolutely 💯 🙏🏿❤️
You did not fail, you learned. The good thing is that you still have your land, and it's a matter of time before you bounce back.
Exactly lessons learnt he has his land
True, he paid tuition fee.
Is there a way we can donate to this brother? Zambia and Zimbabwe are like brothers and sisters. Being in the UK myself with business back home in Zambia, I know it takes a years for it to start making profit. What has helped with mine is that am still here and been pumping money from this side. I just hate to see anyone that relocated back to Africa fail.
🇧🇼🙏
❤❤❤ you have a heart of gold
God bless you dear
Yes, you can create a Go fund me for him
Farming is business you need to be there for your self
This is the best episode I have seen on CZcams in a very long time. You flipped the narrative. The problem is these videos of people who always claim to be successful. Let's also hear from those who have failed. This is a good programme
Wow lm happy you like it
True its good to hear from both sides
This guy is telling the truth and the fact that he's not giving up hes going to be big coz he has learnt the lesson and now he knows better therefore will do better. Thank u for sharing this coz many are suffering in silence
25:11 This is a real man who is accountable and accepting responsibility for not doing well. I believe your comeback will be epic.
Do not just pack and go back home but please do prepare in advance. Build your home. A good simple fully furnished nice comfortable house, not necessarily “ mansions”, You dont need that, you dont need upstairs, you don't need 29 bedrooms, you dont need to show off. You have lived a life in the diaspora especially UK, Aussie, USA, and its time to live easy. Live in the rural. Do grow enough to sustain you and family. Borehole, solar and off road vehicle 💯
Well said
I agree with you.
True👏👏
Well said @gracesibanda1696❤!
Well said
Thank you
What a genuine bloke, ndivo varume vacho ava,he failed and admitted it,now he is at it again..keep it up super star,you will be back up soon.
I pray that God lift this guy back stronger than before. I like his enthusiasm and energy. May God give him a huge come back.
Amen to that
I live in USA i go to my country guinea 🇬🇳 2021 for goat farming. 🐐 i spend more then 20.000$ for hous and i pay 150 goat i spend three months in guinea i left people's behind me .when i come back two to three mothers they sale all my goats 🐐 and damaged my farm . It's good lessons for me . I when back and start over but all my employees now all come from different country. Alhamudulilah im doing well. My advice is avoid local people's..
Wow brother I am saddened by your story. I am à Guinéen myself living in Philadelphia. I am also making plans to go to coyah and start my farm. I like to learn from you if possible. Teaching me on how to avoid some mistakes
Totally agree avoid local people at all cost.
Especially people that know you. Family, friends, neighbors etc..they underestimate you
@@telezib203
100 % truth. I saw that in my nephews business. Had all his sisters working in his restaurant. Difficult.
" They knew you when you had nothing. What do you want to prove. Who are you to tell them what to do"
You are right
This is what most of us, diaspora fear. Returning home and failing. And having nothing to show the world. I salute this gentleman for his honesty and for sharing his journey- we all learn from this
Well said 🔥
There plenty of opportunities in zim I’m also in the middle of relocating back home, I’ve been spending a lot of time in zim over seeing my projects personally. Don’t let this guy’s failures put you off, this guy was very naive in how he went about things.
@@silverback1tvthe idea yekudiridza nemugodhi haaa panotoda borehole chairo
@silverback1tv what i like about him he accepts his failures
@@mikelsibs492 but there where too many unnecessary mistakes, almost unbelievable, I just hope they’re not just lies he’s telling his mrs after wasting monies on zim 🍑😂😂
He didn’t fail. The project failed. You can do it my brother. I am rooting for you. May God give you the wisdom and strength to continue.
He failed but it did not stop Him he is Still Going. How many of us can have the energy to keep Going like him ?
Please kindly help me with this man contact ..
@@CholaMulenga-km1dp check video description
I know the feeling I have been through that myself I invested a lot of money into few projects back and failed due to hiring poor quality personal and short term gratification those who were around me and working with me. Nevertheless I am not giving up my dream of going back home after 22 years in diaspora I have learned my lesson dusting up and I am starting again failure is not an option I trust my brother that he will be much stronger in his next adventure.
He’s still going where? Rave dongo iro. He needs to go back to UK 🇬🇧 and look for more money and come back to try again. Simple!
We have a problem of staff that can actually support your dream and work as a team.
It’s important to always work with qualified professionals at every stage.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
To succeed in farming, you don't just hire and manage people but you also need to be hands on.
The best interview ever. These days we always want to hear success stories and get motivated, but we learn a lot from hearing stories of failure. We learn by understanding challenges in business we want to venture into. This has changed the whole plan I had, now I gotta take it slow.
Thank you Kelvin.
Wow , 👏👏👏🫡
Very true
Thank you for sharing your story Kuda, trying to start a business in Zimbabwe is extreme sports. Remember the principles of "Think and Grow Rich": when your plan A fails, move on to plan B, C, and so on. Don’t give up on your dreams.Failures only build strength and resilience, you got this Kuda!
U need a team nd some heavy on yr side to win, Bcause if u excell too much ?????
This is the best interview about farming in Zim I have seen so far. Well played from both guys. Best wishes Farmer. You will prevail. Keep pushing
I've got a well in Granary which is 10meters and i paid $120.00 well doesn't cost alot . Brother people are taking advantage because they're in your area and they know that you've money. Don't give up but try to bring people from far away who can help don't use people in your area.
This man was interviewed by Wodemaya. He was just starting. Rise up, my brother.
Thank you :)
Failure is part of growth. Keeps pushing 💪🏾Thanks for sharing your experience !!!🙏🏾Thanks baEthan for covering this!!
Well said 👏
I applaud this guy, many people don't want to talk about their failures, I'm still in Britain and terrified of the idea of Zim, I've got no plan and on zero 😢
Don't be. Market research is very important and remember the vision is YOURS. People can mislead you
True to that,l have nothing here in South Africa and to be honest I am afraid to go and start in Zimbabwe
Don't wait too long go and start with whatever you have....
@@shadreckpaulo4752 don't waste your time doing nothing. It's better to admit your position and find another way that works better. Don't remain were there is nothing. Make a plan and find your way out
I was in the UK for 20 years & can concur with a lot that was said. My advice for those coming back to Zimbabwe is to buy a house that's already built. Avoid building if you can. If you have money, another way to invest is to buy properties & rent them out. There's a demand for accommodation & you can't go wrong when you buy property.
Thanks for this video Kelvin and the Farmer. I am also a farmer with my husband in South Africa. We have had some failed projects due to cultivar, pest, disease, market issues, hiring local farm workers and we have been scammed as well. I've just realized that challenges faced by all emerging farmers are similar whether you are in Zimbabwe or South Africa. Once you are a farmer giving up is not always an option. If we all give up who is going to feed our generation.
Well said
Kudos to him. It’s not easy coming out to say you have failed after such a huge investment. You can do it again bro especially after gaining so much experience. Let’s go again bro
Well said
What an eye opener. Keep going mfowethu you will make it resilience pays.
When you are looking at serious, long-lasting, quality and life-time investment, please deal with professional service providers and ensure due diligence (DD), including doing background checks with the aim of ultimately dealing with honest / professional service providers.
1. For your borehole drilling and irrigation works, specialists are there and quite plenty in Zimbabwe,
2. For your crop production and for the related agronomic services, many crop specilasts are there and
3. Livestock experts are plenty and
4. Agri-Business mentors are also plenty. They can give you advisory and business mentorship.
Finally, agriculture is a science and farming is a business, treat it as such and DO NOT make it simplistic.
Wisdom!!
So much respect for this brother, its not over yet until its over. Hands down for you my brother, never give up. Keep going it shall be well with you, Zambian love coming your way.
ITS PAINFUL BUT THIS MAN WILL COMEBACK STRONG
Indeed 🔥
No pain no gain
For sure. He's a great fighter
@@kelvinbiriotiYou have a lot of contacts that are in this field please put him in contact pane kwawaenda kuna Mhamha Vaugirard farming nevana vavo
@@kelvinbiriotiwhen people see you trying to achieve your dreams .Theyw ill try to block you even spiritual .our brother should pray about everything tat has happened in his life
"....time, it moves so fast".
That is the honest truth about living in the west (USA here). Just got back from 6 months in Zim and the peace and relaxation i felt was amazing.
Well said
Well done for opening up. I lost more than £60,000 in my farm. I will never give up though
That is extreme….
That's a lot how come? Hmm
If you had traded NFP with that at lot size 2.0, you could be a millionaire 😂
I like his positive altitude big up Brother Jah will bless u abundantly 💪
This guy motivated me to start my farming journey am broken man
The brother is strong and has a positive attitude. He must definitely keep on going.
Indeed he has endured. Very Strong Man
That is what is going to take him far❤
You should also build a homestead there and really spend time on the ground, that way you can monitor all the work that needs to be done, you simply have to be hands on , do the work while you are there . 20k is a lot of money brooo , build 2 lodges (2 self-contained huts) and make some passive income , cook food and create an experience for people coming to your place . you have space , grow herbs and make spices , just diversify and be on the ground!!!!!!
Thanks for the ideas, I have thought of it and will now definitely look into it.
@@ruwaorganicdrill a borehole too
Too true bro. Even here in the UK the farmers who make money fovus on value addition...small businesses on the farm itself tumwe tusingabhadhare tax tusingatomboziikanwe neHMRC. Idrive through the farms on a fairly regular basis ndichiwongorora. Whilst they have their 'core' business re 'rimaring' or milk etc panenge kashop kemacheese or 'organic' milk or tuchingwa chingwa tunobakwer ipapo or mumwe anenge achisubletter kaportion to someone ane workshop yemota. Vamwe vane manursery evana ipapo ipapo. Same principles apply say doing mbudzi and making the skins or bones do extra or creating experiences in one corner of the farm. I don't have all the answers but just sharing some of the things I've learned on the way.
@@TindoRams What are you saying please? English speakers do not understand your comment. You tube is international. I am reading from the Guyanas South America.
Apologies bro Olton. Went vernacular in some parts. Was explaining value addition and how British farmers work on value addition by creating relatively small 'on farm' businesses like restaurants, skin tanning facilities, loaning out sheds to children's nurseries etc. Also said not to trust people too much
Thank you for sharing. This is a good lesson for many of us doing or planning projects back home. By the way, I was one of your early subscribers to your CZcams channel. Please don't give up.
Wonderful 🔥
This is a true documentary worthy respect... please @Kelvin dig more of this such stories, because they are the real inspiration, and actuality to have breakthrough. even for those who are in Zimbabwe trying to relocate to the countryside suffer these consequences, Kudos to the spirited man he has a will to bounce back, I'm sure it is also a learning curve for those who are retiring from a civil servant perspective.
thank you for being brave enough to share your experiences. and kudos to you Kelvin
Now effort combined with bitter experience will act as your fuel to reach unbelievable levels brother.We will gather here again to congratulate you
Fellow folks, in commenting may I propose we exercise some empathy, kindness, ubuntu however we can express that.
The Admin should just delete insensitive comments 😢
Great video, salute your work
You are a great man with great potential, you will do well don’t give up on your dreams . Thank you for opening up
Coming from a farmer in Zambia, farming is tough. Everything always looks rossy to those from the outside but the reality is usually way different.
I watched him on Wode Maya and he inspired me to prepare to return back home from the Diaspora I showed my husband and I’m still determined we should go back but certainly learning from him and others , he should never give up ❤❤
If you wanna come back, you can contact me, can advise u. On the transition
Yes his Wode Maya interview inspired me to!!! It is good to get a real update from him and learn. I so appreciate his honesty and accountability. Thank you Sir. Your reward is to come and it will be beyond your wildest dreams!! Thank you so much for this video.
Wow! Thank you for sharing. You will rise again my brother. Will pray for you 🙏
Just never give up bro, u motivated me n I'm into it now so ,I ain't gotta see u retire so early,, I like all the lessons u learnt afterwards n we also did learn here from u ,,, ## kip it up bro..
What defines us is not our failures but what we did when we failed . I have so much respect for this man. When I saw him on Wode Maya’s video and as I watch him on this page he is still inspiring me. If you read this my brother please continue your journey you will make it.
This is the honesty and transparency we need from those we are learning from. So much knowledge unfortunately some of the lessons I had to learn the hard way
Its good to start small and grow and it gives you chance to learn thank you my brother for this i have learnt a lot
I felt so encouraged by the way he is open enough to us
loved this very insightful🎉🎉🎉
Hard Time Never Kills .I like the Sprit.l have been through a lot as well.But l will never give up in farming 🙏
So informative, thank you guys. Keep on sharing real content like this.
wow wow and wow thank you so much team
Basa sebasa varimi thanks Biriot
Good over evil You will bounce back my Bro. It was a learning process not only for You . But also teach every 1 abroad
I salute this gentleman for his honestly and openness.
Thank you, Mr., for the great lessons
My bro what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. Muchishona ndiri kuti chakachenjedza ndechakatanga. Now from here, you will be the most successful farmer that you have always wanted to be. I like your energy. Forwards ever, backwards never. Asante Sana!!!!
This man should not giveup. He should learn people's way of milking money from that side, i feel they took advantage if his ignorance towards pricing. He will surely make it. He should be there 100% and consult from those who have done it before. Locals everywhere are capitalist and agree to almost knowing everything.
Best nuggets and reflections are shared here. It's not easy managing projects from a distance, but the best lessons to pick from are those you encounter when you venture into something. What is important now is to pick up the lessons and correct course. Thanks for opening up and sharing your experiences, will surely take advantage of some pointers here and avoid some of the mistakes we are already making whilst out here and planning slowly going back home or otherwise.
These failure stories are better coz they teach us what doesn't work from other people's experiences unlike success stories from motivational speakers
Thank you for sharing. Keep going bro soon will be witnessing the greatness of not giving up.
Revisit the 3-Ps in Business. Product,Process & People.The last 2 got the brother in trouble
Actually they are 4 Ps
Great content,thank you.
This is very painful. A lesson to learn, yet very painful. It's so sad that our fellow country men are waiting to reap where they did not sow. Havazive kudzimba kuita nyika iyi.
I am not surprised at this outcome….This the comment I put on your Wodemaya video
“Zim can be hit or miss. I know a person who worked very hard from about 2001 to 2018 in diaspora. And this was a person in formal high paying job. Sent children to school/Uni, bought 2 big plots, invested heavily in a farm. Left diaspora life to fully focus on Zim business. Only lasted 2 years, now 2022 they are back in their formal job in diaspora. Experienced huge loses in Zim due to, currency changes, people not honoring contracts, market fluctuating and many more. At some point they lost 20k usd. So one needs to be very careful when planning.....all the best Sir”
So true . I try to tell people not to have tunnel vision but iiii .
Now I keep my mouth zzzzzzzp.
Zimbabweans fear and respect anything white. Just partner with a white person nom pf those farm workers will steal.
Put a white lady on the front desk and all of a sudden ppl pay up. We are so colonised and we are our worst enemy.
You can hv your plan to the T but the workers will make sure u fail.
he will bounce back.lets encourage him a bit
Thank you so much my brothers we learned a lot from this honest opening eye.I greatly appreciate
Thank you for sharing your story. It takes immense courage to speak about such difficult experiences, especially after the disappointment and loss you've faced. Your resilience in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. Remember, failure is not the end but a stepping stone towards future success. Your journey back to farming in Zimbabwe, despite the challenges and being scammed, is a testament to your strength and determination. Keep pushing forward and know that your story is a beacon of hope and a source of valuable lessons for many. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!
You have said it well
Thank you for this great episode KB!
All the best to @Ruwa Oganic Farm
Research is the major factor he had to overlook. He was supposed to master african livity first and forget about Europe. Nevertheless this guy is one of many who inspired me to jet into farming,. And am happy that in a few am starting to harvesting from my orchard.
Goodluck bro, experience will take you far
This is brilliant. Kudos to him for such a candid outlook. Its unfortunate that your fellow zims will put you down like this. Another reason why a lot of people hesitate to go back to invest in zim
Zimbabwe needs very careful planning. You can lose 100k pounds ichingopinda ichienda chete…..
Most people wouldn’t even laugh or smile the way he does after losing so much money. Keep pushing, enjoy every step of the journey, also journal down all the lessons learnt so you won’t keep losing money from the same mistakes.
Thank you for an honest report. Well done for considering to continue
U r spot on about the UK
This is very encouraging ! Bro , you're on your way to success! Love from Zambia.
Agriculture and Mining is the only way to go in Zimbabwe.
Never give up brother, its a lesson, I had a same problem of being scammed/ robbed. We had a shortage of water back home. Within a week I would be told that its finished (10 thousand litres) after I filled it over the weekends. I found unexplained car tracks in my yard and no water. This happened over 8 months ,it was about R3,5K weekly down the drain , I sold all the animals as a last resort.
That’s sad 😢never trust people especially if u not around
I am short of words brother people are so cruel , now I understand why most rich people I have come close with they aren't nice people, I now believe that they were hardened by these kind of obstacles on their journey to success,
@@nigelnyamayaro-dd1di True!
@@brightonmagozore2150 I agree with you, I've had to distance so many people including family.
He is super comfortable,he stays in a big house 😀
Yes maan I remember seeing this guy with Wodemaya and things were really good for him.
My brother it’s part of life, we fall we gather our strength and rise up again and it’s good you mentioned it yourself “failing is part of success”. The failure you have experienced will propel you to your success. It shall be well with you my brother.
Insightful!
Another great interview Kelvin. I look forward to part two
I love this story, I'm on side is Zambia but there is so much learning, from.this story. He should do a ted talk. So all of us investing back home can learn from his challenges, bt. See him be so open about his failures sure he will find success soon.
Insightful, 😊.
Agustine never give up.we need to meet one day.
Fantastic lesson here. This brother will succeed I tell you. This is not failure, but it’s a lesson learnt. I have also learnt something ipapa
Thank you for sharing. I did learn a lot from this.
Good content Kevy keep it up
This story is one of the most powerful you've done!! Its so important to see how bad things can get and to tell the story as it is! A very high commendation to Kuda for telling this painful story as it happened! I hope someone with knowledge watches this video and is willing to mentor you through how to do it with the knowledge of the past guiding you. Well done for showcasing this important story!
This has to be one of the most captivating cautionary tales I have ever heard narrated. Sir I salute you for willingness to speak openly about your shortcomings with your farming start-up. I've definetely learnt a lot from this interview. Thank you for sharing. Keep pushing, God will bless you with the means to achieve the success you so richly deserve
This was a very interesting watch.
Why don't you link up with an established, successful farmer for leadership and mentoring.... Wode Maya interviewed a couple of well-established farmers who claimed to be committed to teaching others to farm.
Yes exactly
He did. Not sure what went wrong
All the best sir, Waiting for your come back. the lessons are endless🙏
Thanks for sharing ❤❤
This is sad that you have had so many losses, but the positivity that you are showing is enough to take one's hat off for you. Learning by ones mistakes and moving forward is what makes life worth living. Lots of advice taken from your experience. Best wishes with your future endeavors. S.A
Kelvin you are doing justice to our country. Thank you soo much
Im so grateful for this
I am verry sorry for that situation. That is a good lesson to learn
Failure is part of achievements, we never stop learning in life, Based on experience, my advice to you is to learn how to do little things yourself and get involved if you hired someone who is to do a job for you work alongside them , i have the same experience but now i thanks God almighty Allah, peace my brother, From your brother from Nigeria living in Canada.