Nigeria is the largest producer of jam in the world and produces about 6 million tons of jam each year. This brochure serves the local population and is also exported to international buyers in many places around the world.

    The high yield of Nigerian crops sends people a strong message about its importance in local society, its production capacity and good prospects for the development of a global trading company by exporting pits to different countries / regions.

    Although the pit harvest is the main food, more than 70% of world demand comes from West Africa and Nigeria, the most productive countries in the world. Intensive pit cultivation - Nigeria can be a profitable investment.

    What is the pit business?

    Pit cultivation is the cultivation of pit crops intended for consumption and processing on local and international markets.

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    1). Food source:

    The jam can be cooked or roasted and then eaten without further processing. Because it is its main use, it is a popular commodity because many African households consume jam every day.

    2). Jam powder:

    Yam powder is processed yam powder that can be used for many purposes, especially in the preparation of fast food (such as amala and yam) without having to exert high pressure.

    Facts and benefits of the yarn planting industry

    Yam was grown in the early 8000 BC. in Asia.

    The annual production of world jam exceeds 30 million tons.

    Jam is a good source of vitamin C.

    Yam is a general term for certain plants of the genus Dioscorea.

    Yam is a good source of energy.

    About 70% to 76% of world jam production comes from Nigeria.

    The second and third largest jam-making countries in the world are Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.

    The largest jam producer in Nigeria is the state of Benue.

    It takes at least 14 weeks for the pit to mature.

    The yield of jam per hectare can reach or exceed 21 tons per hectare.

    How to start growing pits in Nigeria: a detailed guide

    1). Find suitable agricultural land for growing pits:

    The selected agricultural land should be a mountainous area with good drainage, because the pit in these areas prefers to grow. It should also have sandy soil and clay, as it can achieve maximum pit yield, although clay with organic matter can also be very effective.

    2). Agricultural land for planting:

    The first step in preparing the farmland for planting a pit is to clear the surrounding shrubs for planting before the rainy season, preferably around February.

    After cleaning the farmland, loosen the soil and make the side beds three meters high and three meters apart.

    3). Prepare the scenery for planting:

    After soil preparation, they can be cut into small pieces weighing 50 to 120 grams or provided as whole tubers to form tubers of healthy plants for planting. Their size, because the larger the setting, the greater the expected benefit.

    The scythe used can be divided or undivided and can be divided into four categories: goiter, medium frog, tail and whole tubers or whole thorns. After cutting the stone, the exposed part is treated with a fungicide or ash, then dried and then immediately pruned or germinated.

    4). Plants and weeds:

    Before the start of the rainy season, the jam should be planted from March to April. Now that the land is ready, you should plant about 10,000 settlements on half a hectare of land.

    The frequency with which a pit farm is eventually suspended depends on the weed growth rate, the use of compost and the use of a pre-dried scythe. If the field is covered and the sediment used is pre-germinated sediment, weeds can be removed two months apart.

    5). Pit collection:

    When the pit leaves begin to dry out or turn yellow, they can be harvested. This period is usually from November to February. But during harvest, some tubers are reserved for replanting in the next season, while other previously captured tubers are sold for commercial purposes.

    6). Marketing of yam crops:

    After harvesting the pit, the next step is to market the product. In this previously published article, we explained the different ways of marketing agricultural products. In the following link, we also list several ways to sell pit products to international buyers.

    The challenges of growing a pit

    Pit cultivation in Nigeria and many parts of Africa faces some challenges, including:

    lack of experience.

    Pests and diseases

    Investment in agricultural research is low and volatile.

    Financial challenges.

    Business challenges.

    Weed control.

    Production costs are high.

    Consumers have low purchasing power.

    Poor supply chain management.

    at the end

    Growing a pit in Nigeria can be a lucrative business, in part because of the high market demand, mainly because of your own ability to build an extensive supply chain network. If you are looking for part of an agricultural business, another option in Nigeria is growing pits.

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