From Soil to Success: Unpacking the Role of Entrepreneurial Leadership, Motivation, and Skills in Agriculture

Abstract

Agricultural entrepreneurship is a promising approach to enhance rural development and sustainable agriculture. Entrepreneurial success in the agricultural sector increasingly depends on a combination of leadership capabilities, intrinsic motivation, and practical skills. While theoretical models often highlight motivation as a key driver of entrepreneurial performance, emerging research suggests that leadership and skills are equally vital in shaping outcomes. This study, titled From Soil to Success, explores how entrepreneurial leadership influences both entrepreneurial motivation and skills among individuals engaged in agriculture-related industries in Punjab, Pakistan. Drawing data from 140 employees and others engaged in and working in the agri-industrial sector, selected through convenience sampling, the research utilized standardized instruments: the Entrepreneurial Leadership Questionnaire, the Entrepreneurship Motivation Questionnaire, and the Entrepreneurship Skills Questionnaire. Using descriptive-correlational analysis, the findings reveal that entrepreneurial leadership significantly enhances both the motivation and skills of employees. These results contribute to the broader understanding of entrepreneurial dynamics in agriculture by validating existing theories and uncovering new interrelationships between leadership, motivation, and skill development—factors crucial for sustainable growth in the agricultural sector of Punjab.