Agriculture is a major source of income for households in Africa. Small-holder farmers are faced with challenges such as climate change, government policy, a lack of funding, and post-harvest loss. The United Nations regarding food wastage has revealed that food wastage in Nigeria per citizen is the highest in Africa, adding that Nigerians trash at […]
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Source: Prime Agro Seed Linkedln To mark World Refrigeration Day 2023, Prime Agro Seed has outlined the impacts and contributions of refrigeration to agricultural production in Africa. The Head of sales and Marketing, Tiah David Tiah, said that refrigeration is a core part of fruit and vegetable production that helps extend the shelf life of […]
Avocado is scientifically known as Perisea Americana, which belongs to the laurel family of evergreen trees. The fruit is known to have an oval shape with a very greenish color when unripe and a dark color when ripened for consumption. Avocado is highly nutritional, contains vitamins and minerals, and is widely used in a variety […]
Vendors in the Fruit and Vegetable Market in Benin City, Nigeria, have Lauded ColdHub’s efforts towards reducing losses in perishable produce. The Community Chief, Ambrose Sarkin, disclosed this during the commissioning of a new ColdHubs facility in Benin City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Sarkin noted that the innovation is the first of its kind […]
As the year passed, the world’s reliance on technology increased. In fact, accelerated digitalization and innovation are evidenced by increased investment in emerging technologies to solve issues in different sectors of life. Recently, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a comprehensive, practical, and accessible toolbox designed to help all those […]
Group pictures of ColdHubs Team, Development Partners and Leaders of Host Community, Kaduna State Government. As part of its social impact towards reducing food loss and improving agricultural value in Africa, ColdHubs, with support from Heifer International, launched a 100-ton solar-powered cold room for fruits and vegetables storage and preservation in Dan Magaji Fruit and […]
Mango season in Nigeria is between February and June, depending on ecological zones, regions, and varieties of the fruit. Mango is a fragile fruit that is seasonal and highly perishable; every year, the fruit is wasted more than it is consumed and utilized. In developing countries, farmers continue to employ the traditional method of shaking […]
In the vast and diverse landscape of Nigeria, a quiet revolution is taking place, transforming the agricultural sector and empowering farmers through the innovative use of technology. The agritech revolution, with its remarkable strides in improving farming practices, yields, and economic prosperity, remains largely underreported by the media. This article aims to shed light on […]
Nigerian farmers, just like every other worker in the country, are confronted with so many challenges that, most times, dwindle agricultural production. Climatic change is a significant threat to farmers and food security. Agriculture is heavily susceptible to climatic conditions. The success of agriculture in any environment is heavily dependent on climate change. In Nigeria, […]
Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic (PV) panels, are devices that convert sunlight into electricity. They are made up of multiple solar cells, which are composed of semiconducting materials such as silicon. When sunlight strikes these cells, it excites the electrons in the material, creating an electric current. Key points to note about solar panels […]