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    Land management
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    Traditional Methods of Irrigation. Crop Production & Management
    The high quantity and quality production of food is determined by the level and type of technology used during the production process. As water helps in nutrient transportation in body of the plants for their growth, roots absorb water from soil and seeds also need water for germination. Plants act as shield against extremity of […]
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    Soil A Source of Healthy Life
    Being a mixture of minerals, water, air and organic matter, healthy soils produce healthy food for healthy life of animals. Organic matter stores 2500 billion tons of carbon, boost soil fertility, buffer in air, water , nutrients and there is more life below ground than above ground of soil. Animals, fungi, bacteria and microbes work […]
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    Seed Selection
    The amount of harvest and its quality is determined by the quality of seeds used in production which include maturity, moisture content of the seed and variety. A seed being a fertilized ripened ovule of a flowering plant that contain an embryo capable of germination to produce new plant, good quality seeds have a high […]
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    How to setup Drip Irrigation
    Drip irrigation continues to allow the continuous production of agricultural products throughout the year. Start by connecting power lock flush valve to on end of tubing and remove cap until after flushing the lines. Use wire staples to fasten block tubing across the tunnels and cut the supply and the headline 3 inches near and […]
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    Farm Cleaning & Disinfecting Process
    The health, quality and quantity of the livestock on the farm is determined by the level of sanitation, disease prevention and pest control. Disinfecting process involve steps such as evaluating personal protective equipment compliance for personal safety of workers on farm. The personal protective equipments (PPE) include rain proof court, mask, gaggles, gloves, boots etc. […]
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    Pesticidewise: mixing your pesticide spray
    Pesticide usage and application on the crops affects the quality and quantity of yield produce in a given field in a given period of time. Mixing of pesticides of one‘s own require to take precautions such as choosing a mixing site that is is away from animals, children and drinking water source and consider the […]
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    Training Video (Safe use of Pesticides)
    Pesticide usage and application on the crops affects the quality and quantity of yield produce in a given field in a given period of time. As pesticides are substances used to prevent, control and destroy pests such as insects, weeds and diseases, there is need to take precautions before application, during application and after pesticide […]
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    Pesticidewise: cleaning your knapsack sprayer
    The continued proper handling of equipments guarantees the durability and efficiency in during the the usage of the machines on the farm. As part of the maintenance, cleaning of knapsack sprayer requires pesticide label, knap sack sprayer, clean water, plastic sheet, detergent, paper towel, plastic bag, small container, record sheet and personal protective equipments. Knapsack […]
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    Traditional Manure Pit
    Most traditional farmers use sub standard manure of 8-10 feet deep. Sub standard manure pits During the rainy season the manure gets wet and dries up under the sun loosing most of its nutrients. Excess heat accumulates in deeper layers due to lack or aeration killing the useful aerobic microbes, creating a heap of pathogens […]
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    Characteristics of Good Soil
    Soil should be soft enough and have sufficient organic matter to allow rain water percolates easily. Soil contents Soil should have no more than 0.5 % organic carbon, 100 Kgs of nitrogen, 10 Kgs of phosphorus and 50 Kgs of potash per acre. The Soil pH should be between pH values of 6.5 and 7.5 […]
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