Livestock – Definition, Examples & Importance
What is Livestock? Livestock is generally defined as the animals kept or raised on a farm to earn income, produce labor and other commodities. Livestock (also known as farm animals) …
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Prices of Livestock Products / Commodities in Nigeria
If you want to know the current prices of livestock commodities in Nigeria, you are on the right page. Below are the prices of commodities or products such eggs, live …
Quick Loan Providers Without Collateral in Nigeria
Why Do You Need A Loan? As a farmer, there are times when one would need a quick, short term loan to settle one or several emergencies or urgent needs …
How to Make Money Without Owning a Working Farm
Are you aware that you can make money from agriculture even without having a working farm? While it is highly necessary to own and run a farm if you want …
Pygmy Goat: Brief History and Characteristics
Pygmy Goats: A Brief History The Pygmy Goat was formerly referred to as Cameroon Dwarf Goat. It is an African breed of miniature goats; precisely from West African countries. However, …
What is Hydroponic Fodder and How Can It Be Grown?
What is Hydroponic Fodder? Hydroponic fodder is animal feed grown from seeds without soil, and with little water. A week after the seeds have sprouted, the nutritious seedlings will be …
Where to Buy Cheap & Efficient Egg Incubators
What is an egg incubator? This is a device used to hatch fertile eggs of poultry birds. Incubator users usually make use of it to hatch the eggs of chickens …
Join Livestocking WhatsApp & Telegram Group for Farmers
Is it not good to have a WhatsApp or Telegram Group? A platform where you and I can learn from one another as livestock farmers. I have been thinking about …
Beginner’s Guide to Village or Local Chicken Farming
One of the most interesting and, at the same time, challenging agricultural activities that can be taken up by entrepreneurs is village chicken farming. Village chicken farming has some unique …
Top 5 Reasons Why Inbreeding is Bad
Breeding is an important topic in livestock production and farming. Though some livestock farmers don’t value breeding, it remains the tool to improve the animals on your farm. Breeding is …