Plantain is an important staple in West and Central Africa, where it is predominantly grown by smallholder farmers. Plantain (Musa spp. AAB) is an important… Read More »Methods of Controlling High Mat on Plantain
High temperature and high moisture are the most significant factors affecting grain quality in storage. Each can cause rapid decline in germination, malting quality, baking… Read More »Principles and Methods of Crop Storage in Agriculture
In this article, the different methods of harvesting some tropical crops are discussed. Harvesting of crops generally constitutes the concluding stage of land cultivation. It… Read More »Overview of Harvesting Methods for Tropical Crops
Maturity in virtually all crops can be divided into two types: physiological maturity, which describes that period when sexually induced reproductive growth has ceased, and… Read More »Understanding Crop Maturity in Agriculture
The time necessary for crops to successfully complete reproduction is species- and environment-dependent. Lifecycles can be completed in a few weeks or take several years… Read More »Maturity Indices of Harvested Crops in Agricultural Production
Preservation procedures in agriculture aim at preventing microbial and biochemical deterioration, which are the main causes of crop spoilage. Despite recent advances, no single preservation… Read More »Methods of Reducing Crop Deterioration in Agricultural Produce
Achi seed also known botanically as Brachystegia Eurycoma, is an excellent seed from which the ‘Achi’ powder is gotten. The Achi powder on the other… Read More »Achi Seed (Brachystegia Eurycoma): All You Need to Know About
Ofor seed is an edible and vitamin-enriched fruit of the “Detarium Microcarpum” tree, this seed is high in vitamin content contents, the leaves and seed… Read More »Ofor Seed (Soup thickener): All You Need to Know About
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) has a ton of nutritional benefits and contains 2.3 grams of fiber per cup, plus potassium and even some protein. There is… Read More »11 Recipes That Will Make You Love Broccoli
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is a cruciferous vegetable related to cabbage, kale, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. It is one of the popular vegetables that can be… Read More »Wonderful Facts about Broccoli you need to know About
First, the recent four most widely used types of lettuce include: leaf, romaine (also called cos), butterhead, and crisphead. Among those you’ll find dozens of… Read More »Comprehensive Guide on How to Grow Lettuce
Broccoli is a hardy biennial grown as a cool-season annual. It grows 18 to 36 inches tall and has broad, thick leaves and a thick… Read More »Comprehensive Guide on How to Grow Broccoli
Watermelon is one of those sweet fruits in the same family with pumpkins and cucumber. They grow well in sandy loam soils with good drainage.… Read More »Guide on How To Grow Watermelon (Summary)
Strawberries are not commonly grown, not because its not popular but solely due to the fact that many farmers don’t know how to grow it… Read More »A Step by Step Guide on How to Grow Strawberries
Organic farming aims to produce high-quality products with superior nutritional value and no chemicals, promoting good health. It focuses on creating a sustainable system that… Read More »Crop Nutrition Management in Organic Farming
Are you aware that Garlic (Allium sativum) is second most widely used amongst cultivated Alliums after onion? Although Its pungent smell could be very unpleasant… Read More »List of Investment Opportunities in Garlic (Allium sativum)
Crops, whether rain-fed or irrigated, are usually planted on the field and taken care of from establishment to harvesting and processing before they are finally… Read More »Agronomic Practices of Irrigated Crops and Problems Associated With Irrigation
The variational theory of evolution presents a paradox: if evolution proceeds through the differential reproduction of variants, the most reproductively successful variant should dominate, leading… Read More »Sources of Genetic Diversity in Crop Evolution
Soils serve as the foundation for plants by providing essential water and nutrients for growth and development. They also act as anchors, stabilising plant structures.… Read More »Importance of Soil Conditions in Crop Production
Irrigation is the artificial application of water to crops for the purpose of providing the moisture required for their growth. An adequate water supply is… Read More »Meaning and Importance of Irrigation in Crop Production
According to statistics, it has been proven that Nigeria for example produces approximately 8 million metric tonnes of maize per year. Maize is one of… Read More »Ways to Obtain High Yield from your Maize Farm
