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
In order to produce a heavy bunch, plantains always need some extra nutrients. These can be applied in the form of either inorganic or organic… Read More »Recommended Plantain Fertilization Methods
Organic matter is essential for plantain cultivation / plantain farming if the field is to be very productive for a long time. A high level… Read More »Mulching of Plantains and the Advantages
Plantain can be eaten raw when ripe, processed into flour to make ‘elubo’, a local meal consumed in Nigeria and other parts of the world… Read More »The Various Products you can make from Plantain and Banana
Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) have a smooth outer skin, which protects a fresh, crunchy flesh inside. The fruit is hollow, with countless seeds clustering in… Read More »Planting, Growing and Harvesting Bell Peppers (Capsicum annuum)
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are warm-season annuals that grow best when the soil temperature is at least 55°F (12°C) and the air temperature ranges between 65°… Read More »Planting, Growing and Harvesting Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)
Plantain suckers are planted immediately after field preparation. Plant holes are prepared with a minimum size of about 30 cm x 30 cm x 30… Read More »The Best Time and Method of Planting Plantain Suckers
