Introduction to Food Importation in Nigeria Food importation refers to bringing food from where it is produced in surplus to an area where it is lacking or inadequate or to supplement the existing food level in that area. Food importation in Nigeria and other West African countries has become a thing of concern as … Read more
Importance of Horse Feed Storage Overview Horse feeds on different categories of feed, which could be forage, hay, and pellet. Feeds should be properly managed in the mill, stable, and warehouse to avoid deterioration. The horse is often used for different activities such as transportation, and work which requires that feed is made available for … Read more
Introduction to Non-Governmental Organizations in Agriculture The problems experienced by small farmholders and rural dealers in agriculture are enormous such that are beyond the solution of the government alone. Governments all over the world have made various efforts to solve farmers’ problems by promoting agricultural development but have not yielded enough results. Spirited individuals are … Read more
Introduction to Agricultural Insurance Agricultural insurance can be defined as the risk management mechanisms put in place to compensate farmers for losses due to natural calamities such as floods, droughts, and outbreaks of pests and diseases or due to declines in the prices of agricultural commodities. Agricultural insurance refers to the risk strategies initiated … Read more
Overview of Students’ Career Choices In Agriculture. The study of agriculture as a profession in secondary and tertiary institutions has been faced with negative perceptions, resulting in low student interest in choosing agricultural subjects. Agricultural educators and policymakers in the educational sector are making frantic efforts to ensure that students take up agricultural subjects as … Read more
Causes of Food Shortages in Nigeria, an Overview. Food shortage occurs when the quantity and quality of food produced in an area are insufficient to meet the needs of the people living in that geographical area. Moreover, Food shortage ensues when the demand for food in an area exceeds the available supply, leading to importation, … Read more
Introduction to Improve Cassava Varieties for Cassava Production Enterprise In recent times, the use of traditional cassava cultivars has been characterized by poor yielding, susceptibility to diseases, low dry matter contents, and poor starch quality. However, new cassava varieties have been developed with better qualities compared to the old varieties contributing to high yields, high … Read more
Definition of Fertilizer Bags Exploring durable and dependable fertilizer bags is necessary for packaging, transporting, and storing fertilizers, particularly in enterprises where profit-making is the main goal of the business. Individuals in the fertilizer production industries such as producers, suppliers, and farmers require long-lasting packaging material for adequate storage and handling. Fertilizer bags refer to … Read more
Overview of Subsistence Farming in Africa Farming in Africa is usually subsistence and farmers operate an area of land usually between 0.5 -3 hectares of farmland scattered all over the whole area due to the pattern of land ownership. In Kenyan, subsistence farmers operate an area of land of about 0.47 ha, in Ethiopia 0.9 … Read more
Components of An Agroecosystem Some of the Components of An Agroecosystem as stated by studysmarter. com are: Biotic Components of An Agroecosystem Abiotic Components of An Agroecosystem Autotrophic Components of An Agroecosystem Heterotrophic Components of An Agroecosystem Biotic Components of An Agroecosystem These are the living components of an Agroecosystemwhich includes all living organisms in the environment. … Read more