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It even seems like the building is being constructed for students.

Thank God no lives were lost.

Chine12:
Building Collapsed as at 11:30pm Monday Night after Next Level Junction, Ifite awka Anambra State.

Only One person was said to be inside when the incident happened but was lucky to have found his way out minutes after the Collapse...

No life was lost

OMG! What a loss for the owner.

Chine12:
Building Collapsed as at 11:30pm Monday Night after Next Level Junction, Ifite awka Anambra State.

Only One person was said to be inside when the incident happened but was lucky to have found his way out minutes after the Collapse...

No life was lost

The man can just retire to a farm in Daura.

Meanwhile, If you are interested in poultry farming, here are some pro tips for poultry farming.

How to Start a Poultry Farming business – for Beginners
https://agro4africa.com/how-to-start-poultry-farming-for-beginners/

1. Learn from an Expert: Learn how to start poultry farming from the nearest poultry farm. This will give you a good headstart.

2. Decide what to produce: Decide whether to focus on broiler chicken (meat production) or egg production or both.

3. Choose a good location of your farm: Site the location of your farm where it is close to your target market but far from residential areas.

4. Build a poultry house for the birds: Put up a poultry farm structure that will provide protection from harsh weather condition and pests.

5. Procure equipment: Stock your poultry farm with equipment that will make your daily work on the farm very easy.

6. Buy stocking chicks: Carefully select healthy birds for your farm.

7. Employ workers: Hire more workers as you expand

8. Feed the chicks: Use appropriate feeds only.

9. Poultry health management: Birds are prone to fall sick, take care of them immediately.

10. Market your products: Learn how to market poultry products and make money.

READ FULL THE FULL ARTICLE @ https://agro4africa.com/how-to-start-poultry-farming-for-beginners/

GistMore11:
A Nigerian police officer attached to the Jigawa state police command has been dismissed for stealing a TV set and a pair of shoes.

The dismissed police officer said to be the son of a retired police officer was identified as Abdullahi Yusuf. Jigawa State Police commissioner, Bala Senchi confirmed the dismissal of the constable who he said has been stealing since he joined the police force.

“A policeman is expected to be of good characters and morals, that’s why he’s entrusted to protect the lives and properties of the people. The command would not spare any officer found tarnishing the good image of the organization, the police commissioner warned,” Mr Senchi said.

Yusuf reportedly stole the TV set from a junior officer, two weeks after he was released after spending four months at the criminal investigation department as punishment for an item he stole earlier.

Recounting how the suspect was apprehended earlier, a resident of Unguwar Sarki in Dutse metropolis identified as Muktar Yunusa said the dismissed police officer burgled his house in the daytime using five different keys.

“When he came out with the stolen items which included TV set, a remote control and a pair of shoes, I asked him where he was going with those items, he pretended that he knows the occupant of the house without knowing the house belongs to me.

“Subsequently, I called the attention of other neighbours, we apprehended him and took him to the police station,” Mr Yunusa said.

Gist from Gistmore : http://gistmore.com/nigerian-police-officer-dismissed-for-serial-theft

Oshey!!

Police is your friend

GistMore11:
A Nigerian police officer attached to the Jigawa state police command has been dismissed for stealing a TV set and a pair of shoes.

The dismissed police officer said to be the son of a retired police officer was identified as Abdullahi Yusuf. Jigawa State Police commissioner, Bala Senchi confirmed the dismissal of the constable who he said has been stealing since he joined the police force.

“A policeman is expected to be of good characters and morals, that’s why he’s entrusted to protect the lives and properties of the people. The command would not spare any officer found tarnishing the good image of the organization, the police commissioner warned,” Mr Senchi said.

Yusuf reportedly stole the TV set from a junior officer, two weeks after he was released after spending four months at the criminal investigation department as punishment for an item he stole earlier.

Recounting how the suspect was apprehended earlier, a resident of Unguwar Sarki in Dutse metropolis identified as Muktar Yunusa said the dismissed police officer burgled his house in the daytime using five different keys.

“When he came out with the stolen items which included TV set, a remote control and a pair of shoes, I asked him where he was going with those items, he pretended that he knows the occupant of the house without knowing the house belongs to me.

“Subsequently, I called the attention of other neighbours, we apprehended him and took him to the police station,” Mr Yunusa said.

Gist from Gistmore : http://gistmore.com/nigerian-police-officer-dismissed-for-serial-theft

You ought to read this now.

chiblaze07:
1. Learn from an Expert.
Learn how to start poultry farming from the nearest poultry farm. This will give you a good headstart.

2. Decide what to produce
Decide whether to focus on broiler chicken (meat production) or egg production or both.

3. Choose a good location of your farm
Site the location of your farm where it is close to your target market but far from residential areas.

4. Build a poultry house for the birds
Put up a poultry farm structure that will provide protection from harsh weather condition and pests.

5. Procure equipment
Stock your poultry farm with equipment that will make your daily work on the farm very easy.

6. Buy stocking chicks
Carefully select healthy birds for your farm.

7. Employ workers
Hire more workers as you expand

8. Feed the chicks
Use appropriate feeds only.

9. Poultry health management
Birds are prone to fall sick, take care of them immediately.

10. Market your products
Learn how to market poultry products and make money.

Read the full article from Source: https://agro4africa.com/how-to-start-poultry-farming-for-beginners/

When 1 kilo of chick bumped up from N1,100 to N1,600 in the same August

I just hope they have not played with the figures for political reasons.

Meanwhile, If you are interested. Here are some pro tips for poultry farming.

How to Start a Poultry Farming business – for Beginners
https://agro4africa.com/how-to-start-poultry-farming-for-beginners/

1. Learn from an Expert: Learn how to start poultry farming from the nearest poultry farm. This will give you a good headstart.

2. Decide what to produce: Decide whether to focus on broiler chicken (meat production) or egg production or both.

3. Choose a good location of your farm: Site the location of your farm where it is close to your target market but far from residential areas.

4. Build a poultry house for the birds: Put up a poultry farm structure that will provide protection from harsh weather condition and pests.

5. Procure equipment: Stock your poultry farm with equipment that will make your daily work on the farm very easy.

6. Buy stocking chicks: Carefully select healthy birds for your farm.

7. Employ workers: Hire more workers as you expand

8. Feed the chicks: Use appropriate feeds only.

9. Poultry health management: Birds are prone to fall sick, take care of them immediately.

10. Market your products: Learn how to market poultry products and make money.

READ FULL THE FULL ARTICLE @ https://agro4africa.com/how-to-start-poultry-farming-for-beginners/

dipoolowoo:
By Adedapo Adesanya

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday said inflation rate in Nigeria has dropped to 11.02 percent in August 2019 from the 11.08 percent recorded in July 2019. This indicated that the inflation moderated by 0.06 percent in the period under review.

In the report made available on the NBS website, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measure inflation, had disinflation continuing in August 2019 despite several pronouncements on policies as regards restrictions on the import of some food items like milk and rice, minimum wage and the recent border closures.

However, the stats office said, “It is important to note that with respect to the latter (border closures), the border was only closed 20 August 2019 with only 11 days of 31 days for any significant impact to be felt either way on prices.”

The report also added, “Furthermore, the harvest season and existing weak consumer demand and their natural effect to slow down food and other prices will also play a major role in determining the direction of inflation.”

In the month under review, it was also revealed that all major indices slowed except urban inflation year on year.

The urban inflation rate increased by 11.48 percent (year-on-year) in August 2019 from 11.43 percent recorded in July 2019, while the rural inflation rate increased by 10.61 percent in August 2019 from 10.64 percent in July 2019.

On a month-on-month basis, the Headline index increased by 0.99 percent in August 2019 showing a drop rate of 0.02 percent lower than 1.01 percent recorded in July 2019.

Still on a month-on-month basis, the urban index rose by 1.04 percent in the month under review, down by 0.03 from 1.07 percent recorded in July 2019, while the rural index also rose by 0.93 percent in August 2019, down by 0.03 from 0.96 percent recorded in July 2019.

As regards the corresponding twelve-month year-on-year average, percentage change for the urban index is 11.62 percent in August 2019 less than 11.64 percent reported in July 2019, while the corresponding rural inflation rate in August 2019 is 10.95 percent compared to 10.97 percent recorded in July 2019.

https://businesspost.ng/2019/09/17/nigeria-inflation-eases-to-11-02-in-august-from-11-08/

This one is automatic public holiday to everyone living on this street.

As them no go work today, wetin them go eat?

Meanwhile, Our borders have been closed by the federal government, it means that all man must learn how to produce his own food or pay heavily to farmers who would produce the food.

Learning simple farming tips which you can practice from the comfort of your small backyard has been made easy.

Click this link below!

Visit Agro4africa for more details

kemzy036:
Eyewitness seriously lament on the heavy rain which wreck some buildings, cars and road in Chief Ugwu Street at the back of Corner Stone Nursery and Primary School, Enugu. The Eyewitness actually beg the Government to do something about it.

Watch Video Below
Source https://www.nairafame.com/2019/09/see-what-30-minutes-rain-cause-in-chief.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urREP8j0D04

Umahi is trying no doubt, but I feel he is more focused on road construction and good drainage which for this argument is a known fact. But for infrastructure in the real sense of infrastructure, make I no lie, my village is yet to be electrified even though it shares a common boundary with Enugu where we have EEDC

Officialgarri:
Only for the governor to commission an ordinary street and it will be all over social media.
Shouting Enugu is in the hands of God. Indeed.


The only state in the East that has truly faced infrastructure squarely is Ebonyi state.

This one is better sand sand inside garri.

How will PDP handle this?

How will Atiku take this shame of his appeal being turned down?

Meanwhile, Our borders have been closed by the federal government, it means that all man must learn how to produce his own food or pay heavily to farmers who would produce the food.

Learning simple farming tips which you can practice from the comfort of your small backyard has been made easy.

Click this link below!

Visit Agro4africa for more details

aminulive:
POLITICSNIGERIA.COM

A full transcript of the 2019 Presidential Election Tribunal judgement has been released.

The election tribunal on Wednesday, September 11 validated the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari and dismissed the appeal of the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

POLITICS NIGERIA has a copy of the transcript. Kindly download below;

FULL ELECTION TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT

https://politicsnigeria.com/just-in-full-transcript-of-presidential-tribunal-judgement-against-atiku-pdp-released-documents/

This her trouser na die !!

Abeg make una learn better thing joor.

Learn How to process cassava into garri
The cassava processing steps have been summarized below. For full details, read on the blog - https://agro4africa.com/cassava-processing-how-to-process-raw-cassava-into-garri/

1. Harvest and sort your cassava to get the best
2. Peel the cassava roots
3. Wash and clean the cassava root
4. Grate the cassava roots into a mash
5. Ferment the Cassava Mash to Remove Hydrocyanic Acid
6. Press the cassava sack to drain the water in the garri
7. After draining the garri mash, sift the wet cake into grits
8. Fry or roast the grits to form edible garri
9. Spread the garri in a thin layer and allow it to cool
10. Sieve or grind the garri to break larger granules
11. Pack the garri in airtight bags and store properly

To read the full article and other resources, visit the link below

https://agro4africa.com/cassava-processing-how-to-process-raw-cassava-into-garri/

lovdoc:
Actress Tonto Dikeh, the mother of one rocks in styles as she stuns in crazy buttcot trouser with white t-shirt. She paired with white face cap with a pair of white sneakers.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ZFNiiH8a59I4ynSuXJctZ8DCNuPdPXodH7FQ0/


See more: http://www.balfashion.com/2019/09/ton-to-di-keh-steps-out-in-styles.html

See photos:

This is great.

For interested persons only, you can also add garri processing business to this.

The cassava processing steps has been summarized below. For full details, read on the blog - https://agro4africa.com/cassava-processing-how-to-process-raw-cassava-into-garri/

1. Harvest and sort your cassava to get the best
2. Peel the cassava roots
3. Wash and clean the cassava root
4. Grate the cassava roots into a mash
5. Ferment the Cassava Mash to Remove Hydrocyanic Acid
6. Press the cassava sack to drain the water in the garri
7. After draining the garri mash, sift the wet cake into grits
8. Fry or roast the grits to form edible garri
9. Spread the garri in a thin layer and allow it to cool
10. Sieve or grind the garri to break larger granules
11. Pack the garri in airtight bags and store properly

To read the full article and other resources, visit the link below

https://agro4africa.com/cassava-processing-how-to-process-raw-cassava-into-garri/

meemeee:
This is so detailed...

quote author=firstparagon post=63208684]*Profitable and Promising Agro processing Investment*

CASSAVA STARCH PRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

 Wet cassava starch Milling
produced by traditional cassava processors either as a direct product or as a by-product resulting from cassava processing into other products such as gari, fufu e.t.c. Post-harvest loss is high for cassava roots due to the inadequacy of the traditional processing method and inability to convert cassava into less perishable products. To reverse this trend, there is a need to mechanize cassava processing. The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) has developed and perfected the process technology for production of cassava starch useful for various applications in the user industries. In Nigeria, mechanized cassava processing is still on the developmental stage and the potential is very high.

 

MARKET DEMAND

 
There is high demand for cassava starch in Nigeria. It is widely used in industries such as: textile, pharmaceuticals, oil drilling, paper and packaging, gum and adhesives, chemical and household products manufacturing, battery, drinks and beverages, foods and so on.  The desire to conserve foreign exchange and reduce import dependency is the driving force for demand for cassava starch especially as regards its partial substitution for corn starch in user industries.  The demand for cassava starch in Nigeria is in excess of 350,000 tons per annum. The current domestic production capacity to meet the estimated demand for cassava starch is less than 20 per cent.

 
RAW MATERIAL, SUPPLIES AND UTILITIES

Fresh cassava root is the only raw material for production of Cassava Starch. Cassava is grown in almost all the states in Nigeria and Nigeria has been rated the highest producer of cassava in the world. The major item of supplies is the packaging materials. Others supplies requirements include factory wears (overall, hand gloves, factory shoe, nose mask), cleansing agents, disinfectants, etc. Electricity, diesel (for generator and project truck), Low Pore Fuel Oil (LPFO) for firing the flash dryer, and water are the major utilities requirements.

 
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

The major equipment for production of Cassava Starch are: Hammer Mill, Grater, Starch Extractor, Sedimentation Tank, Hydraulic Press, Granulator, Flash Dryer, Packaging Machine and Weighing Machine. These can be fabricated at FIIRO(Federal Institute Of Industrial Research,Oshodi).

LABOUR REQUIREMENT

Both skilled and unskilled labour is required for this project. A total of about 42 workers are required for production, marketing and administration.

 

CAPITAL REQUIREMENT

The estimated total initial investment is N34, 185,650. This consists of the initial fixed capital N23, 316,360 (including factory building, machinery and equipment, generator, project vehicle, office furniture and equipment and bore hole), initial working capital N5,602,000.00 and pre-production expenses N2,267,000.00.

 

SPACE REQUIREMENT

Two plots of land are adequate for the project.

 

PRODUCTION PROGRAMME

Production Days/Annum                 -                300

Production Volume/Day                  -                 4 Tonnes

Production Volume/Annum            -                1,200Tonnes

Input Output Ratio                           -                 1 : 0.15

 

PROFITABILITY                                                    N’’000

Total Revenue                                                     126,000.00

Total production Cost                                        97,755.00

Gross Profit Before Tax                                      28,244.66

Tax @ 30%                                                           8,473.40

 

NET PROFIT                                                         19,771.26

Gross Profit to Sales                                            22.40%

Net Profit to Sales                                                15.70%

Return on Investment (Year 1)                           81.40%



PROPOSAL ON GARRI BUSINESS

Garri is one of the most staple Nigerian diets because not only is it cheap, but it is easy to make and can be taken in majorly two ways that are fast to prepare. Those in the garri business know that this is the fastest way to make money especially in the agro processing industry.


Business Overview

Cassava, the raw material used to make garri is a source of food to nearly three quarter of the world population. The crop is regarded as a staple diet in most developing countries in the world, and is ranked the third after rice and maize.
Nigeria is the largest producer of Cassava in Africa; producing over 41 million metric tons per annum, followed closely by the Democratic Republic of Congo. Globally however, Thailand is the largest producer of this crop as they produce and export cassava products worth over $20 billion annually.

This therefore makes Garri one of the major products from processed cassava the staple food for almost all Nigerians, as about 75% of Cassava is processed into Garri. According to statistics, about 130 million people – both in rural and urban areas – consume 12 million tons of garri annually.

According to reports, any entrepreneur going into this business will make immense profit, as the reports show that demand for this product is not only stable but increasing even though there are few close alternatives to Garri. Garri can be consumed in two ways – the cold process and the hot process, and while there is no substitute for the garri consumed via the cold process method, the few substitutes available for garri taken during the hot process are expensive, which leaves consumers with no alternative than to stick to garri.

Executive Summary

Our company shall be registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and also will be legally licensed by the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) here in Oyo State. We will  also acquire the necessary licenses needed to run a plant without running afoul of the law here in Oyo state.

Our aim of starting this business is to ensure that our clients both domestic and international get processed garri of the finest quality. We intend to process for sale white garri (Ijebu and normal) and yellow garri so as to be able to cater to our teeming customers.

Our garri processing plant will be located in a conspicuous area and close to the road, which makes the location very strategic for our suppliers and distributors as well as our customers.

The company, Global Trust will be owned and managed by Mr Adebisi Taofeek with input from the partners. Mr Adebisi will be involved in the day to day operation of the garri processing plant. He has vast experience in the agro processing industry and will therefore bring his knowledge to bear in this business.

Our Products and Services

The company will be licensed by the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control to process garri that will be used in households as well as in commercial places. We will  also register with the Corporate Affairs Commission and have fulfilled all other necessary obligations that will enable us make profit and grow as a business.

Some of the products and services we intend to indulge in as a business includes: quality garri, consultancy Services,Training, and Coaching

Our Vision Statement

Our vision is to be the preferable garri for customers in Iseyin, Oyo state and the whole of Nigeria as well.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to ensure we process garri of the highest quality using the best machines and resources. We also intend to ensure that our processed garri does not only meet the needs of our household clients but become a profitable business for our partners and distributors.

Our Business Structure

Knowing how our vision is to be the most preferable garri for our customers, we have decided to ensure that we draft a business structure that will allow us not only achieve all our intended goals and objectives but also enable us build a solid business foundation as well.

One of our top priorities is to ensure that we hire the best professional hands that have the required necessary experience, are dedicated and that will ensure that the business runs smoothly.

We also intend to provide excellent customer service by hiring those with the experience of handling customer orders and complaints efficiently.  

Those we intend to employ to handle various tasks with assigned roles and responsibilities for the growth of the company include;

Managing Director, Admin Manager Marketing and Sales Executive, Purchasing ManagerAccountant/Cashier, Store Manager, Front Desk Officer, security Guard, Cleaner, and Van Driver.

SWOT Analysis

Even though garri might be a very popular food taken by almost anyone, starting the business and becoming profitable is another ball game altogether, as this is a business that is both capital and labor intensive. 
However, just like any business out there, we know that we have certain strengths that will ensure we become industry leaders, and several weaknesses that we would need to work on if we intend to become successful.

Below is a preview of the critical SWOT analysis that was done on behalf of the company;

Strength

Our location in Iseyin, Oyo  State is one of our greatest strengths as it means we are close to mega cities like Lagos State which is a thriving market, as well as other important states. 

Weakness

Our perceived weakness stems from the fact that we are operating in just one location which will seriously limit our vision of supplying to our target markets all over Nigeria. 

Opportunities

Due to the fact that we are amongst the first garri processing businesses to offer more than white garri, this has cemented our role in front and has led to many start-ups requiring trainings from .

Threat

Our threats are not really that significant, as there are really no government policies or economic downturn to worry about, but like every business, we take all threats seriously, and intend to act proactively to reduce or eliminate the threat. 

MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Trends

Garri is one of Nigeria’s staple diets and is taken in every home. If you intend starting your own garri processing business, then you will need a land where you will not only install your facility, but it must also be near as possible to your source of raw materials .

Our Target Market

The target market for garri is very huge as almost every home and everyone takes this product. However, more people are likely to take one color of garri than the other depending on their location. We intend to carry out a thorough market survey that will allow us determine the quantity that would be needed to be processed for each color of garri.

Our target market includes; households, schools, restaurants, hotels, caterers, students, single males and females.

Our Competitive Advantage

Every business that is established with the intention of making profit and intends to compete favorably with others in the industry knows that it needs to draft competitive advantage strategies that will enable it to have an upper hand over other businesses in the same industry.

Also, we intend to constantly train our professionals so that their skills can be enhanced which will invariably lead to higher productivity that will be beneficial to the company in the long run. 

Lastly, we intend to effectively deploy the use of the internet by using our websites and social media platforms to give customers tips and engage our customers in discourse that will further better our industry and even our customers as well.

SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGY

Marketing Strategy and Sales Strategy

Marketing is a very important aspect of any business, for without marketing a business can fail. Marketing has a double advantage as it not only generates revenue for the company but also ensures that awareness is created for the company directly or indirectly.

We intend to ensure that we develop just the right strategies that will not only keep our loyal customers glued to us but also attract new customers as well. Some of the marketing sales strategies that we intend to use are:

Place adverts in local newspapers as well as in local radio stations about our garriVisit markets and introduce company's garri to garri traders (wholesalers and retailers)Throw a unique opening launch party that will attract interest.Use our official website to vigorously promote our garri processing businessEmpower our marketing and sales team to positively push and better communicate our brand to customers.

Sources of Income

The company like any other business is established with the aim of making profit. However, our profit generation will not only come from one source as we intend to exploit other different means so as to increase the revenue base of our company. Our main focus while diversifying will still be garri processing.

The company intends to generate income from the following sources;

Sale of processed quality garri, Consultancy Services.Training and Coaching

Sales Forecast

Based on location, the sales projection for the company is stated below:

First Fiscal Year-: N5,500,000 Second Fiscal Year-: N9,000,000Third Fiscal Year-: N16, 000,000

N.B: The above sales projection is totally in line with what is obtainable in the industry. The projections are also based on the fact that all factors that were considered during the analysis remain constant – such as the economy, lack of strong substitutes, and the arrival of no major competitors. Also, it is worthy to note that at any given point in time, the above projections might be higher or lower.

Publicity and Advertising Strategy

Due to the fact that almost everyone takes garri, there have sprung up many garri processing businesses all striving to get a share of the market. 

Some of the platforms we intend to use in publicizing and advertising our garri processing business include;

Using our van in road shows to tell people in targeted areas about our products and services Placing adverts in local newspapers and on radio ,fliers and legally posting same in strategic points .Creating a website and using the platform to increase awareness of our existence.Using social media platforms such as Facebook to promote our products and services as well as engage our audience .Use recognized holidays to organize socially relevant programs.Ensure that all our staff wear customized tee shirts that will allow customers know of our business.

Our Pricing Strategy

Garri is priced depending on the quantity that is bought by the customer. We intend to have different pricing options for our bulk buyers and our normal buyers. 

Our pricing will also be done in such a way that all our costs – overhead and running expenses – are adequately covered, so that we do not run at a loss. 

Payment Options

The payment options that we intend to make available to our teeming customers include;

Payment via Point of Sale (POS) Machine Payment via Cheques Payment via Cash Payment via Bank Transfer Payment via Bank Draft


Start – Up Expenditure (Budget)

Setting a budget before a business becomes operational is very vital. The budget allows an entrepreneur know what exactly would be required for the business to become successful and where to allocate resources .

Some of the requirements we would need to fulfill in order to successfully start our garri processing business are;

Fees for incorporation and other legal requirements – N100,000.Obtaining of licenses and permits as well as accounting software – N150,000 insurance coverage (general liability, property insurance and workers’ compensation) – N50,000.Facility rent for a year and renovation –N350,000.Operational cost for at least three months (employees’ salary, bills payments) –N250,000.Cost of purchasing and installing garri processing equipment – N4,500,000.Cost for start-up inventory (Cassava, Palm Oil) – N800,000.Cost of storage facilities (racks, ventilation) – N100,000Cost of hiring business consultant –N50,000.Cost of fairly used distribution van –N800,000.Other start-up expenses (furniture, phone, computer, printers, stationeries) –N200,000.Marketing budget (for promoting launch activities and the business generally for at least a year) – N150,000.Cost of launching a website – N30,000.Cost of garri processing plant launch –N50,000.Miscellaneous – N50,000

Based on the above estimate, we would require at least N34 million in order to successfully start and run a standard garri and flour/starch processing plant in Iseyin, Oyo State. The amount accounts for all expenses for at least three months to a year, which includes employee’s salaries and other operating expenses.

Generating Funding / Startup Capital for the  Business.

Any entrepreneur who does not have the capital necessary to start a business might see his business idea remaining just a dream and not becoming a reality. 
The company is a business owned by Mr Adebisi.This is a business that  intend to source for external investors and other means.

Sustainability and Expansion Strategy

Every established business’ aim is to make enough profit that will sustain the company and also ensure that growth and expansion takes place. 

Due to this fact, we intend to ensure that we treat our customers right by ensuring we promptly attend to their requests, orders and complaints. 

Aside having the required start-up capital necessary to start the business, we know that if the above factors are correctly done, we will be successful at not only sustaining the business and also expanding the business in the long run as well.

Check List / Milestone

Business Name Availability Check:Completed
Business Registration:in progress
Conducting Feasibility Studies: Completed
Writing of Business Plan: Completed 
Design of The Company’s Logo: Completed.
Graphic Designs and Printing of Packaging Marketing / Promotional Materials: In Progress 
Recruitment of employees: In Progress 
Creating Official Website for the Company:In Progress
Creating Awareness for the business both online and around the community: In progress
Establishing business relationship with vendors – wholesale suppliers / merchants: In Progress

Partners and investors wanted nationwide!

Note:
To be a partner, you must have at least 5% shares of the total amount and must have interest in agro processing.
While investment for investors is #100,000 with at least 8% return on investment monthly.
This project is to kick off by April latest next year.

Interested persons can contact on : +2347068679515

Read this now.

Have you read this/

What is Garri

Garri is a type of carbohydrate food that you get from processing raw cassava.

It is a major meal of many West African countries, especially Nigeria and the Igbo people in particular.



You can eat garri by soaking it in cold water with sugar or honey.

To make the food very rich, you can add milk, coconut, palm kernel nuts, dry fish, groundnuts, or porridge beans (cowpea).

Another way to eat garri is by making pasta with it, and eat it with a delicious soup like egusi soup, okra soup, vegetable soup etc.


What is the shelf life of garri?

The way you process your garri and how you store it can affect how long it will stay on the shelf.

When you process cassava properly you can store it for up to six months or more.

Fry or Roast your garri properly to reduce its moisture content which is usually the main cause of spoilage.

To make your garri have a longer shelf-life you must properly dry it to lower moisture content level using airtight plastic buckets.

Do not store garri in a moist environment or leave open in areas with high humidity.

If you do this, your garri will begin to develop molds and spoil.

Package your garri properly in sacks and store in a cool dry place.

The cassava processing steps has been summarized below. For full details, read on the blog - https://agro4africa.com/cassava-processing-how-to-process-raw-cassava-into-garri/

1. Harvest and sort your cassava to get the best
2. Peel the cassava roots
3. Wash and clean the cassava root
4. Grate the cassava roots into a mash
5. Ferment the Cassava Mash to Remove Hydrocyanic Acid
6. Press the cassava sack to drain the water in the garri
7. After draining the garri mash, sift the wet cake into grits
8. Fry or roast the grits to form edible garri
9. Spread the garri in a thin layer and allow it to cool
10. Sieve or grind the garri to break larger granules
11. Pack the garri in airtight bags and store properly

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1. Learn from an Expert.
Learn how to start poultry farming from the nearest poultry farm. This will give you a good headstart.

2. Decide what to produce
Decide whether to focus on broiler chicken (meat production) or egg production or both.

3. Choose a good location of your farm
Site the location of your farm where it is close to your target market but far from residential areas.

4. Build a poultry house for the birds
Put up a poultry farm structure that will provide protection from harsh weather condition and pests.

5. Procure equipment
Stock your poultry farm with equipment that will make your daily work on the farm very easy.

6. Buy stocking chicks
Carefully select healthy birds for your farm.

7. Employ workers
Hire more workers as you expand

8. Feed the chicks
Use appropriate feeds only.

9. Poultry health management
Birds are prone to fall sick, take care of them immediately.

10. Market your products
Learn how to market poultry products and make money.

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How To Start Poultry Farming For Beginners
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Over time, I have gotten several questions regarding the issue of starting a poultry farming business.

My answer has always been the same, “you can’t learn everything about poultry farming in one day.”

Each type of farming business follows specific operational principles for making good profit.

When such principles are not righteously followed by the farm management, it results in serious losses for the owners.

Are you interested in starting a poultry farm?

Click on this link to read the full article: https://agro4africa.com/how-to-start-poultry-farming-for-beginners/

Continue reading to see an outline of the steps involved in poultry farming.

Whether chicken meat production, egg production, or a combination of the two, you must understand the principles of running a profitable poultry farming business.

So before starting, it is wise to learn some more about the business or intern under a poultry farmer.

Take some time to investigate why many poultry farmers make good profits from poultry farming while many others fail.

Some of the farmers, especially beginners have been forced out of poultry farming business because they could not operate it properly and thus lose money.

You have to do everything timely and perfectly according to a plan.

That’s why, like every other business out there, you must have a poultry business plan that will guide your business.

Writing a poultry business plan is an advanced level study.

Let’s focus on discussing poultry farming for beginners.

Successful poultry farming business involves a lot of work so it takes passion to pull through.

But, it is easy when you make your passion hobby, take the pressure off, and have fun.

How to Start Poultry Farming in Nigeria

Before starting out a poultry farming business in Nigeria, you must first go through the steps below.

1. Learn how to start poultry farming from the nearest poultry farm
2. Decide whether to focus on broiler chicken or egg production or both
3. Set the location of your farm
4. Put up a poultry farm structure
5. Procure equipment for the poultry farm
6. Buying of chicks
7. Workers for the poultry
8. Feeding the chicks
9. Poultry health management
10 Learn how to market poultry products

This article has been truncated because of its length. Read the full explanation of each of the steps on the website https://agro4africa.com/how-to-start-poultry-farming-for-beginners/

Pork contains high protein and essential vitamins, minerals and amino acid which are generally good for health.

When you remove the visible fat in Lean pork, what remains is nutrient-dense, satisfying, and good for you. It is suitable for even cholesterol-lowering or healthy heart diets.

Some pork parts like that of tenderloin, loin chops, and sirloin roast are made from the lean cuts and are more healthy than chicken.

The American Heart Association even certify that pork tenderloin and pork sirloin roast meet the criteria as heart-healthy foods.

So, a pork nutrition diet isn’t that bad after all.

1. Pork contains a high volume of vitamin B1 which is vital for growth and repair of muscles and nerve tissues. It is also useful for carbohydrates metabolism in the body.

2. The presence of vitamin Riboflavin helps in maintaining skin and health problems. It repairs damaged tissues and extracts energy from food.

3. Vitamin B6 present in pork meat is important for the formation of red blood cells and the proper functioning of the nervous system.

4. This vitamin B6 also helps in the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

5. Pork produces iron which is easily absorbed by the body and enhances the production of energy.

6. The meat helps keep bones in good shape and builds strong bones, teeth and keeps a check on the body energy levels.

7. Zinc present in pork helps to boost the immune system and enhances body resistance against numerous diseases.

8. If you are in the #Fitfam crew that likes #bodybuilding, then you will definitely like this one. Pork is a good source of protein and amino acids which are very vital for your bodybuilding exercises.

9. Eating Pork also ensures better immunity to body due to the presence of essential antioxidant.

10. Finally, Pork is good for your skin, eyes, nervous system, bones and mental performance.


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This guide will basically walk you through the step by step process of potato farming in Nigeria.

The process of commercial potato farming is the same even if you are growing potatoes in colder regions.

You only need to consider the temperature and soil requirement in order to succeed.

If you want to learn about a different tuber crop, you can read this comprehensive guide on cassava farming using this link. https://agro4africa.com/cassava-farming-process/

So, let's get down to business.


Benefits Of Potato Farming 

1. Potato farming is a good form of employment if done at the right scale.
2. It is great food for many homes around the world. Many families fry, boil, or roast potatoes for consumption.
3. Potatoes can serve as a major source of foreign exchange when exported to other countries.
4. There are amazing benefits of potatoes for skin, hair, and Health. Potato juice is used to treat some ailment and remove Warts.
5. Potatoes are good for shining your silverwares e.g. cutlery. You can also use potatoes to clean windows and remove stains.
6. It helps relieve arthritis, infections, and boils.
7. Potato is good for absorbing excess salt from a cooking pot.
8. Art students use potato for creating uniform patterns for stamp designs.


How to Grow Potatoes in Nigeria

Step 1: Select a Suitable Land for Growing Potatoes in Nigeria
Potatoes require adequate access to sunlight, therefore, you can grow it in an open area.

You can grow potatoes in almost any type of soil, except saline and alkaline soils.

Naturally, loamy and sandy loam soils that are rich in organic matter, are the most suitable soils for growing potato.

This is because the soils are loose and they offer the least resistance to enlargement of the tubers.

Also, make sure the soil has good drainage and proper aeration.

You should plant your potato in slightly acidic soil with a pH range of 5.2 - 6.4.



Step 2: How to Prepare Land for Planting Potatoes

Growing potatoes involves extensive ground preparation.

This stage of the potato planting process involves clearing the farm and ploughing the soil.

You need to harrow the soil with a hoe or plough until it is completely free of weed roots.

Most times, you need to plough at least three times, with a frequent harrowing and rolling before the soil reaches a suitable condition: soft, with adequate drainage and aeration.

You can incorporate fertilizer into the soil at this stage and also prepare seedbeds for the potatoes.



Step 3: Types of Potatoes and Selecting the Best Potato Variety

Although the potato cultivated worldwide belongs to just one botanical species, Solanum tuberosum, the tubers come in thousands of varieties.

The varieties have great differences in size, shape, colour, texture, cooking characteristics and taste.

You need to decide on the potato variety you want to plant.

There are different types to choose from, however, you have to consider some of these factors;


Factors to consider when choosing potato variety for cultivation

a. You must consider the disease resistance of the variety
b. The time it takes to reach maturity
c. You must also consider the level of productivity or yield of the potato
d. Check what is the overall quality of the potato it produces.



Selecting the Best Potato Variety for Cultivation

Like you already know, there are different varieties of seed potato available in Nigeria.

Some are local and while others come from other countries.

Some of the local varieties include;

- RC767-2

- RC7716-3

- RC7716-4

- RC777-3

Some varieties that come in through importation which are high yielding and highly resistant to diseases include;

- Nicola

- Bertita

- Diamant

- Kondor

- Famosa

- BR63-18

- Mirabel



Step 4: When to Cultivate and How to plant potato

While Sweet Potatoes is grown by planting stems from matured plants, Irish potatoes require seed propagation.

Potatoes may be planted as soon as you can till the land, but keep soil temperatures in mind.

Potato plants will not begin to grow until the soil temperature has reached 45 degrees F.

The soil should be moist, but free from waterlogging to avoid rotting the seed potato.



Method of planting Sweet Potatoes

Dig holes that are 10 to 18 inch apart for planting the potato stems.

You can apply compost manure directly into these holes, or do so when making the ridges/mounds.

Plant your freshly cut Sweet Potato stems in these holes with the budding eyes facing upwards, the cover it with soil.


Method of planting Irish Potatoes

After you are done preparing the land for growing the potatoes, do the following;

1. Dig a trench that is 4 to 6 inches deep. Add fertilizer to the trench, according to the recommendation from the soil test result, prior to planting the Irish seed potatoes.

2. Place the seed potatoes in the trench, spacing them at 10 to 18 inches apart. Cover the potatoes with 2 inches of soil and space multiple trenches 2 to 3 feet apart.

3. Water the potatoes at the time of planting. Continue to water about every three days to keep the soil moist. Do not allow the soil to dry out, neither should it be waterlogged.

4. Cover the potatoes with another 2 inches of soil once sprouts emerge from the ground. As the plants grow, continue mounding soil or mulch over the tops of the potato plant roots to keep the growing tubers covered. When you expose potato tubers to sunlight, they turn green and can be toxic, so they should not be eaten.



Step 5: How to Control Weeds on the Potato Farm

Potatoes are broadleaf crops and very sensitive to chemicals.

So, the application of Weedicide should be done very carefully.

It can be done in the following manner - According to Agropedia. 

1. Pre-plant soil incorporation: Use EPTC @ 1-2 kg ha-1 or Fluchloralin @ 1.0 kg ha-1. EPTC is known to increase the proportion of large sized tubers in the harvest, quite apart from its weed control effect.

2. Pre-emergence: Use of Alachlor @ 1.0 kg ha-1or Pendimethalin @ 1.8 kg ha-1 or Metribuzin @ 1.0 kg ha-1 or Methabenzthiazuron 1.0-1.5 kg ha-1 or Oxifluorfen @ 0.1-0.2 kg ha-1 or Oxidiazon @ 0.75 kg ha-1.

3. Early postemergence: Use of Paraquat and Diquat @ 0.36-1.0 kg ha-1 or Metribuzin @ 0.35-1.0 kg ha-1. Apply when no more than 5-10% potato plants have just emerged from the soil. It is the most commonly in use for the treatment of potato weeds in India.
You can apply these herbicides to combat against all type of weeds in potato farming.

Get proper training for mixing these chemicals with water from an expert to get better results from using the solution.

The spraying swath should be proper. Also, when you incorporate the Weedicide in the soil, the moisture content of the soil should be proper for the best results.


Step 6: How to Apply Fertilizer in Potato Farming Business

Growing potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) so they become big requires proper preparation of the soil at planting time.

While preparing the soil, adding lots of potassium and nitrogen it helps them get off to a strong start.

Later in the season, the potato plants require an additional shot of fertilizer to form large tubers.

Generally, the type and quantity of fertilizer to use depend on the results of soil tests.

You can increase the fertility of the soil by using cover crops, organic fertilizers, and non-organic fertilizers.

Non-organic, fertilizers contain chemicals that may burn seed potatoes. So, the best time to apply them is before planting.

Use a combination of broadcasting and side-dressing methods of fertilizer application to apply fertilizers to your potato.

This is typically more effective than using only one of those fertilization methods.



Step 7: How to Harvest the mature Potato

Harvesting your potatoes depends majorly on the weather conditions, the growth season, and the tuber size you desire.

However, the maturity period for growing potato is usually 2 to 3 months after planting.

Before you begin harvesting, wait until the tops of the vines die down and begin to wither.

Potatoes are tubers and you want your plant to store as much of that flavorful starch as possible.

Once the foliage turns brown, you should start preparing for harvest.

Usually, the harvest is done on a sunny day when the soil is slightly dry but not compact.

In the process of harvesting these potatoes, ensure there is minimal damage to the tubers before storage.

This will prevent the tubers from rotting quickly when in storage.



Step 8: How to Process and Store Potato after Harvest

Temperature and tuber damage are the two most important factors in successful potato storage. Very careful handling is the key to preventing damage.

Harvesting is best done when the soil is slightly moist to prevent abrasion and the tubers lifted carefully to avoid damage.

Ideally, they should be left to dry for a few hours in the field, collected in field containers and placed in a cool, shady place.

Potatoes for food (ware potatoes) must not stay under sunlight for more than a few hours otherwise they turn green, develop an unpleasant taste and may become toxic.

It is important to make the distinction between ware potato storage and seed potato storage.

The objective of ware potato storage main is to obtain the maximum quantity of tubers, of acceptable quality to the consumers, at a rate to meet consumer demand.

This requires the lowest possible quantitative and qualitative losses, with no or little sprouting, kept in the dark to prevent greening and firm tubers, all at an economical cost.

In seed potatoes storage the objective is to have optimum development of sprouts prior to planting.

In both cases, the farmer requires the maximum return from his investment in time, materials, equipment and buildings.



Potato Processing - Industrial Uses of Potatoes

Potatoes are processed in breweries to produce alcoholic beverages such as vodka
The flour from sweet potatoes is great for making biscuits, baking bread and cookies and many other uses in the food industry.
Livestock like goats and pigs eat potatoes. You can feed your livestock with potatoes which are either too small or damaged beyond human consumption. The potatoes are first steamed and fed to the livestock, or fed to them raw.
Food industries use the starch from potatoes as a thickener and binder for soups and sauces. Textile companies use potato starch as an adhesive, while paper companies use it for manufacturing papers and boards.
Researchers commonly use potato tubers as specimens in plant research because of some special characteristics that the plant possesses.


Conclusion
Nothing can ever beat a first-hand experience of how to grow potato from a practicing farmer.

The amazing benefits of potato and its high demand in the market make it worthwhile to go into potato farming business.

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