Plant diseases can be caused by various agents either acting singly or in combination with another, and the study of these agents is term etiology… Read More »Causes of Plant Diseases and Causal Agents of Crop Diseases
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be defined as the judicious selection and use of compatible control options to keep pest population below damaging levels. IPM… Read More »Integrated Pest Management and Symptoms of Plant Diseases
The following are the direct effects and the indirect effects of pests on crop plants; 1. Direct effect of insect feeding Leaves eaten, with subsequent… Read More »The Direct and Indirect Effects of Pests on Crop Plants
It is estimated that world crop losses due to pests are of the order of about 35 per cent of potential yield, but in most… Read More »Definitions, Classification, and Description of Important Pests of Crops
Preventive weed control refers to those measures necessary to prevent the introduction of new weed species into a given geographical area as well as multiplication… Read More »Preventive Methods of Weed Control Guide
Animal teat management remains a key factor in maintaining the well-being of any dairy animal as it ensures the teats are disease-free. As such, teats… Read More »Animal Teat Management and How to Clean Teats
Beneficial effects of weeds: Although weeds appear to have many undesirable features, there are some that are useful. Weeds provide a vegetative cover that protects… Read More »Beneficial Effects of Weeds and Factors Effecting Crop Competitive Ability against Weed
Crop yield losses ranging from 37 to 93 per cent have been recorded due to weed infestation in unweeded dry land crops in some part… Read More »Definition, Classification and Characteristics of Weeds
Tillage implements includes but not limited to the following; Ploughing implements: Plowing buries green or dried material, loosens the soil so that other implements can… Read More »Tillage Implements and Implements for Seed Bed Preparations
In this article, we will be discussing about tillage operations, its purposes, types, when and how deep it should be carried out, and the implements… Read More »Tillage Practices: Definition, Purpose and Types
Time of Seed Sowing or Planting: Several factors influence the time of sowing or planting. They are: rainfall, temperature, day length, occurrence of diseases and… Read More »Proper Seed Sowing and Planting Practices Guide
It has been found that the water requirements of a crop vary with the different stages of its growth. When water is in abundance, irrigation… Read More »Crops Response to Moisture Level at Different Stages of Growth
Soil management including soil erosion management practices are based on the following broad principles: Those practices which help maintain soil infiltration rates at sufficiently moderate… Read More »Agronomic Measures to Control Soil Erosion
Irrigation is not only important for the arid regions but is becoming equally important in the humid regions. Although irrigation is very important and is… Read More »Proper Irrigation and Drainage Guide
Soil not only provides anchorage to plants but all nutrients and water are absorbed into the plants through the soil. Therefore, all cultural practices in… Read More »Soil and Water Conservation Guide
The type of germination exhibited by the seeds (seed emergence) of a species influences their ability to emerge from great depths. Seeds with epigeal germination… Read More »Types of Seed Germination, Seed Emergence and Seedling Vigour
Seeds and other planting materials are the basic foundation upon which successful crop production is laid. Failure in the choice of correct seeds, seed storage,… Read More »Seeds Sowing and Planting Practices
Animal husbandry which is referred to as the raising of any kind of farm animals for the purpose of meat or egg production is without… Read More »4 Stress-Free Farm Animals (Animal Husbandry) to Raise with Low Start-Up Cost
Neem leaves also called Dogoyaro in Nigeria is one wonderful Gift from Nature whose use transcends several fields like: medicine & healthcare, culinary, agriculture, beauty… Read More »How to Make Neem Insecticide from Neem Leaves (Dogoyaro)
With regards to fungal diseases in plants, Fungi are responsible for approximately two-third of the infectious plant diseases. There are many plant diseases caused by… Read More »What are Fungal Diseases in Plants?
To determine fertilizer needs for crops and soils in your locality, farm or place of work, you must know two things: first is the status… Read More »Guide on How to Determine Fertilizer Needs
