The Young Africa Works-IITA project- Employment and Entrepreneurship
The goal of this project is to give approximately 40,000 Nigerian youth, particularly women, access to… The Young Africa Works-IITA project
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Subsistence farming and its benefits
Subsistence farming or subsistence agriculture is a system of farming that involves carrying out Agricultural processes such as planting Crops and rearing Animals for the farmer’s consumption or use. There are so many benefits of starting subsistence farming.
10 lucrative agricultural businesses to start this year
In recent years, farming in Nigeria has undoubtedly shown to be a successful industry, generating…
What are the types of subsistence farming systems?
The types of subsistence farming systems are: Sedentary farming This is a promitive method of farming. It involves the continuous use of a particular piece of land. The land is used for farming every year. This method of farming started in Eurasia and America. This system of farming is often practiced by farmers who do…
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What are the characteristics of subsistence farming?
Twenty characteristics of subsistence farming are: 1- Little or no capital requirement Subsistence farming is the type of farming that has little or no startup cost. This is because it is a small scale system that involves production of food for the farmer, his family members and few individuals. In this system of farming, the…
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What are the advantages of subsistence farming?
The advantages of subsistence farming are:
Zero labor cost
Low financial requirement
Food production
Good land utilization
Skill acquisition
Low risk
Improves the health of the farmer and his family.
What is the meaning of subsistence farming?
What is the meaning of subsistence farming?
Subsistence farming, also known as self-sufficient farming, refers to a farming practice in which farmers cultivate small plots of land…
What are the main characteristics of subsistence farming?
Subsistence farming, also known as subsistence agriculture, is a self-sufficient farming practice for a farmer and his family. What are the main characteristics of subsistence farming?
New york farm bureau scholarship
The New York Farm Bureau’s agricultural youth scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in New York who want to have a career in agriculture.
Top 5 agricultural exports of last year
According to the most recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), cashews, sesame seeds, and cocoa beans are the top agricultural products that Nigeria exported in 2022, bringing in N427.6 billion in income during a nine-month period. Top 5 agricultural exports of last year. In comparison to the N372.2 billion reported in the…