The demand for tomatoes and capsicum are escalating in the domestic and export markets because of their relevance in Human diet, Food industry, Confectioneries and Groceries. Presently, the world is experiencing climate change. Noticeable agro-climate change in the tropics includes, high temperature, dryness, drought, delayed/short rains, high wind velocity, high incidence of pests and diseases,… Read More »
COMMERCIAL RICE PRODUCTION: A BOOSTER FOR ECONOMY PROSPERITY
Rice production is one of the most important economic activities on earth which utilizes large area of land for its cultivation. Rice growers and consumers form the bulk of the world’s poor. More importantly, rice has high capacity to generate employment and income for young people, rural farmers and women. It can be produced 2… Read More »
Building and Retaining your Customers
Let us start by answering some key questions. Who is a Customer? In simple words, Customer is a person who buys goods or services from a business or a person of a specified kind with whom one has to deal. It is synonymous to shopper, consumer, buyer or purchaser. Why is he a King? Customers… Read More »
WILL N-POWER AGRO PROGRAMME REVIVE EXTENSION SERVICES IN NIGERIA?
Farmers require a different range of information to run their farm enterprises successfully. 70% of Nigeria’s food production depends on smallholder farmers. Agricultural extension service remains a veritable tool for bridging the information gap between rural farmers and research. Extension is critically important because without it farmers will lack access to supportive and improved services… Read More »
PITCH YOUR BUSINESS IDEA AND INNOVATION AT ASO VILLA DEMO DAY
Federal Government of Nigeria invites Nigeria entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 40 to pitch their ideas or start-ups at Aso Villa Demo Day. This event is a celebration of some of the best Nigerians in technology, innovation and creativity and will also feature inspiring talks from thought leaders and experts from different economic… Read More »
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION PROVIDES $1 MILLION GRANT TO INCREASE CASSAVA SHELF LIFE
Rockefeller Foundation in collaboration with Dalberg, and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) launched, “The Rockefeller Foundation Cassava Innovation Challenge” to address food loss and spoilage in the cassava value chain. The cassava innovation challenge will provide up to $1 million grant as well as technical assistance to successful applicant. The Rockefeller Foundation’s YieldWise Initiative… Read More »
PARTICIPATE IN AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS COMPETITION BY RUFORUM
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) will resuscitate and sustain youth entrepreneurship in Africa through training, skill development and financing to generate sustainable livelihoods and national economic development. RUFORUM believes in youth entrepreneurship as the game changer in ensuring greater youth participation and integration into the economic growth at national and… Read More »
PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH CITIZEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION
The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is calling on young innovators around the world between the age of 15 and 35 years to submit their ideas and projects with a societal impact, which champions and implements one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The programme organised by Stiftung Entrepreneurship, Goi Peace Foundation and… Read More »
RUBBER PLANTATION IS A GOOD INVESTMENT FOR RETIREMENT
Natural rubber is the most essential raw material for rubber products and tyre manufacturers in the world because it has no alternative material. It is one of the green oil businesses in Agriculture that is not fully tapped into by entrepreneurs except for few foreign investors yet it has been existing for a long time.… Read More »
Branding Agribusiness: Surefire Way to Win Customers
Farmers most times complained of lack of customers and market access for their products. Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Development Programmes, Research Institutes and Agricultural Universities have been focusing on teaching and training people on agricultural production while leaving one of the crucial aspects called Branding. Little wonder why many farms and farmers don’t grow beyond… Read More »
ORGANIC PRODUCTION OF INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES IS REWARDING
Bundled Amaranth & Jute Mallow Organic production of indigenous vegetables is a promising and rewarding agribusiness in any ecosystem. Indigenous vegetables are local vegetables which have been an important nutrients sources (such as vitamins, fiber, dietary minerals and balanced amino acids) for people and of course one of the oldest food crops. Commonly grown indigenous… Read More »
Seven Principles of Success in Agribusiness
Success is the ultimate goal every agribusinesses aspire to achieve. Yet, successful businesses don’t rest on their laurels. They want to succeed the more because they want business continuity and sustainability. When they fail, they learn from their mistakes and failures and move on because they have passion for what they are doing. Many aspiring… Read More »
HOW TO APPLY FOR BOI’s YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Youth unemployment is one critical issue that is facing our contemporary World. It is currently put at 50% in Nigeria. Our young people are potent force that can bring about meaningful change in every sector of the economy but they don’t have access to real training and funding to execute these ideas they’ve got. It… Read More »
MIDDLEMEN PARTICIPATION IN AGRIBUSINESS: THE PAINS AND GAINS
Agribusiness is one of the most important activities with tremendous potential for growth and development which involves production, distribution, and consumption. It has many functions to be performed by key players to bring about its efficiency in addressing food insecurity, unemployment and economic recession. However, agribusiness has monumental and consequential issues it must address and… Read More »
GROW FAST WITH MUSHROOM FARMING BUSINESS
Mushroom farming is one of the agribusinesses which combines both science and art for its operation. Mushroom cultivation has short gestation period of 2 to 4 months with low-medium start-up cost and quick return on investment. More importantly, mushroom business can be started anywhere on a small space which gives you the opportunity to grow… Read More »