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Shonga Farms is made up of 13 commercial farmers invited by the government of Kwara State, Nigeria, to revolutionize agriculture in the state as well as promote job creation, improve productivity and enhance food security. [1] The Shonga Farms were taken over by Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) due to about N1.7bn debt by the ...
Commercial snail farming in the Western world typically utilizes snails in the family Helicidae, particularly Cornu aspersum (morphotypically divided into C. a. aspersa and C. a. maxima), formerly known as Helix aspersa. In tropical climates, snail farming is typically done with the African snail. Snail meat from the African snail is highly ...
"Land snail diversity in a threatened limestone formation in Odukpani, Cross River State, Nigeria". Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 13: 487-492. Oke O. C., Alohan F. I. & Edosomwan E. U. (2007). "Land snail diversity and abundance in a patch of secondary tropical rainforest in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria". African Scientist 8: 55-60.
A farmer and his cow. The majority of herders in African countries are livestock owners. Livestock farming is a part of Nigeria's agriculture system. In 2017, Nigeria had approximately over 80 million poultry farming, 76 million goats, 43.4 million sheep, 18.4 million cattle, 7.5 million pigs, and 1.4 million of its equivalent. [26]
Each snail lays up to 1200 eggs per year. Achatina achatina is an important source of animal protein for West African forest-dwelling ethnic groups, and there is potential for commercial farming. [8] This species' substantial size and potential for rapid population growth can make the snail a serious pest when introduced to non-native ecosystems.
A farmer and his cow. The majority of herders in African countries are livestock owners. Livestock farming is a part of Nigeria's agriculture system.In 2017, Nigeria had approximately over 80 million poultry farming, 76 million goats, 43.4 million sheep, 18.4 million cattle, 7.5 million pigs, and 1.4 million of its equivalent. [1]
Also, livestock farming is practiced to a limited extent by the people. Men and women tend goats, sheep, poultry and pigs. Some breed dogs for commercial purposes, while others breed snail and others. e. Cash crops Some of the cash crops grown in Odo Ere are cocoa, coffee, cotton, groundnut (peanut), millet, oil palm, and cashew nuts, among others.
Prior to the Discovery of oil in commercial quantity in 1951, Agriculture was the Primary occupation of the people of Rivers State. Around 19th century when the industrial revolution reached its peak in England, the area was then referred to as Oil Rivers Protectorate, this was due to its abundant palm oil and kernel which basically constituted the main revenue source of the country. [3]