Agriculture

The Top 10 Medicinal Benefits of Mango Leaves are not just folklore—they’re backed by centuries of traditional healing and growing scientific interest. The mango tree, Mangifera indica ,and the fruit which is often dubbed as the king of fruit, is grown in many tropical parts of the world. The sweet and juicy mango, which is […]

If you are interested in this line of business, remember that How To Start Tomato Farming In Nigeria is not merely an inquiry, but rather a question that opens doors to farm earnings as well as personal food security. In Nigeria, tomato farming isn’t simply a farming method; it is an integral component for the

Bitter kola, scientifically known as Garcinia kola, has its roots in West and Central Africa. The plant has achieved benefits in traditional medicine for its multiple healing powers. The seeds of the plant are commonly known as the “bitter kola”. It contains a thick, firm, and edible seed, and has a very bitter taste.  The

Kola nut powder has been gaining increasingly more popularity due the nut from which its sourced from, the evergreen kola tree, which can primarily be found in western Africa. Kola nuts, both themselves and in powder form, have served a multitude of purposes in African culture, ancient medicine, and spirituality.  The nuts due have stimulant

*Plantains* are a popular cuisine in Nigeria, frequently sold in local restaurants and roadside markets along with other dishes in cities such as Lagos and Port Harcourt. Seeking out fried plantains as a side dish to crispy dodo, or as an after-school snack in the case of a plantain chips, is common. Roasting plantains is

When it comes to green vegetables, Broccoli is probably one of the most known, and it’s for good reason. Its history dates back more than 2000 years and it surely is considered a superfood packed with numerous nutrients.  Going back in time, we see how it was once an ancient Roman garden vegetable and how

As soon as you hear Bitter Leaf, you might imagine a very strong taste, and your taste buds might go into a COMA. Vernonia amygdalina, or Bitter Leaf, is notorious for having some very strong bitterness associated with its green, leafy, withering vegetation.  For some, most especially people not familiar with Africa, or not living

In the scorching summer days, few will argue there is no better snack than a slice of ice-cold watermelon served right off of the picnic table. It is one of the quintessential picnic foods but how much do you truly know about it? Get ready as you will be diving into 30 Fun and Juicy

Due to the increasing demand, Nigerian farmers are going back to traditional crops that are in high demand, both locally and globally. One such crop is tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus), which is called Aya, Ofio, and Akiausa in the different Nigerian languages. Tiger nuts are proving to be more than just high profits, as they

Cocoyam farming is one of the most lucrative agricultural ventures in Nigeria, yet lots of farmers lack interest in going into it, the demand for cocoyam is high in the market, but suppliers/farmers are low. Cocoyam farming is among the crops that offer  high returns with relatively low investment.  The root crop, which is consumed