Beyond Seeds and Soil: Why Weather Data is the Most Critical Input for 2026 In Nigerian agribusiness, the standard checklist for a successful season often includes high-yield seeds, premium NPK fertilizer, mechanized labour, and crop protection. Yet, there is a silent...

Successful agribusiness starts with managing your expectations and doing thorough industry research so you understand what you’re getting into. It’s important to work with experts across the agribusiness value chain and carry out proper due diligence, while staying...

In 2026, Nigeria’s new unified tax regime will simplify compliance for agribusinesses while offering major incentives such as a 5-year tax holiday for new agricultural ventures and VAT exemptions or zero-rating on essential food items, seeds, and inputs. Small...

The Importance of Feed in Livestock Production Many farmers focus on management and housing but often overlook one of the most critical elements of success: feed ingredients. The quality of feed determines how well animals grow, reproduce, resist disease, and convert...

USAID/Nigeria Feed the Future Nigeria Agribusiness Investment Activity shines the spotlight on women owned/led agribusiness #MSMEs in #Nigeria in this upcoming Gender-Positive Agribusiness Investment Deal Room. Are you an agribusiness MSME owned or run by a woman? Do...

The quality and quantity of animal feed is crucial for farm animal growth and development, which in turn affects the quality of food that human consume. Palm kernel cake (PKC) is an important by-product obtained from palm oil extraction. It is widely fed to...

Wheat offal is the by-product of wheat milling process. It is a nutritious source of protein, minerals, and other nutrients that can be used in a number of ways including feeding livestock, poultry, fish, and pet food. Offal is a general term that refers to the...

As you get started on the journey of raising backyard or commercial chickens, it’s fun to look forward to the milestones you will celebrate with your flock. From baby chick to retirement, there are six important chicken growth stages. Each stage signals nutrition...

    Livestock owners, managers sometimes cut corners in a bid to cut cost not knowing they are causing more harm than good. Some of such activities are but not limited to: + Diluting a formulated complete feed * by adding grains and/or fibre to the feed *...

Let us consider protein first since protein is critical for muscle mass and egg production in poultry farming. Insufficient  protein causes: - Lowered growth  - Stunted growth  - Fewer and smaller eggs - Poor feathering  - Feather picking  Insufficient minerals...

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"When farmers start to explore the market by themselves, they have at least five instances of ‘Wow' -experiences, which change their way of thinking (Farmers Market School pilot project evaluation report, Zimbabwe.) Smallholder farmers’ growing engagement with the...