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    Managing vegetable nematodes
    Nematodes are worms that are easily identified by stunted growth, root knots in vegetables and are not killed by fungicide and insecticides since they live in soil and plant roots were they complete their life cycle. Nematode lifecycle Eggs are laid outside root nodes in which small worms hatch and infest roots using pointed mouth […]
    Duration: 00:09:30
    Using sac mounds to grow vegetables
    With limited land, food can be produced using sac mounds by mixing top soil with compost then filled into a sac with small stones in the centre. Leafy vegetables are planted in the sides while staked vegetables up. Materials needed: Sisal/ propylene bag, 1m long pipe, top soil, compost, small stones, pegs, and vegetable seedlings. […]
    Duration: 00:17:50
    Growing cassava on poor soils
    Cassava easily develops when grown on poor soils. There are several ways to improve cassava productivity and restore soil fertility. Cassava tolerates drought and contains more starch but less proteins. When harvested early, it results into low profits with low starch content. Cassava development Fibrous roots develop after planting for water and nutrient absorption. Leaves […]
    Duration: 00:12:20
    Grass strips against soil erosion
    Soil erosion is high in sloping lands. Grass lines planted along contours slow down the speed of running water, allowing water infiltration hence helping control soil erosion leaving the soil with its fertility and soft. Different grasses can be used, but preferably use grasses that compete less with crops and produce few seeds. You can […]
    Duration: 00:15:40
    Quality cassava planting material
    Quality cassava planting materials results into higher yields. Reusing cuttings carries diseases like cassava brown streak disease and cassava mosaic virus. Producing quality cassava planting materials require certain practices and result into a good crop. Cassava cuttings cant be stored for long. Farmers grow cassava but few buy cuttings. Quality cassava materials Start by selecting […]
    Duration: 00:13:30
    Intercropping pineapples
    Without good management, pineapple yield drop greatly after the second harvest. In this video we look at how to keep fields productive for at least 6 years. Pineapples grow best in well drained soils rich in organic matter. The organic matter can be from coffee husks and poultry manure. Coffee husks release nutrients slower but […]
    Duration: 00:12:38
    Cashing in with parboiled rice
    Parboiled rice brings many advantages. It is clean, easy to cook with, nutritous and doesn‘t break. Furthermore it is easier to mill and sells for a good price. Parboiled rice soaks in warm water and steams afterwards. But parboiled rice should never boil, because otherwise it starts to cook. Recept For making parboiled rice you […]
    Duration: 00:13:29
    Improving rice quality
    African rice is delicious, but often sold by a low price, because of the quality. It is important to improve the rice quality to earn more money. Africa imports a lot of rice, which often is harvested a long time ago. The rice looses quality, when different varieties are mixed together or when the harvest […]
    Duration: 00:07:31
    Spotted Seed – Diseased Seed
    Spotted seeds are diseased and will bring you a uneven and small yield. Therefore it is good to know how to separate them from healthy seeds. Only having good and clean seeds will give you a good harvest. It is easy to recognize the difference between spotted seeds and seeds that are attacked by insects. […]
    Duration: 00:06:37
    Seed sorting by flotation
    When farmers save their seeds for the next season, they sometimes have bad quality seeds because of insects and other diseases. Therefore floating out the bad seeds make sure that you‘re seeds are usable. Improving the seed quality is important if you want to use your own seeds. It is necessary to start your harvest […]
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