As it is popularly said, health is wealth. Nutrition is very cogent to human existence; people need healthy food, in terms of quality. Many modifications have been made to the crop and animal we eat, all with the aim of increasing yield and profit for the farmer but indirectly debilitating and deteriorating the immune system … Read more
Have you ever wondered why some seeds fail to growth after sowing? After tedious pre-planting operations, it is sadden to notice the seeds sown fail to germinate even when the conditions to favor germination are favorable. However, as a farmer, it is crucial you know the state of any seed before planting … Read more
Livestock farming is a pivotal aspect of agriculture. The need for animal and their byproducts like: milk, egg, meat, etc.; is very alarming. Maintaining animal performance needs to be duly addressed to increase livestock productivity, thus, making more money from the venture. It is crucial to know the basic meaning of livestock farming and the … Read more
For every increase in productivity of a farm, there is a need for manure application. Manure is natural and organic; it has no residual effect on humans after consumption of the farm produce. Unlike the inorganic manure called fertilizer; there is now strong campaign against its use in agriculture. Organic farming is the best form … Read more
Biosecurity in poultry farm is a set of innovative practices designed to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases into and from a poultry farm. Diseases are detrimental factors to the success of any poultry farm; it greatly reduces the productivity, profitability and long term financial viability of a poultry farm. Most times, these … Read more
Looking for any agribusiness that requires low cost with big returns, you need to consider grasscutter farming; it is one of the unexplored opportunities in agriculture. Grasscutter breeding is highly lucrative; the market opportunities of grasscutter is yet to be fully explored. Grasscutter, botanically called Thryonomys swinderianus and commonly called the Greater cane rat, is … Read more
As a farmer, increase in production is your main aim. However, all crops have natural season; which is known as the planting season. This is when all crops can be grown at ease, without much ado. However, this season is not economically feasible for farming profession; crops have to the readily available throughout the year. There is … Read more
Feeding animals is very important in animal production. Feeding takes about 75% of the total cost of production, when placed on concentrate diet. There are two classes of animal feed: Roughages are best utilized by ruminant animals like cattle, sheep etc. Owing to the nature of the stomach. Grasses are the best food for ruminant … Read more
Feeding of farm animal is a major task in animal production, animals have to be fed to be productive. Not just feeding with any feed but feeding the right quality and quantity of feed with the required nutrients. Several approaches have been initiated to help increase feed availability for farm animals during the scarcity of … Read more
Heat stress is one of the major causes of loss in livestock production; it reduces the profitability of the business in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Poultry birds find it difficult to cope with heat stress, it doesn’t require any medication at all, rather proper welfare has to be put in place to palliate the effects … Read more