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Bridging the Curiosity Gap in Agriculture.

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When a child struggles academically, some parents are quick to judge rather than investigate. Instead of asking, “Why is my child struggling, and how can I help?” they conclude, “My child is dull.” That is where ignorance becomes damaging.
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Chickens can grow well without routine antibiotics when they receive balanced feed, clean water, proper housing, good ventilation and effective disease prevention. Antibiotics are used to treat certain bacterial infections, not to replace good poultry management.
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using antibiotics unnecessarily can contribute to antimicrobial resistance, making infections harder to treat in both animals and humans.
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Growing the same crop on the same land repeatedly can increase pest and disease pressure and deplete certain soil nutrients. Crop rotation helps farmers manage these challenges by growing different crops in sequence. For example, rotating maize with legumes such as cowpea
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can improve soil fertility when properly managed. Do you practise crop rotation on your farm?
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How to Identify Nutrient Deficiencies in Plants Yellowing older leaves may indicate nitrogen deficiency Purple or reddish leaves may indicate phosphorus deficiency Brown leaf edges may indicate potassium deficiency Yellowing young leaves with green veins may indicate iron
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deficiency These symptoms can also result from other problems, such as poor drainage, pests or unsuitable soil pH. Have you noticed any of these symptoms on your farm?
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Importance of poultry manure
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If you're interested in farming, agriculture, either to share knowledge with others or to get more knowledge, eFarming is the right space.
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Silence speaks louder in a noisy place because not every powerful message needs a voice. Sometimes, when everyone is talking, arguing, competing for attention, or trying to prove a point, the person who remains silent makes the strongest statement.
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Did you know?
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Legumes generally contain more protein than mature grasses, making them valuable feed resources in livestock production. Legumes such as cowpea, groundnut haulms, alfalfa, and stylo generally have higher crude protein content. Mature grasses such as elephant grass and guinea
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A healthy poultry flock doesn't happen by chance. It takes proper feeding, clean water, good hygiene, vaccination, biosecurity, and daily observation.
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Burning vegetation may clear a farm quickly, but leaving crop residues to decompose can help return organic matter and nutrients to the soil. This is with the exception of pest and disease
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Did you know this about Corn?
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Cassava>>>> >>
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I believe when God made cassava, Nigeria was on His mind😇Remove cassava from our nation and many might just eat grass. Cassava is the real deal.🔥
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Many people think cassava farming ends at harvesting and selling the roots. But the real opportunities extend far beyond the farm. Let’s discuss few Garri production: Fresh cassava roots can be processed into garri, one of the most widely consumed cassava products in Nigeria.
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Cassava flour: Cassava can be processed into high-quality flour for baking, food production and other industrial applications. Fufu and other traditional foods: Cassava processing supports local food businesses, from small-scale processors to commercial producers.
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Cassava peels for animal feed: Properly processed cassava peels can be used in livestock feed formulations, creating value from what might otherwise be discarded. Which cassava value chain do you think has the greatest business potential in Nigeria?
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