by Editor | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog
Starting A Dairy Farm Whatever your background and experience, there are some things you need to know before you start milking cows. Develop a Business Plan and SWOT Analysis It is important to remember that a dairy farm is a business. Development of detailed business...
by Editor | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog
Things to Consider When Buying Poultry Equipment Type of Birds Every bird is unique in their needs. The type of equipment you would use to rear quail birds is different from those of turkeys or chickens. And of course, you won’t rear a peacock the same way you...
by Ridwan Balogun | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog
Maize is one of the most widely cultivated agricultural products not just in Nigeria, but in the world. However, it is also very susceptible to weed infestation as they compete for sunlight, water and nutrients especially in the first 3 to 6 weeks of germination. It...
by Ridwan Balogun | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog
Plantain farming is one of the simplest but also very rewarding ventures to start in Nigeria. It is no news that a lot of households use plantain in their daily meals, however, the Business Day, last year reported that there was a 99,800 metric tons demand-supply gap...
by Ridwan Balogun | Mar 26, 2020 | 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 Ridwan Balogun | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog
Plantain has been recognized as one of the most lucrative farm products in Nigeria, capable of yielding 100% returns in profit. Not only does it serve as a major staple, but it can also be made into snacks as well. What’s more, several bakery and food production firms...
by Ridwan Balogun | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog
The opportunities in Cassava farming cannot be overstated. Farm Crowdy reports that at least 1 in 10 families all over the world consumes products made from cassava daily. Cassava, now grown throughout the tropical world, is second only to the sweet potato...
by Editor | Mar 24, 2020 | Blog
Banana farming is the most neglected farming in Nigeria. Yet, holds more promises and profit potential than most other farming. Knowledge is power and useful, but when it is kept away from the others it becomes useless! In this post we want to take a look at plantain...
by Editor | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog
Because ginger is a tropical plant, it won’t live year-round in colder climates. But that doesn’t mean you can’t grow it at home. Plant it during the beginning of spring (whenever you’re sure there won’t be frost), or keep it potted indoors when temperatures are below...
by Editor | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog
Ginger contains more than 400 chemical compounds, but researchers believe the gingerol compounds are the ones responsible for the root’s health benefits. They’re also responsible for its smell and flavor. Gingerol has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...
