Agric eCommerce in Nigeria

 There is a geographic distribution with foodstuff price, if you are not in the three categories above or not in food selling, catering as a business this might not really concern you. The fact that a raw material you use to make the food is locally source (in closer market) will not get you more profit, simply because you are doing exactly what others are doing. So what you need to simply do is find a location they sell them cheaper and ship them in. I know this might look like another much work, but like I said earlier. I am talking to the category of people in business because you already buy in bulk or better still you can predict your use of this products. Not to talk of foodstuff seller you need this to be in business, so how to be more profitable even this year is to acquire this products cheaper. If you think source from cheaper sources is difficult, simply start by checking your rice price, beans price, garri, oil, etc from another geography add delivery and compare. I bet you

" The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has warned that if some urgent steps are not taken by the federal government, the cost of chicken during the yuletide might be as high as N10,000 per unit The association, in a press release made available to Blueprint stated that  with the increase in feed prices especially soya beans and soya bean meal, the prices of eggs and chickens might go out of reach of many Nigerians. The Chairperson of PAN, Ogun state Chapter, Blessing Alawode further requested the federal government to save Nigerian poultry industry from imminent collapse which the industry now faces as a result of unabated rising in the prices of bird feeds and concentrates used to feed chickens. She explained that the  feed inputs such as soya beans are going out of reach of an average poultry farmer with the price of the commodity now increased from N115,000 that was sold per ton in August to N215,000 in November, 2020, representing an increase of 86.95% within a four-month

 Food produces order to many have been a thing of short term important. Even though the lockdown as show to us that it have to be better treated than that. Why do many treat it this way? Their can be many reasons for this; - To some it is the money to acquire products,  - while to others it might be an already existing mindset, Let us talk abit on the mindset reason. We think why buy much when I can be buying little by little. This mindset can be right for perishable, but for non perishable it is a total flaw. Instead of buying rice, beans or tubers, in congos/small but in bags, When we talk about bag doesn't necessarily me bags or a bag it can be quarter or half bag there is alot of difference doing this. As such purchase take you away from just been a final consumer to a retail consumer. This is where saving is done What then can be the solution? The leisure of getting Agric/Food items in good quantities and reduce cost per unit can be enjoy by everyone, you can simply buy togeth

Arguably, beans is the most consumed agricultural food product in Nigeria mostly especially by student in various institution. Beans has a kidney like shape, while some are spherical in shape. Beans is very nutritious and a major source of protein. It other nutrient such as Vitamin A, protein, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin E . Beans can just be boiled or cooked in making of several recipe such as Akara, Moi Moi, and soup, locally, known as “gbegeri” In a tremendous quantity, most of brown beans compared to black-eyed beans in the country are abundantly cultivated by the farmers in northern parts of Nigeria such as Borno, Gombe, Kano, Sokoto, Yobe and Zamfara State.   Types of Beans grown in Nigeria People prefer eating brown beans simply because it is more nutritious and it contains high concentration of protein. But ignorance has led many people into buying poor quality and mixed beans in an open market. In an open market, different kind of beans are begin mixed together, adult

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