The performance of your plants is directly related to the degree of the fertility of your soil. Like humans, plants require certain elements to grow well and to remain healthy. Below is a list of elements essential for plant growth. Carbon (C)Hydrogen (H)Oxygen (O)Nitrogen (N)Phosphorus (P)Potassium (K)Calcium (Ca)Magnesium (Mg)Sulfur (S)Boron (B)Chlorine (CI)Copper (Cu)Iron (Fe)Manganese (Mn)Molybdenum (Mo)Zinc […]
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 […]
Agribusiness is mostly known to be the growing of crops and rearing of animals. There is something we have been missing and ignored for years. Have we thought of flowers? Flower farming is a discipline of horticulture concerned with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants or gardens .Growing flowers is an art .Thus, it involves the […]
The purchase of a farm land is arguably a better alternative of investing hard earned money rather than depositing it in a bank. Engaging in the commercial production of certain crops is a sound business venture. After this decision is established, site selection is the inadvertent first step in starting a farm after deciding what […]
There is no better asset to own than one that increases in value over the long term and keeps pace with inflation. What if you could invest in something tangible that produces community benefits? According to one study, one of the last things people are willing to cut from their budgets is food. The population […]
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 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 […]
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. These […]
*** 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. […]
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 kernels […]