Ever wondered why your plant leaves turn yellow? Stay calm, it could be one of these three reasons. Crop production is very essential; the greatest joy of every farmer is the ability to contribute positively to society, through food production. Farmers are often faced with many challenges; majorly, pests and diseases. Aside from … Read more
As an attempt to improve livestock performance at low cost, the use of natural medications have been discovered to be very effective at controlling unruly diseases and infections that tend to disrupt the healthy living of chickens; these are what reduce the profit of a poultry farm. There are several natural substances that have been scientifically proven to improve the health of livestock; one of such is the Apple cider vinegar.
Soil is an ecosystem with different entities relating and interacting together to improve the condition within to favor plant growth and development. Parts of the entities of the soil are the soil microorganisms. They are of cogent importance in the soil and major prerequisites to plant growth and yield.
Plants are parts of the free gifts of nature; they are sources of food and income at the same time. In the earliest stage of farming, talking of the Paleolithic or Stone Age, man had no knowledge about plants, neither was the economic value of any plant was known. It was just by trial and error man was able to identify good and poisonous plants.
One of the popular ways to increase crop yield is the application of fertilizers, either organic or inorganic or at times, the combination of both called organo-mineral. However, the application of fertilizers has basic concept farmers must understand before starting the operation.
By nature, plants have the potential to produce reasonably without the use of inorganic planting aids. What causes low yield or prompt the need for any synthetic planting aids is the inability of the farmer to understand basic factors that influence crop yield and plant growth. All conditions favor crop yield differently and distinctly.
The planting season is here for the traditional farmers; these farmers rely solely on rain water to cultivate their crops, thus, have limited production. However, the commercial farm, where planting is done all through the year, uses irrigation facilities to enhance their crop yield throughout the year. This is the most profitable form of crop … Read more
Did you know you can increase your crop yield with music without applying fertilizers? As it is popularly said, music is the soul of life. Music revives, resuscitates and it brings back life. Music is very important to life; it is a crucial aspect of living. Increase in crop yield and productivity is the … Read more
Cattle fattening is one of the most lucrative agribusinesses, from it a farmer can earn up to 200% of the investment within a short period. However, there are some factors that tend to hinder the productivity of the venture. They are mostly diseases; to alleviate this threat, you need a comprehensive disease guide that reveals … Read more
Maize is a staple crop; that is, commonly planted on a commercial scale. Its by-products are essential to humans and animals, especially in animal production. It is a primary component of animal feeds; it is the best source of energy for farm animals. Irrespective of the level of production, the yield from a maize farm … Read more