Crop Scouting
Crop Scouting is referred to as monitoring, inspection or surveillance of crop for general plant health, i.e. insect pests, mites, diseases, nutritional etc
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Understanding and managing pesticide resistance
Pesticides are substances that control various types of pests, such as weeds, harmful insects, and disease causing organisms like fungi. Pesticides are used all over the world and are the most effective and efficient pest control tools available to Agricultural growers.
Advantages of Zero Tillage System
Minimum tillage or zero-tillage systems are sustainable farming practices that offer numerous benefits to farmers. These systems help to reduce soil erosion, improve soil health, increase crop yields, and promote environmental sustainability.
Impact Of Soil Salinity On Roses
When growing roses on soil one experiences many challenges like salinity which occurs through natural processes like weathering or human-induced processes. Weathering breaks down rocks and release soluble salts of various types, mainly chlorides of sodium, calcium and magnesium, and to a lesser extent, sulphates and carbonates. Sodium chloride is the most soluble salt which causes accumulation of dissolved salts in the soil water to an extent that inhibits plant growth resulting to stunted growth.
Strawberry nursery establishment and management
Strawberry {Fragaria xanannassa) is an extensively grown hybrid plant of the genus Fragaria for its fruit. Strawberries are consumed in large quantities in fresh fruits or processed form such as jam, juices, and chocolates. Propagation of strawberry is done by use of splits, runners, and seeds. Strawberry nursery establishment is being adopted to produce diseases free population.
Stress in plants
It is always an interesting learning point that plants are hit by stress and many farmers find this topic amusing. How true is it? Do plants suffer from stress?
Planting Season Guide
Another long rains planting season is almost starting for many farmers. Some farmers have already done “dry planting” where seeds are planted and wait for the rains.
As your planting preparations gear up, it is important to consider a few things so that things can go right. A few omissions may result in reduced production at harvest period and thus this should be given attentive consideration.
Climate change in Kenya
Climate change is perhaps the most considerable environment challenge of our time. It poses a great challenge to sustainable progress globally. It affects eco systems, water resources, food, health, coastal zones, industrial activities and human growth.
Ways our soil losses its fertility
Soil fertility refers to the ability of a soil to sustain agricultural plant growth, that is, to provide plant habitat and result in sustained and consistent yields of high quality. It is important to safeguard the soil fertility to ensure profitable agribusiness ventures. Below are ways the soil losses fertility and the solutions to curb these losses.
Export Vegetable Venture
This article features; Good Agricultural Practices (GAP conditions), National Horticulture Traceability System, Becoming member of exporters’ association.
How to ensure perfect nutrition on beans
Beans require a proper nutrition, for optimal productivity. This involves the application of both basal and foliar fertilizers which provide macro and micronutrient elements.