As a farmer, increase in production is your main aim. However, all crops have natural season; which is known as the planting season. This is when all crops can be grown at ease, without much ado. However, this season is not economically feasible for farming profession; crops have to the readily available throughout the year. There is … Read more
Plant propagation is the production or method of establishment of plants as an independent unit. It refers to the way by which plants produce young ones. There are numerous techniques used in plants multiplication but they are divided into two maim categories namely: • Sexual propagation. • Asexual propagation. Sexual propagation Sexual propagation is … Read more
Cropping systems refer to the different patterns of growing or cultivating different crops and the methods employed in the production of different crop during the planting season. It entails considering the advantages or benefits to be derived by using any of the systems to be mentioned. These systems have comparative advantages over one another, they … Read more
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