One of the most gratifying sectors in African agriculture today is Yam cultivation. Yam is a staple food across Africa as it has a lot of derivatives, when consumed and when used for other purposes. I…
Xtralarge Farms unveils first Agriculture Digital Currency – Xtratoken, and it’s Agritech City
Xtralarge Farms unveiled Nigeria’s first Agriculture Digital Currency known as the Xtratoken and its Xtralarge Agritech City. The Chief Executive Officer of Xtralarge Group, Seyi Davids, said at the u…
Poultry Farming: How to Find, Market and Sell Products
Poultry farming makes a substantial contribution to household food security throughout the developing world. It helps diversify incomes and provides quality food, energy, fertilizer and a renewable as…
9 Reasons Why You Should Start Eating Water Melons – Health Benefits
Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing fruit that’s also good for you. It contains only 46 calories per cup but is high in vitamin C, vitamin A and many healthy plant compounds. Here are the t…
Report: Cocoa farmers and exporters earn N179bn in 2018
Nigeria’s cocoa farmers and exporters have earned about N179 billion from export of raw cocoa beans in 2018, according to data obtained by BusinessDay from the International Cocoa Association (ICCO). …
Lagos to host coconut summit for farmers to tap global market
The Lagos State Government has announced its plans to host the first ever International Coconut Summit in the country to aid farmers tap into the $4billion global coconut market. Olayiwole Onasanya, p…
Poultry Farming Business Setup in Africa
When you think about poultry, you should think about meat and eggs. Poultry farming has proven to be a very lucrative business. It involves raising various types of domestic birds commercially for the…
FG to partner The Netherlands on seed development
A statement signed and released by the NAQS spokesperson, Dr Nwodo said that the agency did not demand or exact charges outside the approved fees under any circumstance, as it charges less than that a…
DIY – Wheelbarrow turned to a mobile sprinkler for irrigation
How innovate do you think this is for a DIY guide on your farm? This wheelbarrow was converted to a mobile sprinkler by taking off the barrow and rigging up the sprinkler as seen in the picture. This …
Dangote Tomato Company set to start operation – MD
The Dangote Tomato Processing Company, Kadawa, Kano State, which suspended operation more than a year ago, is to resume operation within the next two weeks. The Managing Director of the corporation, A…
Causes of Leaf Colouration (Yellowing Leaves) in Plants and cures
In some instances, it’s easier to remedy the condition instantly, however, generally this requires one to try a number of options till there may be an enhancement; for instance, adjusting the soil pH …
Why You Should Start a Greenhouse Farm ASAP
Greenhouse is a structure with covering (glass / plastic / specialized materials) which is used to control temperature, humidity and provide protection to plants. The materials come in different color…
Setting up a greenhouse farm – Greenhouse farming in Nigeria
Do you want to start your own business? Greenhouse farming in Nigeria can be your option! If growing plants makes you happy, then you should try greenhouse farming. This type of business will help you…
Cassava Processing and Farming in Nigeria by IITA
Cassava is a perennial woody shrub with an edible root, which grows in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Cassava originated from tropical America and was first introduced into Africa in the…
Yobe youths task governor-elect on Agric programme
Youths in Damaturu have urged Yobe governor-elect, Alhaji MaiMala Buni, to give priority to his proposed Farmer Anchor Borrowers programme to facilitate economic rehabilitation and empowerment of yout…
See what happens to you when you eat moldy food
Everyone’s had that moment when they were sitting down to a homemade breakfast of eggs, bacon and toast, only to realize — just in time (or maybe too late) — that the underside of your perfectly butte…
Happy new month Nigerian farmers
New month, fresh start, new mindset. We believe in the future of agriculture in Nigeria, with faith not born of words, but of deeds. Happy new month to every Nigerian farmer out there, tilling the gro…
Vacancy: Business Analyst Needed at Biacom Agro Nigeria Limited
Biacom Agro Nigeria Limited is a registered agro-allied based company in Nigeria, specializing in the manufacture, importation, marketing and sales of feeds and concentrates, veterinary pharmaceutical…
Kaduna: El’rufai commissions DFID-assisted milk, yoghurt processing plant
Kaduna State Government has commissioned a 500 litre per day capacity rural milk processing plant in Ladugga grazing reserve. The plant commissioned by Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Bala…
How to cultivate, export roses for sustainable income
In time past, ahead of the yearly St. Valentine’s Day celebration, an estimated one million roses were exported from Nigeria to other countries by February 10, with a total of $1m accruing to farmers …