Legumes and Why You Should Eat Them

Legumes and Why You Should Eat Them

Legumes are great sources of fat, protein and carbohydrates. Different varieties contain varying amounts of these nutrients, with beans, nuts, peas and lentils all having unique nutritional profiles. Although these foods are a staple of vegetarian diets,...
Uses of Corn

Uses of Corn

Corn (Zea mays) is a very versatile crop. It is essentially grass that has been cultivated and bred to the size it is today. Originally cultivated in Mexico 7,000 years ago, corn is now a staple of the global food supply. Corn is used in many ways other than feasting...
Types of Organic Fertilizers for Garden

Types of Organic Fertilizers for Garden

Organic fertilizers in the garden are more environmentally friendly than the traditional chemical ones. What are Organic Fertilizers? Unlike commercial chemical fertilizers, organic fertilizer for gardens is typically made of single ingredients and can be matched to...
How To Make Rice Flour

How To Make Rice Flour

The gluten in wheat flour can cause indigestion and other undesirable side effects. Since many foods are made with wheat flour, if you have gluten intolerance you can be limited in your choice of what to eat. Opting instead to learn how to make rice flour with either...
Soil Erosion and its Impact on Agriculture

Soil Erosion and its Impact on Agriculture

Soil erosion is a major problem in agriculture. Tonnes of soil is lost from the field every year, this not only reduces production but also the eroded soil acts as pollutants to rivers, lakes and other water systems. Soil is the top layer of the earth’s surface...
Steps for Starting Snail Farming

Steps for Starting Snail Farming

For starting snail farming, you have to go through some processes. I have described some steps here for starting a commercial snail farming business anywhere. Suitable Environment for Snail Farming Generally, snails are easily dehydrated. Dryness occurs in snails due...
Quail Production for Meat and Eggs

Quail Production for Meat and Eggs

Producing Quail for Meat and Eggs Expert advice on production, disease management and best feed ration when farming quail for meat and eggs. Scroll down for top tips and marketing guidance. Every large-scale system producing eggs or table birds has to address...
Planting, Growing And Harvesting Citrus Fruits

Planting, Growing And Harvesting Citrus Fruits

Although Citrus is a subtropical genus, northern gardeners can grow lemons, oranges, and other citrus trees in containers to enjoy fresh citrus fruit. Standard-size grapefruit and orange trees can grow 18 to 22 feet tall, whereas dwarf varieties only grow 8 to 12...
Rapid Multiplication of Pineapple Suckers

Rapid Multiplication of Pineapple Suckers

Pineapple ranks next to citrus as raw materials for the fruit drink and fruit canning industries. The non-availability of large quantities of uniform planting materials has been identified as the serious limiting factor in the development of pineapple growing. Large...