Oil Crops – Definition, Types and Importance

Oil crops are those types of plants which are grown mainly for the oil they produce. For example: soybeans, canola,

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The Marketing of the Fruit and Seeds of Ogbonno (Irvingia Gabonensis)

There is a considerable amount of information on the markets for Irvingia gabonensis in southern Nigeria. In some areas there

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The Different Cocao Tree Varieties

Much can be said about cacao tree varieties. Most references divide them into three groups: Criollo (pronounced cree-yo-yo), Forastero, and

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Propagation Of Cocoa Trees: Field Operations

The field operations involved in propagation of cocoa trees include but not limited to the following; 1. Field Planting of

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Propagation Of Cocoa Trees: Nursery Operations

Cocoa is raised from seed. Seeds will germinate and produce good plants when taken from pods not more than 15

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Ugu Vegetable (Telfairia occidentalis) Production Guide

Ugu Vegetable (Telfairia occidentalis) is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leaf vegetable and for its edible

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Yam Farming (Dioscorea spp) Growing Guide for High Yields

A complete growing guide for yams can provide you with all the essential information you need to grow the plant

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How to Grow Wheat – Beginners Guide

Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) is one of the world’s most important food crops. It is believed that wild relatives of wheat

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Melon Farming (Cucumis melo): Complete Growing Guide for High Yields

If you have a garden plot that gets 8 to 10 hours of sunlight per day, melons are one of

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Maize Farming (Zea mays): Complete Growing Guide for High Yields

There are many benefits of growing maize in your own backyard. While you can start your own business with a

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Cocoyam Farming (Colocasia esculenta): Complete Growing Guide for High Yields

Cocoyam is one of the oldest most popular crops and most nutritious foods in the world. It grows from its

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Requirements for Cacao Production for High Yields and Maximum Profits

The requirements for coca production to encourage high yields in order to ensure maximum profits include but not limited to

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Origins of Cocoa and Its Spread around the World

Cocoa is produced in countries within 10ºN and 10ºS of the equator where the climate is appropriate for growing cocoa

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CACAO (Theobroma Cacao) – The Tree of Life

One of the world’s most magical and incredible trees is the cocoa tree. The botanical name is theobroma cacao, which,

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Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) Growing Guide

The breadfruit tree grows 12 to 18 metres (40 to 60 feet) high and has large, oval, glossy green leaves, three-

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Sorghum Plant (Sorghum bicolor): Complete Growing Guide

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a species of about twenty-five species of slowing flower plants in the grass family. Some of

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Plantain Farming (Musa × paradisiaca): Complete Growing Guide for High Yields

Plantain is a very healthy and delicious fruit that most people don’t know about. Here is a complete guide for

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