by Bede | Aug 23, 2022 | Blog
Onion is a perishable crop which needs to be carefully handled to preserve its freshness and taste. Freshly harvested onions should first be dried in a dry, warm, and well-ventilated shed, and not directly under the sun. The onions should be spread out on a clean and...
by Bede | Aug 18, 2022 | Blog
Dairy farming is a class of agriculture, or an animal husbandry enterprise that is meant for the long-term production of milk, butter, cheese and yoghurt. It is usually from dairy cows. But in recent times, the practice has been extended to goats and sheep, which may...
by Bede | Aug 11, 2022 | Blog
Genetic factors affecting crop production The increase in crop yields and other desirable characters are related to Genetic make-up of plants. High yielding ability Early maturity Resistance to lodging Drought flood and salinity tolerance Tolerance to insect pests and...
by Bede | Aug 9, 2022 | Blog
Digitization in the modern age means that almost every contemporary field or industry is becoming more and more reliant on hardware connected to and, in some cases, controlled by software. These industries are being transformed from the inside out by innovative...
by Bede | Aug 4, 2022 | Blog
Cucumber is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family which is related to melons, such as watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew, and is relatively a low-calorie food. Cucumbers have a mild, refreshing taste and a high-water content. Nutritional profile Cucumbers are good...
by Bede | Aug 2, 2022 | Blog
Simply put, weeds are uncultivated plants. And like most things with a good measure of spontaneity, there is an unending conversation around their significance. Because weeds do not strike as violently as, say, insects, there is a tendency to underestimate their...
by Bede | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog
Maize is known in many countries as corn or mielie/mealie. It is grown in a wide range of environments, extending from extreme semi-arid to sub-humid and humid regions. it’s also a crop very popular in the low- and mid-hill areas of the western and northeastern...
by Bede | Jul 25, 2022 | Blog
Bananas are one of the world’s most appealing fruits. Global banana exports reached about 18 million tons in 2015, according to the United Nations. About half of them went to the United States and the European market. In the United States, each person eats 11.4...
by Bede | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog
Carrots are consumed all over the world. The high demand for carrots makes carrot farming very lucrative and financially rewarding. It is necessary to know that you do not need vast land before you can start. Improved agricultural practices (which have led to improved...
by Bede | Jul 19, 2022 | Blog
Why does it happen and how can you stop it? Here’s how you can deal with egg breakage among your chickens. *** An expert, Musa Abdulrahman of the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), noted that the trend is an acquired behaviour which doesn’t...
