WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FARMING?

The organic farm management plan has brought enormous benefits. It helps build a healthy global community by employing safe agricultural practices which work in harmony with our planet. Organic farming has produced a reversal from the loss of top soil, loss of animal and plant species, contamination of waterways and defoliation. New organic top soil is produced by composting, streams and rivers run free of toxic leaching, and plant diversity, tree cover, birds and other animal species are returning in great numbers to the plantations and surrounding areas. Often farmers will form cooperatives where the sharing of resources creates better organisation, increases income and helps further development and awareness among farmers. This includes the sharing of knowledge of such techniques as crop diversification and rotation, botanical insect...

Impressive Benefits of Cocoa

The health benefits of cocoa include relief from high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, constipation, diabetes, bronchial asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome and various neurodegenerative diseases. It is beneficial for quick wound healing, skin care, and it helps to improve cardiovascular health and brain health. It also helps in treating copper deficiency. It possesses mood-enhancing properties and exerts protective effects against neurotoxicity. Cocoa beans are the fermented seeds of the cacao tree, whose Latin name is Theobroma cacao, which means “Food of the Gods”. It is native to the Amazon region and as the meaning suggests, cocoa was historically considered a very important crop in Central and South America. In fact, its beans were so prized that the native tribes used them as a form of currency. The cacao tree stands about...

TODFarms @FirstBank Agric Expo

TODFarms at the FirstBank Agric Expo, held on the 14th of March, 2017 @Eko Hotel and Suites. We wish to thank you for visiting our booth and the interest you shown in our seeds and seedlings. We would be delighted to attend to your enquiries and purchase. We can be reached on TODFARMS@thingsofdesirenigeria.com. Thank...

BUTTERNUT SQUASH

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Butternut squash is very nutritious. The flesh is full of vitamins A and C, and it has a naturally sweet flavor that really emerges when roasted. The seeds are packed with protein and heart-healthy fats. It’s a delicious seasonal squash that can be cooked in a variety of ways– baked or roasted, in a puree, in soups or stews, and as a sweet addition to other hearty winter dishes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_images_carousel images="5271"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Sour-sop

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Soursop is the fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree. The exact origin is unknown; it is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and is widely propagated.[4] It is in the same genus, Annona, as cherimoya and is in the Annonaceae family. The soursop is adapted to areas of high humidity and relatively warm winters; temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F) will cause damage to leaves and small branches, and temperatures below 3 °C (37 °F) can be fatal. The fruit becomes dry and is no longer good for concentrate. The flavour of the fruit has been described as a combination of strawberry and pineapple, with sour citrus flavour notes contrasting with an underlying creamy flavour reminiscent of coconut or banana.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column...

Health Benefits of Moringa

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1444809633352{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12"][vc_column_text] [dropcap style="dark" color=""]L[/dropcap] Moringa oleifera is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits for thousands of years. It is very rich in healthy antioxidants and bioactive plant compounds. So far, scientists have only investigated a fraction of the many reputed health benefits. Here are 6 health benefits of Moringa oleifera that are supported by scientific research. 1. Moringa Oleifera is Very Nutritious Moringa oleifera is a fairly large tree that is native to North India. It goes by a variety of names, such as drumstick tree, horse radish tree, or ben oil tree. Almost all parts of the Moringa oleifera tree can be eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal...

Health Benefits of Date Palm

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1444809633352{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12"][vc_column_text] [dropcap style="dark" color=""]T[/dropcap]he benefits of dates include relief from constipation, intestinal disorders, heart problems, anemia, sexual dysfunction, diarrhea, abdominal cancer, and many other conditions. Dates are good for gaining weight also. Dates are rich in several vitamins, minerals and fiber too. These delicious fruits contain oil, calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper and magnesium which are all beneficial for health. Some health specialists have said that eating one day per day is necessary for a balanced and healthy diet. The massive health benefits of dates have made them one of the best ingredients for muscle development. People consume dates in several ways,...