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Broiler production is a good start up business for every agripreneur in Nigeria. Even with the concept of “start small and grow big” or by massive deployment of capital for commercial start-up. Broiler production in Nigeria as a start-up business for every agripreneur provides an opportunity for a source of income, as well as a means to fulfil a need within and across the socio-economic populace of Nigeria. Agripreneurs, who wish to start up broiler production in Nigeria, like every other entrepreneurs, should be detailed about the (SWOT) Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats as peculiar to broiler production in Nigeria.
Strength
Strength of broiler production as can be perceived by an agripreneur include the fast return to investment nature of broiler production, due to short time required (6-8 weeks) for the production cycle and the ability for broiler meat to command a good price, which pays off the investment and production cost with allowance of substantial profit for the agripreneur within a shorter possible time; which however can only be actualized on the basis of good management.
Weakness
Nevertheless, broiler production in Nigeria is not without weakness that every agripreneur should be acquitted with, so as to avoid these weakness to hinder the benefits that can be gotten from broiler production in Nigeria. However this weakness is with the agricultural sector of Nigeria as inadequate capital, Access to fund, land, and policy among others.
Moreover unfavourable market situation characterised by seasonality and preference to the imported broiler meat (frozen chicken) has been a weakness to broiler production in Nigeria. Nevertheless existing agripreneurs have been able to survive these weakness for sustainable profit and growth. Hence, agripreneurs who wish to start up broiler production also can!!!
Opportunity
Opportunities enormously abound in Broiler production in Nigeria. Which clearly positions it as a start-up business for every agripreneur. there is deficiency of the consumption of animal protein in Nigeria, many other countries in Africa falls from the recommended 35g per day consumption of the FAO for an average Adult. Thus, there is short fall in production of adequate poultry meat (which broiler provide) to complement other sources of animal protein by existing broiler production business to meet the recommended animal protein intake of the Nigerian populace.
Threats
Threats of broiler production in Nigeria as a start-up business for every Agripreneurs is the high influx of poultry producers through the porous border from other countries into Nigeria.
Also, like every other agricultural enterprise, that is subject to natural disaster, broiler production is under threat of outbreak of diseases, which is negatively impactful to the income, when it accounts for more than 5-10% of the total mortality and cost of drugs in broiler production. Moreso, those threats can be managed through collective effort of government policy and effective management of biosecurity measures so as to maintain the viability of broiler production for agripreneurs.
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Dog breeding in Nigeria is a very lucrative business if properly managed. Gone are the days where dogs are mainly kept for security purposes. Dogs are now kept as pet and for companionship due to their cute look and friendly nature….http://www.agricincome.com/dog-breeding-in-nigeria/

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Dog breeding in Nigeria is a very lucrative business if properly managed. Gone are the days where dogs are mainly kept for security purposes. Dogs are now kept as pet and for companionship due to their cute look and friendly nature.
Get required knowledge- it is important to get trained by breeders who are already in the business to equip yourself with adequate information about breeds of dogs, prices, their behaviours, handling and feeding.
Parent Stock- selecting the parent stock/breed remains the greatest challenge in dog breeding, because any mistake in choosing can ruin the business before even starting. Different areas have different breeds of dogs that sells fast. Things to have in mind when selecting parent stock:
• Choose breed you are familiar with the nature of handling and behaviour.
• Choose breed you can easily market for the puppies.
• Choose parent stock with a proper vaccination record.
• Choose pure breed of dog when purchasing your parent stock, because it is very difficult to sell crossed breed puppies (puppies from different breed mated together) and this can ruin your business.
Management- caring for dogs is almost the same as caring for humans, if not more than. Vaccination of your dogs should always be a priority to avoid losing your investment and endangering your life. Proper feeding and sanitation are also very important, it is advisable to always get advice from a professional breeder or a veterinarian to help you to make the choice of the most affordable and rich feeding alternative to bring out the best from your parent stock.
Breeding- female dogs usually comes on their first heat (sexual cycle or breeding cycle) when they are between 7-8 months of age, it is always advisable not to mate them until at least the second or third heat. It is important to source for a male of good breed and pedigree to mate with the female dog. Female dogs carry pregnancy for 64 days (on the average)
Marketing of puppies- it is always advisable to start marketing your puppies when they are about 5 weeks of age. You can contact your veterinarian or puppy vendors. It is also important to make yourself know within your community to make marketing of your puppies easier.
Conclusion: keeping dogs can be capital and labour intensive, it is advisable to start with small number of puppies that you can manage easily and finance.
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Good pig feed contains sufficient energy, protein, minerals& vitamins. It is advisable to feed your pigs twice a day (morning and evening). The age of your pig depends on the type of feed they will eat. Young pigs need succulent diet high in amino acid. After three months, young pigs could be put on adult feed that will have lower levels of protein. Aside from concentrates (formulated feed), you can offer your pigs other feedstuffs like grass, vegetables and kitchen waste.
What makes up the pigs feed
- Carbohydrate
- Protein
- Fat and oil
- Minerals
- Vitamins
- Water
Some feed ingredient for formulation of ration for pigs.
• Maize- Grains forms major constituent of the feed. It is a good source of energy, Metabolizable energy of about 3300kcal/kg, with about 10% crude protein.
• Maize offal- this is a complimentary source of energy. It contains about 2500kcal/kg. the fibre level is higher than that of maize
• Wheat offal- another complimentary source of energy. It contains about 1800Kcal ME/kg
• Brewer dry grains- this is a by products of brewers industries. The energy level is low and about 18% crude protein. It contains high fibre content of about 20%.
• Palm kernel cake (PKC)- this is one of the major ingredient in formulating pig’s ration due to low cost compared to other feed ingredient. It protein content is about 18% and energy value is about 2000Kcal ME/Kg
• Fish meal- it is a good source of animal protein. It is rich in both essential and non-essential amino acid.
• Groundnut cake (GNC)- it is a good source of plant protein. Contains about 45% crude protein.
• Soybean meal- another good source of plant protein, contain around 45% crude protein.
• Bone meal- this is a good source of calcium and phosphorus which is responsible for bone and skeleton.
• Oyster shell- another good source of calcium.
FEED SUPPLEMENT
• Sweet potato- this is also a good source of energy. Boiled sweet potato could be given to pig directly.
• Cassava- cassava is a good source of energy but with low protein. The major limitation in using cassava is the presence of anti-nutritional factor. Cassava/cassava peel must be properly dried before been fed or incorporated with other feed ingredient.
REQUIREMENT FOR DIFFERENT GROWTH STAGES OF PIG
Stages of production % protein Energy Kcal/kg
Piglet 18 2400-2600
Growers 14-16 2400-2500
Breeders 16-18 2400-2500
Lactating 14-16 2400-2600
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Egg distribution is a very important aspect of poultry farming. Production of eggs is a major source of income for farmers who are into layer birds’ production. Eggs distribution in Nigeria is a very lucrative business because, the demand for egg is very high in Nigeria. Egg helps supply protein to the body, build cell membranes which helps in producing molecules in the human brain, and also rich in vitamin A.

Many poultry farmers produces eggs on their farms, but do not know how to market their products or reach out to their target customers. Egg distributors’ helps to bridge this gap by going to poultry farms, buying their eggs at reduced price and transport them to the retailers or end consumers. Egg distribution is a business that guarantees a steady flow of income so far you know how it works. Things to note when starting Egg distribution in Nigeria

Identify Your Target Market

Picking up eggs from farms is not the issue but your target market is what matters to you. Your target should be the highly populous environment. It could be markets anywhere, the mobility aspect makes you spread your distribution process all around. Once you know where and whom to distribute your eggs to, you will only need to go there directly.

SOURCE FOR RELIABLE POULTRY FARMS

You should look for farms that can give you the eggs at modest prices. When choosing farms to buy eggs from, it is important to consider the selling price, quality of eggs in terms of size and colour, distance to market and means of transporting the eggs.

Capital: Your start-up capital will be determined by the type of scale you want to run (small scale, medium or large). The start-up capital depends on the season, location and equipment needed.

Storage facilities: to ensure the success of your egg supply/distribution business, there is need to provide an adequate space for storing the eggs against crack and theft, so as to keep the business running.

Transportation: to ensure easy and smooth running of the egg supply/distribution business there is need to procure or hire a vehicle, so as to reach your target market within a very short period of time.

Conclusion: A lot of people do not understand that there is huge business opportunity in connecting egg buyers and egg sellers. Marketing eggs comes with lots of investment benefits because egg is consumed on a daily basis.
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Heliculture is still a fresh and growing business in the Nigeria agricultural sector but its constant growth as really been amazing so many people are investing into snail farming due to its low start-up capital, and high yield and returns snail. Here are amazing reasons why you should invest in Heliculture:
• Income can be generated in heliculture as a breeder, snails could be sold at any age depending on the choice of the farmer/breeder.
• You can make money by raising and selling hatchling to start-up snail breeders.
• Consultancy Service: An experienced snail farmer can provide consultancy services on snail pen construction, farm management and marketing services to generate income.
• Pepper Soup Joint: You can decide to operate a mini pepper snail joint or sell to this joint and you can be sure to make huge profit.
• You can target a high brow areas and supply directly to individuals or groups in the areas.
• Snail Vendors: Snail traders in the local markets usually sell big, medium and small sized snail. You can make cool profit if you buy and stock the big ones and wait for when it’s scarce to resell back to the snail traders.
• Hotels: Snail meat are in huge demand in Hotels. You can position yourself as a regular supplier. Once they know you always supply at agreed time and period then you are on your way to regular income.
• Restaurants: They also patronize suppliers of quality.
• Export: You can source for client abroad and export the snails and make your money in foreign currency
• Cosmetics Companies: You can also market your snails to cosmetic companies that use snail slime for drug and cosmetics.
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WHY PIG FARMING?
Today, pig farming is considered to be one of the most lucrative business ventures in Nigeria. People who are into pig farming can confirm that this is true. They will confirm that they have reaped quite attracting profits from pig farming.
Benefits of Pig Farming in Nigeria
• They are fast growing. They convert concentrate feed to meat twice as efficiently as ruminants.
• They have high fecundity and prolificacy and short generation interval.
• They have a quicker turn-over rate on investment as compared to other livestock animals.
• Pigs are highly prolific. A sow can give birth to a litter containing 7 to 18 piglets, about 2 – 3
times a year. The gestation period of a sow is 114 – 115 days (3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days).

What to consider before starting pig farming in Nigeria
• Secure a good location: you need to select a suitable location to be able to set up a pig farm, when selecting a site for establishing a pig farm, the following must be considered:
– The location must be far from residential areas because of the odour
– Must be close to good source of water to ensure adequate sanitation
– Close to market, so as to reduce cost of transportation and mortality.
• Selecting Your Breeding Stock: the selection of the right animals in terms of health, genetics and body conformation will be key to determine the success of the enterprise. Therefore at the onset, it is necessary to buy your foundation stock from a reputable breeder’s farm and also to consult a veterinarian.
• Housing: pig house must be well constructed for maximum performance of animals. The flooring must be concrete (neither too rough nor too smooth) to allow easy cleaning and minimize occurrence of parasite and diseases. Pig house should be provided with concrete feeders and water troughs.
• Feeding: it is advisable to feed your pigs twice a day (morning and evening). The age of your pig depends on the type of feed they will eat. Young pigs need succulent diet high in amino acid. After three months, young pigs could be put on adult feed that will have lower levels of protein. Aside from concentrates, you can offer your pigs other feedstuffs like grass, vegetables and kitchen waste.
• Marketing: The ability to market pigs at the right time is a major determining factor to the success of commercial pig production. Before venturing into pig farming, it should be ensured that there is a reliable market for the purchase and sell of the pig farm inputs and products at reasonable price.


SOME TERMINOLOGIES IN PIG PRODUCTION
AI – artificial insemination.
Barrow- male pig castrated before reaching sexual maturity.
Boar- male hog or pig with intact testicles.
Castrate- remove testicles by surgery.
Colostrum- first milk produced by the sow; it provides immunity to the baby pigs for the first few days.
Creep feeder- area accessible to small pigs but not their dams, in which a high protein supplement is provided.
Cull sow- full-grown female sold for slaughter.
Farrow- to give birth to pigs.
Flush feed– increase feed to stimulate ovulation in females.
Gestation period– pregnancy, lasting about 114 days in swine.
Gilt– young female that has not yet produced a litter.
Runt– small or weak pig in a litter.
Sow- female which has farrowed at least once.
Wallow- water-filled depression or container large enough for pigs to lay in to cool off during warm weather.
Weaning- removing young from their mother.
Pork: the meat of the pig
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Commercial fish farming is not a new business idea. Nowadays, commercial fish farming has become a great income source and business idea for the individuals.
Some of the fish farmers are farming fish for personal consumption and some are farming in large scale for commercial purpose. All those small or large scale fish farms are contributing much in the total economy and nutrition demands.
BENEFITS OF FISH FARMING IN NIGERIA
The most important benefits of fish farming in Nigeria are enumerated below.
• Favourable weather condition of Nigeria makes setting up fish farming business very suitable
• Numerous species of fishes are available which are highly profitable for fish farming in Nigeria.
• High demand and price of fish in the market.
• Fish is a great source for food and nutrition. You can earn some extra money by setting up a fish farm along with meeting up your daily family demands.
• Commercial fish farming in Nigeria is a great source of employment and source of extra income
STARTING FISH FARMING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA
If you are thinking about starting fish farming as an agribusiness, you need to consider some important factors that may affect the success and profitability of fish farming business.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SITING A FISH FARM
LAND SELECTION: selecting a suitable land for fish farming is very important. For commercial production, earthen ponds are very suitable and it is mostly used culture units by many farmers. While selecting lands keep in mind some necessary facilities which are must for fish farming, includes a good source of fresh water supply, type of the soil, availability of labors, good transportation etc.
FISH POND CONSTRUTION: after selecting a suitable land for fish farming, it’s time to construct a pond. This is probably the second step, there are professional in this area, who knows what to do and how to go about it, there are different specifications and dimension in constructing or building a fish pond so I advise you employ the service of an expert to do this for you. Each type of fish species require special types of pond design to grow. After selecting the desired fish species, make a pond that enables your fish to grow favourably.
WATER SUPPLY FOR THE FISH POND: Another important resources that must be put in place before establishing a fish pond anywhere is the availability of water, NOTE: any deficiency in water supply in a fish pond can result to big-time loss and death of the fishes. Natural water is best for this e.g. River, Lakes around but if this is not available another better system is digging a Borehole water system, if you are going to do this you will need an overhead tank or water reservoir that will be connected to the fish pond to supply neat water at all time.
Selecting Fish Species: Along with good site and well-constructed pond and other good facilities, selecting proper fish species is most important. Selecting fish species for fish farming depends on the market, climate, and weather and farm location.
THINGS TO NOTE WHILE SELECTING SPECIES OF FISH
To select species of fish for farming business in Nigeria, the following must be noted:
• Select those species that has a great demand in the local market.
• Select the species that grow faster.
• The species that can easily maintain and grows well in your local weather and climate.
• Consider availability of necessary feeds for the species.
STOCKING: This is yet another important aspect to take serious in fish farming. After you might have process the necessary steps and put them all in place the next thing is getting your small fishes usually referred to as "Fingerlings and Juvenile" you can buy them from a farm or specialist that are based on supplying healthy hatched Fingerlings you can get Catfish or Tilapia.
Feeding the Fish
Providing good quality and nutritious food ensures fast growth and maximum production. For commercial fish farming in Nigeria, manufactured supplementary fish feeds are must.
You can buy the ready-made supplementary fish feeds that are available in the market. In the market you will find various types of fish feed prepared for each type of fish species.
For example, if you want to raising tilapia fish then buy feeds from the market which are prepared for tilapia.
Marketing
Almost all people love to eat fish and there is already a suitable market for fish. You can easily sell fish in your local market. The Following tips will be effective for marketing fish and gaining more profits from fish farming:
After collecting fish from the pond, send them to the market as soon as possible. Doing late can decrease the quality.
For maximum price of your products, you can separate different sized fish. For example, separate the fish into three groups. Small, medium and large.
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OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY 2017: BEGINNER GUIDE
There are several business opportunities available in the agricultural industry and one good thing about the industry is that there is market for all the produce which the industry produce. Over the years, researchers and scientist have been reaching for ways to improve the agricultural sector. For beginners the investment costs are generally low, and the return on investment are decent. If you are looking to for opportunities in the agriculture industry, some of the profitable agricultural business ideas for young entrepreneurs are listed below:
Cassava farming: Cassava is the most important and regular staple food for Africans. The market for starch in Nigeria and other neighbouring countries in Africa is huge. But the lack of quality cassava processing facilities within the country is a huge business opportunity that you can take advantage of
Food processing and storage: is also one of the good agricultural business opportunities. Most of the food produced in Nigeria end up as waste because of lack of storage facilities.
Vegetables Farming: The fresh vegetable business is a small-scale business that you can start with little or no capital base. One benefit of this business is that it requires no cost of maintenance to run the business. Also, there is always demand for fresh leafy vegetables like; the Waterleaf, Scent Leaf, Ugu leaf and Green. To run this business, you need a small space in your compound or nearby farm where you can cultivate the vegetables. For cultivation, you only need to plant the stem of the vegetable. It takes six weeks or less for the vegetables to mature for harvest. You cut the leaves and sell to consumers and marketers.
Heliculture (snail farming): is another interesting, thriving and profitable business venture that anybody can venture into with the aim of making money. As a matter of fact, snail farming requires low start -up capital and anyone who is serious about business can generate good income from the business. Snail farmers are certain to hit it big because many people are shunning away from red meat.
Fish farming: The numerous health benefit of this species of fish makes its demand higher among especially people above the age of forty. Restaurants, pepper soup joints, hotels, market women, are possible markets for any entrepreneur venturing into catfish farming in Nigeria. The profitability of catfish farming depends on how much you are willing to invest as an entrepreneur. Apart from catfish farming, you can also specialize on feeds for the fish. This is another lucrative aspect in the fish business.
Frozen foods: The demand for frozen foods is rising globally. An entrepreneur living in the city can start this business with proper training and planning.
Pig farming: Pig farming is another major source of meat production. Pig farming is considered to be one of the most lucrative business ventures in Nigeria. People who are into pig farming can affirm that it is true.
Cucumber farming: Cucumber farming is a very lucrative business as entrepreneurs who are already in the business will testify. The right time to start is now!
Poultry Farming (Broiler production): Broilers are meat birds that are bred to grow fast so that they are ready for consumption between 4 and 10 weeks of age. Currently in Nigeria there seems to be a huge demand for broilers which may not be satisfied any time soon. But the catch is to know the market, i.e. whom are you producing for?
Chicken and Egg Distribution Business: This basically involves bridging the gap between poultry farmers and the consumer market. It is very lucrative and requires relatively little money to start-up. You meet poultry farmers, buy their stock and resell them in the market to wholesalers and retailers. It does not need any special skills, only your marketing abilities and a working vehicle.
Bean Flour Production: Most people prefer to use beans flour for moi-moi and akara. To produce bean flour, you need to buy beans. Wash out the outer back, dry and grind. In order to build a brand for your business, you may need to place a label inside your packaged bean flour. Here is a detailed guide on how to start your own bean flour production company
Banana and Plantain Plantation: There is a high demand for ripe banana and unripe plantain both within and outside Nigeria. You can convert any unused land at your disposal into a banana or plantain farm. Here is our article on starting a plantain plantation business in Nigeria.
Grass cutter Farming: Grass cutter farming is yet another lucrative livestock breeding business that an entrepreneur who is looking towards making money should consider going into. In recent times, it is now pretty much easier to breed grass cutters in cages, unlike when hunters would have to go hunting for grass cutters. Grass cutter farming is a highly thriving and profitable business in Africa; grass – cutter meat is a good delicacy that is eaten in all parts of the world especially in West Africa and East Africa.
Rabbits Farming: Rabbits farming is yet another highly thriving and profitable livestock breeding business that an entrepreneur who is interested in the agriculture business should consider starting. Rabbit keeping does not require much capital for investment and little space is required
Dog Breeding Business: Amongst domestic animals, dogs are being considered to be one of the closest companions to human. Dogs breeding business is a lucrative business in Nigeria. Dogs are used for hunting, for security, as pets, for games and in some climes as a major source of protein.
Turkey Rearing: Unlike chickens and other birds, turkeys are bigger birds that are usually allowed to move freely within a confined area for safety purposes. Of course turkeys are consumed in all parts of the world and as a matter of fact, they are more expensive than chickens and other birds. If you are looking towards starting your own livestock breeding business, one of your options is to go into turkey rearing business; it is indeed a thriving and highly profitable business venture.
The list of business opportunities in agriculture is endless, I would stop here and write concisely on this business ideas one after the other in subsequent post. As soon as possible, I will give out links of expert who are already involved in it, because I believe the best way to get started is to find and learn from Experts in your sector.
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There are several business opportunities available in the agricultural industry and one good thing about the industry is that there is market for all the produce which the industry produce. Over the years, researchers and scientist have been reaching for ways to improve the agricultural sector. For beginners the investment costs are generally low, and the return on investment are decent. If you are looking to for opportunities in the agriculture industry, some of the profitable agricultural business ideas for young entrepreneurs are listed below:
Cassava farming: Cassava is the most important and regular staple food for Africans. The market for starch in Nigeria and other neighbouring countries in Africa is huge. But the lack of quality cassava processing facilities within the country is a huge business opportunity that you can take advantage of
Food processing and storage: is also one of the good agricultural business opportunities. Most of the food produced in Nigeria end up as waste because of lack of storage facilities.
Vegetables Farming: The fresh vegetable business is a small-scale business that you can start with little or no capital base. One benefit of this business is that it requires no cost of maintenance to run the business. Also, there is always demand for fresh leafy vegetables like; the Waterleaf, Scent Leaf, Ugu leaf and Green. To run this business, you need a small space in your compound or nearby farm where you can cultivate the vegetables. For cultivation, you only need to plant the stem of the vegetable. It takes six weeks or less for the vegetables to mature for harvest. You cut the leaves and sell to consumers and marketers.
Heliculture (snail farming): is another interesting, thriving and profitable business venture that anybody can venture into with the aim of making money. As a matter of fact, snail farming requires low start -up capital and anyone who is serious about business can generate good income from the business. Snail farmers are certain to hit it big because many people are shunning away from red meat.
Fish farming: The numerous health benefit of this species of fish makes its demand higher among especially people above the age of forty. Restaurants, pepper soup joints, hotels, market women, are possible markets for any entrepreneur venturing into catfish farming in Nigeria. The profitability of catfish farming depends on how much you are willing to invest as an entrepreneur. Apart from catfish farming, you can also specialize on feeds for the fish. This is another lucrative aspect in the fish business.
Frozen foods: The demand for frozen foods is rising globally. An entrepreneur living in the city can start this business with proper training and planning.
Pig farming: Pig farming is another major source of meat production. Pig farming is considered to be one of the most lucrative business ventures in Nigeria. People who are into pig farming can affirm that it is true.
Cucumber farming: Cucumber farming is a very lucrative business as entrepreneurs who are already in the business will testify. The right time to start is now!
Poultry Farming (Broiler production): Broilers are meat birds that are bred to grow fast so that they are ready for consumption between 4 and 10 weeks of age. Currently in Nigeria there seems to be a huge demand for broilers which may not be satisfied any time soon. But the catch is to know the market, i.e. whom are you producing for?
Chicken and Egg Distribution Business: This basically involves bridging the gap between poultry farmers and the consumer market. It is very lucrative and requires relatively little money to start-up. You meet poultry farmers, buy their stock and resell them in the market to wholesalers and retailers. It does not need any special skills, only your marketing abilities and a working vehicle.
Bean Flour Production: Most people prefer to use beans flour for moi-moi and akara. To produce bean flour, you need to buy beans. Wash out the outer back, dry and grind. In order to build a brand for your business, you may need to place a label inside your packaged bean flour. Here is a detailed guide on how to start your own bean flour production company
Banana and Plantain Plantation: There is a high demand for ripe banana and unripe plantain both within and outside Nigeria. You can convert any unused land at your disposal into a banana or plantain farm. Here is our article on starting a plantain plantation business in Nigeria.
Grass cutter Farming: Grass cutter farming is yet another lucrative livestock breeding business that an entrepreneur who is looking towards making money should consider going into. In recent times, it is now pretty much easier to breed grass cutters in cages, unlike when hunters would have to go hunting for grass cutters. Grass cutter farming is a highly thriving and profitable business in Africa; grass – cutter meat is a good delicacy that is eaten in all parts of the world especially in West Africa and East Africa.
Rabbits Farming: Rabbits farming is yet another highly thriving and profitable livestock breeding business that an entrepreneur who is interested in the agriculture business should consider starting. Rabbit keeping does not require much capital for investment and little space is required
Dog Breeding Business: Amongst domestic animals, dogs are being considered to be one of the closest companions to human. Dogs breeding business is a lucrative business in Nigeria. Dogs are used for hunting, for security, as pets, for games and in some climes as a major source of protein.
Turkey Rearing: Unlike chickens and other birds, turkeys are bigger birds that are usually allowed to move freely within a confined area for safety purposes. Of course turkeys are consumed in all parts of the world and as a matter of fact, they are more expensive than chickens and other birds. If you are looking towards starting your own livestock breeding business, one of your options is to go into turkey rearing business; it is indeed a thriving and highly profitable business venture.
The list of business opportunities in agriculture is endless, I would stop here and write concisely on this business ideas one after the other in subsequent post. As soon as possible, I will give out links of expert who are already involved in it, because I believe the best way to get started is to find and learn from Experts in your sector.
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According to the English Oxford dictionary misconception is a mistaken belief or a wrong idea about something or somebody. Misconception is also a conclusion that's wrong because it's based on faulty thinking or facts that are wrong. Take a look through the 6 common misconceptions in Agriculture right now:
Agriculture is practiced by the poor: the mind set and trend that agriculture is been practiced by the poor masses in Nigeria has led to citizens (especially our youth) having cold feet about practising Agriculture. Why such a mind-set? Why such a trend? The answer is simple “Ignorance” An average Nigeria youth wants a life which involves making money without working hard, and the ideal of laughing at farmers by our youth is alarming. It seems my point here is based on youth conception? Yes. Because they are the country’s tomorrow. An average Nigeria parent will reject their wards studying Agricultural related courses. But I keep wondering those food we enjoy. The meat we cherish, the fresh fruit will queue up for is planted/cultivated by somebody. If our mind-set on Agriculture can be changed, then there is hope for our country. You cannot drink oil (crude oil), you cannot eat limestone. Agriculture is the way forward.
you cannot become rich practising Agriculture: can you become rich practising Agriculture? Yes/No. it all depends on your mind-set and your insight. But the idea of people not becoming rich practising Agriculture is a terrible idea. Agriculture can make you rich if you keep in mind that agriculture and its product has no alternative. The approach of farmers in Nigeria towards Agriculture coupled with the approach of our government towards the sector has made so many farmers run into massive loss practising commercial Agriculture. Agriculture can fetch you a comfortable life if you can diversify. What do I mean by that? You do not focus your production on a specific product. Engage in different fields according to season and demand of the people. Finally Agriculture can seriously make you rich. Imagine having about (50) bags of garri when a paint container is been sold for #1,200. You might say can that money make you rich. Remember Rome was not built in a day. You have to start from somewhere and have a better goal and mind-set.
Agriculture is all about planting crops: most people believe Agriculture is all about cultivating of crops. But that idea is wrong. Agriculture involves much that one can hardly be involved in all its aspect/field. It varies from planting of crops, trees, shrubs, herbs, rearing of animals (poultry, livestock) etc. people needs to be enlightened on this idea to have a change of mind about agriculture.
You cannot practice Agriculture without huge capital: this point is a bit contracting the idea that Agriculture is practised by the poor masses. But from a different point of view. Most Nigerians have this wrong mind-set that Agriculture needs huge capital before you can venture into it. Commercially you need money for start-up. But, with little cash at hand, your total commitment and good agribusiness strategy you can start something worthwhile.
Seasonality is a problem to Agriculture: this case of seasonality will be linked to the mind-set that agriculture is all about planting. Crop cultivation is seasonal but it doesn’t stop you from touching other agricultural field. Seasonality should not be seen as a problem in Agriculture, simply because people needs must be met in every season of the year. And also remember that crops have more value when they are not in their season, with good storage facilities this problem can be conquered. But this doesn’t stop you from venturing into other fields and make maximum profit from them.
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Agric businesses are the most lucrative businesses in the world? Apart from the low-cost of start up and running the business, agricultural businesses turn out a huge profit of up to 100%. There is a whole lot of opportunities in there, with the increase in unemployment, young people are now embracing agriculture which was previously considered a dirty business reserved only for the poor.
Agriculture is not a way of life. It is not a social sector or a development activity, despite what people may claim. Agriculture is a business. And the more we treat it as a business, as a way to create wealth, the more it will promote development and improve people’s lives to boot.
While just as any other business, agriculture can be profitable, most people who venture into it or intend to, make little to no research on what to expect in the industry. They believe starting an agribusiness will make them millionaires or highly successful entrepreneurs in the shortest possible time, and so, are not sensitive enough to make deep researches into what challenges, opportunities, and disappointments a lot of existing farmers already face. They simply follow the trend, start up what someone is already doing, and within two years, shutdown the farm to do something else.
“I’m here to tell youths, that success and monetary gains can also be made in agriculture. Will you get rich overnight? No,” adding that computers and social networking sites such Facebook can however be used to help generate interest in agriculture.
The future is bright for the agriculture sector. With reasonable cost of production and a consumer base that is the envy of all, producers can proceed with confidence. However, no matter how you slice it, agriculture is not a “get rich quick scheme”. To provide a reasonable level of income the producer has to be diligent in keeping costs down and never become complacent in a given production or marketing practice.
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What type of career do you aspire to have? Do you want to be a doctor, a business oriented, or a policymaker? Or, have you ever wanted to become a farmer? I would not be surprised if you said no.
When weighing career choices, many young people in the developing world tend to shy away from agriculture. I, too, once found myself unhappy by the small villages and farms I grew up seeing every day. As the conventional belief goes, agriculture means an old-fashioned lifestyle and a future with limited opportunities for youth.
But I later learned I was wrong. Plenty of evidence shows us that agriculture provides youth a viable way to harvest success and grow a sustainable future. In other words, I believe youth can, and should, choose agriculture. Here are five reasons:
1. Agriculture matters to the future of development.
When it comes to fighting poverty, agriculture is more effective than other sectors. Increasingly, the world is counting on agriculture to produce more nutritious food for world and improve the livelihoods of a booming population, especially the poor. What could be more meaningful than being part of a proven solution to such a critical challenge?
2. The trend of youth choosing agriculture is growing.
Attitudes toward agriculture are already changing. In Nigeria, where agriculture is becoming more competitive, young educated Nigerians “have decided to become farmers, acquire land, grow water melon and cucumber professionally for trade, and manage their enterprises in order to earn a living,” according to an agricultural expert working with local farmers. Other countries like Kenya, Malawi, and Senegal are investing in youth and agriculture with the support from the World Bank Group and other developmental organizations. Young people are also increasingly speaking up for themselves on why they choose agriculture.
3. Agriculture can be a gold mine for young entrepreneurs.
Meet Rotimi Williams, a young entrepreneur from Nigeria. A former journalist, is the owner of Kereksuk Rice farm in Nasarawa state, the second largest commercial rice farm in Nigeria through agribusiness, Williams has not only carved out a successful career of his own, but also helped local farmers reach global markets, and create jobs for other young people. Think about how you can also start up a business in agriculture to help both yourself and the rural poor.
4. Innovations for Transparency
Today, E-farming is fast growing in Nigeria. E-farming is gaining more popularity with the increasing number of people who are gaining internet access and are becoming IT literate. Countries like Kenya and Rwanda are also boosting productivity through information and communication technologies and other creative solutions. Agriculture in the developing world has become a field vibrant with effective innovations, thanks to a growing number of young techie minds that make it happen.
5. Agricultural research needs young brainpower.
If you are a “young nerd” into development research, agriculture may be the right place for you. Numerous stories from East Africa and other places have shown that research revolutionizes agriculture and transforms livelihoods. Today, more than before, climate change and a growing demand for nutritious food are for fresh ideas and renewed knowledge to explore ICT in agriculture, foster climate-smart agriculture and innovate in the sector to power future growth.
The trend is growing. Support for the agriculture sector is increasing. The list of reasons is endless.
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Agripreneurs are a new breed of entrepreneurs combining their love of farming and agriculture with business. They are not really farmers and can range from any age group. A successful agripreneur is one who has the ability to think outside the box, recognizing opportunities which others could not see. Below are some of the essentials of successful agripreneurs:

Vision: “without vision, one is like a ship without a rudder and is in danger of drifting aimlessly”- John Walters. An agripreneurs must have a vision which drives him to achieve a goal, and be somewhat motivational so that he is constantly being reminded of what he is trying to achieve when the going gets tough.
Focus: when you have a vision, it will help you stay focused. Focus helps in the proper allocation and management of resources. It helps one to devote his time, energy and money to a particular strategy and this in turn leads to proper execution of a project. This will also help to prevent frustration, stagnation and ultimate failure.
Strategic: an agripreneurs that dreams of success must be strategic in planning, decision making as regards what is essential for the success of the business. Being strategic has to deal with questions like what do I do?
Be positive: [url]Being positive[www.agrincome.coml] will bring a wealth of benefits, nobody likes negativity being positive is the best tools in business. Being optimistic would help overcome failures and help to push your boundaries, approach new challenges because you have the belief that either you succeed or you’ll take something useful from a potential stumble that will help do better next time. Remaining optimistic would allow you to ignore temporary distractions and focus on your individual journey which brings you closer and closer to your goal.
Innovativeness: a successful agripreneur needs to be creative in his thinking. He should have the ability to generate ideas and also be willing to do something new. This would enable him to be innovative and also enable him to make use of new business opportunities.
Monitor Evolutionary Trend: A successful agripreneurs should be able to stay abreast of changes in the business world in terms of production, packaging, marketing etc. this would help him to improve strategies by identifying and analysing the strong and weak points in his business.
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There is need for we youths to think with our brain, we need to stop depending on government for survival, rather we should put our brain into proper use. The world awaits every young person who is ready to build his or her future.
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Ignorance has been a factor that has contributed to the neglect of snail farming business. Did you know that snails are now being sold in many stores and supermarket? A lot of people are now buying and consuming snails in most of the developed countries.
So much is yet to be tapped from commercial snail farming. The market is large considering the high demand for a meat low in cholesterol with high concentration of protein; calcium and other vital nutrients.
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