Wheat bran in Nigeria called wheat offal, remains vital for livestock and poultry feed formulation. Recently, we have recorded a wheat offal price in Nigeria going up due to scarcity. What is wheat bran or wheat offal? Wheat bran or wheat offal is the by-product of processing wheat. Wheat bran comes in a coarse texture, […]
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Supergene oil palm seedlings in Nigeria have become very popular among oil palm farmers. Supergene oil palm seedling has hybrid characteristics compared to the Tenera and Nosefera varieties. What is Supergene Oil Palm Seedlings? Supergene oil Palm is a hybrid variety of oil palm species and a well-known oil palm in Malaysia. Supergene oil palm […]
If you need oil palm seedlings in Nigeria to start your oil palm plantation, here is a guide: Get to know the price of oil seedlings in Nigeria and where to buy oil palm seedlings. According to research, oil palm seedlings require an annual rainfall of 2000 mm that is equally distributed and does not […]
To establish clover in grasslands, whether white or red, will depend on factors like time, weather, overall costs, and soil conditions. Clover benefits cattle producers, so it becomes beneficial when established in the grassland for grazing. You already have an established grassland so, we are going to add the clover establishment to the soil and […]
Health departments have raised concerns about the high consumption of antibiotics in the United Kingdom. There are new antibiotic laws for farming in UK to regulate how and when to use antibiotics. The use of antibiotics helps in fighting bacterial infections in farm animals; however, using them excessively can pass on the effects through the […]
The introduction of ISOBUS on a tractor has seemingly changed how things work. It brings more flexibility in working from inside a tractor cab and performing another meaningful task using an integrated ISOBUS on a tractor. ISOBUS has been designed to be compatible with modern tractors like John Deere, Kubota, and many others. What is […]
Urban farm camps are a great way for kids to learn how food is grown. Urban farm camp also presents opportunities like animal husbandry, where kids can observe live farm animals, teach them healthy food consumption, and many beneficial lifestyle tips. In this article, we will learn about the benefits of an urban farm camp […]
September farming is considered a moment of joy when farmers start to harvest the greater part of their farm produce. During fall, farmers start to store their harvest in ban and proper storage facilities to ensure they are safe until ready to use. Although September is the season you will see most farms harvesting their […]
His Royal Highness King Charles III made a declaration to reduce food waste and a group of farmers took to their forums to express their view on what they expect rather from His Royal Highness King Charles III. One member says that instead of HRH KC3 working with farmers to reduce food waste, how about […]
What should you expect in the 2023 sustainable farming incentive handbook? Here is some key information for sustainable farming in the UK. Janet Hughes Defra published the news which states “Today we’ve published a handbook containing all the detailed information about the sustainable farming incentive offer for this year”. What is new in the sustainable […]
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation commemorates the late W.D. Farr of Greeley, Colorado, with two yearly $15,000 graduate scholarships in his name. Farr, a third-generation Coloradan pioneer rancher, statesman, and banker, was noted for his exceptional vision. His commitment to enhancing agriculture, cattle, and water development resulted in substantial advancements in farming methods that have inspired […]
Here is a list of popular vegetables in Ghana and their names. These vegetables are in high demand and are consumed daily by using them in preparing meals. Vegetables in Ghana and their names These vegetables are very nutritious and when added to meals, they add nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber. RELATED POST
If you want to make vegetable garden in Ghana, there are simple ways you can do it without wasting much money. This can be more fun activity to do with your family or neighbors. Here is how you can make vegetable garden in Ghana. Steps to make vegetable garden in Ghana 1. Get your land […]
How to make money with chickens? There are so many ways you can make money from chickens. It does not matter whether you have thousands of chickens or you run backyard poultry. Here are some ways to monetize your backyard chickens. How to make money with chickens? 1. Selling organic eggs Organic eggs are sold […]
What are the sources of heat for brooding day-old chicks? The source of heat to use for brooding depends on many factors such as the number of day-old chicks, the size of the brooder, weather conditions, and heat resources available. Sources of heat for brooding What are the three sources of heat for artificial brooding? […]
John Deere 4010 compact tractors are built for strength but as much as good these farm machines are they have some common problems you need to know about when using them on the field. Let’s look at John Deere 4010 compact tractor John Deere 4010 compact tractor specifications Engine Yanmar 0.8L 3-cyl diesel Gross Engine […]
The School of Agriculture & Food Science is accepting applications for a temporary UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 position. Post-doctoral Research Fellow Description This temporary contract role involves utilizing the DayCent process-based model to assess the effects of soil management practices on carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycling, as well as changes in soil organic […]
Is Masters in food security and sustainable agriculture a relevant program to read? Food security is vital as the human population keeps growing, making food security and sustainable agriculture a must for graduate students. Why Get a Masters in Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture? Two of the most important challenges of our day are food […]
Do you need livestock insurance in South Africa? Is this insurance relevant? Livestock insurance is very important to cover losses that may occur during livestock production in South Africa. Before you purchase any livestock insurance in South Africa, you must know a few things. What is livestock insurance? Livestock insurance is a type of insurance […]
A new scientific discovery has been made on the impact of past crop residue in the soil and its effect on current crops on the same piece of land. The University of Bern discovered wheat yield and discovered it had traces of chemicals from the previous maize cultivated on the land. According to research, certain […]