Types of Farming Systems in Africa

Types of Farming Systems in Africa

Africa is well endowed with natural resources and despite the large number of natural resources, 19 out of the 25 poorest countries in the world are found in Africa and income inequality is relatively high. You may also find that remote areas with marginal resources...
A Crash Course in Fertilizers

A Crash Course in Fertilizers

Fertilizer sections at nurseries, garden centers, and supply stores dazzle the gardener. The shelves are piled with boxes and bottles, the floors covered with bags stacked high. Labels identify the package contents as “rose food” or “vegetable food,” “lawn fertilizer”...
How to Grow Corn in your own Backyard

How to Grow Corn in your own Backyard

If you have some farming space behind your house, you might want to plant corn there. Corn has been grown in back yards for generations. Here’s how you can do a good job of it. Planting Corn is very susceptible to frosts. Look out for signs of frost to know if a...
11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic

11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic

Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family. It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks. Each segment of a garlic bulb is called a clove. There are about 10–20 cloves in a single bulb, give or take. Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular...
Plantain Plant Care – How to Grow Plantain Trees

Plantain Plant Care – How to Grow Plantain Trees

What is a plantain? It’s sort of like a banana but not really. Keep reading for fascinating information on how to grow plantain trees and plantain plant care. What is a Plantain? Plantains (Musa paradisiaca) are related to banana. They look quite similar and are, in...
What are the Benefits of Aloe Vera?

What are the Benefits of Aloe Vera?

What are the benefits of aloe vera? Aloe is a popular medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years. It is best known for treating skin injuries, but also has several other beneficial effects on health. Here are the major benefits of aloe vera, this...
Why You Should Go Into Ginger Farming

Why You Should Go Into Ginger Farming

Though ginger is a common agricultural produce found in almost every household in Nigeria, most people don’t know that it can eventually become a pot of gold. The ginger root is highly medicinal, which makes it a commodity enjoying significantly high demand. The root...
Forms Of Soybean And Tips On How To Use Them

Forms Of Soybean And Tips On How To Use Them

Soybean can be consumed in various forms and various soybeans recipes can be made out of them. Different Forms of Soybean Some popular soy products are: Bean Curd- It is also known as tofu Edamame- they are green soybeans Miso Soup- a traditional Japanese soup Natto-...
Planting Problems: Land Preparation and Planting Methods

Planting Problems: Land Preparation and Planting Methods

There are three types of problems that occur at planting: Land may not be cultivated properly, so that there are clods or crusts, which prevent planting at a uniform depth and even germination. Preparation is too long before planting or is patchy, so that the weeds...
Three Things You May Need to Know about Okra

Three Things You May Need to Know about Okra

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...