THRIVE WITH GREEN JUTE MALLOW (EWEDU); THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND WHY YOU SHOULD PLANT IT. Introduction You eat jute (ewedu)  and you feel this is not for you? Well, you are wrong! You need enough reasons to look for a space to plant it. There are several species of Jute grown. Jute can be grown either for food or fiber(It is one of the most important fibers after cotton). The scientific name for Jute mallow, which is popularly known as ewedu in Nigeria is Corchorus olitorius. Jute is known to be native to Africa and Asia. It is an important leafy vegetable in Africa. The leaves can be eaten fresh or can be sun-dried to be eaten later in the year. In countries like Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, Jute is used as a potherb. Nutritional Composition of Jute (Ewedu) Jute is nutraceutical- contains health-giving additives. It contains very important antioxidants needed for good health. Jute contains active nutrients like Protein, Fat, carbohydrates, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, V...

  THRIVE WITH GREEN AGRICULTURE:  THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE                                   WHAT IS AGRICULTURE AND WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO OFFER? The word “Agriculture” was coined from two Latin words, “Ager’’ (meaning field) and ‘’cultura’’ (meaning cultivation or growing). Although agriculture covers many areas,  farming and husbandry are major aspects of agriculture. Agriculture is the cultivation of the land or soil and the rearing of animals to provide food and other produce.  I’ll say that the most interesting part of agriculture is that it is the most human-dependent field. Agriculture is a field that is needed by all. The positive effects range from the provision of varieties of food to the provision of raw materials needed to live a normal life. Agriculture is the backbone of Agro-based industries as it is a field...