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    The step by step of how to grow hydroponic barley wheat fodder in Africa
    Hydroponic farming involves growing of plants without using soil. This type of farming does not involve a lot of techniques and can be easily adapted by farmers. There are basic materials that are required materials, among these include clean seeds, clean water and aluminium tray to avoid rusting. Barley seed radicles start development after day […]
    Duration: 00:07:40
    How to cultivate rice part 2
    Rice is both a cash crop and food crop grown worldwide, however its growth require key steps that if practised properly higher yields can be generated. There are several insects both beneficial and non beneficial in rice fields among the non beneficial insect pests that affect and lower rice production are stem borer, army worms. […]
    Duration: 00:04:14
    Six steps to harvesting more than 20 tons per hectare of cassava
    Cassava is highly valuable crop used both as food and cash crop, however weeds highly affect the crop and greatly lower yields resulting into losses. Proper ploughing of land should be done as it results into higher yields by 5 tones per hectare, similarly soil should be rigged especially soil rich in clay content and […]
    Duration: 00:11:18
    How to dry and preserve vegetables
    The shelf life of the green leaf vegetables can be improved by use of different technologies which increase and sustain the supply to the markets to regulate the fluctuations in the prices. Post harvest processing is necessary for value addition as it prevents food losses. Drying involves removal as much water from food as possible […]
    Duration: 00:06:12
    How to grow and cultivate ALEFO (AMARANTHUS)
    Amaranthus is heat tolerant crop with several nutrients, requires soil temperatures between 20-30 degrees celsius easy to grow and considered a grain crop because of its small naughty flavoured seeds. Amaranthus can be harvested young and added to salad mixes while larger leaves are perfect for steaming however fertilizer application should be moderate for recommended […]
    Duration: 00:06:35
    How to start and be successful in fish farming (aquaculture) part 2
    Fish farming is globally practised by many farmers due to its great benefits however fingerlings should not be overstocked or overcrowded for proper growth and development. During feeding fish when feeds are observed floating on water this shows that the fish are over fed and this may result into water pollution. Additionally, water should be […]
    Duration: 00:06:15
    How to start and be successful in fish farming (aquaculture) part 1
    Fishing involves rearing aquatic animals like cat fish, tilapia, shrimps, prawns and salmon. It is a very profitable venture if practised very well by farmers. There are different types of fish ponds that are used by farmers during fish farming these include earthen ponds, concrete ponds, tarpaulin ponds, however tarpaulin ponds are expensive and at […]
    Duration: 00:13:24
    Pitcher irrigation
    Sprinkler and drip irrigation saves water wastage from flooding irrigation but the initial installation cost is high. New technologies have been developed. Pitcher irrigation is a cheap way to save water and is used to grow fruits and vegetables in arid and semi arid areas. With pitcher irrigation, round pots are buried into the soil […]
    Duration: 00:12:44
    Stronger plants with raised beds
    Flood irrigation leads to raise in water table, water logging and salinity build up in the top soil. When flooding happens on the top soil, the roots no longer function properly and will be unable to absorb nutrients from the soil hence affecting the overall health of the crop. Drainage is essential especially in clay […]
    Duration: 00:12:29
    Crop rotation with legumes
    Growing cereals in the same field year in year out depletes nutrients from the soil. The yield declines while weeds and diseases increase. To control weeds and diseases, agro chemicals are used. These are used inappropriately and extensively which destroys soil life and puts farmers in debts as they see their profits decreasing year in […]
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