The soybeans varieties popularly grown in Nigeria are the open pollinated soybeans varieties. There are also hybrid soybeans varieties in Nigeria; however, the adoption is slow due to ignorance and the price of the seeds. The hybrid soybeans varieties are high yielding. They also resist pests and diseases like rust and nematodes. Some of the open […]
Continue readingSoybeans farming is the cultivation of soyabeans crop from the initial step of land preparation to the final steps of harvesting the soyabeans crop, storage and marketing. Soybeans farming involves all the steps needed for a farmer to sow the seeds of soybeans in the soil till the last step of harvesting the crop. Soyabeans is […]
Continue readingThe price of cassava per ton in Nigeria ranges from ₦30,000 to ₦80,000. The price of cassava per ton is affected by a lot of factors. The season of the year impacts the prices of cassava. At some point in the year, the price of cassava per ton can increase by as much as 100%.Price […]
Continue readingA hectare of cassava farmland can produce about 30 tons of cassava tubers if good agronomic practices are implemented. The tons of cassava a one hectare farmland can produce depend on a lot of factors. A one hectare of farmland of cassava in one location can produce as low as 2 tons while another he tare […]
Continue readingThe cost of cassava production per hectare is shown as follows:Acquisition of one hectare farmland: ₦90,000 – ₦350,000Surveying and Land Documentation: ₦90,000 – ₦190,000Clearing, Ploughing and Harrowing: ₦45,000Cassava Stem: ₦20,000Planting: ₦11,000Irrigation: ₦290,000 – ₦640,000 (Optional)Fertilizers and Manure: ₦20,000 – ₦100,000 (Depending on soil fertility)Pesticides: ₦10,000Others: ₦90,000Notes to the cost of cassava production per hectare in […]
Continue readingCassava farming is the growing of cassava from the stage of planting the cassava stem to the stage of harvesting and processing the tubers. In Nigeria, the best month to plant cassava is the month of May. The month of May is one of the months of the wet season in Nigeria. There is usually abundant […]
Continue readingCassava varieties are the types of cassava cultivar planted in Nigeria. The use of good cassava varieties can enhance cassava farming business. Some of the most popular cassava varieties in Nigeria include the following;TME 419SunshineGame ChangerHopeObasanjo – 2Baba – 70PoundableCassava Varieties in NigeriaThe following are some of the cassava varieties in NigeriaTME 419TNE 419 is […]
Continue readingCassava farming is the cultivation and growing of Cassava crop. Cassava is a staple food in Nigeria. Almost everybody in Nigeria consume cassava directly or indirectly. Cassava farming is also one of the most popular farming ventures in Nigeria. Cassava is grown in all states in Nigeria. You will see cassava farmers anywhere you go in […]
Continue readingA Stainless steel tank is a type of reservoir fabricated for the storage of water, liquid food products and other types of liquids. A Stainless steel tank is usually used for the storage of food products live beverages, juices and beer etc. in Nigeria. Stainless steel tanks can also be used for agricultural purposes. They can […]
Continue readingTo use drip irrigation efficiently, you need to consider the water flow rate and pressure. The flow rate and pressure are usually calculated using mathematical formula. You may need an engineer or an expert to help you calculate your water flow rate and water pressure. These parameters must be precise so that the drip irrigation system […]
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