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Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 13, 2021 22:05:51 GMT 1
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NON OIL EXPORT WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS` COMMENTS - 3 VIDEO CLIPS
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 13, 2021 20:43:11 GMT 1
Worried by effects of climate change on economic development, the House of Representatives has revisited the Climate Change Bill, which was passed by the 8th National Assembly but rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari. The House passed the bill, which seeks to create a National Council on Climate Change to be headed by the President with Vice President as Vice Chairman while drawing members from the 36 States and other relevant agencies of government. Addressing newsmen on Tuesday on the passage of the bill, its Sponsor, Sam Onuigbo, said all the contentious clauses cited by Buhari for his refusal to sign the bill have been reviewed by a Joint Review Committee sanctioned by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila. The committee, he said, has Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and the Ministry of Environment as members. He said passage of the bill was a clear indication of the commitment of House to work with the Executive to implement provisions of the Paris agreement on climate change as well as support determination of the President to fight climate change.
The lawmaker expressed happiness the House considered and adopted the report on the bill, which he said will be transmitted to the Senate for concurrence. Onuigbo said: “Nigeria and the rest of the world face a huge existential challenge due to the impacts of climate change such as drought, coastal and gully erosion, health challenges, desertification with the attendant food shortages and forced migration that has led to insecurity, etc. “As experts have said, the situation is so bad that if urgent actions are not taken to reduce the volume of Greenhouse Gases in the atmosphere, the world as we know it will be completely destroyed in a matter of decades due to the catastrophic impacts of climate change. “It is this awareness of the danger of climate change that motivated me to sponsor the Climate Change Bill in the 8th Assembly. “The objective was to ensure that Nigeria has a legal framework that will help coordinate its efforts at climate change mitigation and adaptation. Although the bill was passed by the National Assembly and duly transmitted to the President, he declined assent due to a number of reasons. “With this clear conviction, I reviewed the bill and re-sponsored it in this Assembly. I called you all together today to brief you on the progress we have made towards ensuring that Nigeria gets a climate change law.” Source: thenationonlineng.net/reps-pass-climate-change-bill-into-law/
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NON OIL EXPORT WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS` COMMENTS - 3 VIDEO CLIPS
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 13, 2021 17:44:35 GMT 1
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NON OIL EXPORT WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS` COMMENTS - 3 VIDEO CLIPS
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 6, 2021 21:25:05 GMT 1
National Assembly meets finance minister over two-year finance planSenate President Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, have met with the Minister of Finance, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, over the 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper. The meeting also had in attendance the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, the Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Idris Wase and some other principal officers of both chambers, as well as Senators and Members of the House of Representatives. According to Lawan, the meeting was convened at the instance of the leadership of the National Assembly to deliberate on projections in the 2022-2024 MTEF/FSP needed to facilitate the early presentation of the 2022 budget by President Muhammadu Buhari in September this year. Lawan in his welcome address recalled the commitment of the Ninth National Assembly towards early passage of the nation’s annual budget, according to a statement by his Special Assistant (Press), Ezrel Tabiowo, in Abuja. He explained that the development was responsible for the 100 per cent implementation of the 2020 Appropriations Act which, according to him, would be achieved also in 2021. The Senate President added that the interaction between the National Assembly and the Ministry of Finance on the 2022-2024 MTEF/FSP would facilitate the early presentation of the 2022 Appropriations Bill in September this year. He said, “We all recall how this Ninth National Assembly committed itself ab initio to ensuring the passage of the Appropriation Bills before the end of December of every year, to enable the implementation of the Appropriations Act to start January of every year. “So far, we have achieved that in the 2020 budget and 2021 budget as well. This has significantly improved the implementation of the Appropriations Act, culminating in the 100 per cent implementation of the 2020 budget, and we are optimistic that the implementation of the 2021 budget would also achieve 100 per cent. “The 2022 Appropriations Bill would be predicated on the MTEF/FSP 2022-2024. [And] it is very important that this interaction takes place so that the National Assembly is able to consider the MTEF in very good time to allow the Executive arm of government prepare the Appropriations Bill for 2022.” Speaking, the Minister of Finance, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, recalled that Nigeria was able to make a quick exit from recession in the third quarter of 2020 despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy. According to her, this had an attendant “negative growth” on the Nigerian economy as a result of the significant and sudden drop in crude oil price in the international market. The Finance Minister disclosed that although the Nigerian economy experienced more revenue earnings in 2020 from non-oil sectors, other sectors such as transport still remain in the negative. “The economy since then has sustained a tepid growth in the first quarter of 2021, with a growth of 0.51 per cent consolidating our exit from recession in the fourth quarter. “The growth of the Nigeria economy, we are pleased to say, is driven largely by the non-oil sector, which has risen to 0.79 per cent, masking the deterioration in the oil sector. “The sectoral growth in the non-oil sector was primarily driven by telecoms and agriculture sectors as well as other sectors of the Nigerian economy. “Significant concerns still exist in the performance of trade, as well as transport sector which are still in a very strong negative growth,” she said. thenationonlineng.net/national-assembly-meets-finance-minister-over-two-year-finance-plan/
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 6, 2021 7:30:10 GMT 1
Nigeria’s debt will grow to 48 trillion by 2024 if it goes ahead with its three-year borrowing plan. According to data sourced from the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, N14,999,848,197,680 is projected to be borrowed by the Federal Government in 2022, 2023 and 2024. This will bring Nigeria’s total debt to over N48 trillion when added to the current N33.1 trillion. Between January and May, the Federal Government has spent N1.80 trillion on debt servicing, representing (37 per cent of expenditures). In the same period, the government realized N3.39 trillion from both oil and non-oil revenue sources. The Federal Government will source N7,499,924,098,839 from domestic borrowings as follows: N2,446,790,640,407 in 2022, N2,375,041,155,994 in 2023 and N2,678,092,302,438 in 2024. An equal amount of N7,499,924,098,839 will be borrowed from foreign sources in similar amounts over the same period. The Federal Government is planning to raise additional funding from privatization proceeds in the order of N90,731,800,000 in 2022, N13,770,000,000 in 2023 and N6,237,000,000. It is also projecting to generate revenue from multi-lateral/bi-lateral project-tied loans. These loans will be staggered into N638,315,160,152 in 2022, N513,827,475,803 in 2023 and N513,827,475,803 in 2024. Within the three years, debt servicing will gulp 43 per cent of the revenue realized in 2022, 48 per cent in 2023 and 57 per cent in 2024. The government is bothered that “weaker-than-expected economic performance threatens our ambitious revenue growth targets”. However, “non-oil revenue performance has been impressive and heading in the right direction”. The government is also worried about the “ PMS under-recovery and cost of securing oil pipelines, which are forever weighing down on oil revenues”. It added that these issues must be addressed wholesomely to free up much needed fiscal space”. On the expenditure side in 2021, N4.86 trillion (representing 92.7 per cent of the prorated budget) has been spent. According to the ministry document, “this excludes Government Owned Enterprises (GOEs) and project-tied debt expenditures. It was from this expenditure that N1.80 trillion was used for debt servicing and N1.50 trillion for personnel cost, including pensions. As of May 2021, N973.13 billion had been released for capital expenditure. Source: thenationonlineng.net/nigerias-debt-to-grow-to-n48tr-by-2024/
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NON OIL EXPORT WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS` COMMENTS - 3 VIDEO CLIPS
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 5, 2021 12:55:58 GMT 1
How To Start Lucrative Tiger Nut Farming Business In Nigeria – Part 1
Tiger nut is a crop of the Sedge family found in almost all parts of the world. Its botanical name is Cyperus esculentus; known in Yoruba as Ofio, in Hausa as Aya, and Aki Hausa or Imumu in Igbo language.
Other names that the plant bears are: earth almond, yellow nut, Chufa, and nut grass.
Tiger nut plant can grow up to 3ft (90cm) in height from tuber. The plant can grow annually, while some can repeat growth every season.
The crop became popular when it was discovered by researchers to contain high nutritional values for human beings’ health.
It is mostly cultivated in Northern Nigeria. However, you can cultivate tiger nut in the Southern part of the country successfully too.
Tiger nuts can be found in many other parts of the world too, such as India, Spain, Egypt, and many other African countries.
The largest exporter of tiger nut in the world is the United States of America controlling about 35% of the total global export market of the commodity. This is followed by China controlling 17% of the market according to statistics as at year 2020 by Tridge.
Tiger nut drink is becoming very popular these days in Nigeria as many people prefer tiger nut drink to most other food drinks. This drink is almost becoming the drink of the rich of recent in Nigeria.
As a farmer the competition is still very low, therefore you are not going to face a lot of competition in the business. With this you should decide to go into the business because your probability of success is very high.
The potential of giving the youth of the country employment opportunities is very high in the tiger nut farming value chain.
Nutritional Contents of Tiger Nuts
Tiger nuts are a source of fatty acids, fibre, and some other vitamins and minerals.
Nutrients per serving:
One ounce or 28.3 grams of raw tiger nuts contains the following:
Calories: 120
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fibre: 10g
Sugar: 9g
Tiger nuts contain vitamin C and B6, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and calcium in both raw and ground forms.
As a farmer or business person interested in Tiger nut business, you should know that the nut is demanded highly in the international market. The product is in hot demand. Give it your best and you will not regret it.
Let us now go into the farming segment of the business of tiger nut.
Land Preparation:
If you are going into large scale tiger nut farming, you probably be thinking of using about an hectare of arable land; you have to use tractor as we always advise our members to till the ground.
The plant can grow up to 3ft, and the roots can penetrate into the soil to 30-60 cm deep. You have to then till the ground well so that the roots will find it easy to penetrate into the soil.
Though the plant grows well in any type of soil, you will get the best results when you plant it in sandy soil rich in organic matter.
Tiger nut plants can resist harsh weather conditions like, drought, flooding and heat. They however require a PH level of 5.0-7.0.
Never plant your tiger nuts in a waterlogged area or use salt water for irrigation. These are not required as they can easily destroy the plants.
The plant requires mild temperature in order to grow well, but you must avoid severe cold or high-level heat. These extreme weather conditions can adversely affect the growth of the plant.
They should be planted manually into the soil: 6-8cm deep; with a spacing of 15-29 cm between the seeds. The planting season in Nigeria is during the rainy season between the months of April and May annually.
You can plant using the seeds or through rhizomes, which are the creeping parts of the plant just by the root. They have slender roots and triangular leaves, 3-10 mm and appear in two colors: green and golden brown.
The tiger nut tubers start developing after about 6-8 weeks; after the seedlings must have sprouted. They grow very vigorously; and the nuts mature between 3-4 months.
Tiger nut farming can be done in containers too; you need to mix an equal amount of soil and manure, use it and fill the container. You should plant only one seed per container, and store in a warm environment.
Irrigation in Tiger Nut farming:
One of the major problems of farming in Nigeria is irrigation, so that your tiger nut farm can do well, you must irrigate or water your farm at least weekly until the crops are harvested; especially when there is drought or intense heat.
Weeding the farm:
Weeds should never be allowed in the tiger nut farm. You must identify the weeds and remove them early; otherwise they will destroy your tiger nut farm.
We will continue with the article in part 2, as there still many things we need to understand in the business side of tiger nuts.
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 4, 2021 23:28:14 GMT 1
CBN Releases 50,000 Metric Tonnes of Maize To Twelve Companies To Crash The Commodity’s Price
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has released fifty thousand (50, 000) metric tons of maize through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to twelve major feed producers in the country.
The commodity was released from the strategic grains reserve (SMR) under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme of the Federal Government.
The government decided to release the grains, this is the third batch released to check the activities of middlemen bent on hoarding the commodity in order to cause artificial scarcity of the product in the country.
The following are the companies that received the commodity as listed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN):
Premier Flour Mills
Crown-Olam
Grand Cereals
Animal Care
Amobyn
Hybrid Feeds
Obasanjo farms
Zartech
Wacot
Sayeed Farms
Pandagri Novum
Premium Farms
This information was confirmed by the Acting spokesman of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Osita Nwanisobi. He said that the release would crash the price of maize, reduce the pressure on the market; make the product directly available to feed producers, thereby reducing the high price of poultry feed in the country.
The CBN spokesman, Mr. Nwanisobi also said that the CBN would continue to facilitate the funding of maize farmers and processors through ABP Commodity Association, Private/Prime Anchors, State governments, Maize Aggregation Scheme (MAS), and the Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACS).
The National President of the Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN), Dr. Bello Abubakar warned middlemen to desist from the act of taking advantage of the supply gap to hike the price of the grain in the country.
Recall that we brought you information that in 2020 the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) selected four (4) maize importation companies that will not be affected by the Federal Government’s ban on the importation of maize into the country.
The four companies have been given approval to import 262,000 metric tonnes of maize into the country from August to October, 2020.
The Government stated that the companies were going to use their own forex sources for the imports, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will not approve any forex for them.
The President restated that the Government would not give anybody importing foods or fertilizer any forex from the country’s foreign reserves. That he will rather empower local farmers and producers.
The ban was necessary to protect and encourage local producers of maize, stimulate rapid economic recovery, safeguard local livelihoods, and increase job creation.
However, some highly placed agribusiness professionals kicked against the ban, arguing that it will worsen the woes of the poultry industry as maize is about 60% of their feed inputs.
To cushion the effects of the ban on the poultry industry, the Federal Government ordered the release of 30,000 metric tonnes of maize from the national grains reserve to the animal feed producers.
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), confirmed at that time that the following companies have been given emergency approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to import 262,000 metric tonnes of maize into the country.
The companies are:
Wacot Ltd
Chi Farm Ltd
Crown Flour Mills Ltd, and
Premier Feeds Company Ltd.
They confirmed that these are some of the biggest maize traders in the country. They will source their forex by themselves.
Our source said that they were selected based on their efforts in prioritizing backward integration in the country’s maize industry.
Backward integration here means that these companies selected because of their roles in the backward integration of maize might have owned or invested in other companies producing maize used by them.
So it is a good thing to support such companies instead of those only buying from the traders or outright importation.
Stay with us as we bring to you more on Agribusiness. We are also training interested persons on Agricultural businesses and importation too.
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 3, 2021 19:43:10 GMT 1
The Lagos State Government has sealed an illegally operating container terminal in Ibeshe in the Ikorodu axis of the State.
Speaking during the special operation in Ibeshe on Friday, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako said that the Lagos State Government had to move swiftly to prevent further nuisance in the built environment of Ibeshe by sealing the unapproved terminal, located beside the Government jetty in the area. He cautioned that Government would not tolerate in other parts of the State a replay of Ijegun-Egba and Satelite town, notorious for the unpleasant experience with tank firms and terminals, while decrying the destructive impact of the activities of the container terminal on the environment and the newly constructed Ebute- Ibeshe road. His words: "It is highly unacceptable that by indiscriminately parking containerized vehicles on the road and stacking containers in unbridled manner, an unapproved business activity would have so much impact on the environment so as to rapidly despoil the road constructed with tax payers money and constitute danger to children in the neighborhood" He explained that Government had a well established procedure for licensing terminals and mining activities on the shoreline, in such a way that all factors that make for livable and sustainable built environment would have been taken cognisance of. He urged anyone interested in the establishment of container terminals and sand mining to seek the approval of the appropriate authorities including the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development and Ministry of Energy and Miniral Resources among others. The Commissioner enjoined community leaders and members to maintain the surveillance of their communities and report any untoward Physical development. Mukaila Sanusi Assistant Director Public Affairs 2nd July, 2021. Source: m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159159800811013&id=735776012
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jun 30, 2021 21:18:39 GMT 1
Ex-Lagos Island Vice chair remanded over alleged cocaine exportA Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday remanded the former Vice Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government Area (LGA) Asekun Sakiru Kehinde in prison custody following his arraignment for allegedly exporting 1.000 kilogrammes of cocaine. Justice Ayokunle Faji made the order after Kehinde pleaded “not guilty” to a one-count charge bordering on the offence. The defendant was arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on a charge marked FHC/L/99c/2021. NDLEA prosecutor Abu Ibrahim told the judge that Kehinde committed the offence on July 7, 2021, during the outward clearance of passengers on a Virgin Atlantic Airlines flight from Lagos to London-Heathrow, at the Departure Hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos. The court heard that the defendant, “without lawful authority exported 1.000 kilogrammes of cocaine, a narcotic drug” that is prohibited in the country. Following Kehinde’s plea, his counsel Olasupo Shasore SAN leading Chief Benson Ndakara informed the court that a bail application had been filled before the court, adding that the NDLEA had filed a reply to the said application. Mr Abu confirmed receipt of the application Mr Shasore prayed the court to admit the defendant to bail on liberal terms because the offence for which he was charged is a bailable one. But the prosecution counsel opposed him, praying the court to refuse the bail application because, according to him, of the gravity of the offence. Justice Faji adjourned ruling till July 16 and remanded the defendant in prison custody. Source: thenationonlineng.net/breaking-ex-lagos-island-vice-chair-remanded-over-alleged-cocaine-export/
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jun 29, 2021 20:01:58 GMT 1
IFC backs OCP with $100m to improve food supply in Nigeria, othersThe International Finance Corporation (IFC) is supporting OCP, an international phosphate mining and leading global fertilizer group to improve food supply in Nigeria and others countries as part of efforts towards achieving sustainable food systems. IFC signed a milestone financing agreement with OCP. IFC — a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. IFC’s $100 million financing will help OCP Africa, a subsidiary of OCP, expand its logistics networks and increase the availability of fertiliser, adapted to local soils and crops, in Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tanzania. A statement said the funds will also be used to put in place additional farmer development programmes. Along with this financing, OCP has also launched projects with IFC to enhance corporate governance, and promote gender equity. “The strategic partnership between OCP Group and IFC continues to grow, and today’s agreement is a testament to the shared values and high level of trust our institutions enjoy. We are committed to enhancing sustainable and inclusive growth, while maximizing the potential of the phosphate resource. This agreement will allow us to support more crops, more farmers, more communities, more natural environments, and help feed the world. This is a new step towards our common goal of developing sustainable agriculture in Africa, helping the continent play its role towards achieving global food security,” said Chairman & Chief Executive, OCP Group, Terrab Mostafa. “The partnership with OCP is part of IFC’s strategy to promote regional integration through the support of a Moroccan champion expanding into Sub-Saharan Africa, creating jobs and encouraging the transfer of technologies. Through our partnership, smallholder farmers will be able to access climate smart agriculture practices, increase productivity thus improving their livelihoods; and communities will be able to better withstand the impact of climate change,” said IFC’s Managing Director,Makhtar Diop. OCP, which has 21,000 employees, is a major company in Morocco and the largest phosphate exporter in the world. Source: thenationonlineng.net/ifc-backs-ocp-with-100m-to-improve-food-supply-in-nigeria-others/
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jun 27, 2021 20:15:47 GMT 1
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jun 24, 2021 8:44:49 GMT 1
It is known all over the world that fruits are very important for our daily living. Fruits are now competing with solid foods in our consumption. Health officials also advise their patients to increase their intake of fruits during periods of illness.
People are now more aware of the benefits of fruit consumption in their lives, and this has translated to the high profitability of fruit farming.
Passion fruit is highly sought after both locally and in the international market. The fruit is mostly used for making fruit juices.
It is in the top three fruit exports in Kenya, the fruit commands a high value in the international market.
There are more than 50 edible varieties of the fruit. The hybrid variety is made from cross-breeding the yellow fruit with the purple passion fruits.
The name passion fruit was derived from it being a member of one of the many varieties of the passion flower.
The fruits weigh between 90 – 100g; they are vigorous climbing vine that cling by tendrils for support. They start producing fruits after about 10 months of planting, and can mature between 80 – 90 days. The maturity time depends greatly on the type of variety planted.
Passion fruits produce fruits twice in a year; August-December, and March-May yearly. The fruit can yield between 10-20 tonnes per hectare; while a vine can produce between 200-250 fruits yearly.
This plant can continue to yield fruits for the next six years. An acre can contain about 500 stands if maximally spaced.
It is used in the preparation of juices for flavoring cakes, pie, ice creams, etc. Only few companies have planted it in Nigeria for their production. The fruit is imported into the country highly. The country needs more investors to come into the business because it is highly profitable.
The fruit is a tropical fruit but currently grown all over the world. The purple and yellow varieties are the most popular.
Passion fruit is highly nutritious; it is a good source of nutrients, and contains the following: fibre, vitamin C, and provitamin A.
A single purple passion fruit contains the following:
Calories: 17
Fibre: 2 grams
Vitamin C: 9% of the Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin A: 8% of the DV
Iron: 2% of the DV
Potassium: 2% of the DV
These may seem to be small, but don’t forget that they are what one small fruit contains.
The fruit is rich in antioxidants and dietary fibre. Foods that are high in these nutrients have been linked to lower risks of conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
Land Preparation:
The best soil for planting passion fruit seeds that will give you optimum growth is a well-drained sandy loamy soil rich in organic matter; the Ph level should be between: 5.5-6.5.
You have to prepare the land by clearing grasses which you have to keep for covering the surface of the plant to create atmosphere for growth; and also reserve the trees for stacking.
If the land is hard, you can use tractor and harrowing machine to loosen the soil for root and water penetration.
After getting your land well prepared, you will now have to dig holes of 45 X 45cm or 60 X60cm as you prefer.
Mix manure with the soil on a ratio of 50:50; that is, equal amount of soil and manure, apply it in the hole you dug earlier up to 30cm in height.
As we noted earlier, sowing the seeds should take place between March and April of the year.
You can buy your seedlings from reputable and recognized nursery companies in Nigeria, if you are close to Lagos or other Southwest states, you can buy from Ogun State in Nigeria.
After the initial application of manure before planting, apply again after a month, and again after 3 months.
When buying the seedlings, request to be given pest resistant varieties, they will save you from lots of problem from pests and other plant diseases.
Passion fruit is extremely versatile as it can be used in many ways. You can surely eat it on its own or add it your drinks, desserts, and yoghurts. You can use it to make good and delicious salad dressings.
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jun 23, 2021 20:24:27 GMT 1
Garden egg is an egg shaped vegetable with shiny skin typically dark purple in color but occasionally white or yellow; some varieties are even dark green, as seen in some regions of Nigeria.
It is a type of eggplant that is used as food crop in several countries of Africa. The name garden egg was derived from the egg shape of the fruit; and it comes in many varieties too.
The botanical name is Solanum melongena. It is a flowering plant and belongs to the family of Solanaceae. The names garden egg and eggplant can be used interchangeably as the stand for the same fruit.
Garden egg is an important crop in several African countries, but indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa.
In Ghana it is one of the three major consumed vegetables, it can be eaten raw or used in making stews. The stems and leaves are also consumed in some African countries.
In Nigeria, both the leaves and the fruits are almost accorded equal prominence as the leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Garden egg farming is now conducted for economic purposes unlike in the past when it was done for subsistence farming by mostly small scale farmers. It is a big time business in many countries of Africa currently.
Nutritional Facts of Garden egg:
Let us look at the nutritional facts of garden egg. (Amount per 100 grams)
Calories: 25
Fat: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 2g
Potassium: 229 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 6g
Dietary Fibre: 3g
Sugar: 3.5 g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin C: 3%
Iron: 1%
Vitamin B-6: 5%
Magnesium: 3%
Reasons why you have to start the business of farming garden eggs:
It is not difficult to plant and manage, and it takes a short time to mature and harvest.
Garden egg business is very profitable, its leaves, fruits and stems are sold for money.
They can produce fruits up to five months thereby giving quick return on investment within a short period.
The demand is daily increasing as more people are realizing the health benefit of the fruit.
Garden egg is highly sought after both in Europe and the US.
Eggplant can be planted and harvested within the same year. You can therefore lease or rent a piece of land for the farming.
There is no glut in the market as the consumers are much, and it does not get bad easily; it can even be dried for preservation.
The purple variety is rich in Nasunin, a powerful antioxidant good for brain health. It is an alkaline fruit, therefore good for ulcer patients.
Consumers in the South East of Nigeria eat it with peanut butter mixed with pepper as a delicacy. It is known to be good for those suffering from diabetes as it does not contain cholesterol.
Land Preparation:
The best soil for garden egg farming is sandy loamy soil. You have to loosen the soil for easy penetration of water and other essential materials. Mix the soil with organic manure one week before planting.
For large scale farmers using tractors, do not completely displace the surface soil, the ground should not be tilled more than 20cm deep.
Garden egg can be planted directly or by raising a nursery bed. If you are using a tray, you can fill it up with soil and then broadcast the seed on it.
Planting of garden egg:
It is always best to plant early in the morning or by late afternoon. Put two seeds in one hole for direct planting. Same for nursery tray put two seeds in a hole for nursery tray. Transfer them from the nursery after the seedlings must have shown 2-3 leaves.
If the planting is done on a plain ground, give a space of 90 X 90 cm for ridges, and 90 cm between ridges.
Eggplants are self-pollinated; they possess both male and female reproductive systems. It will not start fruiting if the temperature is too hot or too cold.
The eggplant starts flowering and fruiting from 6-8 weeks after planting. The plant will be ready for harvest in about 2-3 months.
Varieties best for commercial farming:
The following are some of the varieties best suited for commercial farming;
Long purple
Black beauty
Florida market
Baby aubergines, etc.
They require warm temperature for optimum growth and development.
Harvesting of Eggplant:
It is advisable to harvest at the early stage of maturity; do not allow it to be over matured before harvesting.
You can harvest 2-3 times a week; it pays better to harvest more regularly as it will produce more as you harvest often.
Continuous harvesting can go on for months before it will finally dry and die off.
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