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    Converting chicken waste into fertilizer
    Manure making When making fertilizer from chicken waste, add straw, carbon in manure to conserve nitrogen as it can easily be lost form droppings. For 70 kg of chicken fertilizer, collect 60kg of droppings, 5kg of organic matter and 5kg of decomposed cowdung which is then mixed together under shade of tree for good microbes […]
    Duration: 14:38:00
    Herbal pest repellent
    Repellent preparation First, use leaves which are not liked by pests to make repellent by mixing 1kg of 5 different leaves which have latex, add 1kg of bitter leaves and 1kg of aromatic leaves. Chop leaves together, put in container, add 10l of water, 1l of cow urine  and place th container in th shade […]
    Duration: 12:51:00
    Staking tomato plants
    Crop management As tomato diseases include anthracnose, root rot and blight, plants are attacked by pests which damage roots and plants. During dry season, mulch tomatoes in between rows to keep soils moist and save water and stake plants from time they start flowering and before fruit sets. Similarly, stake individual plants with help of […]
    Duration: 04:56:00
    Training Video (Safe use of Pesticides)
    Pesticide application First, one should always read lebels before using pesticides and in case of eye contact, call doctor for treatment an dont iduce vomiting and as well rinse the eyes with water for 15-20 minutes incase of eye contact. Move the person to fresh air if pesticide is inhaled or give artificial respiration. Similarly, […]
    Duration: 05:20:00
    How to Assemble & Use a 20Litre Backpack Weed Sprayer
    Assembling equipment Assemble the trigger of the equipment put it on the equipment and check the machine after full assembling and finally calibrate the equipment to required spraying mode.
    Duration: 04:23:00
    Operating a grain silo
    Silo management As grain is graded according to size and shape, it is sent to storage cells directly and thermometric equipment is used to measure temperature. As silo manager coordinate operations and monitors storage conditions, grain is moved from cells and stored in loading hoppers. Similarly, the lory is cleaned, grain is loaded, weighed and […]
    Duration: 07:26:00
    How can I save on the cost of drying grain?
    Grain drying First, use heat recovery where possible and use energy efficient process, purchase high efficiency dryers and keep up with maintenance. Always sreen grain to remove debris and trash before putting it in the dryer and also reduce on energy required for drying. Equally, stir grain 3 times as it dries to reduce moisture […]
    Duration: 06:11:00
    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.
    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 […]
    Duration: 07:19:00
    Poultry Feed Formulation: How to Make your Own Poultry Feed
    Feed formulation First, broiler feed should be 22-24% Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) and for starter feeds for 1-4 weeks, broilers use 57.2kg whole maize, 17.2kg fish meal, 20kg soy bean and 5.8kg lime. Add 140g of premix which are vitamin and trace minerals, toxin binders, growth enhancers, amino aqcids of 70 g  lysine and threonine. […]
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