TYPES OF INSECTICIDE AND THEIR APPLICATION
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 …
KNOW AND UNDERSTAND HOW PLANTS ABSORB NUTRIENTS FROM THE SOIL.
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 …
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FIVE (5) TIPS TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING FERTILIZER OR MANURE
Fertilizer application is one of the measures to enhance reasonable yield desired by a farmer on his farm. It is a very important practice as …
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WHAT MOST FARMERS DO NOT KNOW ABOUT CASSAVA FARMING.
Cassava, botanically called Manihot spp, is a woody perennial and branched shrub that can grow up to 5 metres in height. It has large, …
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BEST FERTILIZER TO APPLY TO THE SOIL BEFORE PLANTING.
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 …
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3 FACTORS THAT REDUCE THE SOIL FERTILITY.
Soil fertility is the ability of the soil to supply essential and adequate nutrients required for plant growth. A soil is said to be fertile …
Effects Of Soil Acidity And Alkalinity On Crop Yield
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 …
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VEGETABLE FARMING AS A PALLIATION TO POVERTY IN NIGERIA, READ AND CHANGE!
You will definitely agree with me that the rate or degree of poverty in Nigeria is alarming; the rich are getting richer while the poor …
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Herbicides Used On Plants: How They Work & Examples
Herbicides are chemicals that can be used to kill unwanted plants and weeds. They’re effective because they can kill plants that are growing in areas …
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ALL YOU NEED TO PLANT WATERMELON SUCCESSFULLY
Watermelon , botanically known as Citrullus lanatus, is one of the world most consumed fruits. Healthwise, it is very valuable by the virtue of …
Practical Guide For Starting Ugu Farming Business in Nigeria
Ugu vegetable, botanically known as Telfaria occidentalis is an indigenous vegetable crop in Africa; it is also called fluted pumpkin. Ugu plant is cultivated for …
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KNOW THE ENGLISH NAME OF AGBALUMO/UDALA
This fruit is common in Africa, especially Nigeria. It is called Agbalumo in Yoruba and Udala in Igbo yet the English name is obscure. Some call …