Agric eCommerce in Nigeria

Garri, otherwise known as Cassava Flakes, is one of the main sources of carbohydrates and a popular staple food in Nigeria. It been a local delicacy eaten across Nigeria, usually mixed with sugar, milk, etc and eaten however you desire. It have over the years not face a little portion of misconception though it is a go-to-meal is one whose health benefits are unknown or not paid attention to by its consumers. So, if you’ve ever wondered is drinking garri bad for my health? Let us examine the nutritional constituent before looking at the practical things to note about garri; Uses/Health Benefit /Nutritional Value • calories: 330. • protein: 2.8 grams (g) • carbohydrate: 78.4 g. • fiber: 3.7 g. • calcium: 33.0 milligrams (mg) • magnesium: 43.0 mg. • potassium: 558.0 mg. • vitamin C: 42.4 mg. source: daydone.com.ng  (an agricecommerce platform) Here are a few practical things to note ; Good eyesight Unlike the usually hearsay that garri affect the eye. Garri actually consist of vitamin A

 Poultry farming as been a profitable form of farming in Nigeria, even though it comes with so more risk especially for beginner who don’t know have experience raising birds especially broilers. There is so many things that goes into raising chicks, that increase the risk of raising broilers that can be avoided especially for newbies, 1.        It gives a good estimate of space needed for the raising: It is so easy to think that you need little space especially of first timers after receiving the chicks. But Note broilers take a lot of space and it is much more easy to determine this space and behavior when you get them around 2 kg 2.        Draft usage: Bird in 6-8 wks does not require the use of draft, as they are not so susceptible to the weather and can be more easy to take care of, unlike chick which is advisable you keep in brooding temperature 3.        Poultry house bedding: Has you seen birds in cartoon and on newspaper, that is because intensive care are still been administer

There are about 600 species of yams found around the world, most of them in the tropics. Some species of yam are cultivated for their edible tubers, for medicinal use, and for other uses. Yams remain an important food crop, especially in Africa, and some varieties can be stored for months without refrigeration. In addition to addressing the physical needs of people—offering such nutrition as carbohydrates, protein, phosphorus, and potassium—yams also touch upon the human inner nature, bringing pleasure through their enjoyable taste and texture, and being central to various ceremonies related to their importance in traditional society of Africa Today, West Africa produces over 90 percent of the world's yam crop, with Nigeria the largest grower. (CGAIR 2006) Yams are widespread in the humid tropics throughout the world and in a wide variety of species. Of - White Guinea yam: The white yam originates in West Africa, however, without a wild variety being known of it is the most import

It is no longer news that prices of produces are constant increase for this write up which will be more of a question I will be taking all my prices from the current selling price on www.daydone.com.ng As of today Garri is 25,500 in which an average Nigeria Rice is also selling for 25,500 even though the congo’s are not same but the price of produces especially our Nigeria well parboiled Rice has been on constant increase week by week.   My thought are - Is this a bubble or inflation is actually picking up? - Is this astronomical height of Rice especially something to expect to come down? - Or is the minimum wage changed the goal post for the height the produce have to reach? - Is this coming down soon after reaching a peak? - What should we expect this coming festive season? My Final thoughts ; as we know that agricultural products are essential necessity for the bubble to burst they might need to be an intervention, either by the consumer or government and by the co

Palm oil is one of the least expensive and most popular oils worldwide, palm oil is used for cooking and is also added to many ready-to-eat foods in the grocery store. Its taste is considered savoury and earthy. Some people even describe its flavour as being similar to carrot or pumpkin. This oil is a staple in West African and it's especially well-suited for cooking spicy dishes and soup such as Egusi (melon soup). Industrially, palm oil is used for manufacturing cosmetics, soaps, toothpaste, waxes, lubricants, and ink. Red palm oil benefit ·          Slow progression of heart disease ·          Boosts brain health ·          Reduces cholesterol level ·          Reduces oxidative stress ·          Enhances vitamin A status ·          Improves skin and hair health Brain Health Palm oil is an excellent source of tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E with strong antioxidant properties that may support brain health. Improved Vitamin A Status Palm oil can help impro

Morning to everyone, if there is a skill that is majorly needed in this age and time, it is SAVINGS as everything is calling for our attention and money Do you know it is 5x more cheaper to cook at home in a month than collectively eat even 2 Square meals outside in an eatery or restaurant. I am sure this lockdown must have prove this to alot of people. Just do that math yourself An average restaurant eating a food that satisfy you cost at least ₦400-500 This amount doesn't include drinks and it is just an average eatery. While at home, it only cost a cooking fuel of about ₦100 if you are using gas and two cups of Rice ₦150 with every extra this will be more satisfactory and cost effective. I am not saying totally rule out ordering ready made food. This can still be done sometime But the pleasure of made a meal can't be compared to having it ready made. The most important do you know you save 10x money. Order food in bag than having it in minute quantity. Let me explain people

   Imported Rice Advent of imported foods into our country is quite a good thing, but of what use is it to our health when all we get is diseases and malign health conditions more prevalent to Europe and America. We have been discouraged by the whites from valuing what we have, even the brown rice, but this same rice is highly priced in America and Europe much more than their polished rice. As far as rice is concerned in Nigeria, Africa and some other countries of the world, locally grown rice popularly called  “ Local Rice ” ,  “ Ofada Rice ”  or  “ Abakaliki Rice ”  in Nigeria, and other names in other countries will always be considered the best as it has a lot to offer when it comes to health benefits and contains lots of un-adulterated nutrients which is good for the body and overall health. Nigerian Rice Our local rice known internationally as brown rice is loaded with powerful antioxidants which provide relief from a range of ailments such as hypertension, unhealthy levels of ch