Nigeria has a long tradition of farming practices that date back centuries. These traditional practices have been passed down from generation to generation, and are still in use today. The main crops grown in Nigeria are rice, maize, sorghum, yams, and cassava. Farming is done mainly by hand, using simple tools such as hoes and shovels.
Traditional farming practices in Nigeria are very labor-intensive. Farmers must clear the land of trees and other vegetation, then till the soil and plant the seeds by hand. Weeding and harvesting are also done by hand. This is a very time-consuming and physically demanding process.
There has been a shift away from traditional subsistence farming.
These practices in Nigeria have been developed and refined over many centuries, and form an integral part of the country’s culture and heritage. The most common type of traditional farming in Nigeria is subsistence farming, which is carried out primarily for the purpose of providing food for the farmer’s family. Subsistence farming is typically characterized by the use of simple tools and techniques, as well as a reliance on natural resources such as rainfall and sunlight.
In recent years, however, there has been a shift away from traditional subsistence farming towards more commercialized and industrialized agriculture. This has led to the introduction of new technologies and methods, as well as an increase in the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. These techniques will raise crop yields and provide a larger fruit size, making the farms more profitable.
Anything green has nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
This is a major problem for farmers who are switching from one extreme to the other, a hybrid approach will provide better results overall. There are ways you can go about using a hybrid approach, such as the use of current technology and practices, while supplementing with organic fertilizer and compost.
Fertilizer is all around you, anything green has nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are readily available in your surrounding environment, these sources need to be harvested, composted and applied to your fields. Additionally you can plant cover crops specifically for composting to increase your access to organic material.
Work with your neighboring community to solve sourcing issues.
Becoming resourceful at times of hardship is necessary as a means of survival, but this practice will save you time, money and crop loss even when operating normally. As well, working with your neighboring community to solve sourcing issues will be a great benefit, you can exchange their organic waste for your produce or compost to keep the circle turning.
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