by Publisher | Apr 13, 2023 | Blog
Maize is an annual crop with height ranging from 0.40 metres to five metres. It has shallow and fibrous roots that grow to a maximum depth of 0.50 metres with adventitious roots which form at the nodes near the base of the stem. It is woody, and filled with sweet...
by Publisher | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog
Okra has been a popular vegetable crop in Nigeria with dependable yield, adaptability to varying moisture conditions and resistance to diseases and pests. Okra is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamin C as well as essential amino acids. Okra is a popular health...
by Publisher | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog
Health alert! Aflatoxin is a poison that contaminates a wide range of food crops as they grow. It persists after harvest, finding its way into humans through the food we eat, including animal products from livestock that have eaten contaminated feed. Aflatoxin causes...
by Publisher | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog
Though it is a common occurrence to find insects, rodents or vertebrates on cassava farms, some pose a serious threat to farm yields, as well as affect the soil. These insects and rodents, commonly called pests, feed on and wreak havoc on cassava leaves, stems, and...
by Publisher | Oct 20, 2021 | Blog
To some people, agribusiness is a joke. Growing habanero pepper for money is even more foolish. It’s a waste of time and resources. It just isn’t a career. It isn’t a way to make money. It’s a hobby, a diversion, a fad that’ll come and go. Sure, you can grow some...
