Poultry farming, being one of the lucrative businesses in agriculture, has turned average Nigerians to millionaires. A good poultry farmer has to be very cautious and observant, also he or she must do all required to ensure the well-being of his or her flock. Here are the nine management practices a poultry farmer must take … Read more
Aquaculture is the most lucrative agribusiness. People are really making it in manifolds in this venture, it is one of the lucrative businesses one can invest in and make good return. However, every business has its own Achilles heel. For a business to strive well and stay ahead of the packs, it has to meet … Read more
Agriculture is good but when the conditions that enhance its success are readily available. Most people believe agriculture is a seasonal venture, because they think crops do well during rainy season. However, with the new technologies and inventions, agriculture has outgrown that level. It is now a full fledged commercial and day to day business. … Read more
You will definitely agree with me that the rate or degree of poverty in Nigeria is alarming; the rich are getting richer while the poor are struggling hard with no limits. The price of staple food has hiked ridiculously, an average salary earner is now gradually becoming poor as his income no longer suffice his … Read more
Cassava is a valuable source of cheap carbohydrate. Cassava is also one of the most drought resistance crops and can be successfully grown on marginal soils, giving reasonable yields where many other crops do not grow well. It goes in many tropical countries and forms a stable food crop of highest potentials in many … Read more
Rice, Oryza sativa, is the most recognized staple food for more than half of the world population. It is widely grown in areas like China, Burma, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Nigeria and other south and Eastern Asian countries. There are two varieties of rice namely; Oryza glaberrima Oryza sativa, this is the Asian type … Read more
One of the deadly poultry diseases is Newcastle disease. This disease affects chickens of all ages but more prominent in chickens under 6 weeks of age. There are vaccines developed to prevent Newcastle disease at different ages; however, in organic poultry farming where the use of vaccines and synthetic drugs is completely detested, herbs are … Read more
Feeding takes about 70 – 75 percent of the total cost of production of a poultry business. The success of a poultry business is determined by the quality and not the quantity, per se, of the feed given. Though, the quantity of the feed matters the efficiency of the quantity is enhanced by the quality … Read more
Watermelon , botanically known as Citrullus lanatus, is one of the world most consumed fruits. Healthwise, it is very valuable by the virtue of the nutrients and minerals one derives from it. Also, its market value is unfathomable, especially during the dry season. Watermelon is a tropical plant, which requires a lot of sunlight and … Read more
Poultry and game bird producers realize that chicks must be kept warm or brooded during the first weeks of life. Surprisingly, improper brooding is one of the most common causes of stress in poultry flocks. Three basic methods are used to brood chicks.1. The chicks have localized heat source and access to a cooler, unheated … Read more