Did you know that there is a two years Masters Programme tailored to train young agroforesters at the Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA) of University of Dschang, Cameroon. The fourth batch of Agroforesters currently in the first year…
Plantains are a starchier equivalent to banana but are less sweet. Plantains are important staple food for people in tropical countries and are always cooked before eating. They are rich in fiber, vitamins A, C, and B-6, minerals – magnesium…
Carrot (Daucus carota) is categorized as a root vegetable. It is typically orange in color, though purple, white, yellow, and red carrots varieties exist. The orange taproot of a carrot plant is the part of the root vegetable most consumed.…
The prevailing demographic pressure for food and land resources (plot/farm sizes are getting increasingly smaller) coupled with unpredictable environmental conditions is obliging farmers to shift from traditional subsistence agriculture to diverse commercial agriculture options. Diversification of agriculture and/or sustainable…
Vegetables have many important functions in man’s everyday life. Nutritional, social and economic benefits. Its important in our daily diet cannot be over emphasized.With increased awareness on the need of a balanced diet, nutritional security and the consequential life style…