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...
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...
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...
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...
ARE GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS SAFE? BY JOSEPH OKPAIRE Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. It is usually of plant or animal origin and contains essential nutrients needed for growth and support. When we talk about food,...
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So, I met a rabbit farmer… Olanrewaju Rukayat Few weeks ago, I was opportune to meet a rabbit farmer and our discussion prompted my research into the business. To those individual with interest in rabbit farming especially the women, and the small scale farmers and...
Wiritten by Michael Okunoye Rice (Oryza sativa L.) has become one of Nigeria’s leading food staples because of increasing urbanization, income, changing consumer preference and huge public and private sector investment. National consumption far overweighs production...
WHY MARKET SURVEY AND MARKETING IS IMPORTANT BY AFOLABI BUKOLA Many enthusiastic agro-preneurs, as we call ourselves, lack basic skills and technical know-how on how to manage a business most especially in the area of locating or finding markets for our produce. All...
BY JOSEPH OKPAIRE Image Source: www.von.gov.ng We all know that no particular process is 100% efficient, this is also true for all production process or operations in agriculture. After nurturing a crop from germination up till maturity, there is a possible event of...