Why You Should Go Into Ginger Farming

Why You Should Go Into Ginger Farming

Though ginger is a common agricultural produce found in almost every household in Nigeria, most people don’t know that it can eventually become a pot of gold. The ginger root is highly medicinal, which makes it a commodity enjoying significantly high demand. The root...
Forms Of Soybean And Tips On How To Use Them

Forms Of Soybean And Tips On How To Use Them

Soybean can be consumed in various forms and various soybeans recipes can be made out of them. Different Forms of Soybean Some popular soy products are: Bean Curd- It is also known as tofu Edamame- they are green soybeans Miso Soup- a traditional Japanese soup Natto-...
Planting Problems: Land Preparation and Planting Methods

Planting Problems: Land Preparation and Planting Methods

There are three types of problems that occur at planting: Land may not be cultivated properly, so that there are clods or crusts, which prevent planting at a uniform depth and even germination. Preparation is too long before planting or is patchy, so that the weeds...
Three Things You May Need to Know about Okra

Three Things You May Need to Know about Okra

Okra has been a popular vegetable crop in Nigeria with dependable yield, adaptability to varying moisture conditions and resistance to diseases and pests. Okra is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamin C as well as essential amino acids. Okra is a popular health...
Plant Growth Factors

Plant Growth Factors

Plant Requirements for Optimum Growth There are four primary factors that affect plant growth: light, water, temperature and nutrients. These four elements affect the plant’s growth hormones, making the plant grow more quickly or more slowly. Changing any of the...
Organic Agriculture

Organic Agriculture

Organic farming is the method of crop and livestock production that involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones. (food.ndtv. com) In other words, it is referred to as low input...