The Chief Executive Officer of ColdHubs has received the Farm Worker Employer Award at this year’s Farm Workers Appreciation Day held on August 6, 2023, at Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Nigeria. The Department of Agricultural Sciences at the Alvan Ikoku College of Education has honored Nnaemeka for his immense contribution towards the growth and […]
Corlivics Enwerem is a revolutionary farmer in the countryside of Obibiezena in Imo State, Nigeria. For years, he toiled tirelessly to cultivate the fertile land that had been in his family for generations. Each season brought its challenges, but none as formidable as the task of storing and preserving his bountiful harvest. He disclosed that […]
Recently, the Nigerian government declared a national emergency on food security as record inflation has made basic foods unaffordable for many and pushed up malnutrition rates. Food prices increased after the new government removed fuel subsidies. It was noted that the funds recovered will be used to improve agricultural productivity and provide fertilizer and grains […]
As time progresses, smallholder farmers search for ways to improve their production. They adopt modern-day farming practices such as greenhouse farming, hydroponic farming, monoculture farming, hybrid seed technology, drones, and PA, which is an advanced innovation and optimized field-level management strategy used in agriculture that aims to improve the productivity of resources on agriculture fields. […]
ColdHubs has unveiled two more 3-ton solar-powered Cold Rooms in Bodija Market, Ibadan, and Aje Market, Oshogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. This is aimed at reducing high levels of food spoilage. According to Chief Executive Officer, ColdHubs, Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, the goal is to reduce post-harvest losses affecting smallholder farmers and retailers of vegetables, dairy products, and […]
ColdHubs, has unveiled five units, 20-tonnes refrigerated trucks into its refrigeration transportation services in Nigeria. The five additional refrigerated trucks make it a total of seven trucks ColdHubs is deploying to ensure the safe transportation, storage and distribution of temperature-sensitive products. Speaking at the “Launch, Showcase and Induction” of the trucks in Lagos Nigeria, the […]
Nigerians experience a scarcity of tomatoes as pests ravage tomato farms in major producing states in the Country. The outbreak of this disease called Tuta Absoluta, popularly called Ebola, has led to a rapid increase in the price of tomatoes and other foods across the Nation. With an annual output of 2.4 million metric tons, […]
The truth remains that governments and investors in sub-Saharan Africa have yet to explore the natural resources and agricultural goldmines within their reach. There is so much consideration given to solid minerals, while a lot of agricultural products are still untapped. Strawberry is one of the numerous crops whose economic impacts have not been mined, […]
South-eastern Nigeria is among the six geopolitical regions in Nigeria, comprising five States: Abia, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, and Enugu. The region is known for its unique cultural heritage and diversity and contributes significantly to the diverse economy of the country, which includes agriculture, trade, manufacturing, and services. They are popularly known for the Cultivation of […]
#WRD2023 World Refrigeration Day is celebrated annually every June 26th, to raise global awareness about the importance of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technologies for the comfort of life. The event is mostly recognized and supported globally by industry, professional groups, scientific and engineering associations, as well as by governments and individuals. Theme for […]