Things to consider in choosing the best plants for your aquaponics system.Almost all plants can be grown in an aquaponic system. However, different plants have different needs and thrive under different conditions. Before you start choosing which plants to grow in your aquaponics system, it is important to consider these things: What type of 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. […]
Grass cutter farming is highly profitable, more profitable than you imagined. The meat is widely consumed all over the West Africa region and beyond, making it one of the top 10 animals whose meat is in highest demand in the market. Grass cutter is one of the animals that are extremely suitable for commercial rearing. […]
Drying: Maize drying is an important step that has to be done immediately after harvest in order to minimize contamination of aflatoxin. Drying methods should be carried out either by sun drying for 2 to 3 days or by wind drying for 5 to 7 days on the clean and dry concrete floor, or on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Agriculture is a way of life to rural residents, but it is a business to all its investors, including absentee owners. Large-scale farms clearly act like profit-maximizing businesses. Whiles smaller farms are lifestyles that provide owners with deductions to write off against their taxable earnings from off-farm sources, gaining wealth in the form of capital […]
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 […]