Do you know that maize farming is very profitable in Nigeria? Here, we provide all the information you need to get started. With each new day, agriculture in Nigeria becomes more developed and advanced. Maize is one of the world's most popular crops and at the same time one of the most profitable in Nigeria. This versatile crop can be cooked, canned, used for making flour, butter, popcorn, and cereal. Purchasing of land The first thing you need is a business plan. An important aspect of your plan should be the purchase of land for maize farming. The price of the land depends on the location and region. Maize is best grown in rich loamy or sandy-loamy soils. Also, you should avoid waterlogged area. Farm soil value is influenced by the following factors: 1. the nature of soil; 2. proximity to settlements: 3. proximity to roads; 4. availability of irrigation. Sun, fertilizing and watering. Note that if you want to have a good maize crop, the...
Cassava ( Manihot esculenta ) production is vital to the economy of Nigeria as the country is the world's largest producer of the commodity. The crop is produced in 24 of the country's 36 states. In 1999, Nigeria produced 33 million tonnes, while a decade later, it produced approximately 45 million tonnes, which is almost 19% of production in the world. The average yield per hectare is 10.6 tonnes. In Nigeria, cassava production is well-developed as an organized agricultural crop. It has well-established multiplication and processing techniques for food products and cattle feed. There are more than 40 cassava varieties in use. Cassava is processed in many processing centres and fabricating enterprises set up in the country. Production [ edit ] Casava ( Manihot esculenta ) roots Peeled casava In Nigeria, cassava production is well-developed as an organized agricultural crop. It has well-established multiplication and processing techniques fo...