Crop harvesting and storage are critical stages in agriculture that directly affect the quality and quantity of produce. Harvesting refers to the process of gathering… Read More »Understanding Crop Harvesting and Storage
Cereal crops are a type of grass cultivated for their edible seeds, known as grains. These crops play a vital role in global agriculture, providing… Read More »Understanding Cereal Crops: Importance, Types, and Cultivation
Legume crops are plants that belong to the family Fabaceae, commonly known as legumes. These crops are characterized by their unique seed pods, which contain… Read More »Legume Crops: Benefits, Types, and Cultivation
Food and cash crops play crucial roles in agriculture and the economy. Food crops are primarily grown to feed people, while cash crops are cultivated… Read More »Major Food and Cash Crops Grown Around the World
Plantain is a staple crop grown throughout the tropics. In Africa, plantain and Banana are also an important source of carbohydrate in the diet of… Read More »The Importance of Plantain Farming Business
Sugar cane plant or Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) belongs to the family of Poaceae the same family as grass, a flowering plant family that includes maize,… Read More »How to Grow Sugar Cane Plant in a Sugar Cane Farm
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) belongs to the Bromeliaceae family and likely originated in South America. As global trade expanded, pineapple cultivation spread to other regions, and… Read More »Pineapple: Uses, Origin, Distribution and Farming Guide
Cashew (Anacardium Occidentale) is originally from Central and South America, with its primary area of diversity in eastern Brazil. Today, cashew is cultivated in many… Read More »Cashew: Uses, Origin, Distribution and Farming Guide
Banana and plantain are vital components of diets in many parts of the world. Although they look similar, their uses in cooking differ significantly. Bananas… Read More »Banana and Plantain: Uses, Origin, Distribution and Farming Guide
In Nigeria, some trees in this category include Ogbono (irvingea spp), Akee-apple (Isin), Chrysophyllum albidum (white star-apple), Gmelina arborea, Dacryodes edulis (African pear), Butyrospermum parkii… Read More »Ogbono (irvingea spp) Farming, Care, Harvesting and Uses
Grapevines were introduced to Nigeria by pilgrims from the Middle East and Christian missionaries from Europe. Initially, grape cultivation was limited to small backyard plots… Read More »Grapevines Complete Growing and Care Guide
Normal storage including crop storage is defined as the keeping of foodstuffs open to the atmosphere subject to room temperature and humidity. In the real… Read More »Traditional Methods of Crop Storage
It is estimated that in the tropics each year between 25 and 40% of stored agricultural products including crop products is lost because of inadequate… Read More »Problems Associated with Crop Products Storage
In the real sense, storage of foodstuffs including roots and tubers begins immediately the crop is detached or harvested from the parent plant. Normal storage… Read More »Traditional Storage of Roots and Tubers
High temperature and high moisture are the most significant factors affecting grain quality in crop storage. Each can cause rapid decline in germination, malting quality,… Read More »Principles of Crop Storage and Methods of Storage of Crops
Garden eggs, often referred to as eggplants or aubergines, are a versatile and widely cultivated vegetable in many parts of the world. Known for their… Read More »Types of Garden Eggs and Their Names
Garden egg leaves, derived from the garden egg plant (Solanum melongena), are a noteworthy yet often underutilized part of the plant. While the fruit of… Read More »How To Cook Garden Egg Leaves
Agricultural food processing may be defined as an activity, which is performed to maintain or improve the quality or to change the form or characteristics… Read More »Crop Produce Processing and Reasons for Food Processing
Organic gardening vegetables focuses on growing edible plants using methods that enhance soil health, protect the environment, and produce high-quality, nutritious crops. Here’s a guide… Read More »Organic Gardening Vegetables Guide
Organic vegetable farming is a sustainable and natural approach to growing vegetables without the use of synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This… Read More »Introduction to Organic Vegetable Farming
Lettuce Ovary, a crucial part of the lettuce plant’s reproductive system, plays a key role in the development of seeds. Found in the flower structure… Read More »The Lettuce Ovary: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products
