A female rabbit is called a doe. A male rabbit is called a buck. When referring to the parents of a rabbit, the mother is called the dam, and the father is called the sire. When you mate two rabbits together, this is called breeding. When you check to see if the doe [...]

Definitions A female rabbit is called a doe. A male rabbit is called a buck. When referring to the parents of a rabbit, the mother is called the dam, and the father is called the sire. When you mate two rabbits together, this is called breeding. When you check to see if the doe is [...]

Except for a few feed manufacturers who keep to the standards in poultry feed formulations, many feed companies in the country make very poor quality feeds, a situation which has led huge losses. Poor quality feeds lead to a slow growth in chickens, low egg production, diseases or even death. Making poultry feeds on the [...]

If you are looking for opportunities in the agriculture industry, the most profitable agricultural business ideas for young entrepreneurs are some of the best options to choose from! Traditional agriculture might not sound too appealing to the youngsters of today, but the modern agriculture has diversified into many areas which make for lucrative avenues that [...]

As a main source of nourishment for over half the world's population, rice is by far one of the most important commercial food crops. Its annual yield worldwide is approximately 535 million tons. Fifty countries produce rice, with China and India supporting 50% of total production. Southeast Asian countries separately support an annual production rate [...]

Cheese is made from milk, and that milk comes from animals as diverse as cows, sheep, goats, horses, camels, water buffalo, and reindeer. Most cheese makers expedite the curdling process with rennet, lactic acid, or plant extracts, such as the vegetable rennet produced from wild artichokes, fig leaves, safflower, or melon. In addition to milk [...]

It's no secret that most livestock on large-scale operations are treated pretty terribly. What seems to be less clear is whether happier animals—those given better food, more space, better lives—produce better food. Some evidence indicates that keeping an animal safe and limiting its stress can lead to better-quality meat and milk; there are various scientific [...]

Nigeria recently secured a contract to supply China with 3.2 million tonnes of dry cassava. It was stated then that Nigerian cassava farmers and processors could make as much as $800 million (N128 billion) from the contract. Nigeria is the world’s second largest producer of cassava. This write-up shows you how you can be a part [...]

Normal crops soak up nutrients in the soil, often leaving it depleted after harvest. That's where cover crops come in. Cover crops are less popular, but often still profitable, plants that are planted in between harvests of a farmer’s main crop to replenish that soil. There’s a wide variety of plants that are grown as [...]

The Nigerian Dwarf Goats in one of the most popular goat breed in the world, accounting for about 12 thousand monthly search on the popular internet search engine, Google. This information is specifically sourced for those searching for the Nigerian dwarf from outside the country. If you are interested in starting goat rearing locally, see [...]

Goat farming is one of the most rewarding animal rearing business anyone can engage in anywhere in the world. Goat meats are widely accepted and consumed round the globe, while the milk is also gaining in popularity and is being sold in supermarkets across the United States, Europe and Asia and represent the bulk of [...]

For a very long time, Nigerians focused solely on exportation of crude oil, and any other natural resources that could be exported were ignored. But thankfully, things seem to have changed these days. Nigerians have now discovered other products that are in high demand in the international market and readily available in Nigeria. And now, [...]

Are you about starting a charcoal making business? If YES, here is a complete sample charcoal briquettes production business plan template & feasibility report you can use for FREE. Okay, so we have considered all the requirements for starting a charcoal production business. We also took it further by analyzing and drafting a sample charcoal briquettes [...]

Abdullah Al-hamza is a 300 level business administration student of university of abuja. He makes a net profit of about 40 million naira annually in fish farming. He currently has six employees and still growing. Watch video below for more info........

Cotton is one commodity that has been in demand for a long time and will also remain in demand for a very long time to come. This is because of the fact that cotton is the only natural material used in the production of fibre materials and other textile materials; and the seed is also [...]

Starting a farm is no easy task.  It involves many variables involving where you want to farm, how you want to farm, what you want to farm, and how big you want your farm to be.  There are many things to consider, and even though this is a how-to guide to get you started on [...]

Having your own access to delicious, healthy bananas can be wonderful if you’re prepared for an extensive growing period. If you live in a warm climate or have a good indoor growing location, read on to learn about the yearlong journey of banana plant gardening. Part 1 of 4: Selecting a Planting Site 1. Look [...]

There are loads of agricultural businesses that one could start. All around the world there have been the increase of farm business, even though there was a plummet of interest some years ago. These days you just might have also observed that those who have taken to the agricultural sector business seem dignified. One of [...]

The sophistication and easy ways of maximizing resources to produce farm produce is what led scientists to discover hydroponics way of farming. You might want to ask, what ‘Hydroponics Farm’ is; simply put, hydroponics farming is a means of growing terrestrial plants using nutrients solutions, in water without any soil composition. The truth is that [...]

For those who love to have a cup of tea- camellia sinensis every now and then, you would agree that it can be a relief; this is especially if you have been wanting to relax. The mild caffeine in it sure helps the mind relax as it helps one get out of a mental chaotic [...]