OIL PALM TREE Palm tree is one of the major crop African farmers relied on for years because of the longevity in life span. Palm tree hold many beneficial advantages. In this write up, we will talk about many attributes associated to oil palm tree. Before digressing further, lets describe what palm tree is. The…
BANANA FARMING Bananas are perennials crops which produce succeeding generations of crops. A banana plantation is a commercial agricultural facility found in tropical climates where bananas are grown. The first cycle after planting is called the plant crop. The ratoon is the sucker (also called the follower) succeeding the harvested plant. Banana farming starts with…
Cocoa bean based on Long-term We have discussed about short-term investment on cocoa previous post, the discussion we’re going to have about long-term investment is quite different. Long term investment under this topic is cultivating a land, this requires a big land for the purpose of agricultural investment. This type of investment takes…
CROPS AND HORTICULTURE Crops are plants that are grown for food or other uses, while horticulture is the science and art of growing plants. Horticulture is the branch of plant agriculture that deals with garden crops, generally fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The main goal of horticulture is to improve the quality and quantity of…
PRECISION AGRICULTURE This is the use of technology to make farming more efficient and sustainable. For example, farmers can use GPS and sensors to monitor things like soil moisture and nutrient levels. They can also use drones to get a bird’s-eye view of their crops. And they…
CATTLE FARMING This involves the rearing and management of two types of animals- one group for food requirements like milk and another for labour purposes like ploughing, irrigation, etc. Cattle farming is also known as beef farming. It is the practice of raising cattle for meat. Cattle are usually raised on a pasture or in…
CONVENTIONAL FARMING This refers to the type of farming that uses synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and genetically modified crops, and it typically involves intensive agriculture practices like monocropping. It uses synthetic chemicals and fertilizers to maximize the yield of a particular crop or set of crops, which are typically genetically modified. Conventional farming is different…
Challenges facing Pig farming industry The major constraints affecting pig production were high labour, poor housing, high finance, land holding, high incidence of disease, and high cost of feed. Also there are quite a number of challenges facing the pig farming industry. One challenge is the high cost of feed. Feed accounts for around 60-70%…
IMPACTS OF FERTILIZERS ON FARM PRODUCE Fertilizers boost crop yields, but their excessive usage has hardened the soil, reduced fertility, strengthened insecticides, polluted air and water, and emitted greenhouse gases, creating health and environmental risks. The use of fertilizers, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, can have both positive and negative impacts on crop production. On…
ANIMAL WELFARE Animal welfare refers to the physical and mental well-being of animals. When we talk about animal welfare in the context of livestock farming, we’re specifically looking at how animals are treated on farms. There are several factors that can affect animal welfare on farms, including housing conditions, food quality, and animal handling. Housing…
