SOIL PROBLEMS AND RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS IN AGRICULTURE Soil problems are a major cause of low production levels in many cropping ventures. Farmers with little or no knowledge of the basic soil problems, apply ineffective remedies raising the cost of production without any resultant benefits in both the short and long term, to the farmer. The […]
MISTAKES MOST FIRST-TIME FARMERS MAKE Farming can be enticing. The ability to grow something, or rear something to maturity is the closest one can get to nature within human limits. The money that is there to be made is not bad as well. However, before you get into farming, there are some things you need […]
PEST MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIC FARM PRODUCTION Organic farming relies on methods which combine scientific knowledge of ecology and modern technology with traditional farming practices based on naturally occurring biological processes. It is a farming system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. The principal methods of organic farming include crop rotation, green manure […]
CASSAVA FARMING IDEAS FOR BEGINNERS Cassava cultivation is an annual activity for many farmers in Ghana. This is basically because it is a major commodity first in the diet of many farming families and secondly because of its resilience even in very bad weather condition. However, good cassava cultivation like many cropping ventures requires favourable […]
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE ASUCCESSFUL FARMER To be successful, a farmer must know a great deal about his land and the products he plans to raise. Every plant and animal is a complicated organism. He who wishes to succeed in the culture of wheat, rice, corn, cocoa, or cotton, for example, must be thoroughly […]
HOW TO START YOUR FARMING BUSINESS Pig farming is a profitable business venture practiced by farmers around the world. They attract premium price and have several young during a breeding program. The business is moderately challenging based on land and cost of stock. Pork is on high demand creating lots of opportunity for new entrepreneur. […]
LAND ACQUISITION TIPS While many now look to online real estate market places to find a house to buy or a house to rent, buying land in Ghana is still something that most people do. The land is a highly coveted property in Ghana with several people seeking to purchase a piece of it , […]
HOW TO AVOID LAND LITIGATION ISSUES Land purchase is a beneficial long –term investment to make. You are excited as a land buyer with great plans for your land. Suddenly, you are served with a court summons over ownership. How do you wake up from such a nightmare that the investment you made with lots […]