Hello AyosifamHub blog readers! Let's talk about the recent news from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and what it means for our community of cassava and potato processors. A reduction in the interest rate on loans can sound like a game-changer, but is it really? The answer, as with most things in business, is a mix of both opportunity and challenge. 📉 The Opportunity: Why a Rate Cut Can Be a Good Thing A reduction in the interest...
The heart-wrenching reality in many of our rural communities is that farmers, the very backbone of our food security, are increasingly living in fear. The threat of kidnapping has cast a dark shadow over agricultural activities, making the essential act of going to the farm a perilous journey. At AyosifamHub, we understand this profound anxiety, and while we continue to advocate for robust government intervention, we also believe in empowering...
Valid for: Monday, 22nd September 2025 (00:00 – 23:59) 📍 Issued on: 21st September 2025 by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) 🌍 Northern States ⛅ Morning: Prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Adamawa and Taraba States. ⛈️ Afternoon/Evening: Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Gombe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Bauchi,...
For a smallholder farmer, farming is more than just a tradition; it’s a business. But many farmers sell their produce based on what a middleman offers or what others are selling for, without truly knowing if they are making a profit. This is where understanding your variable costs becomes a game-changer. These are the expenses that fluctuate directly with your level of production—things like labour for planting and harvesting, fertilizer,...
Valid for: Saturday, 20th September 2025 (00:00 – 23:59) 📍 Issued on: 19th September 2025 by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) 🌍 Northern States ⛅ Morning: Prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Southern Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba States. ⛈️ Afternoon/Evening: Isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected over parts of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Adamawa,...
As a cassava farmer, the feeling is all too familiar. You've poured your time, energy, and resources into nurturing your crops. The harvest is abundant, the tubers are healthy, and the quality is top-notch. Yet, when it's time to sell, you find yourself at the mercy of a price dictated by others – often middlemen who take a significant cut of your hard-earned profit. This struggle is a common narrative in the agricultural sector, and it's one...
The AyosifamHub team recently had a stark reminder of the challenges many farmers face. We were on a farm, eager to source fresh potato crops, when the owner showed us a disheartening sight: his fields, once vibrant with produce, had been significantly damaged by cattle activities overnight. It was a clear demonstration of how quickly a farmer's hard work can be undone. This incident highlights a critical issue affecting food production and...
Valid for: Saturday, 20th September 2025 (00:00 – 23:59) 📍 Issued on: 19th September 2025 by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) 🌍 Northern States ⛅ Morning: Prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Southern Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba States. ⛈️ Afternoon/Evening: Isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected over parts of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Adamawa,...
Valid for: Friday, 19th September 2025 (00:00 – 23:59) 📍 Issued on: 18th September 2025 by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) 🌍 Northern States ⛅ Morning: Cloudy atmosphere with chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Taraba State. ⛈️ Afternoon/Evening: Isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected over parts of Adamawa, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, Gombe, Kano, Jigawa, Borno, and...
Welcome to AyosifamHub, your go-to source for practical and actionable farming advice! The dry season is here, but that doesn't mean your farm has to go dormant. With the right strategies, you can turn the challenges of the dry season into an opportunity for a productive harvest. This blog post will focus on two of Africa's most important staple crops: cassava and potato. While both are root crops, they have different needs, and a successful...
