Paretomaster1: Very sad, same issue we face in d company I work with.
Touts in PH, all SE states, and Delta waylaying vehicles, beat-up drivers in the name of task force demanding hundreds of thousands of imaginary charges.
Putinofrussia: Stop saying what you don't know and face your region.
why did Egherevba Benin Historian write about the founding of the Oba dynasty by Oranmiyan and why did the Oba Of Benin reward him by making him a high Chief afterwards?
As we speak the Oba Of Benin's Palace has listed Oranmiyan as the first Oba of Benin
Are you calling them liars?
This is the same Oba Of Benin declaring Oranmiyan to be the first Oba of Benin
UncleAyo: You seem to add arrogance to your ignorance.
Yoruba as a race has many major subgroups such as 1. Oyo, 2. Kabba people, 3. Ife people, 4. Ondo people, 5. Ana people, 6. Awori tribe, 7. Egba people, 8. Ekiti people, 9. Ibarapa people, 10. Idaasha people, 11. Igbomina, 12. Ijebu people, 13. Ijesha, 14. Isha people, 15. Ohori people, 16. Okun people, 17. Onko, 18. Oworo people, 19. Owu kindom people, 20. Usen people, 21. Western Apoi tribe, and 22. Yewa. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Yoruba_subgroups
Others are: 24. Olukumi people, (of Aniocha North local government of Delta state) 23. Lucumi (Cuba), 24. Nago (Brazil) 25. Atakpame (Togo) 26. GA People (Ghana)
Other Yoruboid: 27. Igala 28. Edekiri 29. Itsekiri (Warri Kingdom)
This was the same way someone was ignorantly arguing that Awori people are not Yoruba.
TimeMachine3: And every rich man in iboland must have sold drugs, from Jim Ovia, Elumelu, Obi Cubana, E money, Chiefpriest, Arthur Eze, Orange drugs, Peter Obi Gringory.
There is no single ibo billionaire that hasn't sold drugs especially those from the land of desperate ones, Anambra.
Jim Ovia should not be listed among those names because he is NOT Ibo. He is an indigene of Agbor in Ika South LGA of Delta State and he is Ika. The name Ovia is an Edoid name meaning "God of iron." The Agbor people have strong ancestral ties with the Edos even though they are part of ANIOMA.
"STOP PROMOTING IGBO CULTURE, SAYS DEIN OF AGBOR" May 12, 2018
Tony Elumelu is also from Delta North and his biological mother is from Onicha Ugbo in Aniocha North LGA, which is the same local government where you'll find the 6 Olukumi towns such as Ugbodu and Eko Efun (otherwise called Ukwunzu) consisting of people whose ancestors came from Yorubaland via Benin and Esanland several centuries back.
"Yoruba community in the heart of Igbo-speaking Delta produces own Bible, dictionary" by Alphonsus Agborh July 24, 2022
Maggot farming, also known as maggot rearing or maggot production, is the practice of breeding and raising fly larvae, specifically maggots, for various purposes, including waste management, animal feed, and even medical applications. Maggot farming has gained attention due to its potential benefits in recycling organic waste and producing high-protein feed for animals. Here's a closer look at maggot farming:
1. Waste Management:
Biodegradation: Maggots are highly efficient decomposers of organic matter, including food scraps and animal carcasses. They play a vital role in natural decomposition processes.
Waste Reduction: Maggot farming can be used to reduce organic waste in various settings, such as restaurants, farms, and food processing facilities. By feeding organic waste to maggots, it is converted into nutrient-rich compost.
2. Animal Feed:
High-Protein Feed: Maggots are an excellent source of protein and can be used as a supplementary or primary source of feed for livestock, poultry, and even fish. Their protein content can be as high as 40-60%.
Sustainable Feed: Using maggots as animal feed reduces the reliance on traditional protein sources like soybean meal and fishmeal, which are associated with environmental and sustainability concerns.
3. Medical Applications:
Maggot Therapy: Certain types of medical maggots are used in maggot therapy, also known as larval therapy or biosurgery. They are applied to wounds to clean and disinfect them by consuming dead tissue and harmful bacteria. This promotes wound healing. 4. Environmental Benefits:
Reducing Food Waste: Maggot farming can contribute to reducing food waste by diverting organic materials from landfills and converting them into valuable resources like compost and protein-rich feed. 5. Maggot Species:
Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens): This is one of the most commonly used species in maggot farming due to its efficient waste conversion and high protein content. 6. Maggot Farming Process:
Breeding: Maggots are typically bred in controlled environments using specially designed containers or farms. The adult flies are allowed to lay eggs, and the eggs hatch into larvae.
Feeding: Larvae are fed with organic waste materials, such as kitchen scraps, agricultural residues, or manure. The quality and type of feed affect the nutritional content of the maggots.
Harvesting: Once the larvae reach the desired size, they are harvested for various purposes. For animal feed, they can be dried, ground into meal, or used fresh.
7. Challenges and Considerations:
Odor Management: Maggot farms can produce unpleasant odors, so proper odor management systems may be required, especially in urban or densely populated areas.
Regulations: Depending on your location and the intended use of the maggots, there may be regulatory requirements to consider, particularly for using them as animal feed or in medical applications.
Hygiene: Maintaining hygiene and preventing contamination is crucial in maggot farming to ensure the safety and quality of the end products.
Maggot farming has the potential to address waste management issues and contribute to sustainable agriculture while providing valuable protein sources. However, it's essential to research local regulations and best practices before starting a maggot farming venture to ensure compliance and success.
Maggot farming can play a big role in our waste management and also provide alternative for poultry feed and fish feed, if you have any question about this thread please do ask or dm 08166994512 and i will gladly give you all the necessary assistance and training needed for optimal farm profitability
Maggot farming plays a significant role in waste management by efficiently converting organic waste materials into valuable resources while reducing the environmental impact of waste disposal. Here's a more detailed explanation of how maggot farming contributes to waste management:
Organic Waste Conversion: Maggots are voracious eaters of organic materials, including food scraps, agricultural residues, and other organic waste. When organic waste is deposited in a maggot farm, the larvae quickly consume it as their primary food source.
Waste Reduction: By feeding on organic waste, maggots help reduce the volume and weight of waste materials. This reduction can significantly decrease the amount of waste that needs to be sent to landfills or incinerated.
Nutrient Recycling: Maggots digest the organic matter they consume and convert it into their biomass. This biomass is rich in essential nutrients, such as proteins and lipids. When the maggots are harvested, these valuable nutrients can be recovered and used in various applications, including as animal feed or soil amendments.
Composting: In some maggot farming systems, the residual waste that remains after maggots have consumed the organic matter can be further processed into high-quality compost. The presence of maggots in the composting process accelerates decomposition and enhances the quality of the final compost product.
Reduced Methane Emissions: When organic waste decomposes in landfills, it can produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Maggot farming diverts organic waste away from landfills, reducing methane emissions and mitigating the environmental impact of waste disposal.
Alternative to Traditional Composting: Maggot farming provides an alternative or complementary method to traditional composting. In situations where space or resources for composting are limited, maggot farming can be a more efficient way to manage organic waste.
Resource Recovery: Maggot farming turns waste into valuable resources, including protein-rich insect biomass and nutrient-rich compost. These resources can be used in various industries, such as agriculture (as animal feed or soil conditioner) and aquaculture (as fish or poultry feed).
Circular Economy: Maggot farming fits into the concept of a circular economy, where resources are reused, recycled, and repurposed to minimize waste and reduce the consumption of new resources. It creates a closed-loop system where waste becomes a valuable input.
Environmental Benefits: By reducing the amount of organic waste in landfills and lowering methane emissions, maggot farming contributes to environmental conservation and helps combat climate change.
It's important to note that successful maggot farming for waste management requires careful management of the farming process, including the selection of appropriate insect species (such as black soldier flies), control of environmental conditions, and adherence to local regulations and guidelines. When done correctly, maggot farming can be an eco-friendly and sustainable solution for organic waste management.
She was the Nurse who was forced to get the Pfizer vaccine in order to keep her job, and then ended up having to get both of her hands, and one of her legs amputated due to blood clots days later.
It was dismissed as a “bad case of Covid”
Big updates coming out of this case soon, stay posted. Pray for the Nache Family as they fight for justice.
okoroemeka: use hybrid pepper variety, for one acre at least use two different varieties and whatever your manager or people's opinion,pls top your crops when still at 3-4 weeks old in the nursery,it increases pepper production by 30-40%,the ones we are harvesting now is not topped and the production is lackluster
INVEST IN MUSHROOM BUSINESS Mushroom farming will become a very important cottage industry activity in the integrated rural development propramme, which will lead to the economic betterment of not only small farmers but also of landless people and other weak sections of communities in Nigeria.
The payback period is pleasantly short. This lasts between 8-10 weeks depending on the type of mushroom. During this period you will not only recover your investment but will break-even and make huge profit from the venture. Mushroom is a cash crop.
agronewsng: In line with our vision of achieving a Nigeria sufficient in Food production and rich in agricultural produce exports, Agro News Nigeria held a Farmers Townhall in Gumel, Jigawa state on Tuesday, 17th April, 2018 at the Gumel Emirate Foundation.
The event was organized to reach out to sesame and bambara nut farmers in Gumel and its environs on the market potential of sesame and bambara nut, the GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) of these crops and to unveil the company’s Farmers Empower Initiative – an avenue for Agro News Nigeria to provide Sesame and Bambara nut Farmers extension services, access to credit and access to market.
This event was graced by the Director of Jigawa state Agricultural and Rural Development Authoriy (JARDA), representative of Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency, the Emirate council and 200 sesame and bambara farmers from Gumel, Gagarawa, Sule tankarkar, and Maigatari LGA.
The farmers in attendance used this opportunity to narrate the challenges they are often faced with. In line with Agro News Nigerian’s interventions, the farmers acknowledged that the challenges they face include;
- Lack of access to market - Unavailability/ delay in the supply of seeds and agrochemicals by previous contractors or government agencies - Low yield of bambara nut and - High cost of fertilizer
They were also willing to become members of Agro News Nigeria’s Farmers Empower Initiative as a step towards finding lasting solutions to the challenges they presently face knowing that the company offers them free extension services, access to market and a possibility of an access to agricultural inputs
Agro News Nigeria is currently working with Sesame and Bambara nut farmers in Jigawa state to improve yield and also improve farmers' access to the market.
The 100 hectare Agro News Nigeria's sesame and bambara nut farms in Gumel is a model farm for sesame and bambara nut farming.
I meant it when I used the subject line: Opportunity... Well, it's about mini-scale bitter kola export from home.
Most people who run this business today started from home and grow from a small venture to a bigger empire. I started with just 20k back in 2010...
cheesy Do you know you can export bitter kola rough without processing it? cheesy Do you know bitter kola is highly medicinal & is used for lots of things.
Though, it`s a bit different now. Too many things are involved. To cut stories short, I will advise you to visit the main page for full details as nairaland may ban my account.
Currently, bitter kola is sales for $22 per kg. You can buy here in Nigeria for just from N10 - N20 per kola, and one kg is from N500 to 1,500 depending on the seller.
Most foreign buyers have a courier account, and if you negotiate well. That means you don't have to pay for the courier fees.
But, not all... So, ensure you look at for those that have a courier account
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Mcsenior: The Hidden Treasure In Agriculture: Cooperative Methodology by Agrolovers Cooperative Society LTD
Opportunities in the agric sector is in abundance such that everyone of us can spread our wings without crossing our parts.
As a matter of fact, the agric sector is the only sector all the 200million Nigerians can actively participate in without the sector crashing.
The future they say belong to those who sees possibilities in opportunities before it becomes obvious.
When you talk about agriculture, what usually comes to mind is the stressful ancient way of using cutlass, hoe and manual farming system, and the picture of farmer in our mind is that poor dirty man always putting on filthy rags.
To be honest, agriculture is beyond that, infact farmers are now cashing out big time. In addition, agriculture is so wide, not everyone will end up on the farm, there are other area of the value chain that you can come in.
Without wasting much of your precious time, I will like to introduce you to a strategic agriculture business that can offer you nothing less than #100,000 per week depending on your level of commitment.
This type of business is in two ways: 1) Agric Produce Storage 2) Agric Produce Supply
AGRIC PRODUCE STORAGE
As we all know, every farm produce has its own season. During the harvest season, there is always glut in the market. The produce is always cheaper during harvest season and command higher price during off season.
It is also worthy of note that some of this farm produce can be stored for some weeks or months depending on the nature of the produce.
I think it is business wise to buy such produce during harvest season directly from farmers at cheaper price, store it for some period and sell of at off season.
Another thing to note is that some of this farm produce have ready made markets, you don't have to look for buyers because there are people ready to buy them all year round and they will be glad to do business with you once they know you will always supply them.
There are people already doing this kind of business and they are cashing out big time, you can make as high as 40 - 100% every 7-8months.
AGRIC PRODUCE SUPPLY
We have some farm produce ideal for supply to either market dealers or companies that uses them as raw materials.
For the sake of the post, we will focus on produce that are used as raw materials by companies.
Before going into supply business, you need proper knowledge about company specification, logistics, sourcing, paperwork among others.
To be successful in this business, you need to follow the rules diligently and consistently you start smiling to the bank. However, this business is not a get rich quick scheme, but it can guarantee you of a steady flow of return of investment.
OUR PLAN
As you already know, if you want to go fast in business, you go alone but if you want to go far, you need people with same mindset with you.
As the new season of soyabeans is fast approaching, there is need for is to come together and maximize this opportunity both in soyabeans storage and supply.
If you have the fund, and want to diversify your income source, this is the right business choice for you.
OUR STRENGTH
We already have direct relationship with farmers in Niger state and the border community in Benin republic. This give us the opportunity to source for soyabeans at the best possible rate without the fear of middlemen.
In addition, as far as soyabeans is concerned, there is ready made market for the commodity. We have access to companies, exporters and offtakers who are ready to buy from us no matter the quantity.
WEAKNESS
We want to become the leading soyabean merchant in Nigeria come 2022. However, we can't do this alone, we need you to join this partnership and let make this achievable.
Opportunities
- Easy & direct access to the farmers - Established relationship with companies and other offtakers - Guaranteed ROI from both commodity storage & supply - ROI between 40% and 100% per annum
Threat
As long as there is a market for soyabeans, we shall remain in business.
Business Breakdown
We are forming a group called Agrolove Cooperative Society LTD (Registered with ministry of commerce, Delta state)
We are to put our resources together and start supplying at least a trailer load of soyabeans to a company we have contract with.
Your contribution becomes your share and you will get your dividend any time we want to share profit based on our collective agreed date.
As for the soyabeans storage, we have started that already for some years now. We buy the best quality of soyabeans on your behalf, we take care of the storage, logistics and marketing and sales on your behalf while you take 70% of the profit and we take 30% after sale.
Think about this:
If you invest #1m in the business either storage or supply. You can make between #1.4m and #1.8m per annum.
For further enquiry: Call/WhatsApp Mr Confidence Chimezie Ukaigwe CCU Farms & Trading 0815-957-8677, 0806-297-9782
agronewsng: This thread is being created by Agro News Nigeria to keep Agro commodity investors, Agro commodity traders and also prospective investors into Agro commodity investment; Trading, haulage, storage and Export.
We intend to keep commodity investors and those interested in the business of Agro commodity updated, informed and educated on what obtains as regards;
Also we intend to provide a veritable platform for those who are looking at sourcing and purchasing Agro commodities and grains from the North but do unable to come here and also those who seek to invest in grains and commodities storage but do not have the time time to engage in.
Also month after month, people come to nairaland to lament on how they have been duped by one commodity trader or the other that they have just met on nairaland in the process of purchasing or seeking to invest in Agro commodity. Most nairalanders are conversant with the lady that uploaded pics of onions from Northern markets and the rest as they say is story.
We hope that our contribution and platform would help to reduce this incidences.
First, we will be discussing sourcing and key commodity markets in the North.
Stevia is a perennial herb found within the Asteraceae family, it is related to daisies, marigolds, ragweed and sunflowers. The prized species, Stevia rebaudiana, grows in Brazil and Paraguay, where its leaves have been used for hundreds of years to sweeten food and drink. Stevia matures in 4 months and is harvested every 3 months. It thereafter produces for 4-5 years. Stevia is a safe, natural, zero-calorie and carbohydrate free sweetener. It has none of the negative side effects associated with sugar such as diabetes obesity etc. it is currently used by thousands of companies such as Coca Cola, Pepsi amongst others
Stevia is well-suited for sweetening creamy desserts, drinks, fruit, salad dressings and yogurt and tea. Stevia is sold as Green stevia or White stevia which is white powder or tablets sweeteners for domestic consumption. Stevia is also used in the pharmaceutical industry. Some Health Benefits of Stevia Besides being a zero-calorie sweetener with appeal to diabetics and dieters, stevia also:
• Acts as a natural antioxidant— due to the presence of caffeic acid, flavonoids, kaempferol, quercetin, tannins and triterpenes — enabling your body to fight free radicals that can damage your cells and contribute to cancer, heart disease and other health concerns
• Inhibits the growth of cavity-promoting bacteria and is also believed to prevent dental cavities and gingivitis
• Promotes weight loss, which means you can enjoy "sweets" without the calorie burden and negative effects of sugar
• Reduces high blood pressure thereby protecting your heart health, due to the presence of glycosides in stevia known to relax your blood vessels • Regulates your blood sugar level, as the glucose-containing particles of stevia is absorbed in your colon and not your bloodstream, like sucrose (table sugar)
Can it be it be grown in Nigeria?
YES!:
Stevia requires rainfall of about 150 mm per annum is essential needs to produce a higher amount of stevia leaves. However, Nigeria has 381mm to above 4,064mm average rainfall across its various vegetation zones this will ensure better harvests than in Europe and US It thrives well within temperatures of 28 oC to 33 oC
HOW TO GROW STEVIA
It is grown faster from cuttings from mature plants than trying to sprout seeds, especially given the poor germination rate of Stevia seeds. Pruning is important to maximize leaf production to encourage its branching. Prune always at regular intervals also harvest the leaves from them, or root them in moist potting soil to cultivate additional stevia plants for your farm expansion because A farmer needs 8,000 to 10,000 seedlings per acre
Stevia is currently has no pests. However, termite-infested lands should be treated to prevent the root being eaten during dry spells of weather Stevia plant grows best in well-drained, rich, red and sandy loam soils. It prefers acidic to neutral soils. Soil pH range should be about 6.0 to 7.5 for its best growth and yield
What are the economic benefits? If supported by Nigerian government at the three levels, Stevia value chains can create 1 million jobs for Nigerians in 3years These include Small Farmers, Plantation workers, Nursery businesses, Local Stevia Research scientists, Cottage Extraction Businesses, SMES and Outgrowers, sellers and resellers and exporters.
Also nationwide farming of will attract foreign Investors like Cargill, Tate & Lyle etc.to establish Stevia refineries in Nigeria • Stevia yields 2.5 to 3.628 tons per acre per annum with yearly revenue of N5,297,960.40 (i.e $14,514.96) per acre using international price of $4 per kilogram
• Dozens of Online markets e.g Alibaba, Pure Circle etc , Coca Cola and Pepsi agents buy Stevia from around the world Global demand is estimated at N13 trillion/year
LOCAL MARKET FOR STEVIA
Nigeria is the largest importer of Sugar in Sub-saharan Africa with import level of 1.56 million metric tonnes in 2016. The major users of sugar being carbonated soft drinks industry where Coke pepsi and Sprite belong. And the breweries Nigerian Breweries and Guinness to mention a few. Nigeria produces just 7% that is 70,000 MT of its annual sugar needs of 1 million metric tons. With our population put at 180million people and growing at 2.5% per annum, Nigerian market is huge enough to produce hundreds of Stevia Farmer Millionaires and processors without considering export.
Also cream of Nigerian elites avoid refined sugar and settle for Stevia. All Stevia powder on shelves of Nigerian superstores re currently imported. These are the gaps to fill profitably by discerning and forward looking farmers, investors, processors and exporters.
INTERNATIONAL MARKET Thousands of manufacturers, confectioneries and bottlers abroad are looking for Stevia. Some Stevia products from around the World include Coca cola life, Pepsi Cola True, Canderel Stevia and many more in the united States, Europe and Asia
Currently, China is the biggest refiner and producer of white Stevia powder.
NOTE: The investor is advised to start with a minimum of 100 Or 150 seedlings and multiply to cover farm of 1 Acre this is because the higher the number of the seedlings the faster it is to arrive at the minimum of 10,000 seedlings for an acre. The population can be doubled every four weeks through “cutting and rooting technique”. Also note each of your plants lives and produces for you for 5 years continuously. Your personal cost containment strategies will bring cost down by 50% and enhance profit of the first year’s activities despite purchases
GETTING STARTED! The following are the recommendation for starting and time taken to fill up your land to required capacity for optimum leaves harvest Time taken to populate the land by cuttings and rooting; 100 or 200 seedlings to start up a plot and 200 and above to multiply seedlings for 1 acre
Time taken to populate the land by cuttings and rooting
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS IN STEVIA FARMING 1. Nearness to source of water 2. Generous use of poultry of farm yard manure in nursery and on the farm 3. Continuous multiplication of your seedlings by cutting and rooting your cuttings in moist soils for planting 4. Regular pruning of Stevia farm to encourage leaf growth and branching out new leaves 5. Air drying/ Sun drying your Stevia leaves for sale 6. Having numerous buyers to choose from 7. Have a personal Stevia website to allow buyers from around the world to find you
For detailed feasibility report for the local manufacture of Stevia Leaf powder, Stevia Tea and Stevia Tincture, Please contact me
debtop: Stevia plant is 300 times sweeter than sugar, and it has zero calories. It's the best alternative for diabetic patients and those who want to lose weight. Combining Stevia leaves with Cuban Oregano leaves and chocolate mint will wow you in both taste and healt benefits you can derived from them.
johntyrel: Hydroponics is the newest and fastest way to grow your plants and vegetables, for example, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, celery, watercress eggplants, beans, parsley, wild radish, leeks, strawberries, melons, aromatic, medicinal plants and animal fresh feeds.
Join Adebowale Onafowora in Abeokuta on the 31st of October 2015 as he teaches farmers and groups of interested individuals how to take hold of the Hydroponics industry in making millions of Naira monthly.
Hydroponics Seminar Modules
(1) General Understanding of Hydroponics (Analytic)
(2) Practicable and accessible hydroponics substrates in Nigeria.
(3) Different Hydroponics system design
(4) Simple, affordable and Localized Greenhouse construction ideas and process.
(5) The Basics of building a Fodder system
(6) The steps involved in Building a Fodder system
(7) How to build a functional and affordable hydroponics system
( How to grow your own Fresh Fed within 6-9 days and sack your feed mill
(9) Wealth creation avenues in the Nigerian Hydroponics industry.
(10) How to make your own Pesticides from common vegetables and crops (Free formula)
johntyrel: Just before I ever knew about hydroponics I had always wondered how plants could be grown all through the season without climatic considerations as an obstacle. I love the pumpkin leaf in soup (Ugu) but it never grows year round only during the rainy season and becomes scarce thereafter. When I discovered that with Hydroponics one could grow plants in a perfect condition and allow them to mature adequately with no risk to the health of the consumer, I was amazed.
Cattle and Pig farmers nation wide are not happy with the expenses incurred in feeding their animals or the selling price of the animals. Yes! in today's market the fat quality of meat is a strong determinant to how much you get for it. Hydroponics fodders contain little fat and more proteins and animals fed on fodders have a higher feed conversion ratio than the others.
Imagine how we can put an end to the recent chaos happening in Northern Nigeria between the Tivs and the Fulani herdsmen over grazing land. If a cattle farmer there knew about hydroponics he did be a millionaire by now because all other farmers will be dependent on his fodders for their animals to feed and survive.
I would rather not say everything there is to this million Naira industry instead I will advise you to register for a monthly training held by BIC Farms concepts in Abeokuta. Register here: http://bicfarmsconcepts.com/abeokuta-hydroponics/
Ensure you read the content of the page to know what the training is about. Its fully practical, No story telling!
or call my boss to ask questions on 08034079631 he will be happy to help you out
Pavore9: Wishing you success. I just want to know the areas in the North though hoping there are some in the South as there is an intention to make powder out of them.
MAAF: Mostly the northern part of Nigeria, but I have managed to grow beetroot nurseries successfully in the South East, for later transplant to see how well they will do there. So far it's doing well. If it does then ll go into commercial farming.