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
History of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Nigeria from the 70s till Date. The history of technical and vocational education and training is discussed in this article from the precolonial period to till Date. Pre-colonial era The history of technical and vocational education and training in Nigeria can be traced to the … 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
Agricultural Education and Agricultural Development Overview. For agriculture to contribute to food production, shelter, and development, the link between agriculture and education must be strengthened. Agricultural Education is a form of education that occurs within the four walls of the school system to train individuals in agriculture and as well as in education. The subjects … Read more
Definition of Agricultural Education Agricultural Education is a branch of Vocational Agriculture that provides an individual with the opportunity to acquire occupational skills, knowledge, and Competencies to become self-reliant and enter into an occupation. The course Agricultural Education is a double primary course in Agriculture and Education. Individuals studying the course are equipped with skills … 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