2018-09-17 07:44
The startup world has never been more competitive. New businesses open every single day, and you either stand out or get lost.
If you know what to focus on and what to avoid, you… Read More
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Agricdemy is an online platform filled with videos and resources for learning about agriculture, agribusiness and farming. It is an online agribusiness training center where students enroll to watch practical tutorial videos that will teach and explain different aspects of agriculture, agribusiness and farming. Students also receive extensive support and counseling that will help them start their own farming businesses
2018-08-06 06:43
Sheep and goats belong to the classs of small ruminants while cattle are large ruminants because of their size. Sheep and goats have similar characteristics in terms of digestive system an… Read More
2018-07-22 05:41
Honey is an important food item and it is produced by honey bees. Apiculture is the general term for honey bee production and management.
Characteristics and Uses of Honey
1. Honey is th… Read More
2018-07-19 07:48
Grasscutter is a microlivestock and its scientific name is Thryonomys swinderianus. Grasscutter farming in Nigeria is on the rise and it's providing income for a lot of people. Grasscutter… Read More
2018-07-12 19:47
Pork is the culinary name for meat derived from pigs and it is the most commonly consumed meat in the world, accounting for about 38% of meat production worldwide. Pork is the most popular… Read More
2018-06-28 14:55
Are you thinking of going into catfish farming? I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about the potentials of catfish farming in Nigeria, and how it is capable of making you millions of… Read More
2018-06-28 14:42
Are you thinking of going into an poultry farming in Nigeria? I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about the profitability of poultry farming in Nigeria and how it is capable of employi… Read More
2018-06-18 08:58
At the age of 25, I stumbled across a book by Malcolm Gladwell called “The Tipping Point,” which detailed how the creation of a product could snowball into a movement. While it… Read More
2018-06-18 08:37
This year is nearly half over. Time is running out on those goals you set for 2018.
What did you dream of doing? Spending more time with the kids? Jumping back into the dating scene? Doub… Read More
2018-06-18 08:23
Brian Wansink has built a career out of tricking you and your kids.
You should thank him for that.
Wansink is a professor and researcher at Cornell University. The author of “Min… Read More
2018-06-18 08:13
The fall of 2007 represented both the best of times and the worst of times for me.
On the personal side, I was reeling from a bad break-up. Classic boy meets girl, boy takes girl for gra… Read More
2018-05-30 13:21
Coconut is one of the greatest gifts of nature to man because it produces a wide range of products. Coconut belongs to the Arecaceae family and is the only species of the genus Cocos… Read More
2018-05-13 09:27
Quick question, which of the foods below do you eat more than twice a week?
1. Garri (Eba) 2. Akpu (Fufu) 3. Abacha
I eat Garri and Fufu at least twice a week. I especially like to… Read More
2018-05-04 12:29
One of the major positive attributes of cassava is that it does not have a specific harvesting period. Roots may be harvested any time between six months and two years after planting. Duri… Read More
2018-05-04 12:07
The first line of defence against crop pests and diseases is a healthy agro-ecosystem. Because synthetic insecticide, fungicide and herbicide disrupt the natural crop ecosystem balance, &l&hellip…Read More
2018-05-04 11:38
To achieve the higher productivity needed to meet current and future demand, agriculture must, literally, return to its roots by rediscovering the importance of healthy soil, drawing on na… Read More
2018-05-04 11:22
Among the world’s major staple food crops, cassava is well-known for its ability to produce reasonable yields on poor soils, in areas with low or erratic rainfall, and without agroch… Read More
2018-05-04 10:51
Farmers, industry and policy makers are seeking solutions to constraints to cassava yield increases. Smallholder producers in Brazil, India and Thailand have been highly successful in comm… Read More
2018-05-04 10:18
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is one of some 100 species of trees, shrubs and herbs of the genus Manihot, which is distributed from northern Argentina to the southern United Sta… Read More
2018-03-23 08:50
There are a lot of manufacturers who produce specialized implements for small and big farming needs. Some of these implements are targeted at select agriculture produce such as corn, small… Read More
2018-03-08 11:12
Super Gro is a natural liquid fertilizer which was developed to ensure the enhancement of your crops and agricultural productivity both in quality and quantity. It is a natural fertilizer… Read More
2018-02-22 07:35
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking applications for “Enhancing capacity to apply research evidence in policy for youth engagement in agribusiness a… Read More
2018-02-13 07:46
The vast majority of serious tractor accidents are caused because of inexperienced operators, speed, lack of concentration, gradient, unguarded parts and the poor mechanical condition… Read More
2018-01-31 08:09
If you need real-time data and information to make informed decisions about the Nigerian agricultural industry, then look no further. Makvid Technologies Ltd has created an online platform… Read More
2018-01-24 09:23
Are you 18-35 years old and have a great idea to change the world of food and agriculture and also want to become part of a growing global movement? If yes, then apply for the 2018 Thought… Read More
2018-01-23 07:13
In order to raise farm animals (poultry, catfish, pigs, cow, goats etc.) profitably and productively, you must feed them properly. Proper feeding is a very important factor for success in… Read More
2018-01-08 10:50
The MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity (FRP) is seeking applications for the fourth round of its 2017/2018 Competition to support innovative financial products, services or pr… Read More
2018-01-08 10:42
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is currently accepting applications for the 4th Cycle of its Entrepreneurship Development Programme for business ideas that can transform Africa.
… Read More
2018-01-03 09:40
People who set goals are more successful in life than those who don’t. Research proves it time and time again.
But here’s the thing: People who enjoy moderate success se… Read More
2017-12-05 08:03
The American government through the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) is inviting proposals for grant financing and local support, from Nigerian enterprises, cooperatives, a… Read More
2017-11-09 05:34
The best apps for entrepreneurs all help combat an overflowing to-do list.
Being beyond busy just comes with the territory of being an entrepreneur.
Whether you’ve… Read More
2017-11-09 05:26
The world’s best entrepreneurs, like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Sarah Blakely know a business is only as strong as its employees.
That’s why you absolutely must i… Read More
2017-11-09 05:19
Wealth-building comes down to a mix of skills and action.
Unless you were a trust fund baby or received a significant inheritance in your youth, you probably rely on your skill se… Read More
2017-11-09 05:14
Learn from those who made the worse mistakes beginning investors make… so you don’t have to.
Tony Robbins recently released his book Unshakable in which he states the… Read More
2017-11-09 05:08
The one thing all ambitious individuals need to know when it comes to creating success over a lifetime is that the commitment to lifelong learning cannot be bypassed.
After years… Read More
2017-11-07 11:28
Making the decision to jump from employee to entrepreneur full-time and go “all in” on my own business was one of the hardest and most rewarding experiences of my life.
… Read More
2017-11-07 11:22
You’re an entrepreneur – an individual who doesn’t let fear become a paralyzing factor. Daunting odds and discouraging investors don’t stop you from achieving your… Read More
2017-11-07 11:17
Today’s lesson comes from a surprising source. Our guest expert is a man who was expelled from high school, never graduated, and never went to college. When he started his first smal… Read More
2017-11-07 11:10
Are you ready to quit your job and start a new business venture? The idea is tempting, but before leaving your current job, ask yourself this question: “Am I financially ready to lau… Read More
2017-11-07 11:00
Marco Briolini is the CFO of a $50 million agriculture fund in Chile. The fund owns one of the largest blueberry farms in the world—an operation that is truly incredible. Each plant… Read More
2017-10-10 09:34
Airtel Nigeria is one of the top telecommunications services providers in Nigeria. Over the years, Airtel Nigeria has become known for quality, reliability and empathy with her subscribers… Read More
2017-10-10 09:31
9Mobile is one of the top telecommunications services providers in Nigeria. Over the years, 9Mobile has become known for quality, reliability and empathy with her subscribers in the Nigeri… Read More
2017-10-09 07:00
It has been two years of the President Buhari government in Nigeria and while things haven’t gone as expected, as many of the Buhari news outlets will inform you, there have been gre… Read More
2017-10-09 07:00
It has been two years of the President Buhari government in Nigeria and while things haven’t gone as expected, as many of the Buhari news outlets will inform you, there have been gre… Read More
2017-09-11 10:21
There is a drastic shift in diet patterns and food consumption all over the world towards livestock products. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, developing… Read More
2017-08-28 07:56
Greenhouse Farming
A greenhouse is a building with glass sides and a glass roof in which plants that need protection from or are sensitive to weather are grown. A greenhouse is different… Read More
2017-08-07 09:40
TRACTORS FOR SALE IN NIGERIA
There are many farm tractor brands available for sale in Nigeria. Some of these brands are Case IH, Massey Ferguson, John Deere, CAT etc.
However, befo… Read More
2017-07-31 13:34
Agricultural equipment is what makes the difference between productive-profitable farming and unprofitable-unproductive farming. If you desire to practice profitable, modern agriculture th… Read More
2017-07-03 09:27
Snail farming in Nigeria is a type of animal farming which involves the rearing and raising of snails in an artificial or man-made environment. Unlike other types of animal farming… Read More
2017-06-26 11:58
Bill Gates didn’t wake up with a career opportunity laying on the bed by his side, he worked hard to pursue a career that he was interested in.
Same is the situation with ev… Read More
2017-06-26 11:55
As entrepreneurs, we know we must deliver tremendous value to our clients and our prospective clients. The more value we can give them, the more value we create for ourselves and our stake… Read More
2017-06-26 11:46
I don’t know when the shift happened.
I went from thinking I could never quit my job, to sitting down with my boss and confidently informing her that I would be traveling, a… Read More
2017-06-10 09:32
It’s clear that we can’t keep practising the old way of agriculture if we want Nigeria to maximise all her arable land and no longer import food. Our failure to fully embrace m… Read More
2017-06-05 07:54
There is no shortage of billionaires today. In 1985, there were fewer than 20 of them. Today, there are more than 1,800. As many as 21 are Africans while 536 of them are&nbs&hellip…Read More
2017-06-02 08:45
Have you ever considered taking a cash loan to meet a pressing need? Maybe you needed money to pay for your rent, buy some electronics, buy a car or to start a business…the temptati… Read More
2017-05-31 10:27
I bought my first stock in 2006 and since that time, I’ve bought and sold hundreds of thousands of stocks. I’ve made huge profits and I’ve made huge losses. When I starte… Read More
2017-05-29 14:00
So you want to start your own business, right? Your employers aren’t paying you the kind of money you think you deserve so you want to start your own business and earn all the money… Read More
2017-05-29 13:54
Running a business singlehandedly where you are your own boss can be creative, fun and challenging. You are, in fact, creating a life of your own with a method which is not so common. You… Read More
2017-05-29 13:49
In the late 1990s, while most people my age were taking the traditional college route to success, I set out on a cross-country educational journey. From Portland, Oregon, to Buff… Read More
2017-05-15 07:22
One of the problems hindering the growth and development of agriculture in Nigeria is funding. Lots of farmers need money to expand their current operations and many people thinking of sta… Read More
2017-04-24 09:09
Vegetable farming is one of the silent money makers in Nigeria. In a country made up of over 100 million people of different tribes and ethnicities, whose major common denominator is the u… Read More
2017-04-15 09:00
Agricdemy, the first online agribusiness training portal in the world is now on Alltop! If you don’t know about Alltop then you have been missing out because Alltop is the “onlin… Read More
2017-03-22 08:18
How are we going to feed the growing population by 2050? How we are going to double our food supply and how will the farming be sustainable? All the answers involve agriculture technology… Read More
2017-03-21 09:00
What is Agriculture?
Agriculture in Nigeria or in any other part of the world is the science or practice of cultivating the land and keeping or breeding animals for food. From this… Read More
2017-03-15 09:00
At some point during the life cycle of every business, more money will eventually be needed. More money will be needed to grow, expand or to keep the business running.
While there… Read More
2017-03-08 07:06
WHAT IS A DRONE?
According to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, Drone is the name given to a female bee or a worker bee. And if you don't know anything about the bee colony… Read More
2017-02-20 07:55
Pig farming in Nigeria is a business anyone interested in agriculture should consider because pig meat (pork) is one of the most produced animal meat in the world. According to the UN Food a… Read More
2016-12-20 07:11
Agricultural insurance isn’t important until you need it but by then it will be too late. Let me explain.
In January 2006 we had just taken delivery of a new set of… Read More
