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NIGERIA AND AGRICULTURE

Agriculture in Nigeria



1. Agriculture in Nigeria has greatly improved in the past few years because of the advent of technology and other necessary infrastructures. Initially, most Nigerian farmers merely engage in subsistence farming to provide food for their family while very little is made available in the market. Growth in agricultural output has no doubt been on the rise as farmer are stepping away from subsistence agriculture and embracing modern civilization - investing in large scale farming and ultimately increasing agricultural products The Nigerian soil and climatic condition is very suitable for the production of wide verities of crops, there are over a hundred different food crops produced by farmers in Nigeria on yearly basis which includes yam, maize, millet, sorghum, beans, potatoes, rice, onions garbage, carrot, pear, cocoa, cocoa yam, okra, vegetables and very many others Nigeria is the world number 1 producer of cassava... Cassava farming has taken the center stage in Nigeria and contributes over 45 percent of Nigerian agricultural GDP. Agriculture in Nigeria contributes merely about 20 percent of the Nigeria total GDP, trailing behind petroleum which is the major Nigerian domestic produce. Although Nigeria depends heavily on the oil industry for its budgetary revenue it is believed that if the agricultural sector is properly managed and enhanced, it would greatly boost the country's gross domestic product and even replace oil on the top of the list, considering the vast area of land that is unused in Nigeria. In 1990, it was speculated that about 82 million hectares out of Nigeria's total land area of 91 million hectares were found to be arable, and merely 42 percent of this cultivable area was farmed. Much of this land was farmed under the bush fallow system, a process whereby land is left idle for a period of time to allow natural regeneration of soil fertility and replacement of soil nutrient. It is believed that the agricultural sector is one of Nigeria's potential source of revenue that is yet underdeveloped and unexplored.


2. Animal rearing in Nigeria


Agricultural practices in Nigeria also include the rearing of animals for meat production and animals that serves as beast of burden - aides in the transportation of goods and man. Livestock farming is a very important aspect of agriculture in Nigeria, the Nigerian community depend mostly on meat from cows and chicken. Meat in Nigeria is an important part of the Foods in Nigeria, it suitable to say that Nigerians don't cook foods without meat or fish. the kind of animals reared in Nigeria includes - Cow, Goat, Sheep, Cattle, Pig, Horse and several others while poultry birds includes chicken, turkey, duck, pigeons and others

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Agriculture in Nigeria has greatly improved in the
past few years because of the advent of
technology and other necessary infrastructures.
Initially, most Nigerian farmers merely engage in
subsistence farming to provide food for their family
while very little is made available in the market. Growth in agricultural output has no doubt been on
the rise as farmer are stepping
away from subsistence agriculture and embracing
modern civilization - investing in large scale
farming and ultimately increasing agricultural
products The Nigerian soil and climatic condition is very suitable for the production of wide verities of
crops, there are
over a hundred different food crops produced by
farmers in Nigeria on yearly basis which includes
yam, maize, millet, sorghum, beans, potatoes, rice,
onions garbage, carrot, pear, cocoa, cocoa yam, okra, vegetables and very many others Nigeria is
the world number 1 producer of cassava... Cassava
farming has taken the center stage in Nigeria and
contributes over 45 percent of Nigerian agricultural
GDP. Agriculture in Nigeria contributes merely
about 20 percent of the Nigeria total GDP, trailing behind petroleum which is the major Nigerian
domestic produce.
Although Nigeria depends heavily on the oil
industry for its budgetary revenue it is believed
that if the agricultural sector is properly managed
and enhanced, it would greatly boost the country's gross domestic product and even replace oil on the
top of the list, considering the vast area of land that
is unused in Nigeria. In 1990, it was speculated that
about 82 million hectares out of Nigeria's total land
area of 91 million hectares were found to be
arable, and merely 42 percent of this cultivable area was farmed. Much of this land was farmed
under the bush fallow system, a process whereby
land is left idle for a period of time to allow natural
regeneration of soil fertility and replacement of soil
nutrient. It is believed that the agricultural sector is
one of Nigeria's potential source of revenue that is yet underdeveloped and unexplored. Animal rearing in Nigeria Agricultural practices in
Nigeria also include the rearing of animals for meat
production and animals that serves as beast of
burden - aides in the transportation of goods and
man.
Livestock farming is a very important aspect of agriculture in Nigeria, the Nigerian community
depend mostly on meat from cows and chicken.
Meat in Nigeria is an important part of the Foods in
Nigeria, it suitable to say that Nigerians don't cook
foods without meat or fish. the kind of animals
reared in Nigeria includes - Cow, Goat, Sheep, Cattle, Pig, Horse and several
others while poultry birds includes chicken, turkey,
duck, pigeons and in Nigeria could use a little push
at strategic points if success is to be achieved,
there is a need for the education of farmers, most
farmer in Nigeria who engage in subsistence agriculture have very little knowledge of the
operational method of the improved agricultural
system If farmers in Nigeria are provided with the
necessary tool and adequate resources, there
would be gross improvement in Nigerian
agricultural sector; the land would be properly utilized and this would greatly reduce the high level
of food stuff importation and ultimately increase
employment rate. There are lots of problem hampering the
production of food crops in Nigeria and rearing of
animals, chiefly among them is electricity. Over 40
percent of Nigeria perishable goods get spoilt after
harvest due to the lack of electricity needed for the
storage and processing. Electricity is needed for the running of large farm equipment, most Nigerian
farmer simply chose to stick with manual labor as
the cost of running machines with alternative
source of power is often steep. Another problem facing agriculture in Nigeria is the
lack of good roads needed for the transportation of
harvested crops from the farm land
to the main roads, most farms in Nigeria are
located about a mile away from the main road and
the only entrance to these farms are mostly a path beaten by the foot of men. Nigeria Farmers also
encounter the problems of funds needed for
running a farm and construction of farm houses
and proper storage system. Way Forward for
Nigeria AgricultureIf the government of Nigeria and
the ministry of agriculture would intervene in solving the problems of farmers in Nigeria, it is
believed that by 2020 the country would witness a
gross decrease in the importation of food stuffs and
animals. With good planning and the needed
resources, Nigeria has what it takes to multiply her
GDP just with cassava products alone.


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HOW TO START FISH FARMING IN NIGERIA


You Must Have Some Certain Equipments Before U Start Fish Farming
1. Tank
2. Handling and Grading Equipment
3. Seine Reels
4. Pumps
5. Aeration Devices

There are Different Types Of Fish You Can Rear in Nigeria as Listed Below:
1. Cat Fish
2. Tilapia
3. Carp
4. Salmon

THERE ARE THINGS TO BE CONSIDERED BEFORE THINKING OF STARTING UP FISH FARMING

.1 Capital: The Money to Start the Business is major thing,but here in Nigeria With #50-100,000 You can Start as a beginner in Fish Farming
2. Having the Knowledge: You should Have More Understanding about Fish Farming Before Thinking of Setting Up, Fish Farming Requires extensive study of fish production techniques and cost of equipment.
3. Climatic Factor: You Should Cross-check the Weather of the area, Maybe it Will be suitable for the Species U want to rear there. Know the amount of rainfall there, So In Order Not to Affect the Fish.
4. Enviromental Hazards: You Need to Study about this due to that enviromental hazards could cause threat and give rooms to vandals Such as cats,rats,insects,snakes and birds.
5. Accessibility: You consider the how the buyers quickly have access to the fish Farm, For instance if the road is bad and it is very far from the town, it will cause Low Income
6.Knowling The type of Species(Fish): Know the Type of fish you wish to cultivate and choose the right Fish for expertise. Beginners should start with cat fish.
7. Financial Analysis: Construction designs and building, equipment lists and costs. Cost of finger rings, Land and Builing,Fuel,Drugs, Fish feed, nets and boots and availability of elctricity
8. Marketing: Check and ask maybe it hign in demand then u can sell faster
9. Registration: Make Sure u register with appropiate Bodies and Agencies.


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Name:Cassava
Botanical Name:Manihot esculenta
Years to Be Matured: 2 or 1 Year
Pest:Mealy Bug,Cassava Green Mite, Cassava Mosaic
Discoverd: 4,600 B.C
Soil Type:Loamy
FACTS ABOUT CASSAVA
1. Cassava is called Yuca in United States and Spanish
2. Cassava is the third Largest Source Of Food In The World After. 1, Rice and 2. Maiza
3. Nigeria is the World Largest Producer OF Cassva
4. Thailand is the Largest Exporter of Dried Cassava
5. Length of Cassava 5-10cm
Diameter 2.0-3.7 Thickness
15-30cm Long
6.Cassava Has Two Colours. i.e Chalk White and Yellow
7. Africa Produce 99.1 Million Tones Of Cassava
8. Asia Produce 51.5 Million
9. Latin America 33.2 Million
NUTRIENTS
1. Calcium (50mg/100g)
2. Phosphorus (40mg/100g)
3. Vitamin C (25mg/100g)
4. Protien (2mg/100g)
5. Carbohydrate(75mg/100g)
LIST OF EXPORTING COUNTRIES WITH PERCENTAGE
1. Thailand 77%
2. Vietnam 13.6%
3. Indonesia 5.8%
4. Costa Rica 2.1%
LIST OF PRODUCING COUNTRIES WITH PERCENTAGE
1. Nigeria 60%
2. Thailand 30%
3. Indonesia 25%
4. DR Congo 20%
5. Ghana 12%
6. Brazil 19%
7. Angola 10%
8. Mozambique 8%
9. India 6%
USES
1. For Alcoholic Beverages:
a. Caium(Brazil)
b. Masato(Peru)
c. Impula( Mozambique)
2. Food
1. Garri
2. Fufu
3. Flour
HARVESTING
Cassava is harvested With Hand.

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