
Crop production: Sorghum can play a stabilising role
Here are some production tips for grain sorghum. Grain sorghum must be planted shallow, especially on heavy soils. Place the
Here are some production tips for grain sorghum. Grain sorghum must be planted shallow, especially on heavy soils. Place the
Wheat undergoes various stages before it reaches maturity. Farmers need to know what these stages are if production is to
Question: Why are we advised to cull our ewes and does? Surely it’s better to keep all the females for
Using intensive pasture can threaten production by leading to metabolic imbalances and disease in pastoral animals. Most crops that are
Potatoes are the fourth most important food crop in the world, after wheat, maize and rice. They are also the
If you’re a farmer – new or already established – producing crops, you need to know how to handle and
Question: I’ve decided to take up pig farming to supplement my pension when I retire. I want to start with
Question: We need to improve our cash flow. We want to establish pastures around our house for rearing free-range chickens.
Question: The rainfall was exceptionally high in my area during late summer and autumn. The grazing looks good, and the
Question: How important is it to determine the temperature of a sick animal? When infectious organisms such as bacteria or
Vegetable farmers, including those using hydroponic systems, have to adhere to Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) if they want to market
The upcoming Agritech Expo Zambia has more international pavilions than any previous edition. This year’s outdoor farming exhibition taking place
Read an exclusive interview with David Elias Daka, Animal Production Consultant at Livestock Services Cooperative Society in Zambia, a returning
“Mechanisation is the key to the farming business of the 21st century and will definitely have positive effects like higher
PROMOTION: Growing the expertise and level of skills at Corteva Agriscience™, the new agriculture division of DowDuPont™ across the world,
Agritech Expo Zambia celebrates its 6th birthday in Chisamba in April and offers new features, country pavilions and more free
You can’t avoid a natural disaster, but you can plan for it. Here are a few ideas for what to
Once plans have been finalised, make sure you implement them effectively. Implementing planned tasks aids your business objectives. Thus, it
Here’s a collection of our articles on horses and horse care. How to buy a horse There is more to
Proper fencing is a must-have on any farm. Follow these guidelines to ensure a durable fence. Fencing a farm can
Everyone, from the farmer to the baker, have their own ideas about what makes good wheat. Certain wheat qualities should,
Research has shown that an interaction between the ear rot fungi, Fusarium verticillioides, and stalk borer, Busseola fusca, can lead
The basics need to be in place before you set up a piggery. But what exactly are the basics, and
“Hybrid seed is the cornerstone to improved agricultural productivity,” says Andy Watt, Managing Director of QualiBasic Seed Company – a
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