Hi, welcome to this blog on the Cultural practices of Maize in agriculture. Table Of Contents WHAT IS MAIZE Meaning: Maize, also known as corn is a member of the grass family. (Gramineae). It is a cereal crop which produces grains that can be used as food by human beings as well as livestock. The […]
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Hi, welcome to this blog on farm machinery and implements, descriptions and their functions/uses and importance. Table Of Contents At the end of this article, students should be able to: Definition of Farm Machinery Definition: Farm machinery includes various types of machines and implements used in the farm. This include tractors, ploughs, harrows, cultivators, ridgers,
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Topic: Types of Irrigation Systems In this article I will be writing on the meaning of irrigation, characteristics of irrigation, aims, methods of Irrigation system, types of irrigation with advantages and Disadvantages. And also list the importance and problems of irrigation system Meaning Of Irrigation Definition: Irrigation is defined as the artificial application of water
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At the end of this blog, you will learn about all the simple Farm tools in Agriculture, Their descriptions, maintenance and uses. Table Of Contents Meaning of Farm Tools Meaning: Farm tools are simple handy tools used mainly by peasant farmers. They are designed to help the hands to apply Force in Farm operations. Some
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Hi, welcome to this blog on Farm Planning, farmstead and it’s Importance. Table Of Contents MEANING OF FARM PLANNING Definition: Farm Planning is a drawing or outline of a farmstead. It also involves the proper land use planning, i.e. putting the land into use for which it is best suited without the risk of land
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Hi, welcome to this blog on the topic, the Uses of Land in agriculture. Table Of Contents Meaning: Land Can be defined as the uppermost layer of the Earth’s crust on which Agricultural and non-agricultural activities are carried out. in other words, it can also be defined as the solid part of the earth’s surface
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At the end of this article on Crop classification, students should be able to classify crops based on. Before we go into the Classifications of crops, let’s look at the meaning of Crop: MEANING OF CROP Meaning; A crop is a cultivated plant or produce that is grown and harvested on a large scale for
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Hello, welcome to this blog on the topic pasture and forage crops in agriculture. Table Of Contents Pasture and forage crops: Pasture refers to an area of land covered with forage crops which are usually grasses and legumes that are grazed or fed by livestock such as cattle, sheep and goat. USES OF PASTURE AND
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Hi, welcome to this blog on Drainage System, types of drainage in agriculture. Table Of Contents WHAT IS DRAINAGE Definition: Drainage is a process whereby excess water in the soil is removed artificially to promote good farming activities. In other words, drainage is the withdrawal of excess water from the soil while at the same
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