FO Library | Doc & Demo Page

x
    Showing 10 of 2055
    Duration: 11:13:00
    Green Peas Farming
    To plant green peas, all you need are the seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and labor. When green peas are due for harvest, harvest them promptly on time because if left in the field, the chances of being affected by rust become higher. Green peas agronomy After harvesting green peas but before establishing the next crop, dig […]
    Duration: 06:48:00
    Farming Medjool Dates
    Dates require very high temperatures especially during the ripening stage as is in North Africa and the Middle East but these, like any other crop require water especially during the vegetative growth stage. Irrigation of dates can be by flooding or drip irrigation but drip irrigation is preferred since it leads to high water use […]
    Duration: 05:09:00
    Dates palm harvesting by shaking machine
    When dates are mature, they call for harvesting as the next management practice but the stage of harvesting depends on the variety of the dates. Some date varieties can’t ripen fully when attached to the tree and these are harvested when they turn yellow while others need to fist ripen fully before being harvested. Harvesting […]
    Duration: 15:22:00
    Planting a medjool date tree
    Before planting a date tree, ensure that you plant it in an area where it gets direct sunlight, and in a place that is spacious enough so that the tree can grow large enough. Considerations at planting Dig a planting hole that is 3 feet deep and 3 feet in diameter in a place that […]
    Duration: 13:54:00
    Common mistakes in goat Farming You must avoid.
    It’s essential to avoid these errors to ensure the well-being of your goats and the profitability of your farm. 1. Lack of Proper Planning: One of the most common mistakes is a lack of proper planning. For instance, some farmers acquire multiple breeds of goats but use the same buck for breeding. To mitigate this, […]
    Duration: 06:49:00
    How Small spaces can be utilized for Goat Farming
    In urban areas, achieving this can be accomplished by constructing enclosures for goats, installing feeders to provide them with nourishment, which can be either permanent or portable, and setting up water troughs to ensure a constant supply of clean water. Goats are naturally fastidious creatures, so maintaining cleanliness is crucial. Before introducing your goats, it’s […]
    Duration: 04:32:00
    Shea Butter in Mali
    However, they encounter numerous challenges when it comes to transporting the shea from their farms to storage and processing facilities. Additionally, the water requirements at the processing center prove physically demanding for the women, thereby reducing their efficiency in other labor-intensive tasks. Their primary focus remains on enhancing the quality and quantity of their products. […]
    Duration: 16:35:00
    How Handcrafted Shea Butter is Made
    The journey begins when the fallen shea fruit is gathered and brought home. At this point, resourcefulness comes into play as chickens are allowed to pick at the remaining fruit on the husks, ensuring that nothing goes to waste. Any lingering fruit is parboiled, and the husks are meticulously dried on cement surfaces. Once dried […]
    Duration: 08:11:00
    Pineapple farming and harvest agriculture technology
    The cultivation of pineapples demands great time, patience and knowledge at the same time. Cultivation practices can be done either manually or using machines. Growth requirements Pineapples grow well in sandy soils with a temperature of 65 to 95 Fahrenheit degrees. When grown in places with temperatures lower than this, the possibility of sourness increases […]
    Duration: 08:02:00
    Modern dates palm organic farming
    Dates are most grown in semi arid and arid areas. Dates don’t produce fruits when planted until they reach their 4th year of growth and after this, the yield gradually increases year after year until the peak yield is reached. Management practices Sometimes fruits are bagged using nets to keep them out of reach of […]
    1 … 24 25 26 27 28 … 206

    FO Library

    Email: info (at) fo-library.org
    Phone: +49 (228) 91929-0
    Fax: +49 (228) 91929-30 

    With financial support: BMZ
    Voicefunction by responsivevoice.org

    KENAFF LIBRARY

    Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF)
    P.O Box 43148-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
    Farmers’ Conference Centre (FCC), Thogoto-Mutarakwa Road, Kikuyu.
    Phone: +254 723903957 | +254 20608324
    Email : farmers@kenaff.org | kenafffarmers@gmail.com

    With financial support: BMZ
    Voicefunction by responsivevoice.org

    UNYFA LIBRARY

    Email: info (at) unyfa.org
    Phone: +256 (0) 774 532 670

    With financial support: BMZ
    Voicefunction by responsivevoice.org

    responsivevoice.org