CULTIVATION OF RICE Rice plant is an annual warm-season grass (monocot plant) with round culms, flat leaves and terminal panicles. Rice is normally grown as an annual plant, it is typically grown in flooded fields, called paddies. Although in tropical areas it can survive as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop up to…
THE PROCESS OF RAISING FACTORY FARM CHICKEN Factory farming refers to the system of production that provides nearly all the meat, fish, eggs, and dairy sold in the markets of higher-income countries like the U.S. The lives of the chickens that are raised in the factory farm begin at the hatching machines. The process of…
Cocoa bean based on Long-term We have discussed about short-term investment on cocoa previous post, the discussion we’re going to have about long-term investment is quite different. Long term investment under this topic is cultivating a land, this requires a big land for the purpose of agricultural investment. This type of investment takes…
OIL PALM TREE Palm tree is one of the major crop African farmers relied on for years because of the longevity in life span. Palm tree hold many beneficial advantages. In this write up, we will talk about many attributes associated to oil palm tree. Before digressing further, lets describe what palm tree is. The…
CROPS AND HORTICULTURE Crops are plants that are grown for food or other uses, while horticulture is the science and art of growing plants. Horticulture is the branch of plant agriculture that deals with garden crops, generally fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The main goal of horticulture is to improve the quality and quantity of…
POULTRY PRODUCTION Poultry is one of the most important sources of animal protein in the world, and poultry production is a major industry. The poultry industry has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by increasing demand for poultry products and the development of intensive poultry production systems. These systems have raised concerns about animal welfare…
Challenges facing Pig farming industry The major constraints affecting pig production were high labour, poor housing, high finance, land holding, high incidence of disease, and high cost of feed. Also there are quite a number of challenges facing the pig farming industry. One challenge is the high cost of feed. Feed accounts for around 60-70%…
The role of livestock farming in the global system Livestock farming is the practice of raising animals for meat, milk, eggs, or other products. The most common types of livestock are cattle, pigs, chickens, and goats. Livestock can be raised in many different ways, including free-range, pasture-based, and confinement systems. Free-range systems allow animals to…
BANANA FARMING Bananas are perennials crops which produce succeeding generations of crops. A banana plantation is a commercial agricultural facility found in tropical climates where bananas are grown. The first cycle after planting is called the plant crop. The ratoon is the sucker (also called the follower) succeeding the harvested plant. Banana farming starts with…
CASSAVA PLANTATION Cassava, also known as yuca or manioc is a starchy root crop that’s grown in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Cassava farming is the cultivation and growing of Cassava crop. Cassava is a staple food in Nigeria. Almost everybody in Nigeria consume cassava directly or indirectly. It is also one of…
