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    »Survival Gardening: Drip Irrigation in English (Kenya)«
    »Survival Gardening: Drip Irrigation in English (Kenya)« The first step of installing a drip irrigation system is constructing raised planting beds in preparation for the drip line placement. This will help grow vegetables in the dry season through irrigation. After bed preparation, place two drip irrigation lines on each one meter wide raised planting bed. […]
    Duration: 02:44:00
    Pitcher irrigation (summary)
    Pitcher irrigation (summary) The growing world population, water shortage, and climate change force people to rethink how to produce food.  Crops need water yet it is becoming a scarce resource. All the modern water sprinkler and drip irrigation systems may save about half of water from flood irrigation. The initial installation cost is high. Farmers […]
    Duration: 03:25:00
    »Sprouting grains for livestock feed (summary)«
    »Sprouting grains for livestock feed (summary)« Livestock are important in the economy of farmers. Besides milk, meat and eggs, livestock provide farmers with an income. When animal feed is not properly balanced, livestock becomes less productive and their health can be negatively affected. In the rainy season, our cattle graze on green fodder, and we […]
    Duration: 14:56:00
    »Silkworm Rearing in India«
    »Silkworm Rearing in India« Silkworm rearing in India is an agro-industry which means combining agriculture and industry with the final product being silk. It is a labor intensive activity and it provides direct and indirect employment to a large number of people. India has a unique distinction of producing all the four varieties of silk […]
    Duration: 06:27:00
    »Preparing Banana and Plantain Suckers for Planting to Reduce Pests and Increase Yield«
    »Preparing Banana and Plantain Suckers for Planting to Reduce Pests and Increase Yield« Nematodes which are too small to see and weevils can be a serious problem for banana and plantain crops. Suckers are often infested with nematodes and banana weevils. By immersing your suckers for 30 seconds in boiling water, you will kill the […]
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    Turning fish waste into fertiliser (Summary)
    Turning fish waste into fertiliser (Summary) The overuse of chemical fertilizers has destroyed soil life making soils less productive. As fertilizers become expensive, farmers seize their profit dwindle. A bad year can force them into debt. Soil health can be improved by using natural local resources such as fish waste. Fish waste is the guts, […]
    Duration: 05:28:00
    »Organic Pumpkin Farming«
    »Organic Pumpkin Farming« Pumpkins belong to the family cucurbitaceae and genus cucurbitaceae. They are warm seasoned, frost sensitive plant and popular vegetable crop in India which is grown in rainy season.  Organic pumpkin farming requires loamy soil with good drainage system rich in organic matter. Soil pH of 6-7 is is optimum for pumpkin cultivation. […]
    Duration: 14:08:00
    Large white vs Landrace / Which Is More Profitable?
    In terms of physical appearance, Landrace has drooping ears that cover their eyes, while Large White has erect ears. Both breeds have black pigments on their bodies, and their sizes are similar. However, when it comes to production, Large White is considered better. Crossbreeding Landrace and Large White can result in a breed that can […]
    Duration: 14:23:00
    »How To Grow Mint In Pots«
    »How To Grow Mint In Pots« Mint is a perennial plant with a tiny purple, pink or white flowers. Mint leaves have a fresh sweet aromatic taste . These high aromatic plants are rarely annual. Mint plants have opposite pair of leaves. Mint leaves are oblong and are sometimes downy with margins. Mint is the […]
    Duration: 15:05:00
    »Profitable Rabbit Farming in India«
    »Profitable Rabbit Farming in India« Rabbit farming is a different approach and change from the traditional cattle farming. It is being done all over the world and has created a space of business in the food and wool sector. Like any other livestock business, rabbit farming also works the same way but with higher returns. […]
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