My sister is currently on an unpaid internship and she is always reaching out to brainstorm ideas on how to improve sales, growth and systems for the company.
Yesterday she asked me about what to do when your superiors do not acknowledge your efforts.
My response was…
Mobil Filling Station here pay their attendants 13k as salary (one day on, one day off)
That’s 26k a month if they were to work 30days.
For the past 2 decades, petrol attendants have been earning not more than 20k across all Fuel stations.
Why is nobody talking about this? 🤔
A few days ago, someone posted that they made okro soup with ₦1200 and there was a furore. A good number of people derided the author and said it wasn't possible. Now, I cannot tell you if it is impossible, but I can tell you about...
#Soils_and_Soil_nutrition
We need to protect our soils simply because: nutrient-deficient soils produce nutrient-deficient plants.... which ultimately lead to people suffering from nutrient deficiencies.
#Soils4Nutrition
About 2weeks ago, we launched @abk_foodhub an agro & processing brand and since then, we have witnessed enormous support and patronages from numerous people from different states within Nigeria.
We have gotten several feedbacks on the quality of our products and this really
Conservation agriculture through minimum tillage as a climate smart agriculture technique. @FAOKenya working with Machinery Ring to support farmers in Bungoma County to increase yields.
#BetterProduction
Drying Tomatoes to make Tomato Powder.
Farmers are making losses in tomato farming due to supply exceeding demand.
Most of the fruits rot on the farm or in the markets. This is because farmers don't know how to preserve or add value to their tomatoes.
Most farmers lose more than half of their total production.
Drying and making tomato powder, will avoid this waste, make good use of excess tomatoes and reduce post-harvest losses. this will also help in times of low supply, as consumers will consume canned tomatoes
All the surplus fresh tomatoes should be transformed into preservable powder, which will be sold off-season.
With tomato powder, Consumers only add the powder when cooking. No artificial colours, additives or preservatives. Tomato powder can last more than a year in storage
Source: @Fredmunene_
🍄 Did you know that there's a mushroom called Termitomyces titanicus that can feed a whole family for days? And it's found in Zambia and other parts of West Africa!
This gigantic mushroom is the largest edible fungus in the world, and it's just one of the many wonders of nature that our continent has to offer.
With so many people around the world struggling to find enough food to eat, it's important to highlight the potential of sustainable food sources like this mushroom. Not only is it nutritious and delicious, but it can also help alleviate food insecurity in some areas.
Of course, it's always important to be cautious when trying new foods, and to make sure that they are prepared properly to avoid any potential health risks. But for those who are willing to give it a try, Termitomyces titanicus might just be the perfect addition to their diet.
So who needs to test it? Anyone who is curious about exploring new and sustainable food sources, and who wants to experience the unique flavors and textures that our planet has to offer. 🌍👨👩👧👦💪
Cc:@hallaboutafrica
Introducing West Africa’s largest insect collection 😎 🤩 🥳
Quick facts
IITA’s insect collection is based in Benin is the most extensive insect collection in West Africa.
It has 366,000 insect species
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https://t.co/Ld4mxuhOqb
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#insects#entomology#pests#BIMAF#fridayfacts
Sometimes all it takes is that ONE introductory email, call or person to believe in your dream.
May that ONE turning point happen to you this year.
Prosperous 2023.
#Welcome2023#HappyNewYear
i've received a lot of requests on how to replicate my AI experiment so here goes --
[tutorial] how to create your own "inner child" chatbot using GPT-3
https://t.co/lsWcUK7RYA