Farmer training is an education that most often takes place outside formal learning institutions. It differs greatly from regular education gotten in schools; because its focus is adult learning. If you were not privileged to grow up on a farm, and you haven’t had the opportunity to work on one, you will be wondering […]
As cassava becomes increasingly diversified in today’s world, cassava farming becomes more lucrative to farmers.Cassava has always been a source of income and food for thousands, if not millions, of Nigerians and Africans. A whopping 90% of Nigerian households eat a cassava product every day,ranging from garri to wheat flour. As the population in Nigeria […]
Farming equipment are the tools and machinery that are essential to the tilling, cultivating and harvesting processes of crops. The farming pieces of equipment aid the farming processes and include numerous devices, spanning various kinds,that range from manual tools (used in ancient times) to the mechanized implements of today’s agricultural system. Over time, the agricultural […]
Seeds are the very beginning of a successful farming venture. The quality of your seeds in conjunction with the fertility of the soil are the principal determinants of how good your harvest will be. In this article, we will be focusing on the cassava “seed” (which is the stem) and maize seeds (which are grains). […]
A Quick Hack To Irrigation Methods For Farm Management Have you ever thought about developing your irrigation system for your farm? Imagine a farm that waters itself! Considering how long it takes to get water to your plants if you have a relatively large farm, installing your irrigation system seems like an expensive project, […]
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING FARMLAND IN NIGERIA Finding and accessing arable farmland in Nigeria is one of the most resilient part of farming for a new farmer, in particular, those who do not possess any form of inherited land. As a farmer, you need to find the right land, find the right factors encompassing […]
In recent years, farming in Nigeria has taken a substantial and reasonable turn in a better direction, creating jobs and opportunities for entrepreneurs who dare to go into the farming business. There is no end to the prospects of creating more wealth through farming in the coming years. Maize farming is one of the […]
A wise man once said, “A Hungry Nation is an Angry Nation”. When you feed a nation, you have succeeded is solving a large percentage of their problems. In the midst of the impoverishment faced by a great number of Africans, agriculture has proven itself a steady and reliable source of revenue and survival. Agriculture, […]
The competing needs for the various forms of processed cassava for human consumption has dubbed the staple food as the corner stone of food security in Nigeria. One of such is Garri, a popular cassava food in many West African countries. Due to its convenience and multiplicity of use, Garri is gradually gaining a foothold […]
Cassava, known as one of Nigeria’s major staple food crop, is known for its ability to produce yield even on poor soils, in areas with low or irregular rainfall. However, maximum yield cannot be realized until some critical farming constraints are reduced to produce higher-yielding, well-adapted varieties. A wide range of farm practices and environmental […]