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Increasing agriculture productivity through partnership

Agriculture in Nigeria is a sector that required a lot of money (capital intensive) but the sector has enormous potential to strengthen the economy and improve the lives of many Nigerians. With the huge potential in agriculture, some challenges are still obstructing the opportunities. In …

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New emerging cassava diseases

I’ve decided to write on this blog article because I want to create awareness on the existence of this disease and its impact on cassava production. Although, the disease has not been recorded nor observed in Nigeria not because we are immune to its effects. …

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Research institutes’ strike: Nigeria risks economic slump

It’s no more a news again that the following unions; the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) have embarked on an …

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Why Soil Test?

I am about to start a Cocoa plantation project on a client’s farm. Due to the size of the land, I suggested a soil physiochemical test to the client, even before he went ahead to make necessary payment on the land.  After gotten the soil …

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Major Reason why farms fail

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 …

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Recession: Backyard farm to the rescue

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 …

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