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14/07/2017

BENEFITS OF SNAIL FARMING IN NIGERIA
1. It’s easy to run
2. It is highly lucrative
3. It is environmental friendly
4. Snails are highly productive
5. Low in fat and cholesterol
6. Highly medicinal and used for health related products
7. Has traditional healing benefits
8. A good export opportunity
9. It contains iron, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium and has very low fat
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED FOR SNAIL FARMING IN NIGERIA
1. Tank for water
2. Watering cans
3. Hand trowel
4. Rake
5. Shovel
6. Weighing scale (digital preferably)
7. Buckets
8. Feeders
9. Pipe or hose
SNAIL BREEDS/SPECIES IN SNAIL FARMING IN NIGERIA
Popular Types of Snail Used for Snail farming
When it comes to snail farming in Nigeria, there are 3 popular types of snail species/breeds common for snail breeding in Nigeria. There are often 3 major types of snails used for snail breeding in Nigeria and Africa in general this is due to their commercial viability.
1. Archachatina Marginata (AM)
2. Achatina Achatina (AA)
3. Achatina Fulica (AF)
Archachatina Marginata (AM)
The Archachatina Marginata AM is peculiar to West Africa and it’s popularly known as the giant African snail. It is the largest of all the snail specie . They can grow up to 20cm long in size and can produce up to 40 eggs in a single clutch and they can do produce 3 to 4 clutches in a year and can live up to 10 years. It usually takes between 21 to 40 days for the Archachatina Marginata (AM) eggs to hatch, The AM is harder and bigger compared to other species of snails. Archachatina Marginata (AM) tales about 8 to 9 months before it starts the laying of eggs. It is usually prized because of its large size.

Achatina Achatina (AA)
Achatina Achatina (AA) is d 2nd largest in the world and the second most popular breed in Nigeria and other countries and can lay up to 200 to 500 eggs in a single clutch and can lay up to 3 to 5 clutches in a year, it also takes 21 to 28 days for the Achatina Achatina (AA) eggs to hatch. It takes between 4 to 6 months before the Achatina Achatina (AA) starts laying of eggs.

10/07/2017

G11 Health Benefits Of Beans
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By Bonnie Taub-Dix for U.S. News Health

We’ve all heard the expression “shop the perimeter of the store.” But if you skip the middle, you’re missing out on a wealth of wholesome, delicious food choices. Your supermarket shelves are filled with hidden treasures that you shouldn’t pass up. Like beans, one of the most neglected and under-valued items.

Beans provide myriad health benefits, and they fit into several different food groups: Although they are rich in complex carbs like breads and starches, as a plant-based food, they feel right at home in the vegetable group, offering an array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, like their veggie companions. They can also hold their own in the protein group, supplying protein aplenty. Unlike some other members of this group, beans provide little to no fat and are cholesterol-free. In fact, beans actually lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels instead of potentially causing them to increase, as some animal proteins have been shown to do.

Though they’ve been around for centuries, beans are a modern-day superfood. Why? Let’s count the ways.

1 They Are Heart-Helpers

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Beans are “heart healthy” because they contain an abundance of soluble fiber, which can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. If you prefer canned beans, you can ditch up to 40 percent of the sodium by rinsing them in water.
2 They Are Low In Fat

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Most beans are about 2 to 3 percent fat, and contain no cholesterol, unless they’re processed or prepared with other ingredients, such as lard. (Check labels to see what else may be in the package or can.)
3 They Pack Protein

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans say we should be eating more plant proteins. About 1/2 cup of beans provides 7 grams of protein, the same amount as in 1 ounce of chicken, meat or fish. Vegetarians, vegans and individuals who seldom eat meat, poultry, or fish could count on beans as an alternative choice.
4 They Balance Blood Sugar

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With a low glycemic index, beans contain a beautiful blend of complex carbohydrates and protein. Because of this, beans are digested slowly, which helps keep blood glucose stable, and may curtail fatigue and irritability.
5 They Cut Cancer Risk

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Scientists recommend that adults consume 3 cups of beans per week to promote health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, like cancer. That owes to their abundance of fiber and antioxidants.
6 They Will Move You

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Filled with fiber, beans can promote regularity by preventing constipation. To maximize your meal, be sure to accompany high-fiber foods with ample fluids, like still or sparkling water. Weighing in at 5 to 8 grams of fiber per 100 grams (3 ounces), beans are ideal for those who are sensitive to gluten, a natural protein found in products containing wheat, rye, barley, and sometimes oats. If you do have food allergies, however, check the food label or contact the manufacturer to be sure the product is safe.
7 They’ll Satisfy You

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Because beans are metabolized more slowly than other complex carbs, they may aid in weight loss by keeping us feeling full without being excessively high in calories.
8 They’re Convenient

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Canned, frozen or dry, beans are a breeze to purchase, prepare, and store. They even come in flour form.
9 They Are Wallet-Friendly

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Beans can are the least expensive source of protein, especially when compared to fresh meat.
10 They Are Nutrient-Rich

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Aside from protein, complex carbs and fiber, beans contain a powerhouse of nutrients including antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals, such as copper, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium and zinc. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans refer to many of these important nutrients as “shortfall nutrients,” meaning most of us aren’t getting enough of them. Beans can help you step up to a more complete plate.
11 They’re Versatile

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They can be incorporated into a main dish (chili), side dish (rice and beans), appetizer (soup) or snack (dip). It’s easy to be creative when you have kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), split peas and lentils in your pantry. Take advantage of their various shapes, sizes and colors when planning meals.OOD MORNING FRIENDS AND WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS WEEK. TODAY ON THIS PAGE WE SHALL BE SHARING AN IMPORTANT TOPIC ON ONE OF THE MOST COMSUME FOOD STAPLE IN NIGERIA. WHICH IS ELEVEN (11) HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEANS.

06/07/2017

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS, TODAY ON THIS PAGE WE SHALL BE CONTINUING ON OUR WEEK TOPIC SNAIL FARMING. READ BELOW AND FIND OUR MORE ON HOW TO GO ABOUT YOUR SNAIL FARMING.
ADVANTAGES OF SNAIL FARMING IN NIGERIA
1. Snail shells serves as calcium used for animal feeds
2. Snail farming require little land or space.
3. Snail feeds are cheap and readily available
4. Snail farming in Nigeria is not capital intensive
5. Snail farming is easy to run
6. Snail doesn’t require too much attention like other agricultural practices making it easy to run part time
7. Snail farming requires little or no man power or labour
8. Snail farming doesn’t constitute nuisance to the environment which is usually the case for other livestock farming in terms of noise and animal waste
9. Quick growth, Snails are highly productive, can produce over 300 eggs at once
10. Snail meat is rich in protein, to its low level of cholesterol and fat.
11. Snail farming can easily be combined or incorporated with other farming practices
12. Snails are basically harmless creatures
13. Snail farming is a good source of income for the family.
14. Snails have Low mortality rate

Also Read : Why You should start an Agric Business
BENEFITS OF SNAIL FARMING IN NIGERIA
1. It’s easy to run
2. It is highly lucrative
3. It is environmental friendly
4. Snails are highly productive
5. Low in fat and cholesterol
6. Highly medicinal and used for health related products
7. Has traditional healing benefits
8. A good export opportunity
9. It contains iron, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium and has very low fat
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED FOR SNAIL FARMING IN NIGERIA
1. Tank for water
2. Watering cans
3. Hand trowel
4. Rake
5. Shovel
6. Weighing scale (digital preferably)
7. Buckets
8. Feeders
9. Pipe or hose

03/07/2017

This week on this page we are going to talk on Snail, the Business aspect in Nigeria and beyond. please, you are encourage to make you comments and contributions.

What is a Snail?

What is Snail: Snails are animals with shells that have the ability to retract into their shell and also craw. The local name for snail in Nigeria is EJUNA in Igbo language. There are so many species/breeds of snails in Nigeria and the world, but the types we are looking at here are the ones that are suitable for commercial viable for Snail Farming in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
Snail is an animal a mollusc with a single spiral shell into which the whole body can be withdrawn. They are usually found in green vegetations.

SNAIL FARMING IN NIGERIA is one of the most lucrative, cost effective, easy to run business practices that requires very little capital to run compared to other forms of agricultural practices. Snail farming in Nigeria is one of the most neglected farming practices in Nigeria yet the opportunities abound. Snails are more popular in African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. The opportunities are massive likewise the potentials. Unlike other forms of agricultural practices that require you building mighty structures and moving far away into the forest, snail farming doesn’t require massive land spaces and confinement. Infact you can start a commercial snail farm at the back of your backyard. It requires little spaces, It’s environmental friendly, requires little man power and the feeding are cheap or almost free.

What is snail farming?
Snail farming is the process of breeding or rearing snails. Snail farming is also known as Heliciculture or heliculture.

25/06/2017

Cassava production in Nigeria
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cassava processing in Obudu, southern Nigeria
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) production is vital to the economy of Nigeria as the country is the world's largest producer of the commodity. The crop is produced in 24 of the country's 36 states. In 1999, Nigeria produced 33 million tonnes, while a decade later, it produced approximately 45 million tonnes, which is almost 19% of production in the world. The average yield per hectare is 10.6 tonnes.
In Nigeria, cassava production is well-developed as an organized agricultural crop. It has well-established multiplication and processing techniques for food products and cattle feed. There are more than 40 cassava varieties in use. Cassava is processed in many processing centres and fabricating enterprises set up in the country.

19/06/2017

GOOD GODDAY FRIENDS. I PROMISED TO INFORM US ON HOW AND WHERE TO GET OUR YAMS IN AN AFFORDABLE AND CONVENIENT WAY. FOR PEOPLE WITHIN THE DELTA STATE AND ENVIRONS, NOW IS THE SEASON OF YAM AT OTU-UKPOLOGWU IN OSHIMILI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE. THESE YAMS ARE NOT ONLY AFFORDABLE, THEY ARE GOOD TO PROCESS INTO ANY FORM OF YAM PRODUCTS YOU MAY WISH. UKPOLOGWU IS A QUARTER AT ILLAH VILLAGE, WHERE THE LATE STEPHEN OKECHUKU KESHI HAILS FROM.

18/06/2017

THIS WEEK ON PAGE. WE SHALL BE UNVEILING WHERE YOU CAN GET MOST OF OUR FARM PRODUCTS AT OFFORDABLE PRICE. BOTH FARMS AND MARKET PLACES. GREETINGS

16/06/2017

YAM PROCESSING IN NIGERIA
TODAY ON OUR KNOWING THE AFRICAN FOOD WITHIN OUR REACH AND HOW CAN TO MAXIMIZE IT USES AND CONSUMPTION. HOW CAN WE PROCESS OUR YAM INTO OTHER TYPES OF FOODS. PLEASE READ AND SEND YOUR COMMENTS.
Yam is the common name for some species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae). These are perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania. There are many cultivars of yam though only six are important as staples in the tropics. The economically important species grown are Dioscorea rotundata (white yam), Dioscorea alata (yellow yam), Dioscorea bulbifera (aerial yam), Dioscorea esculenta (Chinese yam) and Dioscorea dumenterum (trifoliate yam). Yams are high in vitamin C, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese; while being low in saturated fat and sodium.
Worldwide yam production in 2007 amounted to 52 million tons, of which Africa produced 96%. Most of the world's production comes from West Africa representing 94%, with Nigeria alone producing 71%, equaling more than 37 million tons. Though yams can be stored up to six months without refrigeration most of the yearly production is lost through spoilage because of lack of post-harvest facility in the country.

In Nigeria, though yams can be consumed by boiling, roasting and processed to yield Amala (especially in the South western part of the country), it can also be processed into the production of instant yam flour.

The traditional method of making pounded yam which requires physical pounding with mortar and pestle is very laborious and in some cases unhygienic. The increasing number of middle class family and the rise in health consciousness amongst the populace is making the traditional way of processing pounded yam in Nigeria fast becoming a thing of the past as more and more family are shifting from the use of mortar and pestle to ready processed yam to be used for pounded yam production.

The process of producing instant yam flour is quite simple; it involves slicing, parboiling, drying and milling of the product to yield flour. The machinery and equipment required for production can be sourced locally or from abroad, and they include;

Yam slicer, yam parboiler, hammer mill with cyclone, industrial nylon sealing machine and a weighing machine.
The production process is highlighted below;

· Yam selection; fresh harvested yam gotten from the farm are sorted to select whole-some tubers that are suitable for the production of instant pounded yam flour. Usually the mature white varieties of yam are most suitable.

· Weighing; the selected yam are weighed properly

· Washing; the yam tubers are washed properly in order to get rid of sand and other extraneous materials.

· Peeling and slicing; the washed yam tubers are peeled and then sliced to desired thickness.

· Parboiling; the sliced yam are then put into boiling water over a period of time depending on the thickness of the slices.

· Drying; the parboiled yam slices are dried in a dryer at a specified drying temperature and time.

· Milling; the dried yam slices are milled directly into flour of uniform particle size.

· Packaging; the instant pounded yam flour is the finally packaged in moisture proof nylon bags.

Raw materials, supplies and inputs

The only raw material required for the production of instant pounded yam flour is yam tubers. Nigeria has an abundant supply of yam, especially in the middle belt, south west (Oyo,Ondo and Osun states) and some parts in the North and Eastern Nigeria. The major item of supplies is the packaging materials. Other supplies required include; factory wears (overall, hand gloves, factory shoes,nose masks), disinfectants e.t.c. Electricity, diesel (for generator and project truck) and water are the major utilities required for a smooth production of instant pounded yam flour

15/06/2017

WHAT ARE YAMS AND ITS HEALTH BENEFIT TO MANKIND
While yams appear very similar to sweet potatoes, they're quite different. In fact, they're not even related. Yams belong to the Dioscoreae or morning glory family, while sweet potatoes are from the genus Convolvulaceae. Yams (from the African word "nyami," meaning "to eat") have only one embryonic seed leaf, while sweet potatoes have two.

Yams are grown throughout Africa, but Nigeria is the world’s most prolific producer, exporting to 70% of the world market. Close to 200 species of yams are eaten worldwide, but other than those found wrapped individually in supermarkets, they aren't easily found on American produce shelves. Popular varieties include Hawaiian yam, Korean yam, and sweet yam.

Compared to sweet potatoes, yams are usually longer – sometimes as long as several feet – and not as sweet, having a rough, dark orange or brown surface that looks like tree bark. They're usually harvested after a year of vine growth, dried for several hours in a barn ventilated for that purpose, after which they can be stored without refrigeration for several weeks.

Yam varieties are classified as either "firm" or "soft." When cooked, the former are more dense; the latter varieties become more tender and moist. Preparations can be as vast the varieties, including boiling, mashing, grilling, roasting, baking, or sautéing.

Yams should never be refrigerated until they're cooked. Leftovers should be wrapped, refrigerated, and eaten within a few days.

Health Benefits of Yam
Although they're considered to be a starchy vegetable, yams are made up of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber allowing for slow uptake to keep blood sugar levels even, giving it the nod as a low glycemic index food. The vitamin A that is converted into beta-carotene when eating yams isn't as spectacular as those in sweet potatoes, but the antioxidants they provide are exceptional. The vitamin A in yams has other functions, such as maintaining healthy mucous membranes and skin, heightening night vision, supporting healthy bone development, and providing protection from lung and mouth cancers.

Yams are a good source of vitamin C – 27% of the daily value for fighting infections such as colds and flu and quick wound healing, anti-aging, strong bones, and healthy immune functio
n. It also provides good amounts of fiber, potassium, manganese, and metabolic B vitamins. The content of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine; 16% of the daily value) is good for shrinking the effects of homocysteine, which can do real damage to cell walls that could lead to heart attacks and/or stroke.

Other nutrients in yams include thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, and niacin. Copper (which produces healthy red blood cells), calcium, potassium (supporting optimal cell and body fluids), iron, manganese (a component in the super-potent antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase), and phosphorus are body-beneficial minerals found in yams.

Chinese, Korean, and Japanese medicine has made use of yams for eons because they contain allantoin, although that wasn't always known. This compound speeds up the healing process when applied as a poultice to boils and abscesses, but is also used to stimulate appetite and relieve bronchial trouble.

Unless they're peeled and cooked, yams may contain toxins such as dioscorin, diosgenin, and tri-terpenes that you don't get from sweet potatoes, so handle them with care.

Yam Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 3.5 ounces (100 grams), raw
Amt. Per
Serving % Daily
Value*
Calories 118
Calories from Fat 1
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 9 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 28 g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4 g 16%
Sugar 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 28%
Calcium 2% Iron 3%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie

13/06/2017

The value of our farm products are usualy neglected as a result of our inability to know the nutritional values of this simple food within our reach. on this page will be dedicating time to team people about different farm products and their nutritional values with expert views

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