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Ok

Ok

Much Respect

Big congratulations to the family

Ok

Happy for her!

Nope.

wengerman:
post the full
picture of the tree that bears the tree

. OK. Except that there are no fruits on it for now

wengerman:
post the full
picture of the tree that bears the tree

I will. But, no more fruit on it for now

Hypnosis called entertainment!

I see.

I posted this on the food forum, but no one seems to know the name. Here s the link. https://www.nairaland.com/4399199/whats-fruit-called

ennyscongy:
Waiting for comments

waiting eagerly too

Found this in my compound and my landlord said it is edible. The fruit actually tasted good. I need more info about the fruit please as most people around me seems to know nothing about it.

Gloriagee:
Was Jesus - 1st born of Mary cursed

Abi

mumureloaded:
what do you expect when people relied more on religion rather than rational thinking for issue that require rigorous mental exercise. and to think of it this issue doesn't require much mental exercise.

the logic is, as a first born you;
shoulder more responsibility(your brother, sister and even parent look up to you)
sometime there is no one to look up to for advise, you only advise your siblings
you serves as role model And all that stuff.

let think of this, if we should scientifically examine this empirically, let compare and contrast the first born in develop country and underdeveloped countries, rich and poor family.
going by this you will understand that this perception of "first born curse" exist more in the latter.
I think what stimulate this is the environment. so in short reason why you felt first born are cursed is that

1 poverty
2 the socio-political environment we found yourself
3 too much responsibility from the family.

the reason why I'm saying all this is that I'm one of them and I don't believe I'm carry a curse bro
I'M NOT FREE FROM ANY CURSE BRO

NOTE I'M NOT AN ATHEIST

You can imagine the numbers of church programs that portray firstborns as cursed and needing divine intervention. Whereas all we need is Knowledge. Imagine a lot of yound families that lacks this basic understanding would still make the same mistake. We must dismantle the mountain of ignorance and Set people free from all these religious catastrophes

In Africa, particularly in my beloved Nation, many often associate curses with firstborns...and more often time has put subtle oppression on the minds of the firstborns. But is this really universally true or just a doctrine passed down to us by our Religious leaders. For me I believed that firstborns are strong and loaded with enormous potentials that are craving for expression.

I urge you, if you are a firstborn to read this and share with other first bors for knowledge.

Some Truths about Firstborns

• Two-thirds of all entrepreneurs listed were firstborns
• Of the first twenty-three astronauts, twenty-one were firstborns.
• Of the 1500 first-class graduates of a university, 49% of them were firstborns.
• Fifty-five percent of all Supreme Court Justices in United States have been firstborns.
• More than half of the presidents of United States of American have been firstborns
• The American Psychological Association have had over 50 percent of their presidents as firstborns
• Firstborns were over-represented among fellows of the royal society, the distinguished scientific academy of Great Britain.
There is no scientific evidence, or even basis, for the idea that the order of birth affects genetic makeup. So what remains to consider are environmental factors.

Specifically, could there be any difference about the way firstborns get raised? About the way they got treated by their parents, by the people around them?

There, of course, are lots of possibilities, including being raised by younger parents, which has its downsides as well as its advantages

Three factors particularly stand above the rest when it comes to the probable difference between the firstborns and the rest of the children in the family.

1. Expectations
2. Responsibilities
3. Feedback.
But it is important to note that these factors are not intrinsic to firstborns. They are plainly environment. It is not about being the first born- it is about the presence of these 3 factors when we are trying to raise achievement to high levels

Reference: Bringing out the best in others! Thomas K. Connellan.
August 2005.

For Further study about Firstborns read:http://thenakedconvos.com/the-curse-of-the-first-born/

Which of the chinchilla please. And what's are its unique features? Thanks for prompt response

fm7070:
2 Things Vanessa Cause this. First is malnutrition or starvation. Second is age. If male catfish is too old, this can happen 1 year old male catfish of 1kg & above Is Ok

Noted!

A guy posted this on his facebook page and it got people talking. My objective for writing this is to help anyone who may be experiencing a similar situation.

Tell me your own opinion. Do you think this kind of sperm sac will be OK for hatching? And what do you think could be the cause?

A lot of things are happening lately that is impacting on our livestock that I think fellow farmers need to be aware of. One of such is Climate Change (I am not saying that the picture in question is as a result of climate change yet). Most breeders have being complaining about low gravid nature of the female catfish breeder lately. Where about 2kg of of fish is giving less than 50gram of eggs. I think this is worrisome.

Let me know if you are experiencing this or better still tell your experience on breeding and breeding practises of late. I will come back to tell you the outcome of the sperm sac later.

One of my Facebook friend shared this on her wall today. To me it is a great eye opener on saving culture. Start yours this year and thank me later.

As 2018 draws near, there are lots of changes you can factor in to your business. Lots of opportunities are flying around for budding entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas with prospective investors. Many are missing out on these opportunities for lack of foresight and planning. Do not let this happen to you in 2018.

A well written business plan will help you clarify how you will achieve business success and give others confidence in your business.

A written business plan does the following for your business:

• Forces you to think realistically, objectively and unemotional about your business
• Makes your easier for you to communicate planning objectives and strategies to bankers, partners, employees, financial backers and so on.
• Helps to ensure that all aspect of the plans are clear and integrated.
• Helps you to identify any areas where you may need external assistance.
• Allows you to plan the growth of your business and associated capital requirement.
So what is your business current need?
• Do you want to build a Sustainable Agribusiness
• Do you want to pitch your ideas with potential investors
• Do you wish to secure a grant for your business
• Do you want a loan for your business expansion

Then, you need a sound, detailed and comprehensive business plan, articulately written to suit your business need. Look no further; Click the link below to request your personalized catfish, Aquaponics, and other agribusiness related Business Plan for as low as N9,999

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Sometimes this year, I wrote ' The Azolla Magic As a Cost Effective Way to Feeding Your Livestock'. Amazingly, lots and lots of farmers are already reaping the dividend of this 'Super-organism'.

Those that have being following our blog would know that I recently did the concluding part of the article on 'How to Cultivate Azolla'. Here is for the benefit of those who are yet to read the conluding part of the article and for those who still desire a more cost effective and sustainable way of feeding their livestock.

The truth is we cannot over stretch the need to finding a Cost effective and sustainable way to feeding our Fish, Pigs, birds and other as feeding alone account for more than 50% of the operational cost in livestock farming. We must do everything to beat down cost without compromising standard before we can maintain our competitive advantage in the highly competitive market, particularly if you are a Small or medium scale farmer.

Click the link for the first part: https://catfishplus./2017/02/18/save-and-grow-azolla-and-catfish-magic/

How to Cultivate Azolla

Azolla Cultivation:- For Azolla production, it requires a shallow pond. Let us discuss more about Azolla growing in fresh water ponds.

Location of Pond in Azolla Cultivation: The pond location plays major role in Azolla cultivation. Make sure to have location where you can monitor on regular basis. As this requires good water supply, choose a location near to good water source. Basically, Azolla prefers partial shade, hence one should select the location where partial shade is expected or create the partial shade to cover the location. This partial shade helps in better growth of Azolla and preventing water evaporation. Make sure to have pond bottom free from any pointed stones, thorns that can damage or puncture the sheet place at the bottom of pond. Continue here: https://catfishplus./2017/11/30/how-to-cultivate-azolla/

Click here if you are interested in Azolla; https:///GAEc3sZYYo3Ddc3OsTZeUf

mikolo80:
Then what will happen
Dis mumu that budgeted 60 billion to buy GSM for farmers with no network. Mtscheeeeeeeeew

Wow!

Great! But till when please.

The President of African Development Bank, Mr. Akinwunmi Adesina, has urged African leaders to develop the Agricultural sector, saying it would make industries strive and create more jobs.

He made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s Business Morning on Wednesday

Adesina, who was also a Minister of Agriculture, during the Jonathan Presidency said, “Africa must industrialise its Agricultural sector. If you look at the cocoa today, Africa produces 75 per cent of all the cocoa beans in the world.

“But the size of the chocolate market is $100bn and Africa’s share of that market is only two per cent

https://catfishplus./2017/10/19/watch-adesina-says-agriculture-critical-to-jobs-industralisation-on-youtube/

Neglecting any of these factors could cause your business a lot.
Whether you are using a earthen pond, concrete pond or tarpaulin pond this checklist will help you achieve maximum yield with limited resources. This checklist works best when the fish are fed commercial floating feed that are nutritionally complete (i.e 32-35% crude protein level with stabilized vitamins).

To achieve maximum yield in your next stocking, the following management practices are recommended.

Water availability : You need constant supply of quality water. Water supply, is a non negotiable factor of production for Africa catfish. Farmers using borehole need a constant source of electricity.

Proper pond design: whatever your choice of pond it must be properly design considering inlet and outlet of water.

Full checklist here: https://catfishplus./2017/10/06/maximize-your-fish-yeild-checklist/

Cont'd.

Here are snapshot of the first phase of a client low cost but most efficient catfish hatchery.

The benefit of wooden vat hatchery

• Using the right wood, it is durable
• It is easy to construct.pls
• It is easy to manage your fingerlings from fry /larvae stage
• Cost effective.
• It is also water efficient. You achieve more with less water
• The inner lining is replaceable to ensure disease control
• Other benefits

Materials Needed

Materials needed for the construction of a wooden vats includes:

• Planks
• Tarpaulin.
• Plumbing materials
• Others

This hatchery is expected to produce over 50,000 fingerlings-juveniles monthly.

Watch out for the second phase of this project soon.

Click here to read more:https://catfishplus./2017/09/20/how-to-design-a-wooden-catfish-hatching-through/


How can we help you maximize your catfish business today?

CYCY50:
How much and date

September, the date will be communicated in due course. Early bird registration is 20k while payment at the venue is 25k.

Are ready to join the agric revolution, are you ready to maximize your profit in livestock and vegetables farming? Do you own a poultry, piggery, fish farm, dairy farm, vegetable farm or what have you! Whether you are an intending farmer or an an existing farmer this training is a place to attend.

https://catfishplus./2017/08/22/benin-city-hydroponics-training/

Essential nutrition is key to satisfactory crop growth and production. As a matter of fact, the profitability for farmers depends on producing enough crop per acre to keep production costs below the selling price.

A good soil is said to contain essential nutrient needed by a plant. I cannot overemphasis this; Quality soil plays an important role in crop yeild. Particularly when it come to vegetables, like tomatoes and others, it requires serious attention to details. I have had cases of friend that invested so much in planting, yam, cassava,maize and others with nothing to show for it due largely to the quality of the soil. The reason why I am writing this is so that you reader will not fall a victim of the same problem. I know that seasons plays an important role in crop yeild, so does the quality of the soil.

However, there are some basic thing to be done before the commencement of any planting endeavours.
Africa has the potential to become the food basket to the entire world, and with Nigeria among other nations playing a vital role. Africa is said to be home to 60% of uncultivated arable land in the world with about 600 million hectares. (https://www.oaklandinstitute.org/africas-farmland-demand-there-better-place)

It is important to consider important factors that can facilitate the achievement of this goal and how you as individual can make the most of the opportunities. According to Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, “Africa may have the potential in agriculture, but you cannot eat potential”. Discussing Africa’s potential requires an understanding of the challenges impeding agricultural growth and development on the continent (http://oecdinsights.org/2016/10/16/african-agriculture-feeding-the-world-by-2050/) It is general knowledge that poor soil can impede plant growth

Maximizing Crop Yeild

To maximize your crop yeild requires your understanding of the nutrient content of your soil. Soil nutrient levels vary from year to year, and frequently will vary within fields, even on fields that seem to be uniform. It is therefore necessary to follow certain recommended steps for soil sampling and testing to develop a sound ongoing soil fertility management program.

An understanding of general nutrient status can be obtained for a field if soil tests are conducted. Nitrogen soil testing is recommended annually as the available nitrogen can change considerably from year to year. According to Dr. Ross McKenzie
Research Scientist, Soil Fertility/Crop Nutrition,Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Lethbridge 1998.

Applying the Right Fertilizer

Efficient application of the correct types and amounts of fertilizers for the supply of the nutrients is an important part of achieving profitable yields.

There are at least 16 elements known to be essential for plant growth. Carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) are derived from carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sulphur (S), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), boron (B), chlorine(Cl), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo) and zinc (Zn) are normally derived from the soil in the form of inorganic salts. Ninety-four to 99.5 per cent of fresh plant material is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The other nutrients make up the remaining 0.5 to 6.0 per cent.

Types of Fertilizers

Fertilizer refers to any compound that contains one or more chemical elements, organic or inorganic, natural or synthetic, that is placed on or incorporated into the soil or applied to directly onto plants to achieve normal growth. The main supply sources of plant nutrients include organic manures, plant residues, biological nitrogen fixation and commercial inorganic fertilizers.

Endeavour to know the nutrient content of your soil and where the need for balancing or enhancing the nutrient content exist, do not take chances. Get the right fertilizer.

For your organic fertilizer, contact us: wisdomlane4rill@yahoo.co.uk