Cassava remains one of the most widely sought crop in Nigeria, despite low production, demand remain high locally with high export value. Starting a cassava farm is not that difficult and with a guarantee ROI as high as 110% in 6month if the right variety is planted.

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HYDROPONICS
HYDROPONIC SYSTEM
HYDROPONIC FODDER
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR HYDROPONICS FODDER ESTABLISHMENT
BENEFITS OF HYDROPONICS TO BOTH RUMINANTS AND MONOGASTRIC ANIMALS
HYDROPONICS is the cultivation of plant in nutrient solution without the use of soil. This idea of hydroponics was first experimented in 1930s as an outgrowth of the culture techniques used by plant physiologists in plant nutrition experiments and ever since the success of it, a livestock farmer in a popular advance country have been able to reason effectively to adopt it, during the time of drought, hardship season for the growth of plants to avail food for the growth, development and maintenance of livestocks.
Knowledge:
Hydroponic has been a system that has been discovered since 1930 has I have inscribed earlier, but using it as a method of raising fodder for animals is a new introduction among livestock farmers. The idea of using hydroponics as an alternative option to most conventional feed concentrates, silage and hay must have been as a result of some factors such as


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Nigeria produces approximately 8million metric tonnes of maize per year. Maize is one of the most versatile emerging crops having wider conditions. Globally, maize is known as queen of cereals because it has the highest genetic yield potential among the cereals. It is cultivated on nearly 150m ha in about 160 countries having wider diversity of soil, climate, biodiversity and management practices that contributes 36% (782MT) in the global grain production.

Soils

Maize can be grown successfully in variety of soils ranging from loam – sand to clay – loam. However, soils with good organic matter content having high water holding capacity with neutral PH are considered good for higher yield

https://medium.com.ng/maize-farming-best-practices-for-best-yield/

Farming in Nigeria has taken a dramatic turn to a better direction in recent years, creating jobs and opportunities for entrepreneurs who dare to go into farming business.

Millionaires are currently being made every year through farming in Nigeria and there is certainly no end to the prospects of creating more wealth through farming in the coming years.

There are good reasons why farming in Nigeria is doing very well. Understanding these reasons will help you (no matter where you come from) to think seriously about setting up farm in Nigeria. most profitable agricultural business

1) There is no any other African country where Farming is as viable as it is in Nigeria in terms of productivity and profitability.
2) There is no other country where farmers are more advantaged as they are in Nigeria as regards demands for the produce. Take a look at my top five reasons why you must start Farming in Nigeria now.



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Planning to study agriculture and need some extra funding? Check out these agriculture scholarships on offer around the world, broken down by region…

Agriculture scholarships to study in Europe
Bayer Foundations Jeff Schell Scholarship – Open to students of agricultural sciences and related fields. Scholarships are granted to graduate students from German-speaking countries wishing to study abroad, or to international students who are interested in a study project in Germany. More information is available in a pdf file here.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) – A fellowship for US students to take part in an exchange program in Germany to study and intern, which is suited to participants in agricultural fields. You’ll need to be 18-24 and show clear career goals and relevant work experience in your field.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Hungarian Government Scholarship – Scholarships are available for international master’s students from listed countries, to study agricultural sciences or a similar subject at one of three participating universities in Hungary.

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https://medium.com.ng/agriculture-scholarships-around-the-world-us-uk-canada/

CASSAVA ENTERPRISE

Cassava food products are the most important staples of rural and urban households in Nigeria. Current estimates shows that the dietary calorie equivalent of per capital consumption of cassava in the country amounts to be about 238kcal.

This is derived from the consumption of garri (toasted granules), chips / flour fermented pastes and / or fresh roots, the principal of cassava food forms.

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BASICS OF HOW TO START A CASSAVA PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING BUSINESS

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Infections are major factors affecting fishes in the pond, most especially the juvenile fishes, which could be a serious issue in the pond.
Most infections such as viral infections (virulent herpesvirus infection), bacterial infections (such as Pseudomonas fluorescens) which could lead to fin rot and fish dropsy, fungal infections, water mould infections, metazoan parasites, unicellular parasites, parasites such as Helminths, etc, could cause fish diseases, which usually leads to mass die off of the fishes in the pond.

How to Prevent Diseases

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Ugwu, botanically known as Telfaria occidentalis is an African plant. It is one of the common vegetables in Nigeria, it contains many nutrients which are beneficial to human health. Cultivation of this crop is quite easy as it requires little human effort.
There are basically 7 steps in the establishing a successful ugwu farm, namely;

Site selection.
Land preparation.
Pre-planting operation.
Planting operation.
Seed germination.
Post planting operations.
Harvesting.
Site selection: Ugwu needs a well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter with a neutral pH. A waterlogged soil does not support the growth of ugwu.


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Cucumber Soil type

A well drained fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 – 7.0 is important for cucumbers and so they are often planted in raised beds around 6 inches high. Cucumbers will thrive in a sandy loam soil. Ensure the soil has a good amount of organic matter within it; manure will give the plants the nutrients they require.

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https://medium.com.ng/a-key-to-successful-cucumber-farming/

For most entrepreneurs, SMEs and Agro and Food Processors, it is always a daunting task securing NAFDAC Certification for their Agro products and foods. This is because of the rigorous processes involved in it.

Bureaucracy is a dominant practice in our country Nigeria. It saps energy, time and resources to get any official approval from government agencies. It is always frustrating that one cannot get attention within the expected time, no matter how one frequents these offices. That is the lot of many entrepreneurs, particularly agro/food processors.

However, there are people with the right link, know-how and documents that can assist entrepreneurs in getting NAFDAC certification. With these people, NAFDAC certification is straightforward and simple.

https://medium.com.ng/how-to-secure-nafdac-certification-for-your-agro-food-products/

Tree planting is an underrated cultural practice that has huge beneficial effects in the environment. The benefits of planting trees around your farm are copious. Trees are wonderful component of the earth; aside from the fact that they give life through the provision of air for all living things, trees are like shield that protects humans from environmental hazards.

Tree planting can make a farm more productive than the management envisaged. Irrespective of your form of farming, be it crop or livestock production, trees can greatly boost the productivity of your farm.

Most of the disease pathogens, both plants and animals, are aerosols, that is, they are mostly present in the air. Presence of trees around your farm will help to absorb these pathogens and keep your farm clean and uncontaminated.


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Farming in Nigeria has taken a dramatic turn to a better direction in recent years, creating jobs and opportunities for entrepreneurs who dare to go into farming business. Millionaires are currently being made every year through farming in Nigeria and there is certainly no end to the prospects of creating more wealth through farming in the coming years.
There are good reasons why farming in Nigeria is doing very well. Understanding these reasons will help you (no matter where you come from) to think seriously about setting up farm in Nigeria. most profitable agricultural business
1) There is no any other African country where Farming is as viable as it is in Nigeria in terms of productivity and profitability.
2) There is no other country where farmers are more advantaged as they are in Nigeria as regards demands for the produce. Take a look at my top five reasons why you must start Farming in Nigeria now.
Why Farming In Nigeria?
(1) Nigeria has a huge population of over 200 million people, twice more than the populations of

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https://medium.com.ng/top-10-lucrative-farming-in-nigeria-that-is-profitable/

*Most people coming into Agrobusiness especially youths in Nigeria view Agriculture and Agrobusiness as a get rich quick investment or a sure short cut to fantasy riches and wealth Eldorado.

For most of the newbie into Agrobusiness that share the above mindset, they are quick to jump into one or the other perceived Agrobusiness opportunity without first taking time to articulate, conceive, plan and put into writing what it is they are expected to face; output, input, profitability, return on investment etc.

https://medium.com.ng/lack-of-business-plan-the-reason-most-new-agrobusiness-investors-fail/

Bank of Agriculture (BOA)Limited is Nigeria’s premier Agricultural and Rural Development Finance Institution.
100% wholly owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The ownership structure is: –
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 40%
Federal Ministry of Finance Incorporated 60%.
Bank of Agriculture Limited is being supervised by Federal Ministry of Agriculture & also regulated by CBN.
BOA play an important role in catalysing the SME lending market in Nigeria

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TECNO next Camon smartphone to have 4 cameras with AI-capability [Sneak peek]


Artificial intelligence is steadily making its way onto our smartphones and may be a key feature in the next one year.

Many devices released in the past few months, from the new Google’s Pixel phones to Apple’s recent releases have included AI-focused hardware and software. These phones use AI in all sorts of clever ways, from imaging and photography, to power efficiency and security.

Those who have not been in the AI game are expected to soon introduce smartphones with special functions and if rumour flying around turns out to be true, Africa’s number one mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile might be preparing to release its first AI-powered smartphone into the market.

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https://medium.com.ng/tecno-next-camon-smartphone-has-4-cameras-with-ai-capability-sneak-peek/

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer. It is caused by asbestos and forms on the protective tissues covering the lungs, abdomen and heart. Symptoms include coughing, chest pain and shortness of breath. Treatments combining surgery, radiation and chemotherapy improve survival and life expectancy.

The American Cancer Society records about 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma each year in the U.S.

It’s a disease that mostly affects people who worked with asbestos and products containing asbestos.

Causes
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.

The cancer develops when a person ingests asbestos, and it causes changes to a person’s DNA.

Our genes, which are made of DNA, control how cells grow, multiply and die. Changes in our genes may cause cells to divide out of control and may lead to cancer.

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