Aduragbemi Fasakin

Life is a like the gym If you look to the right, there will always be somebody in better shape than you And if you look to the left, there's someone who would die to be in your position. There's no end joint in life = in the gym. Be inspired by who is better than you And remember har far you've come. The goal is to be better than what you were yesterday, keep improving yourself, be optimistic about the future. And most importantly give yourself some Grace! My brother you seff don try! Happy Sunday Lanre NaijaFarmer.

The decision to open border fir food importation wiped out rice mills in Nigeria - Emir Sanusi The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned that Nigeria’s reliance on food imports to ease rising prices could weaken local agricultural production, citing the collapse of rice mills and mounting bad loans linked to investments in the sector The decision to open the market to food imports, including rice from Thailand, following the removal of the petrol subsidy and a surge in food prices. All the rice mills that people built were wiped out. All the loans that the banks gave people in the agriculture chain became bad loans I personally agree with this, even if there's going to be any importation let it be food that we can't produce to match demand not just everything and anything. The rice sector we use odindin 8 years to build to become number 1 in Africa has vanished bcs of importation policies. We are back to square 1 🥺

Have you heard of the concept "Market Backward Farming"? Why is it important for you & others planning to invest in agriculture? Why do you need answers to this question before you put 1naira in any agribusiness venture? Watch and Learn Retweet for your mutuals

When you hear Ekiti State, the first thing that comes to mind is the State with highest amount of professors in Nigeria. Beyond academics they sit at the top of agriculture that no other state can match If the sound of yam being pounded and the sight of ancient Yoruba royalty fascinate you, there's a place in Ekiti you haven't heard of. The name was derived from the Yoruba phrase "Ilu ti a ko ile re papo" (a town where houses were built together), which shortened over time to Ikole. Ikole Ekiti LGA is the undisputed agrarian and cultural powerhouse of Ekiti State a territory where ancient royalty directly safeguards modern abundance. LIFE & AGRICULTURE IN IKOLE EKITI •According to Yoruba ethnogenesis, Ikole was founded by Prince Akinsale, a direct son of Oduduwa who migrated from of Ile-Ife. He left ife carrying exactly 360 deities to protect, the new Egbeoba empire. •Ikole sits in a unique weather transition zone, getting heavy rainy seasons for tropical tubers alongside hot, dry periods that make drying cocoa, cashew, and grains effortless. • Yam is one of Ikole’s major crops... There's a myth that an Ikole Ekiti native that doesn't like yam is a probably a b@$tæd- I don't believe it though 😀 •Ikole is one of the largest cassava-producing zones in the Southwest. It hosts industrial cassava flour mills and large garri processing factories that process tons of tubers weekly •Ikole Ekiti LGA isNigeria's first large-scale cattle ranch “the Oke Ako Cattle Ranch, originally established by the old Western Region Government to pioneer modern livestock production. •One of the region's crown jewels is the Itapaji Water Dam, an enormous water resource with massive potential for irrigation, local water supply, and small-scale hydroelectric power that draws visitors from all over. •The area is a powerhouse for lumbering and timber processing, hosting installations like the Olo, Eleyero, and Ara sawmills •In recent years, Ikole has emerged as a major producer of raw cashew nuts, where local farmers harvest, sun-dry, and package nuts for international market •Ikole's wealth sits directly beneath its soil. The LGA holds rich reserves of Dimension Stones (Premium Granite), Aluminium Silicate (Clay), Mica, Feldspar, and rare elements like Columbite •Ikole’s unique climate makes it a massive tree-crop haven, where local farmers harvest tons of premium cocoa beans that power Nigeria's export trade. •The mighty Oye River gracefully meanders through the LGA's plains before emptying into the Ele River, leaving behind incredibly deep, rich soil that supports farming all year round. If you visit a native of Ilole Ekiti, instead to give you water to quest your thirst - they give you pounded yam and vegetables... That's how Yam is to these beautiful people. Shout out to Ikole Ekiti farmers and the entire Egbeoba Kingdom may the land continue to answer to your hoe! Lanre NaijaFarmer 😎

The only time many of you have mentioned "TARABA" was when you're reciting your estate and Capital. If you've ever sipped a cup of Nigerian-grown tea, bought kilishi from a mallam or enjoyed a smoky plate of pepper soup with beef so tender it fell off the bone, there's a very high chance it traces back to this land. Taraba is home to Chappal Waddi, the highest mountain peak in Nigeria, Taraba has over 80 different languages due to different ethnic groups in the state. It is the 3rd largest state in Nigeria by land mass. Taraba is blessed with something farmers can’t manufacture - Land, Water and a remarkably diverse Climate. • Taraba is the only state in Nigeria where they grow every crop in the country. There's no crop you find anywhere in Nigeria that's not growing in Taraba. • Gembu town in Taraba is the coldest place in Nigeria, reason why Taraba climate grows Apples and other cold weather dependent vegetables • Taraba is home to one of Nigeria’s most important tea-growing areas. The cool highlands of Mambilla provide the perfect environment for tea cultivation. Taraba Highland tea is the best tea in West Africa and 2nd best in Africa. • The state is also known for coffee production, particularly around the Mambilla Plateau, where the high altitude and cool climate create favourable conditions for coffee farming. • Taraba has 10 major rivers and their tributaries provide water that supports fishing, irrigation and farming. • Taraba’s fertile plains are major producers of rice, maize, yam, cassava and other food crops, feeding markets within the state and beyond. • One of the biggest Crocodile 🐊 farm is in Wukari in Taraba state Taraba is estimated to hold around 5 million cattle, making it 3rd largest largest livestock-producing states in Nigeria, alongside millions of goats, sheep, and pigs. Because of this, fura da nunu (fermented milk and millet) and kilishi (sun-dried spiced beef) from Taraba's herds end up feeding tables far beyond the state's borders. • Taraba is one of those places where you can move from tropical lowlands to cool mountain terrain without leaving the state. Chappal Waddi is the highest peak in West Africa. And then there is the food in Taraba state!!!. From pounded yam and tuwo to locally produced rice, vegetables, fresh fish and traditional dishes prepared with ingredients grown right there, Taraba’s agriculture is deeply connected to its food culture. The state is also home to diverse peoples and cultures, including the Jukun, Mambilla, Kuteb, Chamba, Tiv and many others. There's no way we discuss Agriculture in Nigeria and Taraba name won't be mentioned. Shout out to Taraba farmers may the nature continue to bless y'all. Lanre NaijaFarmer 1st Pix - Apples grown in Taraba 2nd Pix - Highland Tea farm in Taraba

Common mistake new farmers make What is SWD in seed management? Why you should not send anyone to buy your seed? Does your seed have any health implications on the consumer? What kind of seed should you buy? Watch, learn and retweet.

For those of you eating corn & thinking you're enjoying fresh corn I'm here to tell you, you're eating animal feed. The roasted or boiled fresh corn you're enjoying is meant for chicken/goat/pig. Stop eating our livestock feed. Go and buy sweet corn that's the one for you!