TOP 10 MISTAKES IN CUCUMBER FARMING
Cucumbers are cultivated gourds scientifically known as Cucumis Sativus. Varieties of cucumber include pickling, slicing and seedless. Cucumber as vegetable can be eaten fresh or prepared as part of food. Fresh Cucumber contains about 90% water and rich in vitamins, Carbohydrates and minerals. Cucumber plants grow under tropical conditions. Cucumbers can be grown under protected […]
Continue readingTOP 10 MISTAKES IN FERTILISER USAGE
Fertiliser is a material that supplies nutrients to plants to ensure good yield. Fertilisers increase crop production and profit. Some fertilizers supply only one nutrient while some supply two or more nutrients. In Nigeria, the commonest type of Fertilisers are the NPK Fertilisers, Urea fertilizer (supplies only Nitrogen), Muriate of Potash (Supplies Potassium) and Single […]
Continue readingRICE FARMING: AN ALTERNATIVE TO MMM
Rice farming is one of the most popular types of crop farming in Nigeria. Before the advent of imported rice, rice is hugely cultivated in Nigeria. MMM is a Ponzi Scheme invented in a Russia. In Nigeria, the scheme attracted gullible investors with a promise of 30% interest on invested funds within one month. The […]
Continue readingHOW DRIP IRRIGATION CAN ADD N10 MILLION TO YOUR FARM PROFIT IN 3 MONTHS
As discussed in some of our previous notes, drip irrigation is a form of irrigation which involves the wetting of the root zone of plants by using a set of pipes with emitters. It is very efficient as it saves water, nutrients and labour. With drip irrigation, farmers record good yields with lesser inputs. Drip […]
Continue readingMAKE N3 MILLION FROM CUCUMBER FARMING IN 3 MONTHS IN 2021
Cucumber farming can be very profitable if done in the right way. Cucumbers are scientifically known as Cucumis Sativus. Pickling, slicing and seedless are the varieties of cucumber. Smart Nigerians can make millions of naira from cucumber farming within months from a small size of land. Cucumber farming in Nigeria was hitherto done mainly in […]
Continue readingTOP 10 BLUNDERS IN DRIP IRRIGATION
Drip irrigation remains one of the most innovative forms of irrigation today. It involves the passing of water to the roots of plants through the use of emitters lined in a tube like pipes. Though a recent invention, Farmers in Nigeria are gradually embracing drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation in Nigeria is growing year in, […]
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