my opinion is that green houses and nylon row covers are two of the most uneseccary things to use for farming in tropical Africa,this things are made for countries with cold climates to provide a warm climate for the crops and heat the soil during winter,even the greenhouse cannot stop insects attacking pepper because mites thrips and mealy bugs are almost microscopic and will fly through that net...
Yesterday, I mentioned that our pepper plants are experiencing abortions.
For those who don't know, in horticulture, 'abortion' refers to premature flower or fruit drop, which hinders plant development.
These are the common causes:
1. Insufficient pollination
2. Water stress
3. Nutrient deficiencies
4. Pests or diseases
5. Poor spacing
In our case, poor spacing is the cause, and the fa...
The recent hike in the prices of eggs and other poultry products in Kano State has generated a serious public concern, especially when the Muslim fasting period is fast approaching. Eggs are usually in high demand during the fasting period.
It was gathered that one egg new sells at N130 while a crate is N3,100. It was also revealed that despite the increase, eggs are gradually becoming scarce i...
I just got this flower this month of January,it was doing well in the first week but I don't know why the leaves are turning brown now.
Please what can I do to save it. Thanks ?
Farming is often touted as a lucrative business, but many new farmers struggle to turn a profit. One of the main reasons for this is that they stop at the first stage of production: the harvest. If you want to make a real profit from farming, you need to add value to your crops.
In Nigeria, for example, if you plant cassava, you should consider producing ethanol or cassava flakes. If you grow p...
Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) is the third-largest source of food carbohydrates in the tropics after rice and maize. In this post, we will highlight the comprehensive guide on how to start a cassava farm.
According to Wikipedia, the origin of cassava can be traced back to West-central Brazil where it was likely first domesticated no more than 10,000 years BP. It was however introduced to Africa b...
1. Not Hardening Seedlings
Hardening your seedlings is one of the most important things you can do to help ensure their survival. Without hardening, your seedlings won’t be able to adapt to the change in temperature or the exposure to weather, like wind and rain. Some ways to ensure your seedlings are outdoor-ready include:
Gradually increase your seedlings’ exposure to the elements about a mo...
If you are a crop farmer, wether cash crops or food, or aspiring to be one, let us gather here to share ideas about how we are doing with our crops.I promise this thread will be exciting.
