By definition, a farm is simply is a piece of land where crops are grown and or livestock is reared. Typically if a piece of land can yield at least US$1000 worth of agricultural produce annually it is a farm. As for the size of a piece of land that is termed a farm, the …
The macadamia nut tree is native to Australia where it naturally grows in the wild. Macadamia nut is an important high value export market cash crop that is quickly gaining popularity among farmers around the globe. It is currently among the fastest growing agricultural practices with Australia, South Africa and America (Hawaii) leading the world …
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The success of macadamia nuts farming heavily relies on how it is harvested. Macadamia trees are vulnerable to a lot of elements including pests, diseases and physiological damage among others. The kernels are too brittle thus if not handled properly can be crushed resulting in lower yields. Macadamia nuts can also mould in storage or …
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 …
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 …
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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Rice farming is generally extremely labour-intensive. One of the most demanding stages of rice farming is harvesting rice. It requires time, resources and lots of human labour. In this article we shall be discussing the whole process of harvesting rice and other relevant details. When To Start Harvesting Rice Timeline Harvesting rice is imminent …
Tomatoes are one the most sought after vegetable commodities worldwide. As such, they are among the most profitable vegetables. Profitability from tomato farming requires attention to the many details of the farming procedure. Consequently, farmers have to acquire the knowledge and skill on tomato farming procedures in order to reap a marketable yield which would …
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Maintaining the quality of tomatoes is at the core of harvesting tomatoes. With the current craze in healthy diets, customers are increasingly paying close attention to quality of the produce. Poorly harvested and damaged tomatoes therefore cost farmers a lot of money. In fact, the highest losses in tomato farming are incurred during the tomato …
Chilli, also known as hot pepper, cayenne pepper or sweet pepper, is a member of the Capsicum under Solanaceae family. Chilli farming is a highly lucrative agricultural venture practised in numerous countries worldwide. Farming chilli originated in the tropics of Central and South America and is among the oldest cultivated crops in the world. Chilli …
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