Thursday 30 October 2014

Moringa; the magic plant

Moringa oleifera has an impressive range of medicinal uses with high nutritional value and medicinal benefits. Different parts of Moringa contain a profile of important minerals and are a good source of protein, vitamins, beta-carotene,
amino acids and various phenolics. Moringa provides a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol.

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Moringa & Siddha Medicinal Uses and Benefits
In Siddha medicine says that the leaves are full of medicinal properties. The drumstick seeds are used as a sexual virility drug for treating erectile dysfunction in men and also in women for prolonging sexual activity.

Tuesday 28 October 2014

Moringa; the magic plant continued

Moringa Flowers Medicinal Uses and Benefits
• Flower juice improves the quality and flow of mothers’ milk when breast feeding.
• Flower juice is useful for urinary problems as it encourages urination.
* In Haiti, villagers boil Moringa flowers in water and drink the tea as a powerful cold remedy.

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Moringa Roots, Bark and Gum (Medicinal Uses and Benefits)
The roots and the bark have all of the properties described above but are more concentrated.

Monday 20 October 2014

8 Amazing Health Benefits of Watermelon

Watermelon is by far, one of the most powerful, body-healing fruits out there! The amazing health benefits of watermelon cover everything from your brain all the way to the cells in your feet.
The best time to indulge in this fresh, succulent, juicy melon, is summertime, when they are in season and deliver an array of nutrients, vitamin and minerals.
Watermelon is incredibly hydrating (up to 92% water) and is naturally low-fat. Make this melon a part of your daily diet and you will reap amazing benefits that range from improving cardiovascular health to nourishing your eyes and revving up your immune system.
Read below and see for yourself!

Tuesday 14 October 2014

FG to attract 750,000 youths into agriculture

The Federal Government plans to attract 750,000 youths into agriculture to create jobs and ensure food security, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said.

The future of agriculture

It is generally understood that world food production tends to outstrip world food demand, despite population growth.
There is some uncertainty whether this has been true in very recent years, but the long-term trend has been toward increasing food supplies. Distribution of food is another issue, and countries without democracy or free markets, or those engaged in war or facing extreme poverty obviously tend to have the greatest problems feeding their populations.

Monday 13 October 2014

About Agriculture

Agriculture (a term which encompasses farming and ranching) is the process of producing food, feed, fiber, fuel, and other goods by the systematic raising of plants and animals.

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