DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AQUAPONICS 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. […]

A PEEP INTO AGRICULTURE

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 […]

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 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 […]

A RELIABLE INVESTMENT

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 […]

WHAT YOUR CROPS MIGHT BE MISSING .

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 […]

GHANA’S FLOWER PRODUCTION

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 […]