How to Grow Cowpea (Beans) in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Bean Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Cowpea, commonly known as beans in Nigeria, is one of the country’s most important food crops. It is a major source of affordable plant protein and is consumed by millions of Nigerians in forms ranging from cooked beans […]
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How to Grow Ginger in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Ginger Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Ginger is one of Nigeria’s most important high-value agricultural commodities. Known for its distinctive flavour, aroma and pungency, Nigerian ginger is used domestically and internationally in food, beverages, spices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and other products. For decades, Kaduna State has
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Nigeria’s Pesticide Crisis Is Poisoning Farmers, Food and the Future Nigeria’s agricultural transformation is often measured in hectares cultivated, tonnes harvested, food prices and the amount of investment flowing into the sector. But there is another question that deserves far greater attention: how safe is the food we are producing, and at what cost to
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How to Grow Sorghum in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Sorghum Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Sorghum is one of Nigeria’s most important cereal crops and a major component of the country’s food and agricultural economy. It is widely cultivated across northern and parts of North-Central Nigeria because of its ability to withstand relatively dry
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How to Grow Cocoa in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Cocoa Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Cocoa is one of Nigeria’s most important agricultural commodities and a major contributor to the country’s non-oil export economy. Unlike crops such as maize, rice and cassava that are primarily associated with domestic food consumption, cocoa has a strong
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How to Grow Onions in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Onion Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Onion is one of Nigeria’s most important vegetable commodities and a major ingredient in everyday Nigerian cooking. From homes and restaurants to food processors and market traders, demand for onions remains strong throughout the year. Nigeria has a well-established
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How to Grow Groundnut in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Groundnut Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Groundnut, also known as peanut, is one of Nigeria’s most important agricultural commodities and a major crop across the country’s northern farming belt. It is an important source of food, oil and protein, while also providing raw materials for
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How to Grow Soybeans in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Soybean Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Soybean is becoming one of Nigeria’s most commercially important crops, sitting at the intersection of food, livestock feed, processing and export markets. It is used in animal feed, soybean oil, soy flour and other food and industrial products, while
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How to Grow Cassava in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Cassava Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Cassava is one of Nigeria’s most important agricultural commodities and one of the crops with the deepest connections to the country’s food, industrial and rural economies. It is consumed in many forms, including garri, fufu, lafun and other traditional
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How to Grow Rice in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Rice Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Rice is one of Nigeria’s most important food commodities and one of the most widely consumed staples in the country. From households and restaurants to food processors and retailers, demand for rice remains strong across Nigeria. The crop is
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