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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is associated with vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin B6. It is also an excellent source of manganese, dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, folate and copper.cabbage is a good source of choline, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iron, pantothenic acid, protein and niacin. Cabbage is a leafy vegetable of […]
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is surprisingly the most widely used dietary condiment in the world today. It’s actually part of the plant family that includes turmeric and cardamom, which may explain why the health benefits of ginger are so extraordinary. The Chinese and Indians have used ginger tonics to treat ailments for over 4,700 years, and […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has said that Nigeria being the largest producer of cassava in the world have no business importing garri from India. Speaking with Nigerian Tribune in Abuja, Chief Ogbeh said constant importation of unnecessary food items which can be produced locally will further put pressure on […]
Garlic is an excellent source of manganese and vitamin B6. It is also a very good source of vitamin C and copper. In addition, garlic is a good source of selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1 and calcium. Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family, it is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks.It grows […]
Tomatoes are excellent source of vitamin C, biotin, molybdenum and vitamin K. They are also a very good source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin B6, folate, niacin, vitamin E and phosphorus. Botanically, tomato is the fruit of the plant Lycopersicon esculentum.it is not only a fruit, […]
Cros Agro Allied Ltd, a Nigerian agribusiness company, has announced a commitment to invest $65 million in the country’s potato sector. In its investment commitment, Cros Agro has outlined plans to expand its existing potato production area to 900 ha, which will supply the company’s potato processing facilities, run by Rosenqvists Food Technologies AB, to […]
At eight every morning, hundreds of farmers throng Birni Sala, an upland farming area along Gubin Ka (River Ka), in Jega town of Kebbi State. At about the same time, thousands more head to their farms in other Kebbi communities like Argungu, Bagudo, Augie, Kangiwa, Kalgo, and Yauri. Although farming has always been a popular […]
Fidelity Bank Plc., has pledged to support ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value-chain by providing innovative funding schemes and technical advisory services to Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) and Commercial agribusiness projects. The bank’s head, agric division, Omobola Odubanjo, disclosed this in Lagos while delivering a keynote address at a breakfast […]
In fulfillment of the Federal Government’s policy of boosting rice production in Kano State, the BUA Rice Ltd, a subsidiary of BUA Group, is partnering the state branch of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), to actualise the dream. The Group Executive Director, Strategy and Innovation, of the company, Kabiru Rabi’u said it remains committed […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has developed a 10-year Regional Agricultural Investment Plan (RAIP), to address emerging issues, such as climate change, nutrition and gender aspects of agriculture, towards the promotion of food security in West Africa. Director of Environment, ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Johnson Boanuh, who disclosed this at a 2-day Consultative […]
Professor of Animal Nutrition, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, Dr Gbolagunte Sunday Ojewola, has described the volume of wastes generated from agriculture activities, as an area of sustainable agricultural investment and an easy tool for providing employment for Nigerians. Ojewola, who stated this during the 25th inaugural lecture of the university, […]
— Named Semi-finalist In MacArthur Foundation Competition For $100m Grant HarvestPlus is targeting 500,000 metric tonnes demand for biofortified crops and foods in Nigeria this year; to tackle micronutrient deficiency, which is rising by the day. HarvestPlus Country Manager, Dr. Paul Ilona, who stated this at the first edition of its bi-monthly business forum, in Ibadan, […]
The senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial district, Senator Ali Wakili has distributed 114 water pumps to dry season farmers in his constituency. Speaking during the distribution at his residence in Bauchi, he said that the gesture is aimed at assisting rural farmers as a way to reduce poverty at the grassroots. Wakili who is also […]
• Herdsmen Frustrate Yam Production In Taraba • Flooding, Kidnapping Stall Yam Farming In Kogi • Fading Soil Fertility Affects Benue Farmers • Cost Of Transportation, Seedlings Linked To Price Hike In Enugu Yam is one of the popular staple foods widely consumed by Nigerians. It is a preferred source of carbohydrate and income for […]
The Borehole Drillers Association of Nigeria (BODAN) has commended Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima for providing water equipment across the state. Its president, Francis Uzoma, who said he just returned from the state with his team, stated that the various drilling equipment provided by the governor would boost water supply in the state. “We were […]