Presently Nigeria is the leading exporter of Shea nuts and butter in the world with a total trade value estimated at $400,000. Shea butter is produced from the boiling and crushing of Shea nuts. Based on the level of refining done and contamination present, shea butter is […]
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Though the leading exporting nation for Shea nut and butter in the world, Nigeria is yet to take advantage of the vast opportunity that exist in the export and value addition of Shea nut and butter. Incentives are offered for better quality nuts through premium that are […]
Read more →The soybean (U.S.) or soya bean (UK) (Glycine max)is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean which has numerous uses. The plant is classed as an oilseed rather than a pulse by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Fat-free (defatted) […]
Read more →Nigerian agriculture is characterized by considerable regional and crop diversity. Analysis of this sector, particularly the food sub-sector, is fraught with serious data problems. However, the available statistics provide a broad overview of development in agriculture upon which we can make some broad generalizations about its role […]
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