Poultry farming is the rearing of domestic birds, this includes: chicken (broiler, layers, cockerel e.t.c), turkey, ducks, goose, for their meat or eggs for human consumption, they also produce feathers and manure for other purposes. How to Start Poultry Farming for Beginners You can start poultry farming on a small scale from the backyard of…
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supports 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries, providing agricultural inputs, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomy training, and essential services. This high-impact model consistently helps farmers increase their income and assets by over 35 percent. The organisation employs over 9,000 staff from diverse backgrounds and plays a…
The UN Women EmPower Academy is an innovative online learning initiative designed to equip young people across Asia and the Pacific with the technical and transferable skills required to lead green and digital transitions. The programme provides a hands-on, interactive environment for participants to develop competencies in data literacy, artificial intelligence (AI), project management, and green entrepreneurship….
Poultry farming in tropical and subtropical regions offers great production potential, but high temperatures also present a continuous challenge. Among these challenges, heat stress remains one of the most serious threats to flock health, welfare, and profitability. Understanding what heat stress is, how it affects birds, and how to manage it effectively is essential for…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), in collaboration with Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU), announces the 2026 AfDB–SHOU Scholarship Programmes for African nationals. These prestigious opportunities are designed to strengthen Africa’s expertise in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine science, and aquatic resource management. The initiative aligns with the AfDB’s Ten-Year Strategy (2024–2033), which prioritises capacity development, innovation, and…
One Acre Fund has empowered about 5.5 million smallholder farmers since its operation began 2006, in order to help their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services….
The Arise Home Garden Scheme 2.0 is seeking passionate individuals who are willing to make commitment into agriculture and home-gardening farming, this scheme will help them turn that passion into income. This scheme offers N500,000 grant funding to support home gardens and small-scale agribusiness designed for individuals and households aiming to grow food, raise crops or start small agribusiness….
One Acre Fund has empowered about 5.5 million smallholder farmers since its operation began 2006, in order to help their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services….
This position is part of a project funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), AID Code: 013244/10/5, aimed at supporting sustainable agricultural development in Uganda. The project focuses on enhancing the productivity and sustainability of vanilla cultivation among smallholder farmers. Position Overview The Agronomist will provide technical expertise in vanilla cultivation, support local…
Are you an aspiring or intending farmer, ready to make 2026 your most profitable and successful year in your journey to the poultry industry? Before you take the leap into your dream venture, imagine you avoiding all the common mistakes that can cause you huge losses and knowing exactly what to do to maximize profit. Now in the post, I will be revealing strategies…