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Effective Organic Pest Control Methods For Your Garden

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Gardening is a hobby enjoyed by many, but a common challenge faced by gardeners around the world is the presence …

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Types Of Biofertilizers Used In Agriculture (Organic Farming)

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I was curious about the health of the environment in relation to the practice of farmers. I found a very effective and environmental-friendly but less exploited means by which you as a farmer can increase your farm yield at relatively low cost. This is biofertilizer. There are different types of biofertilizers you can use as a means of replenishing the soil nutrients without causing any menace to the environment; it is ideal for organic farming.

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Characteristics Of Different Cassava Varieties (Pictures)

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Cassava, Manihot spp, is one of the widely consumed crops in the world. Cassava has several byproducts that have been a major food for common man; aside from its consumer products, it is also a good source of industrial products like ethanol and starch.

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WHAT MOST FARMERS DO NOT KNOW ABOUT CASSAVA FARMING.

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Cassava, botanically called  Manihot spp,  is a woody perennial and branched shrub that can grow up to  5 metres in height. It has large, spirally arranged, lobed leaves of very variable forms. During growth, the shrubs produce several tuberous roots as reserves made of up to 35% starch which may reach up to 1 m in length and together may weigh up to 40 kg. Cassava produces small, regular female and male flowers in small clusters. The shrub produces a form of non-fleshy fruit capsule.

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Greenhouse Farming: Types, Material, And Management

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Land area is one of the key factors of crop production; proper land management in time and space would lead to an increase in crop production. With greenhouse technology, high quality and quantity of crop can be produced in a relatively small portion of land, where all environmental conditions are controlled to enhance yield. The structure or medium where greenhouse technology is carried out is called a greenhouse

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Botanical Difference Between Plant And Crop

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Most farmers and agronomists often make the mistake of indiscriminately calling a plant a crop and a crop a plant; …

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2 Non-Chemical Methods Of Treating Plantain Suckers

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plantain suckers

The health condition of the plantain suckers used for planting determines the performance of the plantain after establishment. Healthy plantain suckers grow to a vigorous and high-yielding plantation.

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5 Non-Chemical Insect Pest Control Methods And Strategies

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insect pests control methods

Insect pests control is a very important practice that must be carried out to ensure the production of crops in its right quantity and quality. Pests are part of the obstacles farmers often face in crop production; weeds and insect pests are the most economical pest farmers deal with as the production progresses. There are different Insect pest control methods that can be deployed to control pests before their damage becomes economically important; agricultural insect pests and their control methods are relative. They are deployed based on the nature of the pest, the population of pests, the cost of control methods and other related factors. Identification of pest is a great prerequisite to effective pest control; for example, flying insect pest control measures are different from soil-borne insects. These are the nature of discussions this article wants to examine for the best practice of farmers.

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When Are Sunflower Seeds Ready To Harvest, Growth & Storage Tips

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Sunflowers are a beautiful plant and make for great cut flowers, but did you know that they can also be …

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Agronomic Practices Involved In Cassava Farming

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  agronomic practices in cassava farm

Cassava is one of the most important crops in the world; it is widely cultivated in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Cassava has lots of benefits, industrially and economically. It is widely consumed across the world in different forms to enhance palatability.

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