Nigeria: How urban farming can boost food production
Owing to the level of insecurity arising from kidnapping and banditry, farming has almost become impossible in some parts of the country
By Eleojo Idachaba
Blueprint
May 26, 2023
Excerpt:
A few days ago, experts and stakeholders in agro-allied industry while gathering in Lagos called for urban farming in order to boost agriculture. They therefore identified urban farming as the new solution to the recent high cost of food items and scarcity in the country. Their stand was made known at the 2023 AgriQuest Africa Network (AQAN) Food System Summit which was on the theme: Rethinking Sustainable Food System in Nigeria: Current Trends & Pathways.
While making his submission, the managing consultants of Bdellium Consult, one of the partners of the summit, Dr. Adelaja Adesina, said farming in urban areas has the capacity to increase food production and reduce cost of food and in the process help to make them available in the market.
He charged residents of urban cities to grow some food crops in the confines of their homes and compound as according to him, this was one of the current trends and the pathways to sustainable food production that could feed Nigeria’s growing population reputed to be largest in Africa. He said Nigeria’s population growth rate is estimated to be 2.4 per cent per annum and projected to increase from about 220 million in 2023 to 400 million people in 2050.
Read the complete article here.
Source: https://cityfarmer.info/nigeria-how-urban-farming-can-boost-food-production/
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
| Visits: | 1,816,287,187 |
| Stories: | 8,661,858 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
