Articles
Practical guides on crops, soil, water, fertilizer and storage for farms in hot climates.
Compost Tea and Liquid Organics: What to Expect
Liquid organics can give a gentle nutrient and microbial boost, but they are a supplement, not a full fertilizer.
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Maize: Plant Density, Nitrogen and Yield
More plants is not always more maize. Match density to water and fertility, and time nitrogen to the crop's demand.
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Aphids and Whiteflies: Control Without Resistance
Sap-sucking insects spread viruses and multiply fast. Early scouting, natural enemies and rotation of products keep them in check.
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Reading Water Stress in Your Crop
Leaves speak before yield drops. Learn the early signs of too little and too much water.
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Chili and Pepper: Nursery to Harvest
Strong seedlings, steady feeding and calcium and water balance give chili more flowers and fewer dropped fruit.
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Using Manure Safely and Effectively
Well-composted manure feeds the soil, but raw manure can burn crops, carry pathogens and spread weed seed.
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Tomato Problems and Their Fixes
Blossom-end rot, cracking and leaf curl have simple causes. Here is how to read the symptoms and correct them.
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Furrow, Sprinkler or Drip: Choosing the Method
No method is best everywhere. Compare water cost, crop, soil and labour before choosing how to irrigate.
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Eggplant (Brinjal): Shoot-and-Fruit Borer Control
The fruit and shoot borer is the main eggplant loss. Early removal, clean fields and pheromone traps cut chemical sprays.
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Agroforestry: Trees That Work on the Farm
Trees on field edges or among crops give shade, fodder, fuel, fruit and soil protection, and can add income.
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How to Choose a Good Jute Bag
Weave, weight, stitching and cleanliness tell you a bag's quality. A few quick checks avoid split bags and lost grain.
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Packaging for Export: The Basics
Export buyers specify bag type, weight, marking and cleanliness. Get these right and you avoid rejection and delay.
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