My people, I am happy the way many of us the youths are taking interest in farming. Many of us on this forum are into different crops and animals, and are successful. It is heart warming! !

Despite these successes, we can do better. Many of us have had to sell at very poor prices, even suffer lost due to glut or over supply of the crops or produce. Value addition or processing can increase market value, increase shelf life, and even make our products go beyond the region of production. Example, while fresh catfish from Lagos can hardly reach Abuja except via cool room, dried catfish will reach beyond the shores of naija and last longer.

We have harvest season for most of our crops, what value can we add to these produce in our small way to prolong their shelf life? Crops like tomato, corn (fresh), cucumbers, bananas, plantain, animal products like milk and many others. Every one of us cannot be farmers, some may be at the value addition end. Can we suggest any ideas of processing any of our farm produce to add value?

I am no expert, it is a general thread for everyone to contribute!!

Nobody seems interesting in this thread. this is a nice thread, wish we can rob minds together .

bokomo:
Nobody seems interesting in this thread. this is a nice thread, wish we can rob minds together .

I wish we can bring out ideas that can help us grow.

I am presently looking at canning some of our vegetables and fruits. Have ordered a small canning machine for test production and experimentation. I won't rest till I get a product on the shelf.

Curiouscity:


I wish we can bring out ideas that can help us grow.

I am presently looking at canning some of our vegetables and fruits. Have ordered a small canning machine for test production and experimentation. I won't rest till I get a product on the shelf.

Great idea, processing is always better cos you get more value for your product, but it's important to have specific products to start with, where are you located?