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
June 20, 2023
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Crop production: Better profits by understanding wheat
Wheat undergoes various stages before it reaches maturity. Farmers need to know what these stages are if production is to
June 20, 2023
Small stock production: Advice on culling ewes and does
Question: Why are we advised to cull our ewes and does? Surely it’s better to keep all the females for
June 20, 2023
Livestock production: Beat bloat and pasture toxicity
Using intensive pasture can threaten production by leading to metabolic imbalances and disease in pastoral animals. Most crops that are
June 20, 2023
Vegetable production: Grow potatoes profitably
Potatoes are the fourth most important food crop in the world, after wheat, maize and rice. They are also the
June 20, 2023
Crop production: How to use pesticides safely
If you’re a farmer – new or already established – producing crops, you need to know how to handle and
June 20, 2023
Pork production: Buying pigs
Question: I’ve decided to take up pig farming to supplement my pension when I retire. I want to start with
June 7, 2019
Poultry production: Considering free-range chickens
Question: We need to improve our cash flow. We want to establish pastures around our house for rearing free-range chickens.
June 4, 2019
Cattle production: Your calves and parasites
Question: The rainfall was exceptionally high in my area during late summer and autumn. The grazing looks good, and the
May 22, 2019
Livestock production: Sick animals and fever
Question: How important is it to determine the temperature of a sick animal? When infectious organisms such as bacteria or
May 17, 2019
Hydroponic farming: Stick to GAP and keep consumers happy
Vegetable farmers, including those using hydroponic systems, have to adhere to Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) if they want to market
April 26, 2019
More international pavilions at Agritech Expo Zambia 2019
The upcoming Agritech Expo Zambia has more international pavilions than any previous edition. This year’s outdoor farming exhibition taking place
April 5, 2019
Agritech Expo Zambia 2019: AgriTEACH livestock workshop interview
Read an exclusive interview with David Elias Daka, Animal Production Consultant at Livestock Services Cooperative Society in Zambia, a returning
March 20, 2019
Latest farming technology from country pavilions at Agritech Expo Zambia
“Mechanisation is the key to the farming business of the 21st century and will definitely have positive effects like higher
March 6, 2019
How women contribute to Corteva Agriscience™
PROMOTION: Growing the expertise and level of skills at Corteva Agriscience™, the new agriculture division of DowDuPont™ across the world,
February 25, 2019
Agritech Expo Zambia celebrates 6 years
Agritech Expo Zambia celebrates its 6th birthday in Chisamba in April and offers new features, country pavilions and more free
February 8, 2019
Farm management: Preparing for natural disasters
You can’t avoid a natural disaster, but you can plan for it. Here are a few ideas for what to
January 22, 2019
Farm management: Implement your plans properly
Once plans have been finalised, make sure you implement them effectively. Implementing planned tasks aids your business objectives. Thus, it
December 5, 2018
Your library for horses
Here’s a collection of our articles on horses and horse care. How to buy a horse There is more to
November 26, 2018
Livestock production: The importance of fencing
Proper fencing is a must-have on any farm. Follow these guidelines to ensure a durable fence. Fencing a farm can
October 1, 2018
Crop production: Which factors determine wheat quality?
Everyone, from the farmer to the baker, have their own ideas about what makes good wheat. Certain wheat qualities should,
September 12, 2018
Crop production: How to combat maize ear rot
Research has shown that an interaction between the ear rot fungi, Fusarium verticillioides, and stalk borer, Busseola fusca, can lead
September 11, 2018
Pork production: Getting the basics right
The basics need to be in place before you set up a piggery. But what exactly are the basics, and
September 6, 2018
Farm-Tech Expo Kenya: QualiBasic Seed talks improving farm productivity
“Hybrid seed is the cornerstone to improved agricultural productivity,” says Andy Watt, Managing Director of QualiBasic Seed Company – a
August 14, 2018
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