4 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING AN AGRIBUSINESS Starting an agribusiness is an action many Africans look forward to someday taking. They are largely motivated to go into the industry because their governments have decided to show a certain degree of support to farmers, or they know a person or two who are into agriculture. […]
ORGANIC FARMING: OBJECTIVES ,TYPES AND METHODS Organic farming is the method of crop and livestock production that involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones. In other words, it is referred to as, low input farming and uses natural sources of nutrients such as compost, crop […]
HOW ORGANIC FARMING BENEFITS THE ENVIRONMENT Organic farming can be profitable, and organic food appeals to consumers as both a healthy and ethical choice. Beyond money and ethics, though, organic farming practices result in numerous environmental benefits. Let us discuss these benefits of organic farming. 1 . Reduced Exposure to Pesticides and Chemicals Pesticide and chemical use results in […]
ORGANIC VS INORGANIC FARMING METHODS The issue of whether organic food is healthier than conventional produce is still being debated by many scientists. What is certain is that organic food is far better for the environment and this in itself is an excellent reason to buy organic. What is often not considered is that organic food can […]
5 MOST PROFITABLE AGRIBUSINESS IDEAS Agribusiness is doing very well in Ghana recently and it is seen as a profitable industry .If you’re thinking of getting into the agricultural sector but worried that may not make any money, Apart from domestic demand, the agricultural industry brings in huge export prospects. However, to make money […]
FOUR WAYS OF IMPROVING SOIL FERTILITY ( PART 2) Farmers are sometimes up against the challenge of improving the soil on their farmlands. Not all soils are great for growing crops, and soil improvement is a common task for agricultural workers, whether they are engaged in a small project or a large one. In order […]
FOUR WAYS OF IMPROVING SOIL FERTILITY Farmers are sometimes up against the challenge of improving the soil on their farmlands. Not all soils are great for growing crops, and soil improvement is a common task for agricultural workers, whether they are engaged in a small project or a large one. In order to do soil […]
CARING FOR GROWING GINGER Generally, ginger is propagated by seeds rhizomes, and tissue culture. Tissue culture is the most productive means of generating the ginger. Ginger is a crop that is in high demand and therefore farmers make it a point to produce healthy crops to meet the market demand . To achieve this there is […]
GINGER FARMING Ginger is one of the most profitable food crop to grow on your farm. It is known as one of the toughest crops to cultivate. Although, it is not difficult to grow in fact, there are much easier ways to grow ginger . Here we describe ginger growing method with you step by step.Most […]
ONION PROTECTION AND STORAGE Every farmer would want to have healthy crops and therefore earn higher returns on the crops. This dream cannot be achieved when crops are not protected from weeds, pests and diseases and stored properly . Because of this, weed control is essential to reduce competition for moisture and nutrients. Their […]