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    Land preparation for maize growing in Uganda
    Maize is a crop that is grown both as a food crop and cash crop in Uganda. Proper land preparation can help improve on yield. When preparing land for maize growing, its preferable that you do ploughing twice to have a fine seed bed and the land left for at least 21 days. These help […]
    Duration: 00:02:39
    Management of weeds in rice
    Rice is a staple food for many and its production provides employment to many but its production is affected by challenges. Rice production has over the years been confronted with challenges such as weeds. Weeds are a biological constraint to rice yields. Management of weeds can be classified into two ie the one in which […]
    Duration: 00:03:09
    Soybeans farmer advised to adapt planting on ridges to enhance growth and germination
    Soybean is one of the legumes grown by farmers. It has many uses among which is being consumed by humans and also used as a protein source in animal feeds. The average attainable yield for farmers in northern Ghana is between 500 to 800 kg/ ha of farm land and this is far below the […]
    Duration: 00:05:55
    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: 00:08:14
    Corn (maize) farming part 1
    Maize is a useful cereal crop grown across. It is rich carbohydrates, proteins, vitamin, minerals and can be consumed as porridge, paste, grates and beer prepared either roasted or boiled. It is also used directly as livestock feeds and the production of animal feeds. Growing maize is relatively easy since it requires less capital, matures […]
    Duration: 00:16:33
    Maize crop management part 1
    In maize production, there are a series of practices that need to be followed from the time it emerges up to the time of harvesting if a good yield is to be achieved. When doing land preparation and planting, carry out soil testing to help you ascertain how much of which fertilizer you need to […]
    Duration: 00:14:21
    Maize crop management part 2
    Yields in maize can be greatly reduced if weeds, pests and diseases are not effectively managed. Some of the most common pests of maize include stem borers, larger grain borer, grasshoppers, locusts, termites, maize aphids, angoumois grain moth, spider mites, white grabs, African boll worm, African army worm, maize lady bird beetle and the maize […]
    Duration: 00:10:09
    How to cultivate Sesame (Beniseed) part 1
    Sesame crop is grown by many farmers in dry areas since the plant withstands drought with the required food values that are needed for animal growth. Furthermore sesame has 40-50% oil, 25% proteins, anti oxidants, vitamins and minerals therefore it has a high health benefit as its oil is used in pharmaceuticals, bakeries and cosmetics […]
    Duration: 00:08:35
    Corn (maize) farming part 2
    Corn also known as maize is rich in carbohydrates, proteins and minerals. It is consumed as a starchy base in a variety of meals across the world. There are several pests and diseases that cause a reduction in maize output. Diseases are downy mildew, leaf spots, root rot, leaf blight, anthracnose stalk rot and pests […]
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