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Learn the ‘HOW TOs’ of Agriculture sectors in Nigeria.
Steps like using precision agriculture and cover crops not only can sequester carbon but also can benefit soils. There aren’t many topics that cause flushed faces and steam-churning ears akin to the cartoon character Yosemite Sam to occur like manmade climate change. Multiple studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals show 97% or more of actively […]
Ever wonder how to break though yield barriers? Or maybe how to tweak your crop rotation to make sure it’s firing on all cylinders? A panel of farmers at an event sponsored by Stoller at this week’s Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, did just that. 1. Plant Soybeans Early So far, a warm winter […]
INTRODUCTION: Egusi Melon Farming, also called “wild watermelon,” is grown throughout Nigeria and Congo for its seeds, which are high in protein and carbohydrates. In Nigeria, it often grows wild, but it is also farmed as an increasingly important cash crop. Melon (egusi) has been an important crop in our economy because it is used […]
Sweet potato is tropical herbaceous plant which, by the nature of its temperature requirement, can be grown throughout Nigeria. States like Kaduna, Kano, Zamfara, and Sokoto in the North-west are currently leading in its production in the country. A renowned agronomist with the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Bashir Ahmad Babaji, […]
Have you ever thought of starting your own tomato farming business in Nigeria?You may think that only the northern part of Nigeria grows tomatoes, but I can tell you that anybody, in anywhere can grow tomato provided you are well informed, well planned and have done all the necessary things. Just like the popular garri, […]
How to Access Anchor Borrowers Fund: In order to increase funding for the agricultural sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in line with its developmental function, established the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP), which was launched by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. The broad objective of the ABP is to create economic linkage between smallholder […]
Making Millions From Snail Farming, Once upon a long time ago, not much was thought of snails and the financial gains that could be derived from breeding them. In those days, it was not uncommon to find Nigerians, young and old alike, going through bushes and wet vegetation, especially at dawn, to find snails for […]
The soil is made up of air, water, decayed plant residue, organic matter, and minerals, such as sand, silt, and clay. Increasing soil organic matter typically improves soil health, as this organic matter affects several critical soil functions. Healthy soils are also porous, which allows air and water to move freely through them. This balance […]
With Just N5,000 And A Piece Of Land You Can Be On Your Way To Financial Success With Potato Production Nigeria, a country blessed with diverse climatic and soil condition for the production of different agricultural produce, is the leading producer of potato in Sub-Saharan Africa, producing about 3,460,000 metric tons of sweet potatoes – […]
In the 80s, cocoa was arguably one of the major cash-crops relied upon as a foreign exchange earner, which serves as the major employment of labour across the nation but the crop faced declines when Nigeria discovered oil in commercial quantity. As global demand for chocolate is outpacing the rate of cocoa production, especially with […]
BEFORE YOU TUCK YOUR SPRAYER AWAY FOR THE SEASON, PERFORM THESE MUST-DO TASKS. Your sprayer has worked hard this season, and it’s time to give it a much-deserved rest. Before you tuck that piece of equipment away for the winter, these five maintenance tips will serve you well when it comes time for it to […]
How To Process Pineapple Into High Demand Products With Simple Methods Starting From Home “So far, so good, we are continually making progress, as we have been able to increase our drying capacity. Don’t forget I mentioned that we started with a kitchen dehydrator, which you can’t even get up to one kilogram in a […]
“Bee keeping/honey production is one agricultural business that you don’t wait to sell your product; before you produce buyers are already queued up to pick it off you. And wild honey does not get spoilt; it can stay for years without going bad, even outside the refrigerator, it is not like tomatoes that you have […]
One of the major challenges confronting farmers in the country is their inability to properly store seed crops, which is responsible for aflatoxin and moulds in stored crops. In order to effectively tackle the issue, the Nigerian government in the recently released Agriculture Promotion Policy said that N66 billion had been allocated for the establishment […]
A Crawfish is specie of fish that looks more like a Crab. Starting a Crawfish farm is very different from the normal fish pond you have for fishes because the cultivation process for a crawfish is very different. For people that already have an idea of what it takes to cultivate fish and are eager […]