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10 SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP PROTECT THE EARTH
Today (April 22nd), we commemorate Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This year’s theme is “Climate Action”. A proverb rightly says, “Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by …
HOW TO STAY SAFE AND SANE DURING THIS COVID-19 LOCK DOWN
As the world struggles to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, here are a few simple but effective precautionary steps you and your loved ones can take to maintain security and safety while you stay at home; whether your state is on total or part lockdown. Be Kind to Yourself and Everyone Around …
HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN AGRICULTURE WITHOUT FARMING
It is estimated that farmers will have to grow 70 percent more food than what is currently produced to feed the world’s growing population by 2050. Apparently, more people, especially youths, need to get involved in agriculture. The mission to keep our world to #ZeroHunger is everyone’s responsibility but you don’t have to be a …
HOW TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC ON FOOD SECURITY
In the past few weeks, as the novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19) pandemic rocks countries and economies, most people have developed an obsession with figures and statistics. Amidst the several health crises, concerns are being raised about the impact of the pandemic on various sectors, the key of which is Agriculture. Should we be worried about Corona …
How to Get the Best out of the New Features on our Website
This month has been a #MarchtoRemember. As we join the rest of the world to celebrate Women’s History, we also unveiled the latest version of our website. The Winich Farms Website 2.0 was unveiled on the 10th of March 2020. With its amazing new features targeted at making your investment experience easy and pleasant, we …
Why Millennials’ Involvement in Agriculture in Nigeria Has Become Important
Nigeria currently faces multiple problems of food scarcity, high population growth rate, global warming, oil price fall, etc. Needless to say, agriculture is no doubt a huge socio-economic pillar contributing immensely to the country’s development agenda. Hence, for a country with a 60% population of youths, fostering the active participation of youths, especially …
Cassava Farms
Cassava is a root vegetable that is important for food security in the tropics. It is the underground part of the cassava shrub, which has the Latin name Manihot esculenta. Like potatoes and yams, it is a tuber crop. Cassava roots have a similar shape to sweet potatoes. Cassava was introduced into central Africa from …
