Farming is a venture that largely relies on natural resources and the climate. The increasing climate changes have resulted in global warming and unpredictable weather patterns, which threaten farmers’ efforts with frequent drought, floods, and frost. As the global population increases, the demand for food also rises which… Read More »Farming in controlled environments
An apple a day keeps the doctor away is a common phrase throughout the world. Apples are attractive fruits and are known for their distinctive taste, nutritional value, and varietal diversity. These are popular among consumers and farmers. Nutrients play a crucial role in crop growth and hence… Read More »Nutrient management: Supplementary Fertilization a simple way to enhance Apples growth
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is a common phrase in most parts of the world. Apples are one of the most consumed fruits globally. According to FAO, more than 84 million tonnes are produced globally every year. Since they retail at premium prices throughout the… Read More »5 Reasons Why you are Failing in Apple Farming
Agriculture is one of the industries that has felt the impact of climate change in profound ways. Farmers In different parts of the world have been affected by unpredictable and extreme weather conditions such as floods, drought, global warming, and shifting climatic trends. Unexpected weather changes pose challenges… Read More »Climate change: A challenge with Countless Solutions
According to the experts, the quality of seedlings determines the crop yields. In fruit farming, the seedling quality can be determined by genetic and environmental factors. Failing to overlook the seedling quality can have devastating effects, including reducing the crop yields, spiking produce costs, tanking the farm profits,… Read More »4 Reasons Why you Should Buy High-Quality Seedlings From Certified Nurseries
Currently, 70% of agricultural land relies on irrigation to keep the crops growing. Most farmers are shifting to low-cost sources of energy to run their machinery. In countries such as the U.S., innovative technologies have lured farmers to embark on solar-powered irrigation systems. Solar irrigation systems are not… Read More »Why You Should Integrate Solar Systems In Fruit Farming
Simple Guide Smallscale farmers in Kenya can double the size of their banana bunches from 40 to 45kg – 80 to 100kgs by using health suckers from a clean, disease free orchard and inter-cropping with compatible crops such as beans. Kenya has over 500,000 small holder banana farmers… Read More »Peeling Off Your Money From Banana Farming
Unlike other fruits which are usually bright and conspicuous avocado usually become duller (brown) in appearance. The fruit is also to be picked before it ripens. The picking of the fruits from the tree is either done by the farmer or the buyer himself who have the market… Read More »Post Harvest Practices Of Hass Avocado Fruits To Export
Did you know that you do not need to have a big farm so as to be able start fruit farming? Unlike vegetable farming, fruit farming can be done anywhere and everywhere as in every climatic region there is a fruit that performs best there. So often many… Read More »TIPS TOWARDS RELISHING THE OPULENCE IN FRUIT FARMING
Types, Principles, Methods and Importance Organic farming is the method of crop and livestock production that involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones. In other words, it is referred to as, low input farming and uses natural sources… Read More »What really is Organic Farming?