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Agribusiness 101: How to Start and Succeed in Modern Farming
Agribusiness is no longer something people do just because they inherited land from their parents. It has become one of the smartest ways to grow steady income, even without fancy degrees or years of experience. If you’ve been thinking about farming but don’t know where to start, this post is for you. We’re going to
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How to Monetize Your Farm Even If You Don’t Like Farming
Not everyone who owns a farm dreams of wearing boots or holding a hoe. Some people inherited land. Others bought it for investment. And some just like the idea of owning a farm without wanting to do the day-to-day work. That’s okay. You don’t need to be passionate about farming before your land can bring
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How to Create a Year-Round Farm Income Plan (Not Just During Harvest)
Farming doesn’t have to mean waiting months to earn. With the right steps, you can create steady income across all seasons. Many farmers think money only comes in during harvest. That’s true for large crops like maize, yam, and rice, but relying on harvest alone makes cash flow tight and can put pressure on you
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Compost or Chemicals? A Financial Comparison for Mid-Sized Farms
For farmers in Nigeria managing between 10 and 50 hectares, how you feed your soil is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Your choice affects your yields, your input budget, your soil, and even your labour needs. The two main options most farmers consider are compost and chemical fertilizers. Each has its own
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What the New Land Use Act Amendments Mean for Farmland Owners in Nigeria
New Land Use Act Amendments: ”What Every Farmland Owner Should Know” The Land Use Act is one of the most talked-about laws in Nigeria’s land system. It was introduced in 1978 to guide how land is used, owned, and passed around. For decades, many Nigerians especially those who deal with land for farming have faced
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5 Common Mistakes New Farm Owners Make—And How to Avoid Them
Buying a farm can be thrilling, yet new owners often face avoidable mistakes that lead to costly outcomes. Key pitfalls include inadequate land checks, lack of planning before planting, poor community engagement, underestimating expenses, and misplaced trust in others. Awareness of these issues can significantly enhance success in farming.
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Nigeria’s Path to Food Security: Leveraging Land, Innovation, and Policy
With food inflation affecting millions, Nigeria has made significant strides towards food self-sufficiency. Recently, the Federal Government launched an ambitious plan to develop 750,000 hectares for maize, rice, wheat, and cassava. This initiative, rooted in the National Agricultural Growth Scheme, not only targets food production but aims to stabilize prices in Nigeria’s food systems. This
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Egg Crisis: Price of Eggs Could Double, Threatening Food Security
In a startling announcement, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has warned that the price of eggs could soon skyrocket from the current ₦5,500 to ₦10,000 per crate if urgent measures are not taken. This potential price hike threatens to put this essential source of protein out of reach for many Nigerians, raising concerns about
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Top Investment Opportunities in Nigeria’s Growing Agriculture Sector
Nigeria’s agricultural sector holds immense potential for investment, making it one of the most promising areas for economic growth in the country. Agriculture contributes about 23% to Nigeria’s GDP, employing over 35% of the labor force, and it is a critical sector that drives both domestic food production and export revenues. With a population exceeding
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Urban vs. Rural Agriculture in Nigeria: Adapting to Changing Demographics
As an agronomist and the founder of Vantage Nigeria, a company specializing in farm setup and management, I’ve had a front-row seat to the evolution of agriculture in our country. Recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shed light on some fascinating trends that are reshaping the agricultural sector in Nigeria. The
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