The exclusive focus of this article is the harvesting of cassava. As always harvesting is central to ultimate yields thus extreme care must be taken. Broadly there are 3 main options when it comes to harvesting cassava namely, manual, semi-manual, and fully mechanized. The outstanding differences in those 3 options can be seen in the …
The scientific name for cassava is Manihot esculenta. It falls under tuber types of crop – it is basically a root vegetable. An immediately relatable example of a crop that is just like cassava is potatoes. The leaves are also eaten in some parts of the world. Cassava has a wide array of nutrients (key …
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We can start off by defining what a cereal is. A cereal is a grass plant that is grown for purposes of consuming its typically small seed that can be eaten by animals and humans. Cereals are extremely important because of their nutritional value. They contain important nutrients such as protein, dietary fibre, vitamins, and …
Barley is a well-known grain that is used for malting and as a cereal. It only requires a few months to grow and harvesting barley is very easy once the season is over. Harvesting Barley Harvesting barley involves drying, cleaning, and storage. The equipment used for harvesting barley depends on the size of the farm …
Barley is a member of the grass family, a major cereal grown in temperate climates globally. It is a self-pollinating diploid species. Barley farming is well appreciated because the produce is used as animal fodder, a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages as well as a component of various healthy foods …
Farming sugar beans is a common practice among farmers globally. This is because of their unending market demand, hence generation of substantial profits. Despite its popularity, most farmers experience low to average yields which is attributed to lack of specific skills and know how about sugar beans farming. It is therefore very important for farmers …
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Soya-beans are a member of the pea family (Faaceae or Leguminosae), they are native to East Asia where they have been cultivated before 2500BC. Soya beans are considered as one of the most important beans in the world generating a lot of revenue. With the global shift by farmers to the production of cash crops, …
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Pumpkin is a gourd fruit and a member of the genus Cucurbit family. Pumpkin farming is believed to have originated in America centuries of years ago. It is now a common agricultural practice across the world. Pumpkin is a warm loving fruit that is highly susceptible to frost as well as pests and diseases. Pumpkins …
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Okra, a member of the mallow family, is native to the warm climates of Africa where it has been grown for thousands of years. Okra farming gained popularity in the past decades spreading its production to very corner of the world. The upside of okra farming is that it can easily be grown both in …
Sunflower is amongst the most highly profitable cash crops. Farmers are increasingly getting into sunflower farming. Sunflower provides farmers with the opportunity to reap high yields, even in arid areas. However, sunflower is highly susceptible to damage, especially by birds, and so tends to be only profitable to farmers who are familiar with or possess …