With more than 80% of Nigerian farmers being smallholder farmers, smallholder farmers in Nigeria are the heart of food production in Nigeria. We will be looking at uncommon facts about this unique group of farmers who hardly get little or no credit for their contribution to the agricultural sector and the Nigerian economy at large. …
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Community leaders at Ikara and Maigana local government areas in Kaduna state, Nigeria share their thoughts about Babban Gona and the impact of Babban Gona’s operations on their community. They also discuss how Babban Gona’s program is empowering youths and is helping them stay away from insurgent activities. Watch the video for full details.
Although the Nigerian agricultural value chain is highly underdeveloped, it is estimated to be worth $85 billion. The continent of Africa holds 60% of arable land which are uncultivated in the world and 13% of those are in Nigeria, only 34 million hectares have been cultivated from 82 million hectares of arable land. Agriculture’s contribution …
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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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