In piggery, we have different pens where pigs are kept Farrowing pen : This is a pen where the sows give birth. Servicing Pen : This is a pen where the boar service the sow. Isolation or Medication Pen : This is a pen where unhealthy animals are treated before they can join other animals. … Read more Swine Management Tips to improve Yield
Fibre plants were among the first cultivated plants in prehistoric times. The number of commercially grown fibre crops is small and these are mostly of ancient origin in the tropics. The tropics supply the bulk of the world’s fibre requirement. In spite of the competition from the development of the synthetic fibre industry, plant fibre … Read more Fibre Crops and its Classification
The stimulating and slightly narcotic effects produced when the dried, cured and fermented leaves of the tobacco plant are smoked, sniffed or chewed have led to an almost universal use of tobacco. There are two species of the genus in cultivation, Nicotiana tobacum L. being by far the most important and supplying most of the … Read more Tobacco Plant Cultivation and the Uses of its Leaves
There’s no doubt, your cooking method can change the composition of nutrients in fruits and vegetables but it’s not always a bad thing. In cooked vegetables and fruits, you can have some more nutrients than fresh in some rare cases. Several scientific studies have shown that cooking can reduce the content of some nutrients but … Read more Effects of Heat on Nutrients in Vegetables and Fruits
Many vegetable crops were domesticated several centuries ago. The great ancient civilization in Mesopotamia grew vegetables such as turnips, onions, beans, lettuce and cucumbers. While the early Egyptians cultivated a wide variety of vegetable crops such as asparagus, cabbage, cucumber, pea, watermelon and lettuce. Laborers eating onions were depicted in Egyptian tombs from about 3200-2780 … Read more Classification of Vegetables, their Uses and Nutrient Facts
Cowpeas grown for their dry seeds are also known as black-eyed peas and black-eyed beans. They are most important in the semi-arid tropics where they are grown mainly for their mature seeds. They withstand heat better than most other legumes and are very drought resistant. Origin of Cowpea Cowpea is probably originated in central … Read more Cowpea Plant Cultural Practice for Improved Yield
Sorghum is also known as guinea corn and it is a staple food in the drier parts of tropical Africa. It is able to adapt to dry regions with more unreliable rainfall because of its drought resistance. Its cultivation is being threatened by competition from maize cultivation and the problem of the parasitic weed, Striga … Read more Sorghum Cultivation for High Yield
TOMATO, scientific name Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. (Family: Solanaceae) is one of the most important vegetables in many regions of the world. It is used in almost all food preparations in the tropics. it is grown under rainfed conditions and under irrigation. Origin of Tomato It’s native of central and south America, most likely Peru and … Read more Tomato Plant Cultivation: A Full guide
Graviola (Scientific name: Annona muricata) is one the plants that is exact origin is not proven but it has become widely spread today and can grow in almost every area with average temperature and high humidity. Graviola is commonly called Custard apple, Cherimoya, Guanabana, Soursop, Guyabano and Guanavana, toge-banreisi, nangka blanda, durian benggala, durian belanda … Read more Nature of Graviola Tree Fruits and Cultivation
There is no cost effectiveness in soaking grains and consequently, it is a waste of time. Adding water to mash diets in the ratio 2:1 (water:food) on a volume basis makes them readily eaten by pigs and you will avoid loss of dry food through spillage. The digestibility of wet diets is slightly higher (1-2% … Read more Pig feeds Preparation Methods: Wet or Dry Feed?
Nature of Ginkgo Biloba The maidenhair tree, commonly called Ginkgo Biloba is one of the oldest medicinal plants known. It is sometimes written as Gingko. It is originally from China and it’s popular for its health benefits in their traditional medicines. Ginkgo is a slow growing tree and can survive for thousands of years. The … Read more Nature of Ginkgo Biloba Tree, Uses and benefits
Chillies (Capsicum spp. Family: Solanaceae), also called peppers are widely grown across the globe, from America to Asia and even in Africa, with China being the leading country growing chillies. There are a wide variety of peppers which vary in pungency, size and color of the fruits. Two main species are recognized, these are Capsicum … Read more Cultivation of Chillies, Uses and Nutrition Facts
Amaranths (Family Amaranthaceae) are seasonal herbaceous plants grown commonly in the tropics. They are one of the most popular leafy vegetables and their production is spread across different ecological zones. Common names include African spinach, Indian spinach, spinach, amaranths, Tete (youruba). Origin of Amaranths Many species probably originated in the Andean region of south America … Read more Growing Amaranths, its Pest and Diseases and Nutrition Facts
A lot of factors have been known to cause diseases to animals, including pigs. Such factors are poor feeding and management practices, harmful climatic conditions, the activities of microorganisms such as viruses, rickettsiae and bacteria and the harmful effects of parasites which could either be ecto or endo-parasites. Micro organisms are in most cases responsible … Read more Swine Diseases & Parasitic Infections and their Treatments
Meadowsweet (scientific name, Filipendula ulmaria) is a member of the rose family. Similar specie is Filipendula vulgaris or small Meadowsweet. They grow in Europe in different areas especially on river banks, ditches, damp meadows and the likes since the plant prefers wetlands for growth. Origin and Nature of Meadowsweet The origin of Meadowsweet probably lies … Read more Meadowsweet plant Nature and how to grow it
Internet of Things (IoT) technology has been one of the components of precision agriculture and smart farming that’s now encouraged. Like we discuss previously, modern day farmers can not rely on human labor, tractors and some middle age machines to carry out their farming activities. To maximize farmland and other resources, smart farming which is … Read more Implementation of iot technology in smart Farming
One of the ways technology is impacting the agriculture system is the application of robots in the farming processes. Today, robots are helping farmers to do soil analysis, planting seeds, controlling weeds, supplying nutrients, fertilizers and water to plants, monitoring the farm, harvesting foods and host of others. This is the reason experts have opined that today’s food and agriculture … Read more How Agric Robots help Farmers improving Yield & Productivity
Either you are a breeder or just raising dog as pet, the heat period is very important to take note to ensure mating takes place and your dog becomes pregnant. many will love to see their dog giving birth to another dog of the characters. If you are planning dog’s pregnancy or you think that … Read more How to Know when your Dog is Pregnant or fake Pregnancy
There are certain human foods which are a strict no for your dog. While you may be having it, your dog will show interest, wanting the food. But do not get carried away and feed your dog the same food. Some human foods although tempting, will be highly dangerous for your pet dog, so be … Read more 7 Human Foods Dogs should not Eat
As technology is shaping up every industry, agriculture and food production is not left out. With the growing world population, food insecurity is becoming a daily issue to address, old farming practices can not help with the increasing food demand. Therefore, technology is now employed in growing foods, improving nutrients and making it more available. … Read more Advantages of Food Biotechnology to Farmers, Consumers and the Environment