Bush burning is a common practice in Nigeria, especially in the northern and southern parts of the country. It is done by farmers to clear land for cultivation and to remove dry grasses and leaves that can cause a fire outbreak. However, the indiscriminate nature …
Lack of Awareness Several factors determine access to agricultural loans. There is no doubt that information is vital in every aspect of human endeavor. The majority of smallholder farmers in Nigeria reside in rural communities and are not aware of the availability of loans to …
Most of our activities online has reduced recently, because we are now in planting season. You will not see a practicing farmer on social media during the rainy season. The motivation behind this article is because of the current project we are working on (Ugu …
I decided to write this article because of the recent conversation I had with a friend. He asked me a question; “Dotun, how did you get the capital to start your farming business?” I smiled and told him “I raised the money myself.” He was …
The method of fertilizer application may determine the efficiency of nutrient uptake, especially in marginal soil conditions. When applying fertilizer, ensure that fertilizers are applied over the area of active root activities to ensure good uptake. This is the major reasons why I often recommend …
As we all know that the demand for cocoa seed is extremely high at the international market and the international price is quite encouraging to farmers. The crop is a perennial crop which is planted once and the harvest keeps coming, year in year out …
The dynamics of agriculture drive investors to embrace it. But the problem they faced is the lack of trained farm managers. This has led to closure of many big farms, especially those run by investors without agricultural background. Although, the reason for my own success …
More backyard farms are emerging to supplement household nutrition and income. Farmers with small backyard spaces are using them to grow vegetables and other crops. They cultivate vegetables, mainly for consumption. The farm is a collaboration among family members. The impetus behind this is not …
With the current situation of my great country Nigeria, I strongly believe that concerted efforts are needed to revive the economy and this can be achieved only by stimulating agricultural growth measures. If you will agree with me that the agricultural sector accounts for 70 …