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    »How To Grow Carrots In Containers- A Definitive Guide«
    »How To Grow Carrots In Containers- A Definitive Guide« Being a crop of nutritious value rich in vitamins and other minerals, carrot is not only grown in open field but also in containers. As carrots require proper spacing, depth and soil type, space them at 5cm apart using a container of 30cm high with best […]
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    Using baking soda as a powerful organic pesticide and fungicide
    Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate is a very efficient and cost-effective fungicide and pesticide.  This is because it can easily be accessible even for use in Kitchens. Baking soda has been recommended for use on fungal infections such as powdery mildew. When it is spread near the base of the plant, it helps […]
    Duration: 05:06:00
    Production of organic fertilizers
    To make an organic fertilizer at home, you will need inputs like tobacco, pepper, local onions, and garlic onions. These inputs can be obtained either locally in the gardens or can be bought from the market.  Making organic inputs The above inputs in combination with ash can act both as an organic fertilizer as well […]
    Duration: 06:04:00
    Production of liquid organic manure
    To make liquid manure, you need animal dung, herbs, urine, and ash. These can be used to make an effective organic fertilizer that can be used to fertilize your crops leading to improved crop yields. The fertilizer can be used on a variety of crops like bananas, vanilla, and soybean. Making organic fertilizer Collect animal […]
    Duration: 08:49:00
    Natural treatment for stunted growth in broilers
    Causes and symptoms  the disease is caused by viruses and bacteria which attack the intestines causing poor feed efficiency. Furthermore, it affects male birds more. Also, poor bird management is the other cause of the disease. Affected birds show symptoms like low feed intake, lack of uniformity in chick growth, feather curling, and paleness on […]
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    Raising chicken without death using aloevera and garlic mixture for faster growth and more egg laying
    Garlic and aloe vera benefits These natural extracts are beneficial as they increase feed intake, boost body immunity, and enhance microbial growth which inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria which may cause diseases. Additionally, they also promote good gut bacteria as well as enhance feed conversion ratio hence faster growth.  Herbs preparation Start by collecting […]
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    Benefits of azolla powder in chicken feed
    Benefits to chickens First, Azolla boosts egg production in layers due to its nutrient composition and also boosts weight gain and immunity in broilers. Additionally, Azolla powder boosts the food conversion efficiency in broiler birds for faster gain weight and also reduces mortalities in broiler chickens. In conclusion, Azolla reduces the costs involved in broiler […]
    Duration: 05:46:00
    How To Grow Asparagus
    Crop management As a farmer plants at proper spacing for the asparagus plants to expand, make sure tips grow upwards and also cut of old tips for the new shoots to grow after 4-5 years. Finally, cover crowns with good quality organic potting mix.
    Duration: 06:06:00
    How to Get Rid of Slugs and Snails and How to Make a Codling Moth Trap
    Pest management First, mix a tea spoon of yeast, white sugar, water and put container at ground level in the garden however a farmer can also use beer to control slugs and snails. Similarly, put folded news papers in containers and put it upside down leaving smal entry for the snails and slugs to hide […]
    Duration: 04:51:00
    How To Create A Plot Or Planter
    Field preparation As crushed gravel around bed is ideal to stop slugs from bed and also warms during day to raise heat at night, also crushed shell when put around raised bed reflects light to the plants. Use materials available to make raised beds. Similarly, align the bed with polythene to stop chemicals leaching and […]
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