The Crucial Role of Agriculture in Achieving Food Security and Sustainable Environmental Management in Africa Introduction: Africa, with its vast natural resources and diverse ecosystems, has the potential to become a global powerhouse in agriculture. However, the continent faces numerous challenges, including food insecurity and environmental degradation. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in addressing these…
Tannery (leather making) in Nigeria. Tannery in Nigeria involves the process of converting raw animal hides into finished leather products. Tanneries in Nigeria typically follow steps like soaking, liming, dehairing, tanning, and finishing. It’s an essential industry contributing to the country’s economy and providing raw materials for various goods like shoes and bags. Environmental concerns…
Urban Farming Ideas Imagine having fresh veggies at your beck and call! . . . And imagine that coming off your shopping list! Many crops can be grown in containers on the balcony, backyard, and within the compound of the house. These include leafy vegetables, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, yams, sweet potatoes and many more. Containers…
Queen T, chilling with my chilli Growing vegetables in sacks, pots, cups, and similar containers is an innovative way to cultivate fresh produce without keeping a conventional garden. This method is most beneficial for people with limited space, especially those living in urban areas. Using containers, gardeners can control soil quality, manage drainages effectively, and…
Aquaculture and Sustainable Exploitation of Aquatic Ecosystems Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, shellfish, algae, and aquatic plants. It is a rapidly growing industry, and is now the world’s leading source of fish for human consumption. Aquaculture can play a significant role in sustainable exploitation of aquatic ecosystems. It can help to…
What if each of us planted fifty-two pepper plants using old tins, cups, or bowls? As simple as this sounds, the impact could be remarkable. With just one plant per week over the course of a year, every household could produce enough fresh peppers to meet their cooking needs without relying entirely on the market. …
Nigeria is one of the world’s top producers of ginger (Zingiber officinale), and its variety is widely recognized for its superior quality, distinct aroma, intense pungency, and high oleoresin content. Nigerian ginger is in high demand across global markets, making it a valuable agricultural product for export, employment, and economic growth. Export potential The export…
There is bell pepper (tataṣe) and there is tataṣe XL 😯 To illustrate the sizes of these peppers, the smaller pepper is the same size as a regular tissue roll. I sometimes ask myself if some of these extra-large vegetables are a different variety of the same family or the same variety of the same family that…
Yam Farming, Harvesting, Storage, and Processing Yam farming, harvesting, storage, and processing are integral to Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and food culture. At Queen T Farms, we are a major player in Yam production and processing. Located in the heart of Central Ogun State, Nigeria, where Àmàlà is a local delicacy, we engage in yam farming…
