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Beekeeping can be a fascinating hobby but it can also be a profitable business. Beekeeping is a full time occupation for other people. There are thousands of hobby beekeepers worldwide and numerous large-scale commercial beekeepers. According to estimates, the annual production of honey worldwide exceeds a million metric tons. Almost every person can be an apiarist. But some who have allergies to bee stings and pollen might want to consider pursuing other hobbies or enterprise. The truth is honey bees would normally sting only when they have to defend themselves. In fact, an individual may develop immunity from bee venom in time. So if all the precautions are met, you can start your beekeeping. Honeybees are social insects that live in hives. A typical honey bee colony has thousands of bees working together in building nest, collecting food and rearing brood. The bees in a colony are divided in three groups and each has its own tasks to perform. If you want to get started in Beekeeping...

Agrijob specialises in recruitment in agriculture, horticulture and food-processing. We know the industry well; therefore we are in an excellent position to assist companies to find suitable candidates to fill positions and also to help candidates to find challenging positions. Our website boasts an interactive job portal where candidates can register, update their details, upload their CV's and search and apply for jobs. All CV's are strictly confidential. Agrijob does not disclose CV's to any third parties, including prospective employers, without the permission of candidates. Agrijob makes use of a recruitment tool called 'Shadowmatch'. This exciting recruitment and human resources placement and management tool is known to work very well. 'Shadowmatch' helps ensure employers appoint candidates to match a successful benchmark group. If you are interested in listing one or more jobs, please contact us for more information. Below are the results as per your...

NIGERIA is a country endowed with numerous natural resources: good and fair climate and large expanse of fertile land, most of which are still unused. This is a country where every single soul should be fully engaged and be making money. Since starting an agricultural business involves proper knowledge and planning, let us therefore look at common mistakes people make while starting an agricultural business and to learn how to avoid such mistakes. 1. The single and biggest mistake that people make is not choosing the right farm business or product. If you don’t have a slight interest in raising animals or growing things, please don’t go into it. Your interest might just be in distribution of agricultural products or processing. Discover the area of agric that you want to be involved in and start from there. For example, if you want to sell smoked fish, you really don’t need to have a fish farm to do that, you can buy fish from fish farmers and smoke them to sell. Last wee...

Soy biodiesel What is soy biodiesel? Biodiesel consists of mono alkyl esters produced from vegetable oils,animal or old cooking fats. Soy biodiesel is fuel alternative produced from soybean oil. Biodiesel contains no petroleum diesel, but it can be blended with petroleum diesel. Since the oil embargo of 1973 by the OPEC a lot of research was done on biodiesel in various universities and government agencies in the USA. Soy biodiesel can be used in diesel engines with little or no modifications. Soy biodiesel is made through a chemical process called transesterification whereby the glycerin is separated from the soybean oil. The process gives two products: methyl esters (the chemical name for biodiesel) and glycerin (used to make soap). Biodiesel is mainly produced and used in the USA. In 1999 about 0.5 million gallons was produced and this value increased to about 25 million gallons in 2003. Advantages of soy biodiesel As compared to normal diesel, soy biodiesel has following advantages...

What are soy candles? Soy candles are made from soy wax, which is hydrogenated soybean oil. Soy wax was invented in 1992 by Michael Richards who was looking for a cheaper alternative to beeswax. As he entered the candle industry he realized there was a growing demand for natural wax candles. Soy wax is often mixed with fragrances to produces scented soy candles. They are available in supermarkets and specialized stores and can also be bought online. It is also easy and very rewarding making soy candles at home. Advantages of soy candles Soy candles have to following advantages compared to paraffin wax candles: Soy candles are cheap - Beeswax is a great natural alternative to paraffin, but to get the same results as a soy-based candle, it is very expensive. Soy wax is a new alternative to paraffin wax that is cost effective. Soy wax is also made from a renewable source. Soy wax is all-natural - Soy wax is a favorite of environmentally conscious people because it is not made from petrole...

Benefits of soy There is no denying that soy has many health benefits. These health benefits are mainly coming form the quality of the soy proteins and form the isoflavones genistein and daidzein. Below you can find the main health benefits of soy. Soy improves bone health Soy products, such as soy milk, do not contain a lot of calcium but the soy isoflavones may help to reduce the osteoporosis risk. Several studies have suggested that soy isoflavones may be a factor in helping to prevent bone loss. The isoflavone genistein seems to inhibit bone breakdown and may have similar effects than estrogens in maintaining bone tissue. Soy can also indirectly improve bone health. Diets which are high in animal protein cause more calcium to be excreted in the urine. Replacing animal protein with soy protein may help to prevent calcium loss from the bones. Soy relieves menopausal symptoms Epidemiological data show that Asian women suffer less from hot flashes and night sweats compared to Western w...

What is soy milk? Soy milk is made by soaking soybeans, grinding them with water. The fluid which results after straining is called soy milk. You can make soy milk at home with basic kitchen tools or with a soy milk machine. Soy milk is most commonly found in aseptic cartons. Most of the soy milk available in the market is flavoured and fortified with extra calcium or vitamins. The most popular flavours are vanilla and chocolate. Some producers add thickeners to their soy milk to give it a mouth feel of cow's milk. Traditionally, soy milk has a beany taste which is well accepted by the Chinese, but less by the Western palate. By using correct processing techniques, this beany taste can be reduced or eliminated. Recently, with the recognition of its health benefits and with its improved flavor and texture, soy milk has now a high and rising acceptance. Sometimes, use is made of protein isolates from soy bean which are mixed with water, oils, sugars, stabilisers to give it a milky ap...