Category: Kogi

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July 14, 2022 By ictokog Cashew, Cassava, Kogi, Rice, Studies , , , , ,

Use Of Artificial Intelligence To Improve Agricultural Management Practices, Boost Yield And Market Returns

This document highlights the key findings in the application of Earth Observation Satellite (EOS) image observables, geospatial data layers and Artificial Intelligence algorithms to improve crop management practices, boost yield and increase market return for local farmers. Site suitability analysis was carried out to identify the most suitable site for the cultivation of rice, cassava and cashew using a fuzzy weighted overlay machine learning algorithm. Critical factors including terrain, topography, temperature, precipitation and soil variables were used for analysis. This is necessitated due to the incessant flooding event that occurs in Kogi State, which is now a reoccurring episode, where…

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July 14, 2022 By ictokog Cashew, Kogi, KSP , , ,

The Use Of Bridellia Ferruginea For Pest Control In Cashew

This 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.

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July 14, 2022 By ictokog Kogi, KSP, Rice , ,

Use Of Rice Husk As A Bonding Agent In Clay Bricks Making

In 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.

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July 13, 2022 By ictokog Cashew, Kogi, KSP , , , , , ,

How The Rehabilitation Of Cashew Plantation & Off-Take Arrangement Increased Cashew Farmers’ Yields In Kogi State

This 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.

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July 13, 2022 By ictokog Cassava, Kogi, KSP, Success Stories , , , , , , ,

Success Story: How The Introduction of Farm Mechanization, Improved Varieties & GAP Increased Productivity of Small-Scale Cassava Farmers In Kogi State

This 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…

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July 13, 2022 By ictokog Kogi, KSP, Rice, Success Stories , , , , , , , ,

How The Introduction & Adoption Of Faro 44 and Line Planting Improved Yields In Flood and Drought Prone Areas In Kogi State

This 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…

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June 3, 2022 By ictokog Kogi, KSP, Rice , , , , , ,

Farmer’s Guide on Improved Rice Production Technologies

Production 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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April 11, 2022 By ictokog Business Investment Plans, Cassava, Kogi , ,

Sample Business Investment Plan for Cassava Production

Kogi is the leading cassava producing State in Nigeria with a production of 4 million MT per annum of the nation's total of 58 million MT per annum. Many treasures abound in cassava crop and nothing is a waste from the leaves to the stems, and even the roots. The demand for cassava products is on the increase as Nigeria’s population continues to grow rapidly. Bridging the rapidly increasing demand and supply gap in cassava processing and marketing calls for concerted effort to expand both its production and productivity.

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