Agric-Kulture (Series 4)

--- THE AVIAN INFLUENZA SEASON (BIRD FLU) ---

According to news reports from Aljazeera.com, China is on a high alert over new bird flu cases due to fears of deadly H7N9 bird flu virus (which has killed 22 and merely affected 110 humans so far this year). The question I'll like to address is can we have such cases in Nigeria and what can we do to prevent causalities?

This map shows, as at April 2006, the extent to which the bird flu virus has spread to wild and domestic birds (as well as humans)

Brief Intro to the Virus -

Agric-Kulture (Series 3)

--- THE CHOICE BETWEEN CHICKEN AND TURKEY ---

A few people do not know the importance of having a protein-rich diet, while there's that other percentage of people who are aware but wonder where they can get more protein in their diet from. Here is a wide range of choices for you: beans, poultry, meat, seafood, dairy foods (milk, cheese, yogurt), eggs, pork, and soy.

The great thing about proteins is they help you shed those unwanted pounds/kilograms and keep your belly full. Which means your portions don't have to be as tiny as putting together 3 sugar cubes.

Obtained from WebMd

(Try swapping the carbohydrate portions like rice, with your protein portions like chicken. Take in less carbs and more protein)

Today's focus however is on the option between consuming chicken and/or turkey.

STYTIG FARMS (Nigeria) products

Oddly enough, different parts of the poultry animal contain different levels of nutritional value (depending on the serving size as well). What is for sure is listed in the table below:

Agric-Kulture (Series 2)

    I am a PROUD mama :d  

Just in case you are wondering what that is, let me tell you. This is the first trial of our (dad & I's) little experiment. This is what is called ....TURKEY INCUBATION.

Yes yes! You guessed right. I am delving into the agricultural sector now. Why? You may ponder. Because there's so much to be done there, not enough people are in it...and because it is a SUPER COOL career.

Let's go on to some fun facts (shall we?!)

Did you know that:

Agric-Kulture (Series 1)

Welcome to my INAUGURAL piece of Agricultural revolution. I basically got an epiphany (which evolved from a business class...school is sooo awesome :d ) and initially thought i should come out with my own magazine brand. However, a wise man (my lovely brother >:d< ) advised me differently, and after thorough consideration, I realized I should first acquire a very supportive market-base/ audience so that I become real sure that my efforts are not in vain- herego, why we are here.

I developed an intense interest in agriculture and its infinite possibilities, which is where Agric-Kulture sprung forth from- it's a journal about Agric as a culture/ way of life. In essence, Agric-Kulture is to encourage and support the current & future agriculturalist, as well as keep all others informed with where and what is in vogue/ essential in this sector. I'll be writing in Series (for easy-search and ones effective following patterns) so don't fret if you ever feel lost.

It's going to be a monthly issue (I shall try, as I'm not entirely jobless :p )... And it starts NOW!!!

P/S: <:-p HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME :) <:-p