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INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEM

Introduction An integrated farming system is a relatively new term coined to represent a much older system of agriculture that has been around for a while and might be as old as agriculture itself. To a large extent, it satisfies the goals of many commercial farmers...

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COMMON INDIGENOUS GOAT BREED IN NIGERIA

Goat farming (domestic and commercial) make up a healthy portion of the market share of the Nigerian agricultural market. There are majorly three breeds of indigenous goats that are reared in Nigeria. They include:   The West African dwarfRed SokotoBorno Sahel These...

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Odo Oba Market

Odo Oba market is a few distances from Ogbomosho town, which is located inOgo oluwa West Local Council Development Area of Oyo State The Odo Oba market is on the Oyo/Ogbomosho axis of the Ibadan-Ilorin federal highway. The market serves as a hub for all kinds of...

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Oke Odo Market

Oke Odo (Ile-Epo) market is located at ile-epo bus-stop along Abule-Egba- Agbado road under the Agbado-Oke Odo local council area in Alimosho local government of Lagos state The market was established in 1983 by the then Ikeja Local Government Area...

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BANANA – The world’s largest herb

INTRODUCTION It is a massive herb that can grow up to 15 meters high when the leaves unfold, they cover one on top of the other and together form the pseudostem which looks like a tree but has no wood. The world’s largest herb is the Banana tree which is actually a...

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ARMY WORM: THE BANE OF MAIZE FARMERS

Sometime in 2016, I wanted to undertake a crop production project. After a series of deliberations, I decided to embark on maize production. I mean, maize is needed by all and sundry.  While trying to seek technical guidance on how to proceed, I contact an agronomist...

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YAM MARKET WUKARI

Typical market when emptyYams on displayTrader waiting for buyersYam market Wukari on a regular market day Yam market is a popular market located in wukari Local Government Area of Taraba state. Just a few minutes drive from Takum junction. It is a must see sight for...

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A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Home Gardening

Written by Chip Glennon for GLENNON REAL ESTATE EXPERTS Simple garden with hand tools https://www.chipglennon.com/home-gardening-guide.php A simple garden with hand tools Gardening is a terrific hobby on so many levels. It provides physical activity for those of any...

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Screen House Sweet Pepper Production in Nigeria

Written By Nurain O. Ali-Balogun Different colours of bell pepperImage Source: www.crystalvalleyfoods.com Based on the quantity of capsaicin in the fruit, pepper can be categorized as sweet, hot, or mild. Capsaicin is the lipophilic chemical that can cause a strong...

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