Drip tape – The main component of drip irrigation systems
A drip tape is the principal component of a typical drip irrigation system. The drip tape is the lateral that runs parallel to rows of crops. Without the drip tape, the drip irrigation system is useless. The drip tape alone can even be the sole component of a drip irrigation system in some cases. Drip […]
Continue readingWhich crops are suitable for drip irrigation?
Drip irrigation is suitable for a lot of crops; it has been argued that drip irrigation is suitable for all crops. However, this technology is more suitable for some crops. A recap, drip irrigation is a type of irrigation that enables the slow release of water to the base of plants. It is one of the […]
Continue readingHow much does it cost to install drip irrigation per acre?
A lot of farmers and would be farmers often ask the question, how much does it cost to install drip irrigation kit per acre. The cost to install a drip irrigation system or kit per acre varies. In Nigeria, it can be as low as N100,000 and it can be as high as N1 million […]
Continue readingHow to start farming
Farming is the cultivation of crop or keeping of animals for food, raw materials and money. Farming is one of the oldest professions in the world. Without farming, we will all starve to death. Farming is as important to mankind as medicine and other life saving professions. A wise man once said that everybody should […]
Continue readingTomato farming in 2023 (The Ultimate Guide)
Tomato farming is the cultivation of tomato for the production of tomato fruits. The cultivation of tomato can be profitable if done in the right way. Tomato farming can be done in the open field, pots, greenhouses, gardens and containers. Tomato plants’ fruits are harvested after 60 – 90 days depending on variety. Tomato seedlings are usually […]
Continue readingPepper Farming: A Complete Guide on How to Grow Pepper
Pepper is a vegetable eaten by almost everybody in the world. Pepper farming is one of the most profitable businesses in Nigeria and other countries of the world. Just like tomato farming and cucumber farming, pepper farming can be very lucrative. The most popular types of pepper eaten in Nigeria are habanero pepper, cayenne pepper, chilli pepper and sweet […]
Continue readingHow to Make Money from Agricultural Commodities’ Storage
Do you know that you can make good money from buying agricultural commodities and selling them later? A lot of smart Nigerians are making serious money from this business. All you need to do is to study the trend in the prices of the commodities you prefer to trade in. Commodities’ prices go very low […]
Continue readingPlantain farming in Nigeria (The Ultimate Guide on How to Start a Plantain Farm)
Plantain farming is the cultivation of plantain on a farm. It can be a very profitable farming venture in Nigeria. In this article, you will learn the following: How to start plantain farming in Nigeria Steps to take so that your plantain farm will be successful Strategies to use so that your plantain farm will be […]
Continue readingOkra farming – How to Plant Okra in Nigeria
Okra farming also called okro farming is one of the most profitable farming ventures you can do in Nigeria. Most if not all Nigerians eat okra, this type of vegetable is used in the preparation of soups. It is not too difficult to be successful in okra farming. You just need to cultivate your okra […]
Continue readingIrrigation farming – How to increase your yield significantly
Irrigation farming is the cultivation of crops through the application of water to them at intervals. With irrigation, you can farm all year round. Irrigation farming can be very profitable as you do not need to wait for the rains before you cultivate your farmland. In Nigeria, smart farmers are not embracing this strategy in […]
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