Petroleum is still widely recognized as the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy; however, Agriculture in Nigeria remains the foundation or bedrock of the nation’s economy. It is an invaluable sector whose contributions to national revenue cannot be overlooked. Every year, the agricultural sector provides millions of jobs, tonnes of food and valuable raw materials, all of …
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This article is about the facts of snail farming in Nigeria, if you are interested in a detailed guide on how to start snail farming in Nigeria, you should check out Snail Farming in Nigeria: How to Get Started. Snail farming is one of the most sought-after type of farming in Nigeria alongside maize farming, …
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The role of the agricultural sector in any country cannot be overemphasised. Apart from being charged with the responsibility of ensuring food security among other intricate ones, there is the aspect of contributing to economic growth which innovation and agriculture in Nigeria can improve. Role of Agriculture in Nigeria to the Economy According to the …
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Climate change adaptation techniques – Extreme climate change events such as flooding, heatwaves and droughts threaten the productivity of farmers, which in turn affects the level of food security in the economy and the livelihood of farmers. These events may discourage farmers in rural areas and cause them to change their primary source of livelihood …
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Happy New Year and welcome to the year 2022. The year 2021 was filled with a lot of positives for farmers and the agricultural industry, the lifting of Covid19 restrictions which affected farmers productivity in 2020; Climate Change Conference 2021 (COP26), new agricultural technologies and more. Despite these gains, there is more to be done …
Rice farming is one of the most lucrative types of farming in Nigeria, although rice is classified as a cash crop for farmers, it is one of the most consumed staple foods and important cereal in Nigeria. Almost 7 million tonnes of rice are consumed per year in the country. In July 2015, when the …
Agriculture may seem like a male-dominated industry from the outside, but it is women who practice agriculture more, especially rural women and by a wide margin. Nigerian women make up about 70% of the country’s agricultural workforce and also contribute to 70% of the country’s food production. The contribution of women to the agricultural sector in …
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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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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 …
