How to Get Young People into Farming

How to Get Young People into Farming

“Young people in farming” isn’t just a hashtag or a sensation—it’s the key to fixing the broken agriculture system. In Europe, the average farmer is above 65 years of age, with less than 5.6% of farmers under 35. This is a ticking time bomb. Millennials and Gen Z are...
How To Start Yam Flour Production Business In Nigeria

How To Start Yam Flour Production Business In Nigeria

Going into yam flour production is a great way for Nigerian entrepeneurs to make millions through agriculture. In this post we run through why the business is so profitable, and how you can start yours.   Yam is a noble food found in numerous locations all over...
Controlling Pests Without The Use of Chemicals

Controlling Pests Without The Use of Chemicals

One of the perennial problems that farmers face is the invasion of pests. Pests are dangerous and are a great threat to the success of any agribusiness. For decades, chemical pesticides have been the usual way to control pests on farms. Sadly, its effect on human...
Pest Control Techniques for Cassava Farming

Pest Control Techniques for Cassava Farming

Though it is a common occurrence to find insects, rodents or vertebrates on cassava farms, some pose a serious threat to farm yields, as well as affect the soil. These insects and rodents, commonly called pests, feed on and wreak havoc on cassava leaves, stems, and...
How to Improve Yam Production

How to Improve Yam Production

In this post, we present important guidelines that will help yam farmers improve yam production. Yam is a very valuable and very important commodity in Nigeria. In some societies in the country, festivals are staged to mark the beginning of yam harvest while some use...