Food and Agriculture Africa

 INTRODUCTION ON DOG BUSINESS      A Dog is a domestic mammals of the family "Canidae  and the other canivora" and Dogs are one of the most popular domestic animals.     . Breeds of dogs and there categories  1. GERMAN SHEPHERD: this breed of dogs are basically used for security, it has about 75% ability to guard due to there size compared to some other breeds of dogs, and it is also one of the highly purchased breed of dogs in Nigeria, it is one of the cheapest dog breed to start up with , they also have the ability to adapt to harsh weather. 2. BOERBOEL: this breed of dog are also used  for security purpose due to it's body size and it's ability to guard , it has about 90% ability to guard as the body size is also helpful as it is big in size, there first mating should be done 17 month after birth and there litter is about 7 to 10 3. ROTTWEILER:it is also majorly used for security in Nigeria and some other countries as it is about 75% in si...

The maiden OYSADA FFS Village market held today 16th March, 2023 was a huge success. The vendors comprised of individual farmers, cooperative groups & association (Radiant Women group & Achievers Fish Farmers), corporate bodies as well as research institutions (FRIN, NISPRI) graced the occasion. The  market sales were encouraging with high turnout for patronage. The dignitaries present also commended the village market initiative. Osi Baale & former Permanent Secretary, Mr David Oyewole, Prof. Oyedokun, former Director NAERLS, Ibadan grace the epoch making event. The LOC chairperson, Mrs Tomi Olatoye, Chairman OYSADA FFS, Alhaji Imaam & Regional Manager, Ibadan/Ibarapa, Dr. Dayo Sosina provided the necessary logistics.

*Advantages of Stevia Farming* *1 No Thefts of your Stevia crops:* regular farm thieves don't know stevia and what to do with it *2 No Cows and Herdsmen menace:* Cows don't eat Stevia plants *3 No need for farm fencing and security expenses* *4 Your Stevia farm produces for 3-5 years* *5 Stevia supply cannot meet demand* *6 Stevia farmers are most likely to benefit from loans, grants and support from Exporters:* a cooperative of real farmers of Stevia is formed and growing *7 There are Stevia products that local companies can make and market locally and also export* *8 Nigeria's mean annual rainfall ranges from 385mm to 4,065mm while stevia requires 150mm* *9 There are numerous international buyers and as such three can't be a glut or dried Stevia leaves* *10 There's no known pest or diseases of Stevia in Nigeria for now*

Oluwatomi Olatoye, Founder of Green Gold Foods and Beverages Ltd    promoting cultivation and utilization of Stevia in Nigeria.  Oluwatomi is an urban Agriculture Farmer and influencer in Nigeria with over 20years experience in growing herbs and spices and training others on home farming for health and wealth.  She started growing Stevia in Nigeria in 2019 to encourage consumption of Natural Sweetener which research has proven can help to decrease number of Diabetic patients in Nigeria. She is also out to encourage and help growers to earn foreign exchange, Stevia being an exportable crop. The consumption of Stevia as sweetener reduces spiking up  sugar level in people living with Diabetes "We are growing and promoting stevia because of its health benefits"  A stevia plant can stay in the soil for 5years. It is an alternative to refined sugar for those who follow a regular or keto diet or those living with diabetes.  The Soil fertility and ...