AGRIBUSINESS: MARKETING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE.

Learn why supporting your local butchers is an invaluable part of sustaining a healthy economy and environment.

Learn why supporting your local butchers is an invaluable part of sustaining a healthy economy and environment.

Local butchers have been an integral part of our economy and environment for centuries. They provide us with fresh, quality meat that can be used to make meals for ourselves or those we love. As consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental impact their food choices have on the planet, local butchers are becoming more important than ever before in terms of protecting our economy and environment. 

In this blog post, we’ll explore why local butchers are so crucial to both these aspects and what steps you can take if you want to support them within your community.

The Benefits Of Shopping Locally For Meat.

Shopping locally has a number of benefits when it comes to purchasing meat. 

• Quality – Local butcher shops offer superior cuts at competitive prices because they source directly from small farmers who practice humane animal husbandry methods; free range animals tend to produce higher quality meats due to increased exercise which results in leaner muscle development, better flavor profiles and improved texture overall.

• Freshness– Local butcher shops typically process orders quickly ensuring customers receive fresher product delivered faster than conventional stores whose supply chains may involve multiple middlemen sometimes resulting in weeks between farm gate delivery up until point-of sale purchase by consumer.  This reduces risk associated with spoilage over time'.  Meat marts allow customers access to display cubicles  enabling shoppers inspect goods.  Advanced bookings also offers further protection against potential mishandling during transit stages prior arriving store shelves ready for consumption .

• Support The Economy & Environment - By shopping at independent businesses like a local butcher shop  helps ensure money circulates through communities rather being funneled off elsewhere thus boosting area economies. This also supports smaller scale sustainable farming practices which helps to reduce negative impacts agriculture production often entails.  

Additionally since majority ingredients are sourced nearby there is reduced need to transport materials long distances hence cutting carbon emissions significantly benefiting health climate change initiatives world wide .

Making A Difference Through Your Purchases.

It's never been easier today than it was even just five years ago for people looking to make conscious decisions about where they buy their food from—especially when it comes down specifically selecting sources. Sustainably raised livestock products not considered harmful  to ecosystems surrounding them and also welfare of the animals .

 Fortunately there ways individuals able contribute positive shift away industrialized agriculture towards more ethical forms sourcing proteins without breaking bank doing so :

• Buy Directly From Butchers – Visit nearest reputable Butcher shop ask questions regarding origin/source Suppliers usually determine whether items purchased meet personal standards regards sustainability humaneness .

Butchers usually happy to discuss details of  processes involved in procuring meat they sell including variety cuts available. Butchers  also discusses the grades  ranging from high end prime low end budget friendly options .The customers' preference  is always a pleasant experience working  on a one on one basis. The benefit  direct dealing is  having trustworthiness, accountability and transparency is guaranteed knowing exactly what they are getting  with every visit.

• Join Community Supported Meat Sharing  Programmes.(CSMSP)  - Participate CSMSP programs join collective share responsibility.This reduces costs risks with reward of assorted  parts.

CSMSP  depending location and provider- setup cooperation system allows members access fresh meat at lowest prices  while simultaneously investing in future agricultural endeavors. This strengthens localized networks and  aids mutual solidarity among participants.

 Lastly dont forget to check labels for certification information.

Conclusion: It goes without saying how essential  the role butchers  play providing citizens safe nutritious beef.  The rise  in awareness importance  of eating ethically raised livestock coupled with efforts  to move away from reliance on heavily dependent processed convenience beef moves us back  to basics of real wholesome  dishes for healthier happier lifestyles..

 Therefore next consider replenishing stock protein supplies remember look no farther than your neighborhood butcher Shop  and reap rewards supporting locals sustaining planet same time ...

#meat sharing #franchising

 

Red Meat Industry: Opportunities and Challenges

The red meat industry is a complex one, with opportunities and challenges that are unique to the sector. This blog post will provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges in the red meat industry, as well as some tips on how to navigate these waters. By understanding the opportunities and challenges in the red meat industry, you will be able to make informed decisions when it comes to investing in this sector.

1. Introduction

The red meat industry is a large and profitable one with a lot of potential, but it also has a lot of challenges. This article will cover some of the opportunities and challenges in the red meat industry, and how businesses can best take advantage of them.



One of the main opportunities in the red meat industry is that it is a high-protein food. Protein is essential for human health and is important for building and repairing muscle tissue. In addition, red meat is a good source of iron, zinc, and other important minerals.

Another advantage of the red meat industry is that it is a sustainable food source. It is environmentally friendly to produce and it is also a good source of energy. The production of red meat also helps to reduce the number of livestock in the world.

However, there are also some challenges in the red meat industry. One of the main challenges is that it is a high-fat food. Too much fat can be harmful to the body, and it can also contribute to obesity and other health problems.

Another challenge is that red meat is a high-calorie food. Too much red meat can lead to weight gain and other health problems.

Overall, the red meat industry has a lot of potential, but it also has a lot of challenges that businesses need to be aware of. By understanding these challenges and opportunities, businesses can best take advantage of the opportunities in the red meat industry.

2. Current state of the red meat industry

The red meat industry is experiencing some challenges at the moment. This is mainly due to the fact that people are becoming more health-conscious and are looking for alternatives to red meat. This has resulted in a decline in the sales of red meat.

However, the red meat industry is still a big business. There are many opportunities for businesses in the red meat industry. Here are a few:

- Produce red meat products that are healthier and have a different flavor profile.
- Develop new meat products that are based on red meat but are healthier.
- Develop new meat products that are based on red meat but are environmentally friendly.
- Develop new meat products that are based on red meat but are more affordable.
- Develop new meat products that are based on red meat but are easier to cook.
- Develop new meat products that are based on red meat but are more sustainable.
- Develop new meat products that are based on red meat but are more humane.

3. Opportunities in the red meat industry

The red meat industry is booming and there are many opportunities for businesses looking to get in on the action. The market is growing at a rapid rate, and there are many people who are looking for high-quality, affordable meat products.

One of the biggest challenges businesses in the red meat industry will face is educating people about the benefits of red meat. Many people are still unaware of the health benefits of eating red meat, and it will be important for businesses to continue educating the public about the benefits of red meat in order to tap into this growing market.

Another challenge businesses in the red meat industry will face is the environmental impact of meat production. The livestock industry is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, and it will be important for businesses to find ways to reduce their environmental impact.

4. Challenges in the red meat industry

The red meat industry is a challenging one. It's not just because of the environmental challenges but also the health challenges. For the most part, people in the developed world consume too much red meat and that has negative consequences.

One of the biggest challenges in the red meat industry is finding a way to increase production without compromising the quality of the product. In order to do that, you need to find ways to improve the production process and also find ways to reduce the environmental impact.

Another challenge is the competition from other food products. For example, vegetarianism is on the rise and that's going to have a big impact on the red meat industry. Vegetarians and vegans are going to demand more red meat products and those products are going to have to be of high quality to stand out.

5. Conclusion

The red meat industry is a big business and there are many opportunities and challenges facing it. Opportunities include the growing trend of plant-based meat alternatives, the increasing demand for ethical meat, and the growth of the global middle class. Challenges include the environmental impact of raising and slaughtering animals, the global trade deficit in red meat, and the health concerns around eating red meat.

The red meat industry is big and growing, so there are many opportunities and challenges to consider. In this article, we discuss some of the opportunities and challenges facing the red meat industry. We also provide some tips to help you navigate these opportunities and challenges.

We hope you enjoyed our blog post about the red meat industry. The red meat industry is a large and growing one, and there are many opportunities for those who are willing to work hard. However, the industry also has many challenges, and it is important to be aware of them before starting a business in this field. We have outlined the most important ones for you in this post, and we hope that it will help you make the best decisions for your own business. Thank you for reading!

The leather business summit and expo.

Leather
 #leather institute

The federal government plans to ban Ponmo to promote the leather industry.

THE Federal Government has said it was proposing a legislation to ban the consumption of animal skin, locally known as ponmo, in the country to revive tanneries. 

 Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology, NILEST, Zaria, Muhammad Yakubu said this in Abuja on Sunday. NILEST was set up to promote leather production as provided in the Agricultural Research Institute Act of 1975. 

        The leather business summit and expo.

The institute conducts research the production and products of leather and the utilisation of local tanning materials in the country. Yakubu, who said the litigation was necessary to revive the comatose leather industry in the country, said the habit of eating animal skin, which has no nutritional value, should be stopped to save the industry and boost the nation’s economy. 

 The Director-General added that the institute, in collaboration with stakeholders in the industry, would approach the national assembly and state governments to bring out legislation banning “ponmo” consumption. 

        The leather hub :Leather value chain 

 The tannery project was conceived by the Sanwo-Olu administration in 2020 for the production of leather products, such as shoes, belts, bags and upholsteries. The facility would also offer training opportunities for youths to learn skills in leather manufacturing and earn a living in the value chain. 

The Economic value of the hub is that the entire production process can start and end here in Lagos. Jobs will be generated and businesses will be developed He said that raw leather exported to China and Europe were brought back to Nigeria in finished goods and they were more expensive.

The US- Africa Trade Program : All Eyes On Garri.

 The US is funding research on garri production.

The Chinese government have started garri production for export abroad.

According to the PwC research, there is a market for high quality garri for exports and supermarkets.

 

 The export market has the potential to generate US$343,524 while the local domestic demand can add US$62,312 to the economy.

The US- Africa trade program: All eyes on garri.

Still thinking about jumping in the garri business? see opportunities

#Garri in Walmart.   #Garri in UK.     #Garri in Brazil    #Garri in Nigeria For Export.

Making money in a crisis: profiting during war.

 You see the scariest war in recent history unfolding on the other side of the world with a rebound on economic activities around the world.

But how is this war affecting you? It may never come to your borders but it's going to make everyone a little less comfortable, scared broke and hungry unless you take action.

How can you manage your bills, your mortgage, your health needs when the price of gas is doubling in such a short time?

 

Gas doubles, then shipping costs double and then nearly everything gets more expensive, food, clothes, medical supplies and so much more.

See how you can be ahead of this? making more money is the action.

How? Start a new hustle where the impact of war is highest------- food security.

There is a forecast that food will be scare in the next 4 months....... join the train, start here. Buy in large amounts,resell, re-brand or add value.

5 Difficult Business Issues Where Collective Intelligence Can Play An Outstanding Role.

 

 The collective intelligence of crowds is increasingly becoming a tool for solving various issues for many companies and organizations. However, these are often very specific and secondary tasks. More positively, at least three inherent factors give collective intelligence truly enormous potential for solving the most important and complicated business issues. 

 Collective intelligence’s power sources.

 1)Diversity It is impossible to foresee in advance what kind of life or professional experience, what features of people’s thinking and mentality, will be useful in solving a particular non-standard task. Non-standard tasks are so called because there is no pre-known list of standard competencies with which they can be solved. Sometimes it seems to a company that in order to solve its issue, it needs people with the competencies of perhaps a lawyer or an architect (because this was the case with previous tasks). However, it could turn out that a veterinarian or an art critic will be able to provide a solution. The more diverse the crowd, the more chances of success through using collective crowd intelligence.

2) Resource sharing. Putting in fractions of resources to acquire a product, properties or business stocks. Starting a venture in agribusiness with zero capital, crowd cow is the model. 

3) Scaling and expansion Sometimes it is necessary to find new categories of consumers or new sales markets for the goods or services produced by a company. A crowd consisting of people of different nationalities, ages and professions will be able to deliver various options for solving this task in the best way.

UNESCO and FAO Trains Pastoralist Livelihood and Education Field School (PLEFS) Community facilitators and supervisors in Rumbek, South Sudan.

UNESCO and FAO in partnership with the implementing partners and the three-government line-ministries (General Education and Instructions, Agriculture and Food Security and Livestock and Fisheries) conducted a two-week capacity building training for 63 Pastoralist Livelihood and Education 

Field School teachers/facilitators and 36 County supervisors and State technical working group members from 14 to 27 October 2021 in Rumbek, Lakes State, South Sudan. 

 The capacity building training aimed at increasing the community facilitators’/teachers understanding and knowledge of the integrated Pastoralist Livelihood and Education Field School (PLEFS) approach and methodologies, as well as the curriculum and basic implementation steps in carrying out effective literacy, numeracy and life skills training sessions for the children, youth and adults at the cattle camps. 

UNESCO is partnering with FAO to implement the literacy, numeracy and life skills component of the project to enhance the acquisition of skills, strategies and education essentials for resilient pastoral livelihood by target communities.

Promoting Agribusiness with Value Chain Development.

Dr. Henrietta Bolanle Ojuri

Dr. Echbee, my resume: read

Value chain strategist.

Business development.

Waste to wealth advocate.

 Design thinking. 

Agro-processing

AGRIBUSINESS: MEAT SHARING AND CROWD COW IN THE RED MEAT VALUE CHAIN.

 We have been discussing about franchising as an option in the red meat value chain.  Discussions have spanned various models of making profit in the red meat value chain from owning an abattoir to running a meat shop.

Livestock business 

  The force of collaborations in form of franchising to grow a business is a tested and proven strategy. Crowd sourcing method can be remolded and used in the red meat value chain. Meat sharing aptly termed crowd cow.  scenario 4 

  Meat sharing and crowd cow: interested in the red meat value chain but dont fit into any other highlighted options? Then this is for you.

   Meat sharing and crowd cow; this method allows various individuals to buy parts of a cow, the cow is only slaughtered when all parts are sold. These are then dispatched to individuals or they pick up at your shop. 

                             

Meat sharing and crowd cow is  risk free because interested buyers pay before cow is delivered.  The business strategy is crowdfunding, different individuals are paying for shares in a cow. It is the business owner that will determine price per share based on the price of cow he intends to purchase.

 The meat sharing and crowd cow needs an advertising platform to get people informed of operation. The platform will announce dates and time of crowd cow with timeline to opt -in. When the  target is reached then the business owner moves in the abattoir to slaughter and pack the beef as desired by investor.

 Advantages of this model is 1) No risk attached because you pay to opt-in. 2) No waste or loss because the client has paid and must pick up . 3) No extra cost of freezing left-overs. 4) Business is based on demand per time, no slaughtering on  assumptions. 5) Minimal cost of start -up, a social media page and means of dispatch is all you need.

Franchising : A business growth model.

  

 Franchising your business to expand frontiers and smile to the bank.. Thinking of starting a business? use the franchise method to shorten the learning curve. Are you an established brand thinking of scaling up? thinking of creating a global influence? use the franchising method, it is a win- win situation. 

  One shop, one brand scattered all over creating employment and servicing more customers then franchising is the model. 

  Franchising in agribusiness,..read more here

Agribusiness : leveraging on the franchise model in the red meat value chain to create wealth.

 How to grow your niche in the red meat value chain using the franchise model.Franchising as simple as it looks, its a powerful business tool for expansion , growth.  and wealth creation.

Franchising in the red meat value chain is an easy strategy to expand the red meat value chain, in terms of investors, unemployed youths and cattle merchants.

   Franchising in the red meat value chain using meat markets and hubs as our focus. You want to tap into the red meat value chain? want to have a meat market or hub in your area? you are young but want a side hustle or you are young and unemployed with interest in red meat business? Welcome to the red meat hub.

Franchising in the red meat value chain. How will you key in to the business? Take a trip to a registered abattoir and watch operations in the mechanized abattoir. Follow through the process and link up with operators that have a brand they promote or operators that just slaughter ,cut and package for you for onward delivery to your store.

 Scenario 1: abattoir operator has a brand that sells packed beef, and beef products. Meet the operator, discuss on franchising his brand in your neighborhood and beyond. 

The franchisee agrees to terms of operation and he starts to collect beef,branded by abattoir operator at minimal cost.  The advantage of this model is that franchisee provides outlet, pays for startup cost  ( employers) along side other logistics, the brand expands all over.

   

 Dr. Henrietta Ojuri, value chain strategist.

 Scenario 2: Abattoir operator has a beef brand that markets beef an beef products. The operator creates an  investment pool by rolling out investment plans by way of franchising. The investors pay a token to join the investment pool and the operator provides branded refrigerators for investors.  Investors collect specified amount of products without paying upfront but will remit money on specified dates as stipulated in the contract.

 Advantage here is there is a pool of investors creating brand awareness all over, there is a token payable by startup and this model will  attract young entrepreneurs in the red meat value chain.

Scenario 3: There is no brand you want to hook up with but still interested? Go to the abattoir, mechanized slaughtering and hook up with operator. Buy a cow, slaughter in the mechanized line, cut to different sizes(1kg/2kg) then get a cooling van/refrigerated van to transport meat to your location. The different stages attracts costs , so how do you rejig this model? Next time, we conclude.

How to invest after the Corona crash.

Financial intelligence, making your money work for you. Warren Buffett once said that as an investor, it is wise to be “Fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” 

This so true and super relevant in this present economy. After the Corona Crisis crashed the stock market people began jumping into the stock market to buy stocks “at a discount”.But… they did so before they got educated.

They knew nothing about the fundamentals of investing… or the technicality of investing… and CERTAINLY nothing about risk mitigation. They jumped in because of GREED, not because of knowledge.

So now what happened? The GREED made millions jump into the deep end of the stock market. But they don’t know how to swim, so now they are experiencing FEAR. “Fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.”

 Now the sharks come out. Those with the scent of blood and the knowledge to turn these drowning stock swimmers into PROFIT. 

This real-life story is a current example that illustrates the need for two things: Financial education and emotional intelligence.


 Learn how to be the shark. Learn how to PROTECT your current positions now and in the coming weeks. Learn how to hunt for BARGAINS in this historic market of opportunity. Learn how to create NEW CASH FLOW now... even with small accounts. Be the shark!!

🔑Here’s your Key to success - now pick your door.

🔑Here’s your Key to success - now pick your door. What is success to you? Where are you going? To majority of people success means financial freedom. What is financial freedom to you and how will you achieve this.

 Does success mean freedom from living paycheck-to-paycheck?Does it mean building a life where you call all the shots? Does it mean helping others achieve their dreams (and making a killer paycheck along the way)?

 However you picture success, its is about forging your own path forward. The key to success is having the knowledge to spot opportunities that give you the options to pursue the path that you want… not the one you feel locked into.


 Here are some life changing opportunities that can propel you to success faster than you think, use your key to unlock any of the opportunities. Its your choice, you call the shots, open the door. This is the key.

AGRIBUSINESS: TO BE A MILLIONAIRE ,THINK LIKE ONE.

   AGRIBUSINESS: TO BE A MILLIONAIRE ,THINK LIKE  ONE.
What you are about to learn can change your life. These ideas, insights and strategies have been the springboards to financial success for millions of men and women, from every walk of life. These principles are simple, effective and fairly easy to apply.

 Each of them is based on exhaustive research and interviews with thousands of self-made
millionaires. They have been tested and proven over and over again,and they will work for you if you will take them and apply them in your own life.

We are living at the greatest time in all of human history, we need to change our attitude and mindset in a changing world.

  Hello, my name is Echbee, CEO Echbee Foods. One of my mentors is the outstanding coach and success guru BRIAN TRACY. He was so kind  to give me permission to share his book.

    If you want a dramatic change in your life, want to master yourself and be super confident? This book is for you, enjoy..

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Ten Experiments To Test Your New Business Hypothesis.

Ten Experiments To Test Your New Business Hypothesis. You know that a new idea has gained dominance when it becomes practically a cliché. That is what I’ve seen happen with the “Lean Startup” philosophy of viewing your startup as a scientific experiment in search of a business model. This started as a new idea, then became popularized, and now people view it as common sense and practically a cliché. And I definitely am one of those people who regularly advises our portfolio companies to think creatively about how to experiment on their operating assumptions. The challenge is: what experiments can you run to test your hypotheses? I’ve looked all over, but to my surprise, I have not been able to find a good collection of appropriate experiments online. So, I’ve gathered below some of the experiments that our portfolio companies and other startups we know have found most informative. If you have further ideas, please add them in the comments. To structure your experiments, I suggest use the Javelin Experiment Board. Step I: Explore the problem and the market. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Blog publicly about what you’re doing. This helps you to get qualitative, personal feedback first, which you need to inform quantitative feedback you gather later. Also, include face-to-face interviews with customers; read these quick tips for effective customer interviews. I’ve been writing for years about investing best practices as a way of learning about the investors who are the clients base for several of my past companies.more

China to complete cassava processing plant in Sept.

China to complete cassava processing plant in Sept. China is to establish a cassava processing plant in Nigeria to promote the market value chain of the tuber. Mr John Wen, Manager in the Marketing Department, Green Agriculture West Africa Limited (GAWAL), said this on the sideline of a training on cassava processing in Abuja. Wen said the project, which would be completed by the end of September, was being implemented by the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS). He said that the academy was under the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and was handling the project in collaboration with GAWAL. “CATAS now is establishing a cassava processing mill in Abuja and once this plant is put in place we will process cassava in Nigeria.

How to promote agribusiness with incubation hubs.

: How to promote agribusiness with incubation hubs. Agribusiness is the new gold and many people are moving into the sector but the growth impact is not as evident as it should be because of lack of organisation/structure in the industry.


 The issue of incubation hubs in agribusiness will promote agribusiness,provide more jobs and expand the  agricultural value chain markets to make money . Incubation hubs will give budding entrepreneurs platforms to start and grow the business and expand making more money.

    How to promote agribusiness with incubation hubs.

 Agribusiness today is big business and currently only the very big are calling the shots,but with incubation hubs many more will have opportunities.

How will the incubation hubs work? 1) It is a place where entrepreneurs churn out their ideas.

 2) Ideas are analysed and market possibilities are charted.

 3) Production is set in motion.

 4) Entrepreneur start to think about how to grow and multiply the business. Why is the incubation hub important?

Growth is the main purpose for the hub. The budding entrepreneur has to contend with a lot of factors which basically stifles growth,but if an incubation hub takes away most of these factors,then growth is inevitable.


Lets look at this idea: an entrepreneur wants to start making fruit juices ,he has to contend with power,rent of factory,employee, registration,documentation and so many hidden charges.


 When the budding entrepreneur sits down to calculate all he needs to start,he will have a rethink and postpone his startup and if he strives to startup he can only go mum-and -pop and if the idea is so great,the big guys will take over and hes out of business.

 Entrepreneurs in incubation hubs have a leverage such that much more can be done with his capital. Agribusiness with development of the value chains is a money spinner,but incubation hubs are the keys to drive the vision.

Thinking agribusiness,business development? think incubation hubs. Incubation hubs are more like furnished office spaces that you rent,you just go in do your business and go home.

  Agribusiness hub, a place setup for production,processing,packaging, distribution and even exportation.

The entrepreneur will just come in with idea,produce,package and sell while the hub will take care of necessary documents.#NAFDAC #NEPC #employee #certification. 

The incubation hubs  at advanced levels of production can provide  group certification of products, which will enhance productivity as well as facilitate easy tracing and tracking of projects.

The profit is worked out at a percentage that is fair for all parties and this will regulate the industry as you can easily trace and track products. Incubation hubs  are a jump start or kick starter approach to grow your business.

Agribusiness : how to make lollipops from zobo leaves.

Agribusiness : how to make lollipops from zobo leaves. These are the steps to turn your zobo to refreshing lollipops for sale. The lollipops could be made at home using cups or you get a mold to make for large scale production. 

 Agribusiness: how to make lollipops from zobo leaves.

 How to make lollipops with zobo leaves. 

1) get the leaves,clean and wash .

 2) boil the leaves for 45 mins. 

3) pour in clean bowl and add flavor. 

 4) pour in your mold and freeze or pour in your plastic cups and freeze. 

 5) remove from mold /cup when frozen and enjoy.

  #Christmas #giveaway #money #startup #agribusiness #leanstartup.

#businessdeevelopment 

#entrepreneur

How to process meat rabbit for profit..

Rabbits are herbivores,easy to rear and manage. Their characteristic prolific mature coupled with short gestation period has made them the urban animals to rear.

The meat is also nutritious as its fat-less and has no cholesterol making it a healthy substitute for red meat. Rabbits an be reared in farms or in -house in hutches,wooden cages or wire cages depending on the scope of production.