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    Groundnuts
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    How to Farm Groundnut (Peanut)! Cultivation to Harvesting. A Comprehensive Guide
    Bround nut production A farmer should harvest ground nuts at 3.5 months and thresh and dry pods after harvesting and also filter to remove debris and put dry pods in bags and shell to separate seeds from pods. Put ground nuts seeds in bags and varieties of ground nuts include banada and kampala. Similarly, Banada […]
    Duration: 03:02:39
    Discover the enthralling world of groundnut farming in Uganda
    These techniques include: Farmers’ Skill Development: Farmers acquire essential techniques through training. This training encompasses crop maturity, market exploration, and group support in representing individual farmers. Joining the Farming Group: Information sharing on how to become a part of the farming group and enter into groundnut cultivation is provided. Pest and Disease Management: Effective strategies […]
    Duration: 03:02:39
    GROUNDNUTS PRODUCTION
    In Zimbabwe, the ideal planting time for groundnuts is between November and December in the higher veld, while in the lower veld, farmers can continue establishing their groundnut crops. In the lower veld, the ability to irrigate is essential for easy groundnut harvesting. The higher temperatures in the lower veld accelerate groundnut growth. In contrast, […]
    Duration: 07:00:00
    Groundnuts Value addiction – Farm Kenya
    Sorting is the first procedure before the groundnuts are put into a roasting machine. In the roasting machine, the groundnuts are subjected to heating at 200 degrees Celsius for between 30 and 45 minutes. The nuts are then put into a peeling machine for the removal of the outer cover and the pills are not […]
    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 […]
    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 […]
    Duration: 11:50:00
    Why grow maize when you can make more money growing peanuts?
    Most farmers were focused on planting maize and beans, even in areas where peanuts could thrive. However, when comparing market prices, a 100 kg bag of peanuts was selling for about 16,000 Kenyan shillings, while maize was only fetching around 3,000 shillings at best. Moreover, the production cost for maize was about 1,800 shillings per […]
    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: 00:11:55
    Groundnuts Value Addition and how to make the most – Value Addition Part 2
    Every peanut butter producer must be certified by Kenya Bureau of Standards. This is to ensure that every batch of peanut butter is healthy and safe for consumers. Before processing, staff must maintain good hygiene by washing hands and use protective wear and shoes to prevent burning in case it spills. Equipment is cleaned to […]
    Duration: 00:11:37
    Groundnuts Value Addition and how to make the most – Value Addition
    Groundnuts are mostly grown in western Kenya and are taken through various processes from harvesting to achieve creamy or crunchy texture. Value addition to groundnuts is done simply by making peanut butter that is used to make spread. Understanding seasons is important since groundnuts are seasonal. Groundnuts usually start to mature between 130-150 days depending […]
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