Sunflower Cultivation: The economic value of sunflower cultivation is the production of oilseed. Highly profitable the oil is used in many manufacturing application to produce cosmetics, soaps, animal feed. They grow well in warm weather in neutral well drained or heavy soil with PH level 6.5 -8. Uses of Sunflower Oilseed The oil is used […]
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Post-Harvest Technology: Haven achieved a bountiful yield farmers need to invest in solid pot-harvest technology. Technology is needed to facilitate best practices in quality preservation, picking, storage, transportation. Other reasons for proper investment in the technology is loss prevention, food security, avoidance of contamination, increased shelf-life. Groundnut cultivation Why Invest in Post-Harvest Technology achieved a […]
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Rabbit farming business plan looks at the cost and benefit of rabbit production. Rabbit meat is fast gaining ground and an alternative to beef production. The cost benefits are high with low feed requirements, basic housing fast growth. A farmer earns extra income, high returns, low maintenance easy startup. Rabbit farming involves meat and wool […]
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Strategic programme to boost Oil palm production in four countries A strategic programme to boost oil palm production in 4 countries is in the pipeline. Unveiled by Solidaridad network the programme is targeted at palm production, revenue generation. According to the company’s senior climatic specialist for Africa Dr. Samson Ogallah the key performance indicators of […]
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Groundnuts are legumes with edible seeds enclosed in a pod. Unlike true nut such as acorn or hazel they are in the family of beans or peas. Parts of the nut are the outer covering shell, edible seeds-cotyledon. Others are the seed coat, radicle, plumule an embryonic shoot. They grow best in tropical or subtropical […]
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Duck Farm Business Plan Poultry and duck farming are related however the techniques, equipment and feeding requirements differ. Poultry relates to chicken, turkey, duck and quail. Duck farm business plan includes population control, duck shelter, equipment, feed, disease control. Farming duck involves meat production or egg production based on the farmer’s requirements. The produce meat/eggs […]
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Farming Tool Farming tools are heavy, light or hand tools used in the farming process. They are either manual or automatic based on the manufacturer’s specification. Equipment is needed for tilling, weeding, carrying, dumping and digging. Others are deployed as pest control, transportation, irrigation, harvesting. Mechanization Mechanization is a process whereby a farmer used machinery […]
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Murrah Buffalos are an integral part of cattle farming and found in many countries. They are common to Brazil, Ecuador and Azerbaijan. More include countries that farm Murrah are Colombia, Vietnam, Venezuela, Guatemala and Malaysia. However half the population of Murrah Buffalos are found in India. Murrah buffalo produces high quality milk and a great […]
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Chicken Egg Hatchery A good venture to consider is egg hatchery business. Farmers need regular supply of day-old chicks for meat or egg production. Purchase quality hatchery equipment, network with farmers. Use effective marketing strategy and discounts to attract patronage. Vegetable Farming Vegetable farming is labor intensive, moderately challenging. Vegetables are highly perishable therefore locate […]
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Native to subtropical regions Stevia is a plant species considered a natural sweetener. They have zero calories are 40 times sweeter than sugarcane. Common to ancient Brazil and Paraguay it is used in herbal tea/medicine. The plant has elliptic leaves, grow 90cm height have zero calories. Varieties Although there are many types only 6 are […]
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