Tag: farming
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How to Start Greenhouse Farming in Nigeria
Greenhouse isn’t entirely a new concept, let’s take you through the whole gist on how you to start your greenhouse farming in Nigeria. Simply put, a greenhouse is a farming system where crops are cultivated in a building constructed using plastic or with glass sides and a glass roof just so these plants could get…
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How to Start Grasscutter Farming in Nigeria
Thryonomys Swinderianus commonly known as grasscutter comes from the rodent family and are very adaptable to most tropical vegetations; let’s discuss grasscutter farming in Nigeria! Grasscutter meat is highly valued and has been available in the market for a long time in countries like Africa, Asia, Latin America. They are found in mangroves, swamps, rainforests…
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How to Start Cashew Farming in Nigeria
Cashew farming in Nigeria offers numerous opportunities in the value chain for any individual willing to invest; let’s learn more! Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is a tree crop, a small to medium tree, generally single-trunked and spreading in habit, up to 10-12m in height. In older trees, the spread may be greater than height, with lower…
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Watermelon Farming In Nigeria
Watermelon farming in Nigeria is a lucrative Agribusiness today. Watermelon is widely cultivated and consumed all over the globe. Its origin is traced back to the Kalahari Desert in Africa. There is a high demand for it, which is of high advantage and very encouraging to farmers. Cultivation of watermelon is easy as it does…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Fadama National Project
The Fadama National Project stands as one of the World Bank-funded programs in Nigeria. Founded in 1993, the program derives its name from the Hausa word for “irrigable land.” The project has the aim to help locals with cash for their farms. Over the years, it has become popular with many Nigerian farmers, thereby witnessing…