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 forRead more about BACKYARD FARMING (HOUSEHOLD BOOST)[…]
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 setRead more about SIX CONDITIONS FOR GROWING TOMATOES[…]
Farmers are agribusiness minded and for that matter expect a bumper harvest of fresh and healthy crops at the end of the season . In order to achieve this objective , there is the need to ensure the plants grow very well . Four primary factors affect plant growth; light, water, temperature and nutrients. TheseRead more about PLANT GROWTH FACTORS[…]
*** LOCATION OF LANDS:ASUTWARE JUNCTION (On Akosombo-Tema highway) near John Dramani Mahama’s feed factory AKUSE SOMANYA near the Eastern University ABURI AMANFO *** SITE FEATURESAll lands are by the roadside Availability of water and electricity Close to towns and schools Suitable for both residential and farming purpose, especially for real estates and factories Good roads.Read more about AFFORDABLE NEW LANDS FOR SALE !!!!!![…]
Maize shall be harvested after planting for at least 110 days in the rainy season and 120 days in the dry season, or at harvesting stage suitable for the variety. In addition, the appropriate harvesting stage could be considered when 80% to 90% of maize leaves in the plot are dry, or when maize kernelsRead more about HARVESTING OF MAIZE[…]
ggre SOURCE OF WATER Water used in the production process shall be from a source that does not contain residues or contamination of hazardous substances and pesticides to crops. Chemical –free water should be suitable for agricultural purpose. Water sample should be collected and sent to an accredited laboratory for contamination analysis at an earlyRead more about 5 TIPS ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES[…]
REARING PIGS FOR PROFIT Pig rearing can be a very lucrative source of income when your pigs are taken care of in high quality conditions, using only natural materials for its nutrition, hence freeing it from diseases harmful not only to the pig but to the consumers themselves. Let us consider some ways of rearingRead more about REARING PIGS FOR PROFIT[…]
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.Read more about 4 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING AN AGRIBUSINESS[…]
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, cropRead more about ORGANIC FARMING: OBJECTIVES ,TYPES AND METHODS[…]
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 inRead more about HOW ORGANIC FARMING BENEFITS THE ENVIRONMENT[…]
