DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AQUAPONICS SYSTEM?

Today’s post will be on aquaponics systems .A lesser known farming system in our part of the world.To better understand what aquaponics systems are we need an understanding of hydroponics.Hydroponic systems and aquaponics systems are different though in cost, techniques and the implement usedHydroponics deals with growing plants mostly crops without soil. Yes. Without soil. […]

A PEEP INTO AGRICULTURE

Throughout the world, agriculture has signified what grand strides are possible when humans commit to protecting their own interests. Farming may be the primary economic activity of the sub-region, least lucrative and enterprising in its outlook, yet, it is no mean a force in its ability to support the majority of the population in employment […]

SIX CONDITIONS FOR GROWING TOMATOES

1. Sunlight. Tomatoes require a minimum of 8 hours of continuous sunlight each day. 2. Temperature. Tomatoes need 3 to 4 months of warm, clear, fairly dry weather to produce very good fruits. Tomatoes need consistent night temperatures between 55°F and 75°F to set fruit. (A few varieties will set fruit at lower or higher […]

GHANA’S FLOWER PRODUCTION

Agriculture in Ghana is one of the sectors that contributes to the economic development of the country . Farmers  have the opportunity to invest in the production of flowers in Ghana since horticulture is  not really a saturated industry and at an infant stage of development as compared  to Africa’s major flower producers.Ghana’s climate, topography, and […]

BACKYARD FARMING (HOUSEHOLD BOOST)

Backyard Farming is a movement where regular people who live in typical houses in typical neighbourhoods are turning part of their property into mini or micro farms. Backyard farms are relatively small areas around homes that are used to grow food or rear animals for ourselves and the family. The practice has been going on for […]

SIX CONDITIONS FOR GROWING TOMATOES

SIX CONDITIONS FOR GROWING TOMATOES 1. Sunlight. Tomatoes require a minimum of 8 hours of continuous sunlight each day. 2. Temperature. Tomatoes need 3 to 4 months of warm, clear, fairly dry weather to produce very good fruits. Tomatoes need consistent night temperatures between 55°F and 75°F to set fruit. (A few varieties will set […]