Research has shown pinto beans should be stored at temperatures of 40 F or cooler to maintain color and cooking quality. After 10 months of… Read More »Methods of Drying, Storing and Handling Dry Edible Beans
For maximum dry beans yield potential, dry beans will use about 14 to 18 inches of soil moisture during the growing season, depending on the… Read More »Methods of Irrigation and Water Use for Dry Beans
Tomato is a vegetable locally produced and highly consumed around the world. Almost on a daily basis every person has to eat a tomato in… Read More »Guide on How to Grow Tomatoes
Garri is processed from cassava tubers, and has become a much wanted staple food in Nigeria and some other parts of the world. Once considered… Read More »Garri Processing and Reasons why Garri Business is a very profitable agribusiness to venture into
Plantains (Musa paradisiaca) are related to banana. They look quite similar and are, in fact, morphologically similar, but while bananas are grown for their sugary… Read More »Methods of Propping and Harvesting of Plantains
Intercropping is defined simply as growing two or more crop types on one field. The practice of intercropping has actually been around since farming began.… Read More »Advantages of Inter-cropping a Plantain Field
Several operational activities are necessary for successful pasture establishment. These activities ensure the pasture species can survive in a new environment that may present challenges… Read More »Steps In Pasture Establishment For Livestock Production
Pastures are harvested at specific stages of their growth for conservation and subsequent utilization during periods of feed scarcity. Pasture harvesting is essential for ensuring… Read More »Pasture Harvesting and Processing Methods in Livestock Feed Management
Pasture management encompasses all activities and decisions made by the management team aimed at improving pasture quality and forage yield. This is crucial since animals… Read More »Choosing The Right Pasture Species For Successful Pasture Management
Beef cattle are primarily raised for meat production, though some breeds can produce significant quantities of milk. Beef is one of the world’s most sought-after… Read More »Management Of Beef Cattle in Agriculture
Subsistence farmers with limited resources and low farm outputs dominate Nigerian agriculture. However, the crop-livestock integrated system is most commonly found throughout Nigeria. While improved… Read More »Role of Pastures in Nigerian Agriculture
Permanent pastures are established for many years (several decades) to provide a continuous feed source for livestock. These pastures can either be native or sown,… Read More »Understanding Permanent Pastures For Livestock Feeding
Semi-permanent pastures are pastures that are established for a few years to cover the soil and provide feed for livestock. These pastures are typically converted… Read More »Semi-permanent Pastures in Livestock and Cropping Systems
Several factors influence pasture production in Nigeria, including climatic, soil, and socio-economic factors. There is a positive correlation between the amount of vegetation cover and… Read More »Factors Affecting Successful Pasture Establishment in Nigeria
Temporary pastures are pastures established with the intention of converting them into farmlands after a few years. The choice of pasture duration depends on the… Read More »Temporary Pastures in Livestock Production Systems
Plantains should always be weed free, weed control starts during the field preparation and weeds are initially controlled about every 6 to 8 weeks but… Read More »Weed Control Methods for Plantain Plantations
Pasture species are incorporated into other crops to provide optimum benefits, ranging from environmental protection to various economic advantages. Both native and improved pasture species… Read More »List of Pastures Associated With Crops
Improved pastures are pastures that have undergone breeding, selection, and improvement for better yield and livestock performance. They differ from native pastures because they are… Read More »Improved Pastures in Livestock Production
Established pastures are categorized into different classes for easy identification and various uses. Native pastures establish themselves naturally in most cases. However, livestock farmers may… Read More »Understanding Native Pastures in Livestock Farming
Pasture and forage crops have unique characteristics that can easily be used to identify them in the field. These morphological differences have a direct effect… Read More »Morphological Characteristics Of Pasture Grasses and Shrubs
Pasture production is crucial to the development of any livestock enterprise, especially where profit gain and environmental sustainability are the primary goals. Nature has designated… Read More »Definition and Classification of Pasture and Forage Crop Production
