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We are no longer waiting for goat babies. They are here. 14 of them. And they came all at once. We were crossing our fingers and hoping that the pregnant does would hold off during that last cold spell we had, with temperatures at night in the low 20s. Even though you all up north […]
You always wanted to keep dairy goats. You wanted your own fresh — and free — goat milk, goat cheese, goat milk yogurt and maybe even goat meat without having to worry about antibiotics and hormones in the milk. In this blog series, we share with you things we wish we would have known before […]
By Cheryl K. Smith from Raising Goats For Dummies Before you get your goats, you need to make sure you have all the feeding equipment they need, as well as a stockpile of food. All goats need certain kinds of feed, but they have differing nutritional requirements depending on their gender and what stage of […]
Soybeans are tender warm-weather legumes. Sow soybeans in spring 2 to 3 weeks after the average last frost date when the soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Soybeans can be planted earlier in warm-winter regions. Soybeans grow best where the daytime temperature averages in the 70°sF. Description. The soybean is a bushy, free-branching annual […]
A bag of pig feed costs more than KSh 3,000 in the market. Feeds take up to 80 per cent of pig production costs. Farmers can make their own feeds and sell surplus feed to other farmers. What they need is to know the rations of mixing the different ingredients. Pig rearing is once again […]
There are many federal colleges of agricultural in Nigeria. This list is published for the same reason provide the list of state colleges of agriculture in Nigeria. College of Agriculture Jos Federal College of Agriculture Ibadan Federal College of Agriculture ishiagu Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Vom Federal College of Fisheries and […]
Having your own access to delicious, healthy bananas can be wonderful if you’re prepared for an extensive growing period. If you live in a warm climate or have a good indoor growing location, read on to learn about the yearlong journey of banana plant gardening. Part 1 of 4: Selecting a Planting Site 1. Look […]
The Nigerian economy which had hitherto been dominated by the crude oil resources needs urgent diversification. Bamboo offers the economy one of the most viable alternative with over 100 products. Processing native bamboo is a secure business that gives steady ROI. Once you are able to start processing, put together handouts, flyers, posters, catalogs in […]
Vegetable farming, Producing vegetables such as tomatoes, ugwu, watermelon, cucumber, pepper, okro, ewedu, etc, can guarantee you a bumper harvest and an amazing return on investment [every 60 days] that could reach100 percent in profit. SuccessDigest takes you into the world of successful vegetable farmers who not only reveal the above stated fact but guide you […]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Delta State is charged with the responsibility of managing and promoting agricultural and related natural resources to achieve effective production of food and raw materials to develop the industrial sector and export market with the effect of enhancing farm income and reducing poverty. The ministry also carries […]
Agriculture is a major industry in Ebonyi State. An estimated eightyfive per cent of the population earn their living from one form of agricultural activity or another. If the phrase ‘Salt of the Nation’ had not been adopted to describe the uniqueness of Ebonyi State among other states in Nigeria, another choice would have been: Agriculture, […]
The soil and climate in Enugu State can sustain the following crops: Estimated Currents Annual Production (i) Yam – 700, 000MT (ii) Cassava – 330, 000MT (iii) Cashew – 668, 335 Trees in production 1,040 tons of […]
Agriculture in Abia state: “A Haven For Investors” Abia State is an agricultural investor’s delight. With fertile lands and located in the rainforest belt of Eastern Nigeria. Most crops do very well in the state. The State had numerous commercial agricultural companies but most of them packed up over time due to mismanagement and corruption. […]
Daniel Essiet Adamawa State has an agro-based economy with over 50 per cent of the populace actively involved in farming. The agricultural sector occupies an important position in the state’s economy, employing a large percentage of labour, the exploitation of which has greatly contributed to the development of the state. The climate is essentially […]
This special report exposes you to the little known but amazing medical and financial benefits of quail birds. You’ll get to discover huge secrets about the potency of this tiny bird’s eggs over 32 ailments, and how adopting quail farming as a business can make you lots of money and change your life positively forever. […]