Nigeria, May 1 -- Josephine Malokwu, 51, is a smallholder farmer. She is into animal and crop production in Enugu State. She started farming as a retirement plan after leaving her fashion business two years ago.

In this episode the mother of seven shares her experience with PREMIUM TIMES.

PT: You were a seamstress for 25 years, but suddenly switched to agriculture two years ago. What caused the change of plans?

Ms Malokwu: My husband was bedridden for seven years so I reduced the speed of business then, two years ago we lost him. After his death I just got tired of the business so I started farming. The tailoring is stressful because I have to sit every time and I keep pedaling the machine. Considering my age, I cannot go through that ...