Author: Akin Chaktty

Growing up in a family deeply rooted in agriculture, I developed an early passion for cultivating the land, caring for animals, and exploring sustainable ways to improve farm productivity. I've worked extensively across multiple areas of agriculture, food and cash crop cultivation, poultry farming, fish farming etc. At FarmPally, I enjoy sharing practical insights drawn from real-life experiences to help farmers, pet owners, and agriculture lovers make informed, and sustainable decisions.

Pigs can be susceptible to various diseases, just like any other animal. Here is a list of pig diseases, their causes, symptoms, and treatment methods.   Greasy Pig Disease (exudative epidermis) Greasy pig disease is caused by an infection of Read more…

Like the growth of animals generally, several factors can contribute to the weight and height of a baby or mature male and female elephants. Elephants are large herbivorous mammals, and they are the largest animal on land, and the third Read more…

To tame a wild animal has never been an easy task, for carnivores, omnivores, and even herbivores. For sensitive animals like deer, you would have to take things slow, steady, and easy with them. Also, the ultimate goal of taming Read more…

Although watermelon is native of tropical and subtropical Africa, it’s grown and popular everywhere. It grows best on fertile sandy soil, particularly on sandy river banks. It also grows well in hot dry areas with an abundance of sunshine. It Read more…

Farming provides huge investment opportunities because of the broad value chain but it seems the sector is not well developed in Africa. With technology and internet, and young entrepreneurs replacing our old farmers and bringing innovations into agriculture in Nigeria, Read more…

Centuries ago, Cannabis was grown as a crop, but today, it has deviated. The hemp (Cannabis Indica or Indian hemp mostly) is used for the production of hashish, and its cultivation (as marijuana) is now less criticized because of the Read more…

If you have a dog as a pet, you’ve likely observed your canine companion occasionally munching on grass. It’s a common behavior that often leaves pet parents wondering why dogs do it. Is it just a quirky habit, or is Read more…

How to Help Animals in the Community? Animal rescue organizations offer a critical service to local communities. They aim to reunite lost pets with their owners and find adoptive homes for unwanted animals. Each charity has its philosophical values, funding Read more…

What is a Miniature Highland (Highlander) Cow? A miniature highlander cow, also referred to as a highland miniature cow is a smaller breed of the traditional Scottish highland cattle breed, usually crossbred with dwarf cattle breeds like chondro Dexter. Mini Read more…

What are Calico cats? Calico cat is not a particular cat breed or cat that originates from a particular region. Calico cats are just lovely tri-colored felines that truly stand out with their unique coat patterns which do not match Read more…