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Aug 24 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
Everybody Loves Papaya — But Most People Don’t Know How Powerful the Seeds Are! 🧠🍽️👉
“You eat the fruit and throw away the seeds, right? Big mistake.”
Here’s why you should think twice before tossing papaya seeds 👇
Small but mighty!
Papaya seeds may look tiny, but they’re packed with powerful medicinal properties — from detoxifying the liver to fighting parasites.
Let’s explore the surprising health benefits of these overlooked gems 🧵👇
Aug 21 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
To the investors who want to invest in agriculture but know nothing about it , here are key things you MUST consider before you start 👇
1️⃣ Understand That Agriculture Is Not a “Quick Profit” Business
Farming is a long-term game. It involves seasons, weather patterns, biological systems, and unpredictability.
Be patient, and plan for returns over time—not overnight.
Aug 21 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
🧵No One Will Tell You These Secrets About Pig Farming – But I Will.
If you're planning to go into pig farming or have already started, these little-known truths can make or break your success. Let’s dive in 👇
1️⃣ Fast Growth = Fast Profits
Pigs are one of the fastest-growing livestock.
With the right feed and care, you can start making profits in just 5–6 months.
But here’s the secret: not all breeds grow the same. Choose wisely.
Aug 20 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
PAPAYA FARMING – Step-by-Step Guide for 2025
Looking for a fast, profitable fruit crop? Papaya (also known as pawpaw) is one of the best short-term options.
Let’s walk through everything you need to start and succeed in papaya farming 🧵👇
Papaya is a high-demand crop you can sell either as a ripe fruit or green (for cooking). That means multiple income streams from the same plant.
With good care, papaya starts fruiting in just 6–9 months and can keep producing for 3–4 years.
Aug 20 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Ayam Cemani: The $9,000 Chicken You Need to Know About 🧵
Have you ever heard of a chicken that can cost up to $9,000?
Meet the “Ayam Cemani”
, a rare and striking chicken from Indonesia that fascinates farmers and collectors worldwide. ...
👇👇 2/ All-Black Appearance
Ayam Cemani is known for its entirely black body—feathers, beak, tongue, skin, and even bones! This unique trait is caused by a genetic mutation called fibromelanosis.
Aug 20 • 9 tweets • 1 min read
What to Intercrop with Papaya for Better Yield and Income? 🧵
I recently saw a comment asking, “What can I intercrop with papaya?”
Let’s break it down!
Intercropping papaya can maximize land use, improve soil health, and boost income. Here’s how 👇
Aug 19 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
🧵 One of my followers asked me to help him get started in poultry farming, especially broilers.🐥
And I always prefer answering publicly so everyone can learn.
So let’s dive into broiler farming👇
1️⃣ Why Broilers?
Broilers are chickens raised specifically for meat production.
✅ Fast-growing (ready in 5–7 weeks)
✅ High demand
✅ Small space, big returns
Perfect for both small-scale and commercial farmers.
Jul 24 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Causes of Decreased Egg Production
1. Lighting Condition
Laying birds require at least 16 hours of light daily for effective egg production. During seasons with shorter daylight hours, such as the rainy season, farmers should provide an additional 4 hours of artificial light...
to stimulate the birds' ovaries. Without sufficient lighting, egg production drops.
2. Moulting
Moulting is the natural process where birds shed old feathers and grow new ones, typically occurring when birds are around one year old. During this phase, egg production stops ...
Jul 3 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
HOW TO MAKE COMPOST AT HOME?
As farmers, we all know that organic manure plays a vital role in increasing soil fertility, improving crop yield, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
However, I’ve been hearing many farmers say that manure is becoming scarce and expensive. ....
This is a concern we can address ourselves. That’s why I want to guide you on how to make your own compost using simple materials you already have around your home or farm.
Composting is the process of turning biodegradable waste like kitchen scraps, crop residues, and ....
Jul 1 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
HOW TO GROW CASSAVA?
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the crops we often overlook when it comes to profitable farming.
One that stands out is cassava. Yes, cassava! It might not be the first crop that comes to your mind when talking agribusiness,
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but it’s among the most dependable crops you can grow, especially here in Africa where it feeds millions every day.
What makes cassava so special is how resilient and low-maintenance it is. It grows well in hot, dry places where other crops struggle. It doesn’t demand a lot ..
Jun 24 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
HOW TO CULTIVATE SWEET PEPPERS?
As I promised, today, we’re discussing some valuable tips on cultivating sweet peppers (capsicum), a crop loved in every kitchen and offering great income potential for farmers when grown with care.
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Whether you're a beginner or already have a garden, these tips will help you grow healthier, more productive sweet pepper plants.
1. Choose the Right Variety
Start with the right variety depending on your market and climate. Popular hybrid varieties like California Wonder, ,..
Dec 1, 2024 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
The Secret Behind Black Soldier Fly (BSF) as Poultry feed!!
In modern poultry farming, feed costs account for a significant portion of production expenses, often exceeding 70%. To remain profitable, farmers need a sustainable, cost-effective, and ...
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nutrient-rich alternative to traditional feeds. This is where Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae come in—revolutionizing poultry nutrition and farm profitability.
1. Nutritional Value of BSF Larvae
BSF larvae are a powerhouse of essential nutrients:
High Protein Content: ...
Oct 27, 2024 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
HOW TO CONSTRUCT A MODERN POULTRY HOUSE!🐔🐓
This may help someone on your timeline. Kindly REPOST for others.
Commercial chicken farming demands expertise, understanding, and unwavering commitment for success.
Getting your poultry housing right is crucial ..
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For laying a solid foundation for your venture.
Here's a handy checklist to guide you through poultry house construction:
🔸️PROVIDE CONFORT:
Ensure your poultry house offers a comfortable environment shielding birds from weather extremities like rain, wind, and direct ..
Sep 11, 2024 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Here’s a formulation guide based on expert recommendations.
1. Starter Feed (0-8 weeks)
- Maize: 50 kg
- Soya Meal: 17.5 kg
- Fish Meal: 12 kg
- Maize Bran: 10 kg
- Sunflower Cake: 4.5 kg
- Limestone: 4 kg
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- Bone Meal: 1.5 kg
- Salt: 300 grams
- Premix: 200 grams
- Toxin Binder: 100 grams
This feed provides the necessary high protein (18-20%) for the rapid growth and development of the chicks.
2. Grower Feed (9-20 weeks)
- Maize: 60 kg
- Soya Meal: 14 kg
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Sep 10, 2024 • 20 tweets • 4 min read
Caring for 2,000 Local Chickens and Managing Laying/Incubation Process!
Thank you @ayodeji0926 for reaching out! Managing 2,000 local chickens, especially when they start laying eggs and entering the incubation period, requires careful planning and management.
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Here’s some detailed guidance to help you succeed with your free-range system: 1. Housing and Shelter
Even though you plan to raise them in a free-range environment, you will need to provide a large, secure house where they can stay overnight and during bad weather.
Aug 25, 2024 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POULTRY HOUSE!!
Commercial chicken farming demands expertise, understanding, and unwavering commitment for success.
Getting your poultry housing right is crucial for laying a solid foundation for your venture.
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Here's a handy checklist to guide you through poultry house construction:
🌟 Provide Comfort: Ensure your poultry house offers a comfortable environment shielding birds from weather extremities like rain, wind, and direct sunlight.
Aug 21, 2024 • 19 tweets • 4 min read
HOW TO HARVEST MONEY FROM LOCAL CHICKEN ( Village Chicken).
Start with 20 chicken in this August 2024 and by the end of twelve months you'll have over 300 local chicken!!!
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For those seeking information on local hens, here is a personal analysis, from experience.
If you started with 20 hens. At the end of the 12 months, you can easily have 300+ chickens as long as you put your effort into it!
Aug 15, 2024 • 26 tweets • 5 min read
REASONS WHY SOME POULTRY FARMERS DON'T MAKE MONEY FROM THEIR POULTRY BUSINESS
Though I’m writing this post for poultry farmers, the content could be useful for every other areas of the Agribusiness too.
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.... 1. Most Poultry Farmers are Blind to their Market.
By this, I mean, they really don’t understand the market they are playing in.
It’s very common to see Africans waking up one day and think, “Since I have xxx amount of money, which business can I start?”
Aug 10, 2024 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
SECRETS OF UNIFORM PREGNANCY IN GOAT FARMING!!
If you need all your goats to make babies at the same time this is for you.
(1) Remove the male goat from your herd, don't let them be near the female or the female smell them.
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..... (2) You may not know! Goat ovulates on heat once a month, allow them to ovulate and not cross, their ovulation will probably be a different days for all your female goats, never worry
(3) Ensure all the female goats ovulate and miss their ovulation.