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
Introduction to Pasture Fertilizer Adequate Pasture management is necessary for the expansion and development of livestock enterprises particularly under management practices where profitability is the main aim of production. Pasture as a primary source of feed for livestock derives its nutrients from the soil for nourishment. In most cases, the soil cannot release adequately the … Read more
Introduction to Liquid Fertilizers for Pasture Pasture grass and legumes like any other cultivated crops require adequate fertilizer application for profitability. The types of fertilizer needed for the effective management of forages could be solid or liquid fertilizers. Liquid fertilizer for pasture refers to a fertilizer that can be easily dissolved in water to aid … Read more
Meaning of Horse Feed Storage Containers The term “horse feed storage containers” refers to the items constructed with the use of plastics or ceramic materials used to hold, carry, and store horse feed. Different types of containers exist to feed and preserve the quality of horse feed. The types of containers needed in the stable … Read more
Overview of the Problem of Agricultural Extension Agricultural extension remains a veritable tool for helping farmers improve their skills in farming living standards through good farm management skills and the adoption of modern farming techniques with the potential to increase agricultural productivity. Agricultural Extension Service is an educational program introduced to help farmers change their … Read more
Overview of the Role of Agricultural Extension in West Africa Imagine a scenario where there is abundant food, no food importation, where farmers use modern methods, techniques, and innovation of farming, better access to financial assistance, effective extension service delivery, proper research farming to improve production, and availability of farm inputs to farmers in West … Read more