Farmers Trained on Poultry Production, Cassava Processing in Oyo

Feb 27, 2023

The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan in collaboration with Kannon Royal Resources Limited has organised a five-day workshop to empower some Nigerians with skills in cassava processing, poultry production among others. During her welcome speech to participants at...

Cassava: Background

Jan 27, 2023

Next to yam, cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a commonly produced tuber crop in Africa. It can be used as food and as a cash crop, feed for animals and as a source of industrial raw material. In sub-Saharan Africa, cassava is mostly used for human consumption in various...

Nigerians Urged To Substitute Wheat With Orange-fleshed Potato

Oct 28, 2022

Nigerians have been urged to desist from consuming wheat and cassava and opt for the orange-fleshed sweet potato, which is healthier and contains more nutrients than the other two. Making the call during an interview monitored in Abuja, a nutritionist, food specialist...