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Robots, hemp, drastic weather: Farmers Edge’s Wade Barnes shares 2020 ag...
Since founding Farmers Edge in 2005, Wade Barnes has had a front-row seat to the evolution of agtech. Now operating in six countries with $103 million...
Making Huge Profit Through Spices Processing, Packaging
Spices are a common ingredient in many dishes across Nigeria and beyond. We love them for the rich flavour, colour and taste they...
All You Need To Know To Make Snail Farming Money Spinner
If you are looking for an agribusiness to invest in and one that is highly profitable, in which you do not have to...
Developing economies reliant on agriculture are more exposed to climate risks,...
KEY POINTS
Countries and regions with lower per capita GDP levels are generally more exposed to climate change, according to McKinsey Global Institute's newest...
Creating a buzz: Turkish beekeepers risk life and limb to make...
It is no surprise that a substance powerful enough to take out 1,000 battle-hardened mercenaries of the Roman republic has been the subject of...
Factbox: A lot of soy, a little rice – China’s historical...
The U.S. government said on Friday China would buy an additional $32 billion in U.S. farm goods over the next two years as part...
UNDERSTANDING HOW AFLATOXIN WREAKS HAVOC
Aflatoxin is the shadowy companion that walks alongside every African. Young or old, rich or poor, we are all at risk from its deathly...
How super-detailed drone mapping is changing farming forever
To stay profitable in an increasingly tough environment, farmers must use their land and other resources to their maximum potential. The amazingly detailed imagery...
Why Nigeria needs 109 rice mills – Agricullturist
The Federal Government has been urged to establish at least one mega rice meal in each of Nigeria's 109 senatorial district to encourage the...
6 Things Current Farm Owners Can Teach You About Farming
Farming can be a difficult vocation. It is, however, one of the oldest and most important businesses and one that is sure to continue...
AMREC lists benefits of egg to human health
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, in collaboration with Premier Feed Mills, has enlightened...
Malay apple Farming in Nigeria (Part 2)
Malay Apple (Part 1)
It is majorly in three colours - red, green and cream with many varieties of each type. In Nigeria, the commonest...
Why Nigerian textile factories are going under
– From 175 companies in 1980 to 25 in 2019
– FG wades in with N100b interventions
– Security outfits to source uniforms from local...
Malay apple farming in Nigeria (Part 1)
Malay apple is presumed to be a native of Malaysia in southeast Asia. It is commonly cultivated from Java to the Philippines and Vietnam....
Most native bird species are losing their homes, even the ones...
Across parts of Australia, vast areas of native vegetation have been cleared and replaced by our cities, farms and infrastructure. When native vegetation is removed, the...
