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    Cereals & Legumes
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    Duration: 12:16:00
    »Organic coating of cereal seed«
    As an invention and innovation from different farmers, organic coating of cereal seeds improves on the crop productivity from a given area. Given that rain water, organic matter and nutrients concentrate where plants need them, farmers sow seeds in shallow pits with compost manure however, crops can be affected by stagnant water, birds and insects. […]
    Duration: 06:51:00
    »Crop production technology for post rainy sorghum«
    Sorghum production Sorghum is grown under residual soil moisture with productivity of 7 times /ha. This is done by selecting medium to heavy soils after harvesting legumes. Prepare land by 2 furrowing and moisture is conserved during growing season. Secondly treat seeds using manually operated seed treatment drum for uniform containment of chemicals to seeds […]
    Duration: 22:47:05
    »How to grow winged beans«
    Planting and management Always start by indoor seedling growing to encourage faster seed growth and add more soil fertilisers when transplanting to encourage faster root establishment. Additionally, provide a trellis 2 feet apart and ensure that vines have enough space on trellis. It is also encouraged to pick off young leaves to encourage faster growth. […]
    Duration: 03:57:00
    Groundnut: Preventing Aflatoxin
    Aflatoxin management First, plant at proper density,  harvest crop promptly and dry crops properly by turning them over in field for a few days and after, pluck seed pods and dry them further on tarpauline. Sort out the damaged nuts and store nuts in shell and clean dry bags away from pests and never allow […]
    Duration: 04:26:00
    Aflatoxin and the effective solution
    Aflatoxin management First, eat a healthy and diversified diet to prevent aflatoxins and include vegetables, fruits and other food that are less affected i the diet as well. Equally, farmers should follow good agricultural practices to reduce conatmination and keep crops safe and  sort crops to remove immature pods and damage cobs and prevent grains […]
    Duration: 04:52:00
    Postharvest Loss: Jerrycan Bean Storage
    Bean storage First, before storage, dry seeds well in sun on tarpauline, sort and pour them inside the clean dry jerrycan, shake it and cover with soft plastic bag ad seal the jerrycan lid tightly and label with date sealed and the purpose. Once sealed, leave it for atleast a month and never open until […]
    Duration: 01:41:00
    Soya Bean Harvesting Tips
    This 30 day window gives the farmer enough time to harvest before they start shattering. Another reason farmers should harvest soya beans at the right time is due to moisture loss since the beans loose moisture when left in the field for so long. Typically, soya beans are harvested at 12% moisture and if left […]
    Duration: 01:51:00
    Sugarbean production tips
    Farmers with a crop that is at the flowering stage or approaching the flowering stage of production should regularly scout their field to make sure that they come in with remedial measures before the economic threshold levels or injury levels have been reached. Scouting ensures that problems like leaf rust and pest insects do not […]
    Duration: 12:30:00
    Best and super Corn /Maize varieties to grow in your Zone
    Different varieties of maize are suitable for various altitudes, ensuring successful cultivation in different regions. High altitude maize varieties: H6213 and H629: These varieties produce two cobs per stalk and are ideal for high altitude areas. H6213 matures earlier and has a thick green color. H628: This double-cobbed variety is tall and green, making it […]
    Duration: 13:36:00
    »Managing false smut of rice«
    »Managing false smut of rice« As a major crop grown widely on a large scale, rice growing and production is highly affected by diseases and pests and other related factors which are biotic and abiotic. Rice being a staple food around world, extensive use of fertilizers and intensive mono cropping make crops susceptible to diseases […]
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