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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Kaduna State APPEALS Project IPMP Report

The Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) aims at complementing the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and other safeguards instruments of the project. It covered the existing national and international legislations on the use of chemicals for pest management. It also assessed the Nigerian experience in pest management and capacity on integrated pest management approach. Other areas addressed by it include training and awareness for the farmers and users of pesticides on safety measures, description of pesticides banned for use in Nigeria as well as those approved for use. It also identified institutional responsibility with regards to mitigation measures and…

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Value Chain Investment Plan For Improved Ginger Processing (Ginger Powder)

Despite the potential in the production of the crop, the country is yet to fully harness the economic benefit basically on account of low support to agro processing. However, with the support of APPEALS project, the proposed ginger tea and spice processing investment plan by Agunu Joint Ginger Processors cooperative society limited,kachia L.G.A

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Dairy Processing Value Chain Investment Plan – Sample

This Value Chain Investment Plan (VCIP) is on dairy processing, prepared by Abakwa Khalifa Dairy Cooperative Society. The Cooperative Society comprises of 15 members - 10 female and 5 male members respectively. The Cooperative Society will source fresh milk from pastoralists and dairy producers and cooperative societies within Kaduna State.

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