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  • Methods of Nutrient Absorption by Crops

    Nutrients absorption by crops also known as nutrient uptake by crops can vary from less than 50 kg/ha to more than 1 000 kg/ha depending on the crop, variety, the… Read More

  • Guide to Liming and Soil Productivity

    The most commonly used liming materials in soil productivity are ground limestone, dolomitic ground limestone, chalk, ground chalk, burnt lime and hydrated lime; almost 70% of the material currently used… Read More

  • Liming of Soils and Causes of Soil Acidity

    In acid soils, liming materials react as a base and neutralize soil acidity. Liming is the application of calcium- and magnesium-rich materials in various forms, including marl, chalk, limestone, burnt… Read More

  • Animal Variation and Selection Principles

    Animal Variation and Selection Principles

    The concept of genetic parameters, particularly heritability and repeatability, plays a vital role in animal breeding. Heritability refers to the proportion of observable traits passed from parents to offspring. It… Read More

  • Heritability and Repeatability in Animal Breeding

    Heritability and Repeatability in Animal Breeding

    The concept of genetic parameters, which includes heritability and repeatability, is of great significance to animal breeders. Understanding these parameters allows breeders to improve livestock performance through selection and management.… Read More

  • Concept of the Environment and Its Components

    Concept of the Environment and Its Components

    The environment includes everything—both living and non-living—that exists naturally on Earth. This includes the air, water, land, plants, animals, and even microorganisms. All these elements interact to form a system… Read More

  • Breeding Methods in Animals

    Breeding Methods in Animals

    Breeding methods, also known as mating systems, refer to the various schemes designed to bring selected male and female animals together as parents for future generations. This step follows the… Read More

  • Environmental Degradation and Its Consequences on Agriculture

    Environmental Degradation and Its Consequences on Agriculture

    Environmental degradation refers to the deterioration of the natural environment through the depletion of essential resources like air, water, and soil, the destruction of ecosystems, and the extinction of wildlife… Read More

  • Effects of Greenhouse Gas Emission in Agriculture

    Effects of Greenhouse Gas Emission in Agriculture

    This article covers greenhouse gas emissions, their types, effects on the environment, and sources. Understanding the role of these gases and how they impact climate change is crucial for developing… Read More

  • Erosion and Its Effects in Agriculture

    Erosion and Its Effects in Agriculture

    In this article, the focus is on erosion, its physical processes, including water, gravitational, and wind erosion, as well as exfoliation. It also explains the factors influencing erosion rates and… Read More

  • Effect of Climate Factors on Farm Animals

    Effect of Climate Factors on Farm Animals

    In this article, the effects of climate factors on farm animals are discussed, focusing on their survival, performance, and productivity. The article also suggests livestock management strategies that can be… Read More

  • Climate Change and the Environment

    Climate Change and the Environment

    This article explains the impacts of climate change on the environment, with a focus on atmospheric structure, global warming, climate patterns, weather systems, and ecological concepts. Each section is tailored… Read More