There are two main ways that farmers use agricultural water to cultivate crops: Rain-fed farming Irrigation Rain-fed farming This is the natural application of water to the soil through direct rainfall. It is fully reliant on rainfall water for irrigation purposes. Relying on rainfall is less likely…
Solar irrigation uses the sun's energy to power a pump which supplies water to crops and increases yields and profits for small farms. Solar irrigation system works when the pumps used for transporting the water are equipped with solar cells. Here, the solar energy absorbed by the cells…
Organic farming is a technique, which involves the cultivation of plants and rearing of animals in natural ways. This process involves the use of biological materials, avoiding synthetic substances to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage. The principal methods of organic farming include…
June 29, 2022
How farmers can harvest rainwater and the benefits
How farmers can harvest rainwater and the benefits Rainwater harvesting is a simple strategy by which rainfall is collected and stored for future use. The process is done with the help of artificially designed systems that runs off to natural or man-made catchment areas. This is an effective…
Vegetable farming is the growing of vegetables for human consumption. The most suitable vegetables are those producing a large yield per unit of area. Bean, cabbage, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsley, pea, pepper, spinach, kales, capsicum and tomato are desirable home garden crops. Vegetable production provides a promising economic…
Mulching is a process of covering the soil with a porous material to improve soil condition and plant growth. This process creates protective cover around the plant root to make it favorable for better condition. Plastic mulch is a product used in agriculture, lawns and gardens to prevent…
Coco peat Coco Peat is the non-fibrous, spongy, light weight, corky material that holds together the coir fiber in coconut husk. It is used as a soilless growing medium for the propagation of seedlings and the growth of high-value crops. It is naturally anti-fungal, making it an excellent…
Agricultural nets are protective polythene-based threaded or woven material with pore sizes designed to meet specific farm needs. Agricultural nets can fulfill all the needs in shading, protection, harvesting, and vertical farming. Anti-aging and anti-UV nets are ideal for large planting areas while allowing normal air and moisture…
Vertical gardening is the practice of growing crops and utilizing vertical space to maximize land and increase water efficiency.Vertical farms come in different shapes and sizes, from simple two-level or wall-mounted systems to large warehouses several stories tall. All vertical farms use one of three soil-free systems for…
Gardening is an excellent activity to keep you busy in the afternoon, tending to plants. Everyone wants a beautiful outdoor space and flourishing crops. However, temperatures are rising, and rainfall patterns are becoming unpredictable. The hot season is not just oppressive for us – it affects plants too.…