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[Special Feature] Website Introduction to the World Famous Songhai Integrated Farming Centre

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I write this at 1.55a.m Sunday 17th April 2016, from Porto-Novo in Benin Republic.

 

I’m here to gather information about various agribusiness issues based on plans I have, as well as requests I’ve received from several Farm CEO clients back in Nigeria.

 

One popular landmark here is the headquarters of the world famous Songhai Integrated Farming Centre.

 

Songhai Integrated Farming Centre

 

Below are excerpts from home page previews of what they do, with links to learn more:

At its core, Songhai is a development process that is in continuing Evolution, it is a laboratory for Africa and the world, a prime mover for the creation of a better tomorrow.

1. BIO-PRODUCTION

Songhai’s farming methods emphasize protecting the natural resources and the environment.

To do this, we integrate producing agricultural crops, raising livestock and fish, and producing energy. This demonstrates our commitment to helping human beings eat healthier foods and live better lives.

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2. BIO-ENERGY

Combining plant and animal by-products to create mulch takes advantage of and enhances the rich environmental capital of Africa. It also can be used to produce an additional desirable by-product: Bio-Energy.

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3. BIO-PROCESSING

Healthy people are a valuable resource for Africa. Songhai’s food products have added value because they are made from local organically-grown products and are locally processed using the highest standards in our Songhai facilities.

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4. SONGHAÏ LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

The Academy is built on a framework for training future leaders who are equipped to lead the Songhai movement and support the development of Songhai centers throughout the world.

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5. BIO-CONSUMPTION

At Songhai, we promote African development by providing a one-stop market and by offering communication, restaurant, and hotel services. This reduces the flight of capital out of Africa, (capital being exported from Africa hinders development).

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6. LIBRARY

Songhai’s multimedia library contains materials that describe what we have SEEN and HEARD and LEARNED on our journey of discovery. Read beyond words and believe it for yourself.

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FREE Talk – 3 Zero Cost Strategies to Attract Profitable Buyers for Your Farm Products – PLUS N20.5k Feed Formulation Software & Handbook Bundle Giveaway Promo [For Farmer Groups/Organisations Members]

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Apart from attracting new members to join your group/organisation, this offer can make your existing members value their membership more.

 

Plus it can actually earn the body extra income at zero cost.

 

Interested persons can reach me using details provided below.

 

Click here to download the generic one page flyer that spells out details of my offer.

 

Click here to download the generic one page flyer that spells out details of my offer

What I propose can benefit your group/organization in multiple ways:

 

<b>1. My FREE talk offers useful information/education about how to sell farm produce more profitably and in a sustainable manner.</b>

 

Your members will greatly appreciate the extensive experience based knowledge and insights I have to offer.

 

<b>2. I offer my popular Feed Formulation Bundle at a huge discount (over 50%) to registered members of every group/organisation that invites me to give the above FREE talk.</b>

 

A. You can use that to attract more people to register/join your organization I.e if they join you, they get to pay over 50% less than they would, if they bought directly from me: see normal prices at <a href=”http://www.tayosolagbade.com/sdn-sell.htm” target=”blank”> www.tayosolagbade.com/sdn-sell.htm </a>

 

B. You can also use this hefty discount benefit to boost the prestige/bragging rights of your existing members, making them value their membership more – and they would tell others.

 

<b>3. What’s more, your organization/group can also earn additional income if up to 50 or more of your members order my Feed Formulation Bundle. </b>

 

<a href=”http://www.tayosolagbade.com/contact.htm” target=”blank”>Contact me for details about this – click here</a>.

 

<b>Let me know if you’d like to take up this offer. </b>

 

Note that the organisation inviting me to deliver the FREE talk will cover relevant costs (transportation etc).

 

I can be reached on +234 803 302 1263 (in Nigeria – where I’m currently with my family) or +229 66 122 136 (in Benin Republic – which is my base).

 

<h3>IMPORTANT NOTE</h3>

 

Before you call me, you need to first of all click here to send me a formal notification with your full details in my website request form – <a href=”http://www.tayosolagbade.com/contact.htm” target=”blank”>click here now</a>.

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Download 37 Archived Editions of The Farm CEO Newspaper (8thJune2015 -15thFeb2016)

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Like I said earlier this year, all my Farm CEO clients (i.e farm business owners who make purchases from me – from a certain lower limit upwards) will get instant lifetime subscription to The Farm CEO Newspaper.

The screenshot below shows ALL 37 issues published in PDF format since I launched it mid 2015, about 8 months ago.

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As I continued publishing it, I discovered that new clients who joined my network often added new perspective to ideas I had about editorial content to publish next.

Indeed, at a point, some clients made requests for certain kinds of information, that I had to search for on their behalf, which convinced me to adopt this strategy of giving non-expiring subscriptions to all clients.

Since it came into effect, I’ve gotten more responses to the content published – for obvious reasons.

Since my goal is to use this newspaper to HELP Farm CEOs grow their businesses, it only makes sense to continue with a strategy that’s eliciting useful feed back from them.

Now, if you’re a client and are NOT aware of it, let me inform you that as a member of my Cost-Saving Farm Business Ideas Club, you are entitled to contact me to help you research a subject or topic related to your business.

Just call me to let me know what you have in mind. It’s even possible I’ve already compiled such material for a previous client and will simply need to send them across to you.

For those interested in getting access to the archived PDF versions of The Farm CEO, click here to send me a request.

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THE FARM CEO (Issue 38): Using innovative ideas to make money in: Crop Farming, 40+ Highly Profitable Agriculture Small Business Ideas for Young Entrepreneurs, [PODCAST] Making Money With Your Online Presence to Cover Your Annual Website Renewal Payments: Part 1, Get your free copy of my report titled: How YOU CAN Browse CHEAPLY On Your PC or Laptop Without Using A “Modem”!

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Last week, in Issue 37 of the Farm CEO I announced that this members-only website version of the newspaper will now be used to publish latest updates based mainly on content shared on the private Facebook group. Next week, I will provide a download list of past PDF issues here.

Register for your FREE username and password and I will send you a free copy of my report titled: How YOU CAN Browse CHEAPLY On Your PC or Laptop Without Using A “Modem”!

Like I mentioned in the last issue of the Farm CEO newspaper (Issue 37), I have decided to give give ALL paid Farm CEO clients, who are also lifetime members of my Cost-Saving Farm Business Ideas club FREE lifetime subscription to The Farm CEO™ newspaper online.
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THE FARM CEO (Issue 37): The Farm CEO™ Members-Only Website at www.thefarmceo.net: Password Protected Access for Subscribers & Clients, Is Bank Of Agriculture Giving Loans To Farmers? – Agriculture – Nigeria, How To Get Agric Loan in Nigeria: Ways Farmers Access Agricultural Loans – Practical Business Ideas – Best Small Scale Business Opportunities And Investment For 2016

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If all goes according to plan, this 37th PDF issue of The Farm CEO will be the last of the weekly version. Like I mentioned in the last week’s issue, I’ve been re-thinking the content strategy for this publication to enable me deliver useful information to paid subscribers and clients in a manner that makes it easy for them to find what they want, when they need it, with minimal fuss or hassle.

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This is why I’ve come to the decision to convert this publication into a full featured online newspaper, with possible publication of a physical/print quarterly version.

In other words, starting next week, or latest the first Monday of March, The Farm CEO™ newspaper will become an online newspaper at www.thefarmceo.net with content accessible only by paid members using login details that will be assigned to them when they sign up.

I must admit that this new arrangement will also make life much easier for me in terms of putting together and publishing information for readers in a timely manner. In case you’re not aware, The Farm CEO™ subscription comes at an annual fee of $65 USD.

In certain cases, I have given out discounted or FREE subscriptions to new Farm CEO clients who purchase products or services from me, up to a certain amount.

However, in the new dispensation we’re entering, I intend to give ALL my existing paid Farm CEO clients, who are also lifetime members of my Cost-Saving Farm Business Ideas club FREE lifetime subscription to The Farm CEO™ newspaper online.

In other words, once you purchase a solution from me, to the tune of N20,500.0 (Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Naira) or more, you will automatically get:

1. FREE lifetime membership of my Cost-Saving Farm Business Ideas Club which comes with 40% discount to buy any other products or services I offer

2. FREE lifetime subscription to The Farm CEO newspaper online.

Why this strategy?

In case the above question crossed your mind, the answer is simple.

I want to deliver value to my target audience of serious minded Farm Business Owners and stakeholders, in a manner that ensures they are able to discover and make productive use of that value, as and when the need to do so impresses itself on them.

My experiences over the past decade have taught me that each person will advance at his/her own personal rate of learning and discovery. As a result, I’ve found that some CEOs waited 3 to 5 years to make a purchase from me, counting from the first time they actually connected with me via my website or through email/phone.

At the same time, there have been other Farm CEOs who came to me knowing exactly what they wanted to do, and what they needed to get it done, Then having seen the range of solutions I had on offer, they simply made contact and (sometimes in a matter of hours) made payment to get it from me!

Through this newspaper’s (soon-to-be) paid members-only online platform at www.thefarmceo.net, I want to offer them a place of psychological comfort that they can reach out for access to information and education to solve problems and/or discover new ways to better pursue their valued goals!

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THE FARM CEO (Issue 36): Rabbit Farm Business Startup As Alternative to Traditional Livestock Businesses, The Cost-Saving Farm Business Ideas Private/Closed Facebook Group Debuts, A Permanent Solution to Africa’s Low Per Capita Protein Consumption

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[Tagline: If it can help your farm business, you’ll find it in THE FARM CEO™ Newspaper ]

This 36th issue of The Farm CEO features ONE page less than previous issues as the first of a series of new content changes I will be implementing to streamline it with what I’ll be doing on the pages of the new Farm CEOs Club Facebook Group. Basically, subscribers will be invited to become members and the content generated there will be used to source highlights to feature here.

Here are the headlines, reviews – and links – for this week’s featured news items:

this issue

[URL] Rabbit Farm Business Startup As Alternative to Traditional Livestock Businesses P.1

[URL] The Cost-Saving Farm Business Ideas Private/Closed Facebook Group Debuts P.2

[URL] A Permanent Solution to Africa’s Low Per Capita Protein Consumption! P.2

[URL] FREE Advert Spaces P.3

Below: Screenshot of the cover for Issue No. 36 of THE FARM CEO (Monday 8th February 2016)

Screenshot of the cover for Issue No. 36 of THE FARM CEO (Monday 8th February 2016)

Subscribe to THE FARM CEO, and get this new issue, as well as ALL back issues, in addition to your full subscription of 48 weekly issues.

1) Useful feed formulation/other findings from trusted sources

2) Cost-saving ideas from farm visits as I travel across West Africa.

3) Ads by farm providers/suppliers of all genres.

4). Special promo price offers of my Software and Book products

Full details at http://tinyurl.com/TheFarmCEO

1 year’s subscription = 48 issues.

Subscription Fee = $36 USD (approx) N6.8k [You get my $82 USD Feed Formulation Handbook FREE, as well as FREE Bi-weekly ads for YOUR biz]

ARCHIVES: Click here to view previews of ALL past issues of the newspapers

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[FREE DOWNLOAD EDITION] THE FARM CEO (Issue 34): Hope Agwulonu – Abuja based Farm CEO – Publishes 60 page Quick Start Guide to Catfish Farming Business – Download Your FREE Chapter Preview, Chapter 1: The Serious Biz of Catfish Farming, Why Farm CEOs Need to Read Non-Farm Related Articles, Are You a CEO/Expert With Practical, Experience? [Hint: CEO Spotlight Interview Invitation],Your Own Money Making Information Product Built by Me!

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[Tagline: If it can help your farm business, you’ll find it in THE FARM CEO™ Newspaper ]

This year’s 4th issue of The Farm CEO™ features is FREE to download for non-subscribers (click here now).

It features highlights from Hope Agwulonu’s newly published guide book for Catfish Farm Business practioners, enthusiasts, support specialists and even students.

Like I’ve told as many as will listen, I do NOT believe I need to do it all, with regard to providing useful guide book publications on the various aspects of Best Practice Farm Business Management. Many authentic farm business owners can share wisdom, about how to successfully run the businesses they are engaged in.

This is why I have adopted the strategy of encouraging interested Farm CEOs to get their unique knowledge, insights and experiences published in book form, for use by others looking to follow in their footsteps.

I use my Ghost-Writing service to support clients in various fields (e.g. Legal Consulting, Leadership Training, Business Coaching, Farm Business etc).

Title: Quick Start Guide to Catfish Farming Business -by Hope Agwulonu, CEO of Progidence Farms Limited, Abuja – Nigeria

Subtitle: How to Start Your Own Low Cost Catfish Farm Business

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS FREE EDITION

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Beyond the generic information found in most manuals, this 60 page publication, despite being a quick-start-guide, offers useful best practice/real world relevant information in different chapters – as shown in the chapter headings outlined below.

CONTENTS 1

Chapter One | The Serious Business of Catfish Farming 2

Chapter Two | Choosing a Location for Your Farm 7

Chapter Three | Construction & Mode of Operation 14

Chapter Four | Production of Catfish for food (&/or fingerlings etc for sale) 23

Chapter Five | Prevention & Treatment of Diseases 33

Chapter Six | Harvesting Operations and Procedures 41

Chapter Seven | Finding Profitable Buyers 45

Chapter Eight | Record Keeping for Performance Measurement & Decision Making 51

Conclusion | Next Steps? 58

References | Recommended Reading 61

About the Author 63

AUTHOR (Hope Agwulonu’s) NOTE

“Catfish farming is serious business. Not just by virtue of the lucrative returns it yields when done right, but also due to the heavy demands it places on the owner to keep it running that way (i.e. profitably!) for the long term. In my experience at Providence Farms Ltd, not everyone can make a success of catfish farming. Certain qualities are required which are more important than just having the money or required capital. This book highlights the key attributes you need to succeed in Catfish farming, and also discusses theoretical requirements in conjunction with practical considerations you will need to provide for, if you wish to successfully start and run your own profitable Catfish farming business, without stress, and with peace of mind.” – Hope Agwulonu, CEO, Progidence Farms Limited

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS FREE EDITION

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Here are the headlines, reviews – and links – for this week’s featured news items:

[PDF] Hope Agwulonu – Abuja based Farm CEO – Publishes 60 page Quick Start Guide to Catfish Farming Business – Download Your FREE Chapter Preview P.1

[PDF] Chapter 1: The Serious Biz of Catfish Farming P.2

[URL] Why Farm CEOs Need to Read Non-Farm Related Articles P.2

[URL] Are You a CEO/Expert With Practical, Experience? [Hint: CEO Spotlight Interview Invitation] P.3

[PDF] Your Own Money Making Information Product Built by Me! P.3

Below: Screenshot of the cover for Issue No. 34 of THE FARM CEO (Monday 25th January 2016)

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Screenshot of the cover for Issue No. 34 of THE FARM CEO (Monday Monday 25th January 2016)

Subscribe to THE FARM CEO, and get this new issue, as well as ALL back issues, in addition to your full subscription of 48 weekly issues.

1) Useful feed formulation/other findings from trusted sources

2) Cost-saving ideas from farm visits as I travel across West Africa.

3) Ads by farm providers/suppliers of all genres.

4). Special promo price offers of my Software and Book products

Full details at http://tinyurl.com/TheFarmCEO

1 year’s subscription = 48 issues.

Subscription Fee = $36 USD (approx) N6.8k [You get my $82 USD Feed Formulation Handbook FREE, as well as FREE Bi-weekly ads for YOUR biz]

ARCHIVES: Click here to view previews of ALL past issues of the newspapers

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS FREE EDITION

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THE FARM CEO (Issue 33): 13 Year Old Boy’s Invention Solves Key African Agricultural Problem, Agricultural innovations can help African farmers compete, boost food security, From Invention to Innovation in African Agriculture, Africa innovations: 15 ideas helping to transform a continent, Agriculture is a new critical market force

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In this third issue for this year (2016), all five reports/articles showcased are from third party websites on the theme of “Innovation in African Agriculture”.

I believe too little attention has been paid so far to the role that innovation, driven by indigenous individuals and groups can play in taking African farming to the next level and beyond.

The articles showcased here offer insights into efforts being made in certain African markets to do a better job of bringing useful innovations into the spotlight and adapting them for profitable application in relevant enterprises.

We need to keep in mind the fact that ideas, simple as they are, and often costing little or nothing, can lead to massive positive changes in the fortunes of our business enterprises.

Considering that farm businesses generally tend to struggle with relatively low profit margins, it goes without saying that adopting innovative thinking in doing our farming will be the crucial key to making out businesses more successful in terms of profits made as well as time, effort and money expended.

The story of the simple innovative idea used by the Kenyan teenager featured on this page provides an excellent example of what ideas can do if properly harnessed. It’s time for farm business owners in 21st century Africa to begin investing some of their quality time into THINKING up new and better ways to do what they do.

Hopefully, for those of you who are subscribers to The Farm CEO™, this issue’s 5 reports will give you a few pointers/inspiration.

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Richard Turere’s Lion Light system is made out of LED bulbs and a car battery to prevent lions from eating livestock.

By Daniela Walker – 1 march 2013

The Nairobi National Park lays four miles south of Kenya’s capital city, with just one fence keeping wild animals away from humans. This makes for a lot of human-animal conflict, especially between lions and cattle farmers.

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Here are the headlines, reviews – and links – for this week’s featured news items:

[URL] 13 Year Old Boy’s Invention Solves Key African Agricultural Problem P.1

[URL] Agricultural innovations can help African farmers compete, boost food security P.2

[URL] From Invention to Innovation in African Agriculture P.2

[URL] Africa innovations: 15 ideas helping to transform a continent P.3

[URL] Agriculture is a new critical market force P.3

Below: Screenshot of the cover for Issue No. 33 of THE FARM CEO (Monday 18th January 2016)

Screenshot of the cover for Issue No. 33 of THE FARM CEO (Monday Monday 18th January 2016)

Subscribe to THE FARM CEO, and get this new issue, as well as ALL back issues, in addition to your full subscription of 48 weekly issues.

1) Useful feed formulation/other findings from trusted sources

2) Cost-saving ideas from farm visits as I travel across West Africa.

3) Ads by farm providers/suppliers of all genres.

4). Special promo price offers of my Software and Book products

Full details at http://tinyurl.com/TheFarmCEO

1 year’s subscription = 48 issues.

Subscription Fee = $36 USD (approx) N6.8k [You get my $82 USD Feed Formulation Handbook FREE, as well as FREE Bi-weekly ads for YOUR biz]

ARCHIVES: Click here to view previews of ALL past issues of the newspapers