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HOW TO IDENTIFY MINT LEAF FROM SCENT LEAF     ABOVE IS A PICTURE OF MINT LEAVES (KNOWN AS MENTA IN SPANISH) ABOVE IS A PICTURE OF SCENT LEAVES (OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM) Mint leaves (known as Menta in Spanish) are in the family of aromatic herbs that are used to add specific aroma to dishes. They taste like very mild peppermint with a cool aftertaste. On visual inspection, they look so much like our Scent leaves (Nchanwu, Efirin) in that the leaves are arranged in opposite pairs on the main stalk and the leaves from these 2 herbs look very much alike. But the scents and tastes of Mint Leaves and Scent Leaves are not the same at all. So can Mint Leaves be used as alternative to our Scent Leaves? It’s a big NO from me . If you have never tried it and you are curious about the taste, do try it and see if you like it. I must add that Mint Leaf is a great addition to some Mediterranean meals such as Meat Balls Sauce and they are great in detox water that is used for cle

profits in fishery profits of fish farming in Nigeria There are so many information on the internet on how to start fish farming in Nigeria especially catfish farming but few are detailed enough to really assist aspiring fish farmer to get started. I will be endeavor to make this article as detailed as possible and hope that other experienced fish farmer will add to it as we try to answer people’s questions by commenting. One of the most popular agribusiness in Nigeria is fish farming and for good reasons. Gone are the days when the only means of getting fish is by catching it in the local rivers and ponds through trial and errors. Today, the modern farm practice has made it possible to grow fish in the farms and control the input. If you are thinking of business to start now, I recommend you start Catfish Farming. If you are an existing farmer and you are looking to expand your farm capacity, I’d encourage you add fish farming to your line of business. Unlike rabbit farming

PAN:N1.7 trillion poultry industry       threatened by poor economy                      The Nigerian poultry industry worth over N1.7 trillion is being threatened by poor economy and high cost of feeds, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has warned. Ezekiel Ibrahim Mam, the National President of PAN, stated this in Abuja at the weekend on the occasion to mark the World Egg Day. Mam said many poultry farmers in the last five years were not able to break even, adding that as a result of the situation, many have closed down. Mam, represented by Onallo Akpa, Director-General of PAN, called on the government to create an enabling environment for the poultry industry to thrive so as to save their investments from total collapse. He noted that the economy of the egg in Nigeria is enormous as an egg per day for 50 percent of the Nigerian population would produce a daily economic value of N1.7 billion. He also said the annual revenue from egg sales would be N620 billion,

SMALL RABBIT FARMING IN NIGERIA By Solomon Bestz This is to document my rabbit farming and to give insight to anyone who is looking to do very small farming and may have restrictions such as land, time, knowledge etc. There's a lot of books and information but many of these offer strict breeding and feeding schedule and a mono culture of rabbits. I live in a city and while I wanted to raise my own meat I was very limited in my choices. I will not be showing butchering or harvesting of the animals in this Instructable. I feel that is a private and shocking part of the process. There is no blood. This is not meant to treat or diagnose or advise. I'm only explaining my method and what works for me. STEP 1: BUILDING OF HUTCH   I use an outdoor hutch for my rabbits. They sit five feet off the ground in metal cages. The sides are made of 1x2 wire and the floors 1/2x1. In my First year I used 1/2x1/2 wire because I didn't have enough money to buy the right sizes. I pai

             Agro produce in Nigeria Agro produce in Nigeria  is a branch of the economy in Nigeria , providing employment for about 30% of the population as of 2010.  The sector is being transformed by commercialization at the small, medium and large-scale enterprise levels. Dynamics The usage of inorganic fertilizers was promoted by Nigerian government in the 1970s.  In 1990, 82 million hectares out of Nigeria's total land area of about 91 million hectares were found to be arable. 42 percent of the cultivable area was farmed. Much of this land was farmed under the bush fallow  system, whereby land is left idle for a period of time to allow natural regeneration of soil fertility. 18 million hectares were classified as permanent pasture, but had the potential to support crops. Most of the 20 million hectares covered by forests and woodlands are believed to have agricultural potential. Agricultural holdings are small and scattered, and farming  is carried out with s

       www.naturesloaded.blogspot.com                      Rabbit farming in Nigeria Rabbit farming is one of the aspects of a successful agricultural business that you can be involved into. Over one million tons of rabbit meat is consumed every year. That's a great source of income in Africa and especially in Nigeria. Moreover, rabbits can be used not only as meat, but a great source of fur, and you can even raise them to be home pets! W hat is Rabbit Farming?. It`s a commercial rearing of rabbits, primary for sale purposes. You can breed them to sell their meat or fur. Rabbit Farming does not involve many expenses in the production of rabbits. Moreover, the nature of rabbits and their breeding preferences can certainly help a newbie in the business.   Risks and Advantages of Rabbit Farming in Nigeria  Risks of rabbit farming: .1) You should construct rabbits` cages difficult to be penetrated by intruders. Rabbits can be eaten or killed by almost any other anima

www.naturesloaded.blogspot.com 6 Advantages and Disadvantages of Poultry Farming Raising chickens can be a lot of fun for the entire family. It’s a chance to break into small-scale farming, create a family business, and reduce food insecurity. These poultry farming advantages and disadvantages can help you decide if raising chickens is right for you. List of Advantages of Poultry Farming 1. Chickens provide multiple food resources. If you begin raising chickens, then you’ve got choices. You can raise chickens for meat and be able to replenish your food supply once per quarter. Hens can also provide eggs that reduce food insecurity. 2. It can be profitable. Depending on where you live, one dozen farm-fresh chicken eggs can be priced at 900#. Even at the lower end of the pricing spectrum, a dozen goes for around 700# . If your hens are laying a dozen eggs per day, that’s some easy cash that begins to add up. 3. Chickens can reduce stress levels. Chickens hav