Category: Agriculture
Wheat is arguably one of the most important grains in the Nigerian economy. This is because, asides from consuming it as a meal in itself, wheat is used in …
Soya beans are arguably one of the best and most affordable plant sources of protein in this part of the world. It provides nourishment for both children and adults …
Potatoes are among the most commonly consumed root crops in Nigeria, probably second to yams. Different local delicacies are prepared from potatoes with the most common being boiled and …
Almost everyone consumes pepper, not just in Nigeria, but globally. Pepper falls into the vegetable category and it is a major ingredient used in most foods. Just like most …
Poultry farming is the raising of birds for meat, egg, or both purposes. Most Nigerians are familiar with raising chickens (layers, broilers, and noilers) and turkeys. What most people …
Ginger is a highly medicinal food item that has been consumed for several centuries. This food item is renowned for the immense health benefits that it provides. Are you …
Over the years, poultry farming has grown in popularity in Nigeria. While people are more familiar with the raising of broilers and layers, there are other types of poultry …
Agriculture is the cultivation of crops and the rearing of animals for human consumption. One aspect of agriculture that is thriving in Nigeria today is duck farming. How do …
The cucumber is a member of the Cucurbitaceae or gourd plant family. The question of whether cucumbers are vegetables or fruits is quite common. Botanically, cucumbers fall under the …
Snail farming is also known as heliciculture. It is a type of farming that involves rearing snails for their meat or slime. Another byproduct of snails that is in …
Before the discovery of crude oil in Nigeria, agriculture was the mainstay of our economy. The country exported several agricultural products in raw form from different parts of the …
Cocoa is an important agricultural produce cultivated in different parts of the world. The plant is primarily cultivated for the production of chocolates. Before the oil boom of the …
You might have heard of the expression – an apple a day will keep the doctor away. This is because these delicious fruits come packed with loads of healing …
Oil palm farming is quite lucrative and profitable in Nigeria with the country ranking as one of the world’s major producers of oil palm back in the 20th century. …