Some common breeds of Swine
1. Yorkshire: Known for their adaptability and high reproductive efficiency. They are often used in commercial production due to their...
Agriculture
Common insect pests in Rice fields
The most Common insect pests in rice fields include:1. Brown Planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens): Known for feeding on rice plants and...
Problems in irrigation
While irrigation has provided a number of important benefits the potential drawbacks of over/under watering include,Under-watering1. Loss in market value...
Farmer wins N500,000 in Anambra community for harvesting weightiest yam
A yam farmer in the Obeledu town, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mr Kenneth Ifeakandu has won five...
100 Scientific Name of Crops
Cereals and Grains: 1. Wheat: Triticum aestivum2. Rice: Oryza sativa3. Corn (Maize): Zea mays4. Barley: Hordeum vulgare5. Oat: Avena sativa6....
FUNAAB Trains Farmers on Innovative Rice Production Techniques
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its Institute of Food Security, Environmental...
VC Commissions Food Processing Facility on Campus
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde today, September 3, 2024, commissioned a Food Processing Facility...
How to make N3 million from 100 Papaya in 8 months without investing any money
- By Ibraheem Dooba1. Go to a fruit seller near you and request for papaya seeds. They usually throw them...
Whenever thinking of poultry farming, Seven things you must need to know
1. Market researchIt is very important to critically look at the demand that needs to be met. Is there high...
Expert Identifies Challenges of Food Inflation in Nigeria
…Calls for Intensive Agricultural MechanisationBy Durodola Makinde & Emeka OlukaAn expert in Agricultural practices and the Acting Director, Directorate of...