Tomatoes are a popular vegetable crop grown across Nigeria. With the right techniques, it is possible to grow organic tomatoes in your backyard or farm without using synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Here is a guide … Read more
The Bokolo cattle of West Africa are an indigenous breed facing declining populations. This in-depth guide covers their origins, characteristics, uses, status and conservation needs. Introduction The Bokolo are an iconic tropically adapted cattle breed … Read more
With its rich resources and productive capacity, Nigeria offers immense potential for export-driven growth. This comprehensive guide covers the top exportable products, strategies to access global markets, current trends and outlook, plus practical tips directly … Read more
Nigeria has varieties of breeds of goats that are special and peculiar in their diverse ways. I will explain their features, classification, uses and habitat below. Sahelian Goats Sahelian goats originated from West Africa. They … Read more
As a farmer in Nigeria, you need to have first-hand information of seasonal impact on poultry and harsh-weather-resistant breeds and feed formulation. Seasons in Nigeria have led to varying degrees of poultry production. Poultry production … Read more
First, there are three breeds of birds namely; cockerels, broilers, and Layers. Several facts distinguish these breeds of birds. For broilers, they develop very fast – in about 3 months after the hatch, they are … Read more
Starting a poultry farm is not so easy as being perceived by the general public in Nigeria. From types of chicken, the equipment to use, to diseases control and treatments, you will need to make … Read more
If you intend to venture into farming business in Nigeria, it is advisable to follow the steps highlighted below for a successful business. Identify a farming problem The first step is to identify a farming … Read more
Nigeria is a blessed nation because virtually all states produce crops. Let us look at the crops produced by different states as highlighted below. S/N AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS STATES 1 Oil Palm Ogun, Anambra, Cross … Read more
Agriculture in Nigeria needs to be transformed to promote the economy of Nigeria. Due to the vast agricultural resources prevalent in Nigeria, it needs to operate an economy that is diversified and not solely dependent … Read more