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
To achieve maximum benefit from fertilizers, it is most essential to apply them at the right time and in the right place. The amount and… Read More »The Best Time and Methods of Fertilizer Application
The amount of fertilizer to be applied per hectare on a given field is determined by the following: The amount of nutrients needed by plant… Read More »Guide on Calculating the Rate of Fertilizer to Be Applied
The following are the functions of fertilizer nutrients in the soil and plant according to each fertilizer nutrient compositions in forms of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus… Read More »Functions of Fertilizer Nutrients in the Soil and Plants
According to the World Bank’s population projections, the world’s population will increase from 6 billion people in 1999 to 7 billion in 2020. All these… Read More »Fertilizers: Their Roles, Importance and Uses
Cropping system is not only interested in the types of crops grown, but also on how those crops are distributed on the field at any… Read More »Cropping Systems Definition and Methods
There are two major methods of classifying crops plants: Botanical classification of crops which is based on the morphological similarity of plants parts and the… Read More »Classification of Crops: Botanical and Economic Classification
Crop production began at least nine thousand (9000) years ago when domestication of plants became essential to supplement natural supplies in certain localities. Early man… Read More »Origin, Spread, and Historical Development of Crop Production
Castor oil processing involves a series of steps that are used to extract oil from castor seeds. Castor oil is a vegetable oil that is… Read More »Guide on Castor Oil Processing, Health Benefits and Uses
