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Duration: 05:54:00

The ‘step by step’ of how to grow hydroponic barley/wheat fodder in Africa

Crop management First, moisten seeds every 12 hours during the first 48 hours and the seeds germinate 2 days aftr soaking. After incubation of 48 hours, transfer seeds to the alminium tray and spread evenly and place the ray on slope with perforated end of it on lower side of slope. Similarly, water barley at […]

Cereals & Legumes

Duration: 02:43:00

How to Save Seeds | Saving Heirloom Seed Varieties

Heirloom varieties, handed down through generations of farmers and gardeners, are open-pollinated gems prized for their unique attributes and adaptability to local climates and soils. These practices foster greater genetic diversity, reducing reliance on chemical inputs, and enhancing the resilience and sustainability of farming systems. Seed saving offers numerous advantages, such as cost savings by […]

Cereals & Legumes

Duration: 04:24:00

Harvesting your Lentil Crop

Harvesting Harvest your lentils when the lower third of the pods on the plant turn yellow to brown and make a rattling sound when shaken. Picking them too early will result in undersized seeds, while harvesting too late may lead to dry, brittle pods that could shatter, affecting both yield and seed quality. Cut the […]

Cereals & Legumes

Other crops

Duration: 04:03:00

»Managing aflatoxins in peanut«

»Managing aflatoxins in peanut« Pean nuts are rich in nutrients, minerals, energy, vitamins and source of income. Poor management of groundnuts result into aflatoxins that cause contamination. Aflatoxins result from moulds that live in soil and multiply more during hot and humid conditions. Additionally diseased peanut pods usually have drown spots with green colour inside […]

Cereals & Legumes

Other crops

Duration: 03:58:00

»Preventing aflatoxin in groundnut«

»Preventing aflatoxin in groundnut« Aflatoxin is a harmful substance that can accumulate when a fungus infects some crops, they contaminate crops. Additionally, it is always important to identify sources of aflatoxin and control them immediately to protect human health and trade. Minimizing aflatoxins ensures food quality. In most cases the fungus that cause aflatoxins live […]

Cereals & Legumes

Duration: 03:26:00

»Managing false smut of rice (summary)«

»Managing false smut of rice (summary)« Rice is a popular staple food around the world. To meet the growing demand, some farmers cultivate hybrid rice but this requires lots of chemical fertilizer. The excessive use of chemical fertilizers and intensive mono cropping has made crops susceptible to pests and diseases. One such major disease is […]

Agroforestry

Cereals & Legumes

Livestock

Duration: 03:25:00

»Sprouting grains for livestock feed (summary)«

»Sprouting grains for livestock feed (summary)« Livestock are important in the economy of farmers. Besides milk, meat and eggs, livestock provide farmers with an income. When animal feed is not properly balanced, livestock becomes less productive and their health can be negatively affected. In the rainy season, our cattle graze on green fodder, and we […]

Cereals & Legumes

Duration: 03:30:00

Yard Long Beans Farming | How to grow Long Beans at Home | Organic Snake Beans Cultivation

»Yard Long Beans Farming | How to grow Long Beans at Home | Organic Snake Beans Cultivation Yard long beans is a pulse. Pulses naturally contribute to enhancing soil with nutrients and increasing next crop yields. This reduces the need for fertilizers. Before sowing the yard long bean seeds, till the entire farm. Then make […]

Cereals & Legumes

Duration: 03:17:00

»Integrated Rice Duck Farming | Sustainable Organic Farming System«

»Integrated Rice Duck Farming | Sustainable Organic Farming System« Integrated rice duck farming is growing rice and ducks in an irrigated paddy field. The paddling movement of the ducks stimulates plant growth, while duck manure naturally fertilizes the soil. The ducks also eat harmful insects and weeds thus eliminating the need for pesticides and herbicides. […]

Agroforestry

Cereals & Legumes

Livestock

Duration: 03:25:00

»Sprouting grains for livestock feed«

»Sprouting grains for livestock feed« Livestock provide farmers with food and income for their livelihoods. Climatic changes make it difficult to get balanced feeds for the animals. However, sprouting grains can be of help in such times. Properly balanced animal feeds is a key thing for optimal returns in livestock keeping. Climatic changes make it […]

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