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    Setting up BSF facility at home part 2
    Rearing black soldier flies (BSF) is a lucrative business opportunity to farmers and this requires less technology, capital and labour thus making is easy to be adopted by farmers. However, when setting up boxes the diameter of feeding box should always be smaller than that of the collection box so that migrating pupa fall freely. […]
    Duration: 00:07:40
    Bush control Namibia. Turning bush into fodder
    During drought periods, feeds stand to be the most important problem faced by the farmers to feed their animals and this reduces the quality of the livestock products which hinder production. Animal feed from local bush is a big opportunity to feed the farmers as they fodder and control bush from their fields at the […]
    Duration: 00:13:46
    Artificial insemination (AI) procedure
    Artificial Insemination (AI) is the process by which the semen is deposited inside the reproductive tract of the female by means of instruments. AI helps to propagate superior germ plasm and prevents spread of sexually transmitted diseases. There are several materials needed like liquid nitrogen tin, frozen semen straws, long forceps pipe, scissors, thermometer, warm […]
    Duration: 00:08:14
    Corn (maize) farming part 1
    Maize is a useful cereal crop grown across. It is rich carbohydrates, proteins, vitamin, minerals and can be consumed as porridge, paste, grates and beer prepared either roasted or boiled. It is also used directly as livestock feeds and the production of animal feeds. Growing maize is relatively easy since it requires less capital, matures […]
    Duration: 00:06:37
    Selecting an apiary site
    Bee keeping is a profitable business and honey provides many health benefits but its is important to have knowledge of site selection and apiary management practices before establishing an apiary. However do not locate apiary sites in areas subjected to insect sprays, sugar mills and factories feed lots and mills as bees will rob from […]
    Duration: 00:04:56
    Soil & Water conservation in Spice production
    Soil and water are two most important natural resources for agricultural production. Water is abundant but only 3% of overall water is fresh water and less than 7% of it is usable for irrigation. Conservation tillage allows crop residues to be left on the soil which reduces evapotranspiration and protects the soil from wind, sun […]
    Duration: 00:16:33
    Maize crop management part 1
    In maize production, there are a series of practices that need to be followed from the time it emerges up to the time of harvesting if a good yield is to be achieved. When doing land preparation and planting, carry out soil testing to help you ascertain how much of which fertilizer you need to […]
    Duration: 00:14:21
    Maize crop management part 2
    Yields in maize can be greatly reduced if weeds, pests and diseases are not effectively managed. Some of the most common pests of maize include stem borers, larger grain borer, grasshoppers, locusts, termites, maize aphids, angoumois grain moth, spider mites, white grabs, African boll worm, African army worm, maize lady bird beetle and the maize […]
    Duration: 00:10:09
    How to cultivate Sesame (Beniseed) part 1
    Sesame crop is grown by many farmers in dry areas since the plant withstands drought with the required food values that are needed for animal growth. Furthermore sesame has 40-50% oil, 25% proteins, anti oxidants, vitamins and minerals therefore it has a high health benefit as its oil is used in pharmaceuticals, bakeries and cosmetics […]
    Duration: 00:08:19
    Poultry farming part 2
    Poultry farming is highly beneficial however diseases is major challenge but if these are well controlled and birds fed properly they give good results in a shorter time. Benefits of poultry farming include, increased revenue, employment opportunities and source of nitrogenous fertilizers. To attain good results, birds should be given quality feeds at the right […]
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