General Crops
This page contains all the articles on general crops
Whole Grains: Fonio
Fonio (Digitaria exilis) is an ancient staple cereal grain that has been cultivated and enjoyed in West African countries for more than 5,000 years
Alfalfa
Information about the origins and cultivation of Alfafa, a legume widely used in livestock feed.
Coconut (Cultivation etc.)
Here is the full guide of coconut farming techniques, planting methods, planting care, harvesting tips along with other cultivation practices of coconut.
Orange Production
Citrus sinensis (L. Osbeck) or oranges probably originated from South East Asia and were cultivated in China by 2500 BC, where it was referred to as ‘’Chinese’’ apple. Today, it is grown and consumed almost all over the world as a source of food for humans because of...
Tiger Nut
Dry Tiger NutImage Source: www.lifestylemarket.com INTRODUCTION Cyperus esculentus (Ofio in Yoruba, aki Hausa, or Imumu in Igbo, Aya in Hausa) is a crop of the sedge family widespread across much of the world. Tiger nut can be found...
Starting a Coconut Business – Farming Business Ideas and Maintenance
Starting a Coconut Business - Farming Business Ideas and Maintenance https://youtu.be/LaMg7W2hhrY
COCONUT (General)
COCONUT (Cocos nucifera L.) INTRODUCTION Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family) and the only species of the genus Cocos. Coconut fruit is a drupe, not a true nut. A drupe is a fruit with a hard stony...
Potato
Introduction The Potato (Solanum Tuberosum) (not to be confused with sweet potato) is a root and tuber crop. Its rich starch content makes it the fourth most cultivated and the most consumed non-grain crop in the world. Potato is widely believed to have first been...
Sorghum Production
SORGHUM (Surghum bicolor) SorghumImage courtesy of www.sorghumgrowers.com INTRODUCTION Sorghum is a genus of numerous species of grasses; the plants are cultivated in warmer climates worldwide. Species are native to tropical and subtropical regions of all...