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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Agribusiness, like every other business, requires planning regardless of the inevitable circumstances which may likely arise. The future has its tendency of being uncertain due to factors which we may not have control over. In agriculture, there are variables such as changing climate conditions, production risk, financial risks, changes in government policies e.t.c. However, through …
Health Benefits of Maize – Corn or Maize is a popular cereal in the world, although often considered a vegetable, it is a grain rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Interestingly it is grown on all continents except Antarctica. There are about fifty (50) species of Maize and they come in different colours, textures, …
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 …
Artificial Intelligence in farming – Did you know that agriculture and farming are among the oldest and most important professions in the world? About 2 billion (26.7%) of the world’s population earn their livelihood through agriculture, and it is the second most significant source of employment after services. The agricultural sector plays an essential role …
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Food Security, as defined by The United Nations’ Committee on World Food Security, means that all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their food preferences and dietary needs for an active and healthy life. This implies that any country or state that lacks …
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Kola Masha, the Nigerian entrepreneur drying up support for Boko Haram Kola Masha is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and the founder of Babban Gona. He founded his firm in 2010 to bring jobs and stability to his home country. Worldwide, Nigeria is ranked among countries with high-security vulnerabilities. The north of Nigeria is the hotbed …
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There has been an increase in the number of talents, youths most especially, seeking jobs in agritech companies. This may be attributed to improved access to funding opportunities, farm inputs, technological innovations and digital solutions in the agricultural sector. In 2020, youths accounted for over 70% of Babban Gona’s members. Experts in the past stated …
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) defines Climate change as a long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local, regional and global climates. Over the years, the Earth’s climate has experienced tremendous variations resulting from burning fossil fuels such as oil and gas, which increase emissions of harmful gases. …
