What is Cassava called in your region? For instance, it is called Akpu in Igbo, Rogo in Hausa and ẹyẹ in Yoruba. Regardless of the name, this tuber is loved by the three regions in Nigeria. According to this wikipedia article, Nigeria is the largest producers of cassava in the world, followed by Brazil. Cassava […]
Periwinkle is an edible sea food known scientifically as Littorina Littorea. This sea snail has gills and an operculum. Its shell is much harder and stronger than that of an ordinary snail. There are different types and species of periwinkle but in Africa and Nigeria in particular, the common type is the small black shell […]
The importance of water to humans can not be overemphasized. Because water is one of the basic needs for human survival. It is a fact that pollution can cause severe harm to living and non-living things. According to the report by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) the common sources of water, that are available to […]
Nutrition is defined as the science of feeding: The word nutrition is traceable to Lavoiser in 1750. One of the ultimate objectives of any livestock industry is the conversion into animal products of feeds which are either inedible by man or surplus to his immediate requirements. This article is about animal nutrition and it also […]