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Agribusiness

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How to choose a feedstock for pellet making?

Choosing feedstock Because pellet producing materials includ forest feeding, perennial grasses, wood crops and crop residues, removing bark from wood before pellet making lowers ash content while for short rotation woody crops, ‘there is need to grow tres that can be planted in tiny space rows. Finally, pellets from crop residues have high ash content.

Agribusiness

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Livestock

Duration: 05:04:00

How do I make pellets on the farm?

Pellet making As the requirements of making pellets include biomass feeds, course grinder, mixer, pellet machine and packaging equipment, grind biomass to reputable size range and adjust moisture content of the feeds to optimal range which is between 12-18%. Equally, adjust the tightness of the roller to ensure proper squeezing between roller and die and […]

Agribusiness

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Duration: 05:11:00

How to determine pellet durability?

Pellets calculation First, tumble pellets for 10 mnutes and after, remove them from machine and sieve to remove fines and record the final weight which is finally calculated to determine the durability.

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Duration: 05:18:00

»Difference between dehydrating and freeze drying«

»Difference between dehydrating and freeze drying« Often times when supply exceeds demand, agricultural produce floods the market and plenty of them get spoilt but these can be dried and stored. Drying can be either by dehydrating or freeze drying. Dehydration has been in existence for a very long time and in this, a heated fan […]

Equipment

Duration: 10:10:00

Calibration of Knapsack Sprayer

Equipment calibration Because calibration of hand operating sprayers is operated specific, check the sprayer ensuring that the it is clear and i good working order without leaks and put on personal protective equipments and select correct nozzle and spray volumes. Clean nozzle with water , soft brush and make sure nozzle used is alligned correctly. […]

Equipment

Duration: 00:15:00

Forecasting the weather with an app

For successful farming by the farmers, conditions must be favourable for crop growth in a particular season of a given year for a particular crop. For centuries, farmers use natural indicators to decide when to plant and some of the indicators include wild plant flowers and birds making nests. These indicators determine how good the […]

Equipment

Duration: 00:08:23

Selecting Sprinklers for Nursery Production

As selection of appropriate sprinkler a crucial part in irrigation system, factors to consider for overhead irrigation are pressure system. Similarly, flow rate of sprinkler determines the size of block to be irrigated and number of sprinklers to be run simultaneously as pressure and flow rates require to be measured as located as near as […]

Equipment

Duration: 00:03:09

A typical water storage tank construction

As water remains the most important factor in crop growth and development, irrigation takes centre stage for crop production. When constructing the water storage tank, fence off an area of land and improve road connections and it if followed by removing of top soil and storing it on site as it is to be used […]

Equipment

Duration: 00:04:08

Introduction to sustainable irrigation

Irrigation is important in agriculture especially with the recent changing weather and climate patterns. Irrigation helps provide food supplies in areas that would otherwise not have sufficient yields. Water in irrigation is mainly sourced from fresh water sources like ground water aquifers and surface water bodies eg rivers, lakes, springs and reservoirs. The commonly used […]

Cereals & Legumes

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Duration: 00:02:22

Harvesting and storage of green gram (summary)

Green gram commonly called mung bean is one of the most popular pulses across the world. By cultivating green gram, farmers enrich their soil. Many farmers loose their crop due to pests and diseases during harvest and storage hence green gram requires proper care during harvest and storage. During the first harvest, start by picking […]

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