Category: Farm lessons in Nigeria

What is Interplanting? Interplanting, also known as partner planting, is the practice of growing two or more crops together in the same place. This method can help maximize land usage, … Read More

How to Start a Free-Range Chicken Farm with Limited Resources: The small start-up of free-range chickens is an excellent way into farming, but it doesn’t have to break the bank! … Read More

Growing cucumbers vertically: An organic approach with eggshell fertilizer 1. Prepare Eggshell Fertilizer: Collect, rinse, and dry eggshells. Crush them into a fine powder. 2. Plant Cucumber Seeds or Seedlings: … Read More

WHAT IS CATION EXCHANGE CAPACITY? Cation exchange capacity (CEC) refers to the ability of soil to hold and exchange positively charged ions (cations) like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. HOW … Read More

Rising a disease free poultry farm A vet who never follows biosecurity guidelines is a vector. The cheapest and most-effective method of disease control is through implementing biosecurity. Biosecurity ensures … Read More

Humans – Agents of weed seed dispersal Weeds are often dispersed inadvertently by humans, especially through their seeds that are designed to cling to clothing and other materials. Many weed … Read More

Mastering fertilizer in maize farming Understand Soil Nutrient Requirements Before applying fertilizers, it’s essential to assess the nutrient status of your soil. Conducting soil tests helps determine the existing nutrient … Read More

Definition of Horticulture and its importance; Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that focuses on the cultivation of garden crops, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, … Read More

Goose farming can be a profitable and sustainable branch of poultry farming, especially suited to small- and medium-scale farms. Here are some important points: 1. Breeds and Selection: Common breeds … Read More

Interested in grasscutter farming? Here’s a straightforward guide to get started. 1. Grasscutter Cages/Pens Grasscutters live in colonies. Each colony should have one male with either three or four females. … Read More