5 TIPS ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

 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 early […]

ORGANIC FARMING: OBJECTIVES ,TYPES AND METHODS

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

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 […]

CARING FOR GROWING GINGER

  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 […]