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Oke Odo Market

Oke Odo (Ile-Epo) market is located at ile-epo bus-stop along Abule-Egba- Agbado road under the Agbado-Oke Odo local council area in Alimosho local government of Lagos state The market was established in 1983 by the then Ikeja Local Government Area...

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BANANA – The world’s largest herb

INTRODUCTION It is a massive herb that can grow up to 15 meters high when the leaves unfold, they cover one on top of the other and together form the pseudostem which looks like a tree but has no wood. The world’s largest herb is the Banana tree which is actually a...

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ARMY WORM: THE BANE OF MAIZE FARMERS

Sometime in 2016, I wanted to undertake a crop production project. After a series of deliberations, I decided to embark on maize production. I mean, maize is needed by all and sundry.  While trying to seek technical guidance on how to proceed, I contact an agronomist...

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YAM MARKET WUKARI

Typical market when emptyYams on displayTrader waiting for buyersYam market Wukari on a regular market day Yam market is a popular market located in wukari Local Government Area of Taraba state. Just a few minutes drive from Takum junction. It is a must see sight for...

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A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Home Gardening

Written by Chip Glennon for GLENNON REAL ESTATE EXPERTS Simple garden with hand tools https://www.chipglennon.com/home-gardening-guide.php A simple garden with hand tools Gardening is a terrific hobby on so many levels. It provides physical activity for those of any...

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Screen House Sweet Pepper Production in Nigeria

Written By Nurain O. Ali-Balogun Different colours of bell pepperImage Source: www.crystalvalleyfoods.com Based on the quantity of capsaicin in the fruit, pepper can be categorized as sweet, hot, or mild. Capsaicin is the lipophilic chemical that can cause a strong...

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ARE GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS SAFE?

ARE GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS SAFE? BY JOSEPH OKPAIRE Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. It is usually of plant or animal origin and contains essential nutrients needed for growth and support. When we talk about food,...

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SO I MET A RABBIT FARMER

So, I met a rabbit farmer… Olanrewaju Rukayat Few weeks ago, I was opportune to meet a rabbit farmer and our discussion prompted my research into the business. To those individual with interest in rabbit farming especially the women, and the small scale farmers and...

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DYNAMICS OF THE NIGERIAN PADDY MARKET

Wiritten by Michael Okunoye Rice (Oryza sativa L.) has become one of Nigeria’s leading food staples because of increasing urbanization, income, changing consumer preference and huge public and private sector investment. National consumption far overweighs production...

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