Bird netting is a type of bird control measure that involves the use of nets to prevent birds from accessing certain areas. Bird netting is commonly used to protect crops and buildings from bird damage. It can also be used to keep birds away from other areas such…
Drilling a borehole in your home can provide a reliable source of water for household and agricultural use even during a drought. Among the most important logistics before drilling a bore is choosing the ideal location. The site you choose can determine the amount of water available in…
Many hazards are present in the farm. If the farmers are not aware of these hazards these may cause injury to their body or may cause diseases and even death. Farmers should always apply appropriate safety measures while working on the farm. Agricultural injuries can have a variety…
Integrated farming is an agricultural approach that involves combining crop production, fish farming, and livestock production, creating integrated biosystems. Waste from one part of the system becomes a crucial input in other components in the system. For instance, manure from sheep can be applied in plants to enhance…
Pre-planting activities are very important; they are the foundation on which builds the success and survival of the crop. Most farmers experience agricultural crop failure because of the failure in the pre-planting operations. The reason why well-prepared land holds great significance in agriculture is that it regulates weed…
A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark or other plant substances used mainly for flavoring, coloring or extending the shelf-life of food whereas herbs are plants with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, medicinal purposes, or for fragrances. There are many…
Plastic mulches has tremendous effects on the growth and yield of crops. Black plastic showed superior performance among the plastic mulches. Black plastic mulch suppresses the weed growth and thereby, increase the fruit yield. Plastic mulches reduce the amount of water lost from the soil due to evaporation.…
Soil testing involves collecting soil samples, preparation for analysis, chemical or physical analysis, interpretation of analysis results, and finally making fertilizer and lime recommendations for the crops. Knowing the exact nutrient found in your farm soil and the pH is the first step of any healthy crop production…
Wine Growing in a Changing Climate: Irrigation Must Change Too Growing wine grapes is an exciting investment that can be a steady source of income. Although setting up a vineyard can be pretty complex, grapes are easy to plant, care for, market, and harvest. They have a high…
Water plays a vital role in the growth of plants and the production of all crops. It provides the medium by which chemicals and nutrients are carried through the plant and above all, the main constituent of the physiological plant tissue and a reagent in photosynthesis. However, soil…