I am an intending farmer. Pepper planting is one of the crops I want to start with. I will like to know how lucrative the business is before going into it. So how much is a bag of pepper and does the price change with the season?

The Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria, PBAN, has disclosed the causes of rising prices of loaves of bread as the common staple food in the country.

PBAN said the volatility in the exchange rate has affected the prices of bread in Nigeria, adding that most of the materials in producing it are imported.

PBAN President, Emmanuel Onuorah, made this known while appearing as a guest on Ar...

Did You Know Export of Yam Tubers Carries Life Sentence in Nigeria?

In 2017, Nigeria made a failed attempt at exporting yam to the United States of America. It was part of the national response to the recession crisis of 2016. Audu Ogbeh, the then minister of agriculture, publicly announced that the USA rejected Nigeria’s yam exports due to the poor quality of the tubers.

A few days after th...

The recent hike in the prices of eggs and other poultry products in Kano State has generated a serious public concern, especially when the Muslim fasting period is fast approaching. Eggs are usually in high demand during the fasting period.

It was gathered that one egg new sells at N130 while a crate is N3,100. It was also revealed that despite the increase, eggs are gradually becoming scarce i...

I just got this flower this month of January,it was doing well in the first week but I don't know why the leaves are turning brown now.
Please what can I do to save it. Thanks ?

Farming is often touted as a lucrative business, but many new farmers struggle to turn a profit. One of the main reasons for this is that they stop at the first stage of production: the harvest. If you want to make a real profit from farming, you need to add value to your crops.

In Nigeria, for example, if you plant cassava, you should consider producing ethanol or cassava flakes. If you grow p...

WHAT IS AGRICULTURAL WATER?
Agricultural water is water that is used to grow fresh produce and sustain livestock. The use of agricultural water makes it possible to grow fruits and vegetables and raise livestock, which is a main part of our diet. Agricultural water is used for irrigation, pesticideExternal and fertilizer applicationsExternal, crop cooling (for example, light irrigation), and fros...

Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) is the third-largest source of food carbohydrates in the tropics after rice and maize. In this post, we will highlight the comprehensive guide on how to start a cassava farm.

According to Wikipedia, the origin of cassava can be traced back to West-central Brazil where it was likely first domesticated no more than 10,000 years BP. It was however introduced to Africa b...

It's really easy to plant spring onion from onion bulb using plastic bottles at your backyards ,try it out

What is the duration for the growth of a pineapple pls, i want to plant it i need answers

1. Not Hardening Seedlings
Hardening your seedlings is one of the most important things you can do to help ensure their survival. Without hardening, your seedlings won’t be able to adapt to the change in temperature or the exposure to weather, like wind and rain. Some ways to ensure your seedlings are outdoor-ready include:

Gradually increase your seedlings’ exposure to the elements about a mo...

1. PRODUCTIVITY

Productivity and Production are two different things; you can be in production and not be productive.

• You planted 1ha of maize and harvested 1.5tons yet the yield potential is 10tons; you produced but weren’t productive and are off track by 8.5tons.

• You planted bananas but are getting 30kgs where others are getting 50kgs; you’re off track by 20kgs

Productivity i...

Go to any agro product seller or shop, tell them you want to buy Green leaf seeds (eso ewedu).
Preparation of the seeds in readiness for planting:
Step 1 - Boil water for some minutes and put the water down from fire.
Step 2 - Soak the seeds inside the water for some mins
Step 3 - Pour it onto a clothes to remove the water from it and allow it to dry.
Step 4 - After, the seeds has dried up,...

Chia seeds contain large amounts of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, plenty of high quality protein, and several essential minerals and antioxidants. They may improve digestive health, blood levels of heart-healthy omega-3s, and risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

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