What is planning? Planning is the decision to put things in order and prevent failure before you start. It is knowing the end from the beginning. Planning is working and knowing the original purpose. Starting before planning is a sure way to failure. Planning is not measured by your present state or capital available but… Read More »
PROMISING FODDERS FOR GOATS, SHEEP & CATTLE FARMING
Fodders are the most important and economic feed resources for goats, sheep and cattle farming. These set of animals otherwise called Ruminants are able to utilize fodders efficiently for meat and dairy (milk) production as well as for their growth and development. More importantly, Grass-fed ruminants have lower fat content which produce lean meat with… Read More »
The Technology of Peeled Whole and Diced Tomatoes Production
Tomato is one of the most cultivated and consumed vegetables in the world due to their relevance in food and confectioneries. Unfortunately, most of the tomatoes produced are wasted as a result of postharvest loss and quality deterioration. This then implies that production resources such as land, water, energy, fertilisers, labour and effort are wasted,… Read More »
Raw Cashew Nut Processing
Cashew, Anacardium occidentale, is a resilient and fast-growing evergreen tree (which starts fruit bearing from 3-4 years) with a lot of economic potentials. Cashew is a native of south Eastern Brazil but has spread to tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world (i.e. Asia, Africa and South America). The cashew plant produces mainly Raw Cashew… Read More »
UNILEVER YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AWARDS
We are living in a world where temperatures are rising, water shortages are more frequent, food supplies are increasingly scarce and the gap between rich and poor is increasing. Populations are growing fast, making basic hygiene and sanitation even more of a challenge. We can overcome these challenges and build a bright future for… Read More »
GAIA Agtech Innovation Challenge
Gender in Agribusiness Investments for Africa (GAIA) is organizing the GAIA AgTECH Innovation Challenge. It invites applications from institutions and business enterprises with ideas and innovations that could transform agriculture and agribusiness in West or North Africa and will benefit wider groups including marginalized women small holder farmers and other women value chain actors. GAIA… Read More »
WRITE PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS PLAN
The best way to start or expand a business venture is to plan it. Business plan is a written document that describes and analyzes your business venture and gives detailed projections about its future. A business plan also covers the financial aspects of starting or expanding your business, how much money you need and how… Read More »
BOI TRAINING ON TOMATO PROCESSING
Nigeria ranks as the second highest producer of tomatoes in Africa. N11.7 billion is spent annually to import processed tomato paste into the country while over 200,000 farmers in Nigeria, whom collectively grow over 1 .5 million metric tonnes of tomatoes every year, currently grow this vegetable crop. BUY GREENHOUSE FARMING BOOK NOW In a… Read More »
APPLY FOR IFAD VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
1.0 Introduction The Federal Government of Nigeria received a loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards the cost of the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), and intends to apply part of the proceed towards procurement of goods , works and services. The VCDPIs a six years Intervention programme presently being implemented in… Read More »
OLAM PRIZE INVITES INNOVATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR FUNDING
Olam Prize is inviting applications from innovative research projects in Plant science, Soil science, Nutritional science, Agricultural sciences or other field of scientific research impacting food security, focused on any part of agricultural supply chain. The winning research project will receive US$50,000 unrestricted funding to support its further development. Olam Prize for Innovation in Food… Read More »
SENATE PRESIDENT KICK-STARTS MADE-IN-NIGERIA CHALLENGE
Nigeria Senate President, Bukola Saraki kick-starts the launch of Made-in-Nigeria Challenge on January 1, 2017 to promote products using at least 70% raw materials sourced locally. This programme is organised to encourage entrepreneurs to start using local content and promote buying of the local products among Nigerians. The programme will support entrepreneurs in form of… Read More »
PARTICIPATE IN WAFCEF COMPETITION FOR CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS
West Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing, WAFCEF, invites West Africa’s entrepreneurs, start-ups and existing companies with promising clean energy projects (renewable energy resources and energy efficiency) to participate in a business plan competition and stand a chance to receive an initial capital investment in excess of $1,000,000 from Investors. Shortlisted projects will attend a… Read More »
FACTS ABOUT GREENHOUSE FARMING IN THE TROPICS
Hello Avid Reader, It is glaring so far that many people are yet to get a perfect glimpse of what Greenhouse farming is all about. Some even say greenhouse is just ordinary net house. There is now a mixed up among Greenhouse, Net house and Polytunnel. Well… I understand that greenhouse is an emerging technology in… Read More »
APPLY FOR TAG FUNDING IN SELECTED AGRIC VALUE CHAIN
The Technology Adoption Grant (TAG) is a N80,000,000.00 (Eighty Million Naira) private sector matching grant fund aimed at stimulating improved performance in selected agriculture value chains specifically Oil palm and Fisheries, to increase income for actors. TAG funds will be awarded to eligible individuals and enterprises through a competitive grant process. Successful applicants can receive… Read More »
Potentials of biocontrol agents in Disease Management
Biocontrol agents are cultured living microbial products used to combat other living pathogenic organisms. Biocontrol agents are used to suppress the growth or reduce the population of another organism to a level at which it is no longer an economic problem. The activities of biocontrol agents could be likened to probiotics used in animal and… Read More »