GAP Manual on Aquaculture Value Chain in Enugu State
GAP Manual on Aquaculture Value Chain in Enugu State..
Read moreKnowledge Sharing Product on Nipple Drinker and Pelletized Feed Technology in Deep Litter System
Broiler 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 moreKnowledge Sharing Product: The Success Story of All-Male Tilapia Cage Culture Technology
This 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 moreUse 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…
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreUse 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.
Read moreHow 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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