Agriculture
Agriculture is the backbone of an economy. It encompasses all aspects of crop production, livestock, fisheries, forestry, etc. Agriculture is the most important human economic activity-for the production of food, fiber, fuel, etc. by the optimum use of terrestrial resource i.e. land and water. Agriculture can
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Agribusiness
Agribusiness is the business of agricultural production. It includes agrichemicals, breeding, crop production (farming and contract farming), distribution, farm machinery, processing, and seed supply, as well as marketing and retail sales. All agents of the food and fibre value chain and those institutions that influence it are part of
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Starting a Dairy Farm
Whatever your background and experience, there are some things you need to know before you start milking cows. Develop a Business Plan and SWOT Analysis It is important to remember that a dairy farm is a business. Development of detailed business plan and a SWOT
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Agronomy
A branch of agricultural science that deal with principles and practices of crop production and field management is known as Agronomy. It is mainly based on following basic principles Agrometerology, Soils and Tillage, Soil and Water Conservation, Dryland Agriculture, Mineral Nutrition of Plants, Manures and Fertilizers,
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Macro-economic Challenges in Agriculture
About 70% of Africa’s population is employed in agriculture. Around 70% of them are engaged in subsistence farming. Unfortunately, average productivity of subsistence farming in Africa is around 40%. This means that around 49% of Africans employed have peak productivity of 49%. A major cause of
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Farmers to Embrace Insurance Policies to Improve Their Produce – NAIC
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), has urged farmers in the country to key into its various insurance policies to improve the agriculture value chain. Mrs Folashade Joseph, the Managing Director of NAIC, made the call at a sensitisation workshop for farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
Learn MoreUSDA to survey cattle, milk and sheep and goat productions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be conducting several livestock surveys through January, the Cattle Report, the Milk Productions Report, and the Sheep and Goat Report. “These surveys deal with important components of agriculture in the northeastern region of
Learn MoreNEPC To Make Nigeria Destination Of Quality Cocoa — Awolowo
The Executive Director/ Chief of Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mr Segun Awolowo has said the council was poised to improve the quality of cocoa being produced in the country and make Nigeria the destination for the international market. Awolowo who noted that
Learn MoreNASC expresses optimism over policy document on seeds production, mgt
The National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, on Friday, expressed optimism over a policy document on seeds production and management to serve as a reference point in identifying varieties. This was expressed in an address by the Director-General, NASC, Dr Philip Ojo, at a one-day ‘Stakeholders’ Review
Learn MoreMushroom opportunities for farmers
MUSHROOM, medicinal cannabis and cut flowers are among three alternative crops which could be grown successfully in the South of Scotland. That’s the conclusion of a new report published by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). They recommend farmers in Dumfries and Galloway looking to diversify from the
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