Agriculture in Nigeria has suffered from years of mismanagement, inconsistent and poorly conceived government policy and lack of basic infrastructure, still the account for over 21.6% GDP and two third of employment. Nigeria is no longer a major exporter of cocoa, groundnut, rubber and palm …
The first thing to do is to get a Suitable Land. Although, virtually all lands in Nigeria is suitable for palm tree survival and optimum yield production (especially East and West).
Why are Nigerian farmers shying away from(palm oil business)? The main reason most Nigerians farmers are not paying attention to oil palm tree plantation is because they think palm tree take so many years to mature to the point of production, therefore they are …
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 …
First, I want you to always have this at the back of your mind, “before fertilizing you should consult with an agronomist or extension professional of your area” Well, this may not be necessary if you are a peasant farmer. In order to achieve the …
What can the government do in times of weak growth and limited fiscal resources? I think it is high time for our government to come out with policies to revamp the economy and reduce poverty. Policies that can fast-track infrastructure investment, enhance flexibility in markets, …
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 …
According to the definition on the Wikipedia page, “Rain is liquid water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then precipitated-that is, become heavy enough to fall under gravity. It provides suitable conditions for many types of ecosystems, as …
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 …