A total of 27 participants took part in a Knowledge Exchange Programme in Accra, Ghana. The key objective of the knowledge exchange was to visit projects/institutions in Ghana that are focusing on similar value chains as the APPEALS Project, so as to learn how knowledge is generated, documented, reported, managed, shared and preserved. This activity was […]
Read moreBroiler production in Lagos State has been identified as one of the lucrative Agricultural Businesses thriving in the State. This is due mainly to the opportunities it offers entrepreneurs in completing a cycle and making profit within a short period of time, usually an average of six (6) weeks per cycle and the comparative advantage […]
Read moreThis document captures the success story on increasing fish production and productivity through the adoption of All-Male Tilapia cage culture technology by Mr. Sejiro Michael Oke-Tojinu, the Chairman of the Ashford Cooperative in Badagry and a beneficiary of the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project cage culture project in Afowo community, Badagry […]
Read moreThis document captures the lessons learnt on pest management using Bridelia Ferruginea in Cashew Production.. Mr. Ipinjaro Jacob, a member of Advocate Multi- purpose Cooperative Society and a host of other small-scale cashew farmers in Mopa/Isanlu cluster have for a long time used Bridelia Ferruginea locally known as Ira tree in the western part of Kogi state for pest management. Even though cashew farmers in Kogi state account for about 100 metric tonnes, the largest production from any state in Nigeria Daily Trust (January 20th, 2019), the problems arising from pests affect improving cashew yield in Kogi and across Nigeria.
Read moreIn Kogi state, rice farmers commonly use rice husks in its raw state as a substitute for fuel, or combine it with other staples to produce poultry feed or spread the ashes of rice husk on their farms so that it decomposes and becomes inorganic fertilizer. This document however, focuses on the use of rice husk in its raw state mixed with clay to produce bricks. This is a solution to the provision of affordable housing as well as a method of waste management and means of income generation for rice farmers.
Read moreThis document captures the major breakthrough for cashew farmers in Kogi State. Mr. Suleiman Saki of Irepeni cluster in Adavi L.G.A, Mr. Ipinjaro Jacob of Isanlu/Mopa cluster in Yagba East L.G.A and Mr. David Ojogba of Echa Ejeba cluster in Idah L.G.A and the rest of the farmers spoke on this, extensively.
Read moreThis document captures the success story of increased cassava production recorded by supported beneficiaries, Mr. Bello Joseph (of Odo-Ape Cluster), Mr. John Omeiza Sariki (of Ihima Cluster), Mr. Sulaiman Edibo (of Iyale Cluster), and other project supported farmers in Kabba/Bunnu, Okehi, Adavi & Dekina L.G.As of Kogi. A larger proportion of people in Odo-Ape, Ihima, and Iyale are predominantly farmers that depend on cassava for food and means of livelihood. Farmers in these communities carried out their practices based on knowledge passed down through their heritage and ancestral practices. Farming activities such as land preparations, ploughing, harrowing, and ridging were…
Read moreThis document captures the success story of how the introduction & adoption of Faro 44 rice and line planting has helped to improve yields in flood and draught prone areas in Koton Karfe, Kogi state. About 60% of the people in Koton Karfe community are predominately rice farmer¬¬¬¬¬s and rice farming is their major means of livelihood. Before the intervention of APPEALS Project, they traditionally planted local rice varieties that were short grain, late maturing and susceptible to diseases. The late maturity was a serious challenge because at least twice in a year, the farmers experienced unanticipated heavy floods that…
Read moreWith the intervention of Rice colour sorter and batch dryer, Arike Ofada Rice Factory was able to have better Ofada rice quality, increased production, better sales and products that meet international standard.
Read moreProduction and processing technologies have not been able to meet the increasing demand for rice in Nigeria. In the West African sub region, Nigeria has experienced a growing demand for rice caused by a rising per capita consumption and consequently, the insufficient domestic production had to be complemented with enormous import both in quality and value at various times. However, because of the growing importance of this staple crop, FAO estimated that annual rice production should be increased from 586 million metric tonnes in 2001 to meet the projected global demand of about 756 million metric tonnes by 2030. To…
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