This article is on genetically modified crops,it gives some basic information on GMO crops and their benefits including their potential risks
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LOCUST INVASION IN EAST AFRICA
Locust SwarmImage source: www.sustainability-times.com Over the last few months, massive swarms of locust have been making their way around East Africa countries, laying waste to thousands of hectares of crops and threatening millions of people with hunger in an area...
NIGERIAN AGRIBUSINESS SECTOR: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES
Introduction Over the past few years, there has been an increased emphasis on the impacts of food security on the development of countries worldwide. Nigeria has not been left out in the wake of this as there has been an increased focus on non-oil sectors of the...
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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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...
Odo Oba Market
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Oke Odo Market
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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...
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...
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...