Fish Farming for Survival

Fish Farming for Survival

Raising fish for survival food has gained popularity in recent years as more people seek to provide a healthy food source for their families. Due to the overwhelming evidence of chemicals and impurities in foreign raised fish, raising fish at home is a safer...
Processing Cashew Nuts

Processing Cashew Nuts

In this post, you’ll learn how to process cashew nuts. Raw cashew nuts are procured from local farmers and the local market. The nuts are then dried in the sun for a period of two days and stored in the gunny bags for processing through the year. The process of...
Importance of Vegetables

Importance of Vegetables

Importance of Vegetables 1) Nutrition: Vegetables are rich and comparatively cheaper source of vitamins. Consumption of these items provides taste, palatability, increases appetite and provides fiber for digestion and to prevent constipation. They also play key role...
Nutrient Content of a Grapefruit

Nutrient Content of a Grapefruit

Are you aware of the nutrient content of a grapefruit? Read this post to find out! Nutrition According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, a cup of pink, red, or white grapefruit sections contains: 74 calories 0.23 grams (g) of fat 0 g of sodium 0 g of cholesterol...
Planting And Care Of Cowpea

Planting And Care Of Cowpea

Thinking of planting cowpea, here are the best farming practices for this legume. Planting Cowpea plants can’t bear the transplantation process, so sow the seeds directly in your selected garden space. You can choose a raised garden bed instead to cultivate the plants...
Cultivation practices of Yam

Cultivation practices of Yam

Yam is a staple food in Nigeria, it is highly consumed by all tribe and region in the Country. It also has high demand internationally. Nigeria is the highest producer of yam in the world. Accounting for 70-77 percent of the total yam production in the world. Yam is...