Groundnut Paste (Peanut Butter) Production in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide to a Growing Agro-Processing Opportunity
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), commonly known as peanut, is one of Nigeria’s most important and versatile cash crops. It is deeply woven into the nation’s agricultural history, having been the mainstay of its economy before the discovery of crude oil. Today, groundnut remains a critical crop, valued for its edible seeds, which are a rich source […]
Groundnut (Peanut) Export in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide to Reviving a Historic Goldmine
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), also known as peanut, is deeply woven into Nigeria’s agricultural history. In the 1950s and 1960s, the groundnut pyramids of Kano were a national icon, symbolizing the country’s status as the world’s leading exporter of this valuable commodity. While that era faded, the potential of groundnuts as a cash crop never diminished. […]