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 …
CRIN holds 2019 Farmers’ Field Day
The Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) held their farmers’ Field Day in Ibadan, Oyo state, with the theme, “Dissemination of CRIN Technologies through Multi-stakeholder Process”. Delivering hi…
Tweet of the day! OGI (Pap) is truly bae :)
Surfing the web today, we stumbled on this, and it really worth the read. Here are some health benefits of ogi in this beautiful thread by @DrOlufunmilayo. Enjoy reading; Ogi is corn pap It helps with…
Don’t relent, continue farming, Buhari urges Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians not to relent in their support for the Federal Government’s drive to move away from over-dependence on oil to agriculture. Buhari APC members in Diaspora…
Farmcrowdy opens the year with new prices for poultry farm units
Since inception, Farmcrowdy has empowered over 7,000 farmers across 10 states in Nigeria, has a record of over 20,000 farm sponsorships from all over the world, over 64,000 farm followers and has rear…
Twitter User @Lois_Bewaran has 50kg Bags of Sweet Potatoes for Sale
It’s the season of Sweet Potatoes. Looking for where to buy in large quantities? Reach out to this twitter user with several 50kg bags of potatoes for sale.…
Turkey Farming Basics – A quick look into rearing the poultry birds
Turkey farming is commonly practiced in Nigeria at a subsistence level. Here is a quick look into turkey farming, by a renowned turkey farmer based in Masaka, Nasarawa State, Mrs. Jerry Ngwankwe. She …