Stanford University has featured Babban Gona on Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) Uncharted Ground podcast. The exposé titled “From Plow to Prosperity” focuses on Babban Gona’s impact story within a decade; members’ testimonials, our use of technology and adaptation to climate change. Our Co-founders, Kola Masha and Lola Masha discussed how “Babban Gona provides the …
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Agriculture, in spite of its great strides over the years and its contribution to the Nigerian economy, remains one of the least attractive sectors to the Nigerian youths. A study on youths carried amongst youths in Southwestern universities in Nigeria showed that only about 21.5% of the respondents were willing to participate in agriculture; while …
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Maize is a prominent cereal crop and one of Nigeria’s most essential staple foods. Because of its genetic versatility, it is the most commonly farmed plant in the nation, from the damp evergreen environment of the forest region to the arid ecosystem of the Sudan savanna. Maize farming is one of the most profitable types of …
It might seem odd in present-day Nigeria when you tell someone you have a passion for agriculture and are looking to develop a career within this sector. Of course, most people would ask if you are not interested in being a doctor, accountant, an engineer, a lawyer, finance, an economist, or even a tech career, …
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Fish farming is undoubtedly one of the most popular type of farming in Nigeria at the moment. Fish farming in Nigeria has gone beyond the traditional method of setting out into a river, stream, sea, ponds, or lakes to bait fish by either casting nets or fishing tackle (although this is still very much practiced). …
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This article is about the facts of maize farming in Nigeria, if you are interested in a detailed guide on how to start maize farming in Nigeria, you should check out Maize Farming in Nigeria: How to Get Started. Maize farming is a very popular form of crop cultivation in Nigeria. It is an essential …
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Poultry meat is one of the most consumed meats globally, and it accounts for almost half of the global consumption of meat, about 137 million tonnes of poultry meat was consumed in 2020. The health benefits of poultry products are numerous, and they are vital for human growth and development. Poultry farming is beyond just …
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This article is about the facts of poultry farming in Nigeria, if you are interested in a detailed guide on how to start poultry farming in Nigeria, you should check out Poultry Farming in Nigeria: How to Get Started. Poultry farming in Nigeria – The definition of Poultry Farming is pretty straightforward; it is the …
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Kola Masha, Managing Director, Babban Gona, illustrates his thoughts on the spiralling effect of youth unemployment on insecurity in Nigeria. “Rising youth unemployment in West Africa increases violence which destabilizes regional economies and threatens to accelerate a migration problem that would dwarf the current refuge crisis.” Located in Nigeria in the heart of West Africa, …
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Rural businesses, which are so vital for transforming our food systems, will get a much needed boost from an ambitious new financing programme launched today by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), as part of its broader efforts to address rising hunger and poverty levels in the world’s poorest countries. The Private Sector Financing Programme …
