When people talk about important crops in Nigeria, maize and rice usually get all the attention But there is one grain quietly feeding millions of people, surviving harsh weather, and thriving where many crops would fail. Meet guinea corn (Sorghum) - A crop so tough that when drought hits, it can slow down, wait, and bounce back when the rains return. Interesting facts about Guinea corn (Sorghum) :- • Sorghum is one of the most drought-resistant grains in the world • During severe dry conditions, sorghum can enter a survival mode, slowing its growth until water becomes available again • Nigeria is one of the world’s leading producers of sorghum, with millions of tons harvested every year across the northern regions • Sorghum is the major grain behind kunu, one of Northern Nigeria’s most popular traditional drinks • Unlike many grains that lose nutrients during processing, sorghum can be eaten as a whole grain, helping retain its natural fiber and minerals • Some varieties produce deep red grains that are rich in natural plant compounds called antioxidants • Sorghum is completely gluten-free, making it an important alternative for people who cannot consume wheat • The crop is so versatile that while the grain feeds humans, the leftover leaves and stalks can be used as livestock feed • In many rural communities, sorghum stalks are also used to make fences, roofing materials, baskets, and mats • Sweet sorghum varieties store sugar inside their stalks, much like sugarcane • Because it grows well in poor soils, sorghum often succeeds where crops like maize may struggle • The grain has been cultivated in Africa for thousands of years and is believed to have originated on the continent • Sorghum is used in a variety of traditional foods, including pap, flour-based meals, and energy-rich swallows • Many breweries use sorghum as a locally sourced alternative to barley in beverage production Sorghum has more nutrients compared to maize but since maize was introduced to us by the Portuguese, we dropped this amazing crop and focus on maize that has caused us more problems than solutions. Happy Sunday to you Lanre NaijaFarmer

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Everyday, we try to get rid of mosquitoes by getting insecticides. How well do you even know this insect called mosquitoes? The mosquito looks insignificant, makes almost no noise, and weighs less than a grain of rice—yet it has shaped human history more than wars, wild animals, or natural disasters. • Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths than any other animal in recorded history due to the diseases they transmit. • Only female mosquitoes bite; they need blood to produce eggs, while males feed only on plant nectar. • A mosquito can detect a human from over 30 meters away by sensing carbon dioxide from breathing. • They are strongly attracted to body heat, sweat, and certain body odors, which is why some people get bitten more than others. • Mosquitoes inject a numbing and anti-clotting chemical when they bite, which is why the itch comes later. • A single female mosquito can lay 100–300 eggs at once. • Mosquitoes can breed in extremely small amounts of water, even a bottle cap or blocked gutter. • They have existed on Earth for over 100 million years, surviving dinosaurs and mass extinctions. • Mosquitoes are most active during dawn and dusk, when temperatures are cooler. • Some mosquito species prefer human blood specifically, making them more dangerous than others. • Mosquito larvae live in water and breathe through tubes, coming to the surface for air. • Mosquitoes are weak flyers but can travel long distances with the wind. • K!ll!ng adult mosquitoes helps, but eliminating stagnant water is the most effective way to reduce their population. • Despite their danger, mosquitoes are part of the food chain, feeding fish, frogs, birds, and insects. • Without mosquitoes, some ecosystems would change but human health would dramatically improve. Now, you've learnt some interesting and useful information about mosquitoes. Retweet so others can learn also.