Archives Tag: cash crops
Nigeria is the World’s Fifth Largest Producer of Millet
April 19, 2022
Millet is widely available across northern Nigeria, where it’s used in a variety of food preparations. The pale yellow-brown cereal is harvested from a grass plant that grows in semi-arid regions. Much like cassava in the South, the crop is so commonly used that most locals don’t think much of its possible importance outside of … Continue reading Nigeria is the World’s Fifth Largest Producer of Millet
Cocoa Production in Ondo State
April 19, 2022
Ondo State is located in the South-Western part of Nigeria. It is bounded by Ekiti and Kogi states in the north, Edo State in the east, Delta State in the southeast, Osun and Ogun states in the west, and the Atlantic Ocean in the south. The state falls within the rainforest agro-ecological zone. Agriculture is … Continue reading Cocoa Production in Ondo State
Did You Know? 6 Agricultural Products of Ekiti State
April 19, 2022
Ekiti State is located in the southwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The state is in the rainforest belt with a temperature range of 21°c to 28°c. Topographically, Ekiti State is mainly an upland zone rising above 250 metres above sea level. Agriculture is the major occupation of the people. In fact, the 16 administrative local … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Agricultural Products of Ekiti State
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Akidi (Cowpea)
April 19, 2022
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a special type of beans, locally known as akidi in Igbo. It is relished as a native delicacy and contributes significantly to the meals in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. Akidi is a small tiny bean seed with two common species – reddish-brown and black. Unlike the common beans, it takes … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Akidi (Cowpea)
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