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    Cereals & Legumes
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    »Crop rotation with legumes«
    »Crop rotation with legumes« As fertility of the soils is important in crop production, it can be improved by the application of good agronomic practices. When farmers grow cereals year after year, in the same field, it depletes the nutrients and the extensive and inappropriate use of agro-chemicals destroy the soil life. Crop rotation with […]
    Duration: 03:50:00
    The difference between Normal maize varieties and baby corn varieties
    If the baby corn matures beyond its level of harvesting, it becomes so sugary when roasted, and when it dries it becomes very hard for people using it to cook. Another difference between the baby corn and the normal maize variety is that the normal maize produces between 1-2 maize cobs. Baby corn on the […]
    Duration: 04:23:00
    Operating a grain silo
    Silo management As grain is graded according to size and shape, it is sent to storage cells directly and thermometric equipment is used to measure temperature. As silo manager coordinate operations and monitors storage conditions, grain is moved from cells and stored in loading hoppers. Similarly, the lory is cleaned, grain is loaded, weighed and […]
    Duration: 07:26:00
    How can I save on the cost of drying grain?
    Grain drying First, use heat recovery where possible and use energy efficient process, purchase high efficiency dryers and keep up with maintenance. Always sreen grain to remove debris and trash before putting it in the dryer and also reduce on energy required for drying. Equally, stir grain 3 times as it dries to reduce moisture […]
    Duration: 10:26:00
    Step by step guide of rice planting to harvesting
    Nursery seeding For nursery seeding, put seeds in gunny bags and soak for 20 hours, thereafter, sprinkle water and turn seeds 3 times a day for aeration. Additionally, transplant seedlings after 21 days and plant 2-3 seedlings per hill at spacing of 20cm in rows and 20cm between plants. Furthermore, apply and mix 200 kg […]
    Duration: 05:33:00
    Millet cultivation
    Growing millet Start by selecting well drained loamy fertile soils and treat seeds with fungicide before planting. Additionally, prepare the seedbed well, control weeds well before planting and plant at correct seed rate. Furthermore, ensure planting seeds at 1 inch depth. Also after seed germination thin, control weeds and apply fertilizers with low nitrogen. Additionally, […]
    Duration: 00:14:50
    Managing brown leaf spot in rice fields
    Brown Leaf Spot is a seed borne rice disease and when it attacks rice fields it results into low yields mostly in irrigated fields leading to low profits thus negatively affecting farmers income. The disease affects seeds, leaves, stems as well as grains thus early detection is and application of control mechanisms is very beneficial. […]
    Duration: 00:04:32
    How to start and grow sunflower
    Sun flower is highly demanded, it grows best in temperate and tropical regions with deep loam soils and good drainage. Sunflower oil is highly nutritious. Usually the plant is harvested when lemon yellow colour forms on flower heads. Additionally, summer is the peak growth season for sunflower. Furthermore starting a sun flower farm is very […]
    Duration: 00:07:14
    Complete Guide For Profitable Maize Production
    Being a nutritious crop and crop of value, maize quality and quantity is determined by the level of technology used in production. As farmers earn a lot of money from sales, choose a well drained light soils and ensure not cassava grown in previous season. Clear the land, heap the trash and do controlled burning […]
    Duration: 00:10:44
    Organic Moong Farming (Green Gram)
    The moong dal commonly referred to as green gram is an important crop belonging to the fabaceae family. India is one of the largest importer, producer and consumer of pulses. India cultivates these pulses with minimum use of resources and hence it becomes less costly compared to animal protein. Among the pulses, green gram is […]
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