Comprehensive Guide on How to Start Coconut Farming
It is no longer a secret that Coconut farming plays a major role in the economy of some countries and
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It is no longer a secret that Coconut farming plays a major role in the economy of some countries and
Read moreNeem leaves also called Dogoyaro in Nigeria is one wonderful Gift from Nature whose use transcends several fields like: medicine
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Read moreCassava, Manihot esculenta, is a perennial shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae grown primarily for its storage roots which are eaten
Read moreCassava has many uses and its uses cuts across several production industries. Cassava has gained wide usage in industries for
Read moreCassava (Manihot Esculenta) is the third-largest source of food carbohydrates in the tropics after rice and maize. In this post,
Read morePlantain, Musa × paradisiaca (syn. Musa sapientum) is an herbaceous perennial belonging to the family Musaceae. Plantains are distinguished from
Read moreThe recommended spacing is 3 m between the plantain rows and 2 m within the row (in other words. 3
Read moreThe site to be used for plantain farming business should be easily accessible, especially if the establishment of a large
Read moreIntercropping is defined simply as growing two or more crop types on one field. The practice of intercropping has actually
Read moreFields to be used for the plantain farm are to be prepared with minimum disturbance to the soil (no-tillage farming).
Read morePlantain suckers are separated from their mother plant with a spade or machete. The sucker corm must not be damaged
Read morePlantain suckers are planted immediately after field preparation. Plant holes are prepared with a minimum size of about 30 cm
Read morePlantains can be planted throughout the rainy season. However, they should grow vigorously and without stress during the first 3
Read moreWeed is the major constraint to tropical crop production which makes weed management very important if you want to obtain
Read moreThe heavy weight of the plantain bunch bends all bearing plants and can cause doubling (pseudo stem breaks), snap- off
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