A compost pit is a necessary part of any smallholder farming operation because it brings many benefits to the farm without costing a lot of money and labor. Adding compost to your soil helps it to retain nutrients; it helps balance the pH of the soil, makes cultivation easier, prevents soil erosion and controls the proliferation of weeds in the soil. In most African countries, … [Read more...] about 5 TIPS ON CREATING A COMPOST PIT
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6 TIPS FOR SWEET POTATO PRODUCTION IN AFRICA
Sweet potatoes are very popular in Africa because they are tasty and nutritious, and are to mention relatively easy to grow. They make a great snack and are used in many delicious African dishes. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A among other nutrients. The flesh of the sweet potato can be white, yellow or orange. Whether you want to grow sweet potatoes commercially or just … [Read more...] about 6 TIPS FOR SWEET POTATO PRODUCTION IN AFRICA
7 TIPS FOR STARTING A KITCHEN GARDEN
Kitchen gardens are an excellent idea for a project. They are cheap to start, they can help you save tones of money on your grocery bill, and they make for a great hobby. Gardening is one of the most relaxing activities that you can engage in. Here are some tips: Many hands make light work Involve the entire household in the work. Since kitchen gardens are relatively … [Read more...] about 7 TIPS FOR STARTING A KITCHEN GARDEN
The Borlaug LEAP fellowship for graduate students from the developing nations
The Norman E Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (Borlaug LEAP): This is a scholarship funded by the United States Agency of International Development (USAID) to improve the standard of research by student graduates from developing nations. The program has been developed along with the Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows … [Read more...] about The Borlaug LEAP fellowship for graduate students from the developing nations
Africa Dairy Farm – Successful Management, Insemination & Deworming
HEALTH MANAGEMENT The following diseases are quite prone in my areas; East Cost Fever – I usually use Bupervex, Diminazene, and Adamycin Milk Fever- I inject Calciject and give the cow a higher ratio of minerals especially calcium. Mastitis, which is rare – I use Terrexine tubes and if severe I inject Gentamycin. Pneumonia – I inject Penstrep and … [Read more...] about Africa Dairy Farm – Successful Management, Insemination & Deworming