Crop production is one huge investment in agriculture, also considered as the most lucrative and sought after agribusiness. Crop farmers are really make handsome profit from harvested crops especially during the dry season when most crops are limited with unlimited demand. Though, looks expensive but as it is popularly said “the best is not always … Read more
Insecticides are substances that are used to mitigate or eradicate the invasion of insect pests which tend to reduce the quantity and quality of crop in the farm. Insecticide can be organic or inorganic in nature, the organic type are the ones made from natural raw materials. The inorganic are the ones made from the … Read more
It is imperative for a farmer to know and understand how the plants utilize nutrients provided for their growth, how these nutrients are used and taken up from the soil where they reside before absorption to the plant system. This will enable the farmer to detect any obstruction or foul play in the plant system. … Read more
Fertilizer application is one of the measures to enhance reasonable yield desired by a farmer on his farm. It is an important practice as it boosts crop output. There are certain hints a farmer must know before commencing the application of fertilizer. These tips are: 1. Type of soil The nature of the soil must … Read more
Fertilizer or Manure may be defined as plant and animal materials added to the soil to improve its fertility. Naturally, soil has its inherited fertility but due to some processes, it depletes. For any crop to grow well on a soil, the soil has to be fertile that is, the soil must be able to … Read more
Soil fertility is the ability of the soil to supply essential and adequate nutrients required for plant growth. It is one of the most important factors in agriculture and food production. A soil is said to be fertile if there is an adequate amount of nutrients and at the required proportions. Fertile soil provides essential … Read more
Soil Acidity and Alkalinity are both termed soil reaction or soil condition or soil pH. It is important these two parameters are known because they have great effects on crop yield. They determine the type of crop to be grown on a piece of land because there are some crops that prefer acidic soils while … Read more
Agricultural Risk is a situation where the outcome of an agricultural input is not certain but where the probabilities of the alternative outcome are known or can be estimated. Example: Late planting of Maize, Not following the vaccination schedule in poultry farm strictly. Agricultural risks are prevalent and vary within the agricultural supply chain, they … Read more
Cattle belongs to the family Bovidae, the two individual species of domesticated cattle are, Among them, some characteristics are identical while others are unique. The unique ones possess features that distinguish them in respect of their purpose, either dairy or beef cattle. I will highlight their general features and also reel out the unique ones … Read more
Agriculture, as a means of living, has been in tradition from the inception of man and always thrives till the culmination of man; this makes it relevant with countless opportunities. Agribusiness is a very lucrative venture for any business-oriented person because people are really making it from the venture. To be successful in this venture, … Read more