When many people think of agriculture, they picture the farm: planting, watering, and harvesting. But here’s the truth, the biggest money in agriculture is not in the raw harvest. It’s in what happens after the harvest. This is where value addition comes in. Farmers who embrace value addition don’t just...

1. Introduction: Beyond Farming, Towards Wealth For decades, Nigerian agriculture has been seen mainly as a way to grow food and survive. Farmers plant, harvest, and sell at the farm gate. But in 2025, farming is no longer just about survival it is about wealth creation, innovation, and global competitiveness....

Introduction When most people think of agriculture, they picture farms, crops, and livestock the basics of food production. But as Femi Adesina reminds us, agriculture is far more than sustenance. It is a pathway to wealth creation, employment, and economic growth. In 2025, Nigerian agropreneurs have opportunities not just to feed...

Introduction Cassava is more than just a root crop in Nigeria. It’s a staple food that nourishes hundreds of millions worldwide. Often overlooked in discussions about export crops or high-tech farming, cassava quietly plays a pivotal role in food security, local economies, and global trade. In 2025, understanding cassava’s significance...

Introduction If you ask most farmers what they need to succeed, the first answers are usually: land, good soil, rain, and maybe fertilizer. That’s true, but in 2025, something else has quietly become just as important information. Think about it: a farmer who knows which crops are in demand, which...

  Introduction One truth remains constant: people will always need food. Yet, in 2025, agriculture in Nigeria is no longer simply about planting and harvesting. The agribusiness landscape has become more complex, influenced by technology, climate realities, consumer preferences, and global trade. For the discerning agropreneur, this is good news....