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    How to setup an oil palm plantation
    To maximize productivity of palm oil, you need to do good management practices. Before setting up a palm garden, ensure that you do proper soil analysis and the site should be in the open to expose the palm to sunlight and should also have enough moisture. To begin with the palm oil production, get improved […]
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    Using bamboo for erosion control
    On sloppy land erosion is common and leads to loss of plant nutrients. Bamboo can be used to control the erosion. In sustainable land management soil erosion control is vital especially for areas with poor land scape. Bamboo can be used to control erosion. Clone forming bamboo can be propagated through a rhizome. To multiply […]
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    Types of herbicides and how to use them safely
    Safe use of herbicides and correct application is essential for optimum results and safety of humans, animals and the environment. Herbicides are of 3 types and applied at three different stages. Pre planting herbicides are applied before planting to kill perenial weeds, pre emergence herbicides are applied immediately after planting when the soil is moist […]
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    How to start pig production
    Before you start a pig production business, there are some basics that you need to consider. To start pig production, you need land but since people are not comfortable with pigs, you need to look for a place that is not within a residential area. Build the structures that have a shade and the roof […]
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    Six tips for coffee
    To get the best out of coffee, there are various practices that help maximize productivity. Coffee does best in areas with good air circulation and fertile soils. To plant coffee, dig panting holes that are 2 feet square and 2 feet deep while separating the top soil from the sub soil. If you have compost […]
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    Rice transplanting
    Rice yields in Africa however, these can easily be much higher, if farmers adhere to better rice management practices thus increased returns. There are various benefits of transplanting rice for example faster plant growth, easy crop weeding, increased yields, less seed required and fastens seed selection process. However farmers should always quickly plan for field […]
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    Automated Milking System
    Dairy farmers use improved production technology for example the automated milking parlour method that has greatly benefits both farmers and animals. Furthermore dairy farmers should alway milk three times a day as this facilitates increased milk production and reduces animal stress. Additionally, the system easily detects changes incase of diseases or injuries thus the farmer […]
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    Chilli growing in Uganda
    Chilli plan takes 3 months before harvesting, the crop has a large ready market thus source of income to farmers. However, when growing chilli always use organic agricultural inputs to facilitate product international product export. Additionally during harvest it is recommended to harvest and park separately depending on colour. Chilli has several uses to mention, […]
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    Agroforestry land preparation
    Agroforestry involves growing trees together with other crops usually seasonal crops. Trees offer protection to plants against wind, direct sunshine as well as increased production per unit land area. Materials required for field marking before establishment of an agroforestry garden include sticks and ropes. It is also important to select seeds with desirable characteristics such […]
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    Dry Period Management
    Dry period refers to the activity that involves the voluntary resting period for the dairy cow generally 60 days before calving. During this period the cow prepares its udder for the next lactation hence the activity is very helpful to livestock farmers. Furthermore always practice dry cow therapy to help reduce mastitis incidence in the […]
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