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    Discover the Vital Role of Bats in Agriculture
    While the contributions of bats to pollination, seed dispersal, and insect predation have been speculated upon for a long time, it is only recently that we have been able to quantify these benefits. The Role of Bats in Agriculture: Principal Pollinators: Pollination is the process of transferring pollen grains from the stamen (the male part […]
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    Legumes: Proper & timely planting groundnut
    During the land preparation phase, plow to a depth of 15-20cm. If the soil appears lumpy after plowing, it is advisable to perform harrowing to achieve a fine, level ground. After preparing the land, it is recommended to wait for 2-3 rains before proceeding with planting. Ideally, planting should take place between April and June. […]
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    All season Orange farming | Valencia Orange Farming
    Valencia oranges, known as one of the premier year-round orange varieties, owe their name to the city of Valencia in Spain, where their cultivation originated. These oranges are esteemed for their succulent sweetness, primarily making them a preferred choice for juicing. Although Valencia oranges are available throughout the year, they typically peak in late summer […]
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    How to Save Seeds | Saving Heirloom Seed Varieties
    Heirloom varieties, handed down through generations of farmers and gardeners, are open-pollinated gems prized for their unique attributes and adaptability to local climates and soils. These practices foster greater genetic diversity, reducing reliance on chemical inputs, and enhancing the resilience and sustainability of farming systems. Seed saving offers numerous advantages, such as cost savings by […]
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    Making better shea butter
    Shea butter is rich in nutrients and is used a lot in cooking, traditional medicine, cosmetic products etc. Disadvantages Traditional shea butter extraction methods often fail to meet the necessary hygiene and quality standards, potentially posing health risks to consumers. There are several drawbacks associated with these traditional methods. Firstly, when shea kernels are pounded […]
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    Teakwood Farming: Planting, Care, Harvesting
    Teak thrives when integrated into your plantation using multi-layer, regenerative cultivation methods. It can be strategically planted alongside other crops such as coconut, coffee, nutmeg, cacao, banana, black pepper, and various fruit trees. The remarkable advantage of silviculture is that it acts like insurance, remaining on your property for an extended period. Teak can be […]
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    Raspberry Cultivation: Complete Step by step Guide
    Selecting the Ideal Location Begin by choosing a sunny site with well-drained soil for your raspberry farm. Look for slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Avoid areas prone to waterlogging or frost pockets, as they can harm the plants. Select the right raspberry variety for a successful harvest, considering climate suitability, […]
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    Seeing the life in the soil
    Soil management Label the bag and take samples from at least 3 parts of field holding a spade upright during soil extraction for equal soil amount from each sample part. Similarly, put each sample in a separate labelled bag and classify living things in a comfortable place with plenty of light and put hand ful […]
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    Making enriched biofertilizer
    Biofertilizer management First, place bottle in warm shady place out of direct sunlight and collect 30 kg of fresh cowdung to bottle and add water. Stir with a wooden stick, desolve 5kg of brown sugar in hot water and let it cool and also desolve 2 packets of yeast of 170g into completely warm water. […]
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    What it takes to farm peanuts
    Peanut growing First, plant peanut at 2 inches depth when soil misture is 70 degrees or above and ground is well levelled. As a mature peanut has dark brown colour of pods, it determines the price of peanuts. Similarly, a machine is used to dig peanuts out of the ground allowing them to dry and […]
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