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    Regenerative Sustainable Agriculture: No-Till Farming Explained
    The biology is attached to manure that’s coming out the back of the sheep getting all the bacteria  and insect life working within the soils and that just wakes up the biology within the soil but too much will deteriorate so it’s about having them moving about native breeds used to come along, munch and […]
    Duration: 07:29:00
    Classification and identification of common weeds
    The weeds can be annual or perennial with annual weeds completing their life cycle up to production of seeds within one growth year while perennial weeds take more than 1 year for them to complete  a growing cycle. Weed control Weed control can take a variety of forms ranging from cultural, mechanical to chemical control […]
    Duration: 05:41:00
    Best green manure plants for organic farming
    Green manure crops are grown specifically to improve soil fertility and soil structure. Green manures improve soil nutrient content, suppress weeds and reduce erosion. Green manures are usually ploughed under or incorporated in to the soil. Green manure crops Clover. This is one of the most popular green manure crops due to its ability to […]
    Duration: 07:11:00
    How To Make Hot Compost
    Compost management First, nitrogen is got from fresh cut grasses, vegetable waste, carbon is from dry straws, stalks and additives are gotten from weeds. Aerate soil under neath compost pit using folk hoe and put a layer of carbon first, followed by nitrogen source, egg cartons full of carbon and add biomass as well a […]
    Duration: 11:10:00
    4 Ways To Reuse Old Potting Soil
    Soil management To reuse any soil, a farmer should sterilise it to kill pathogens and for raised beds, he should sterilise soil by exposing to full sun and weather and for fast sterilisation, bake soil on tarpauline for a few days or sealed in a bag for several weeks in full sun light. Potting soil […]
    Duration: 04:00:00
    How to make organic NPK fertilizer at home
    To make NPK fertilizer, you need nitrogen rich materials like kitchen scraps, vegetable peels, coffee grounds and grass clippings. These decompose and release nitrogen into the soil. Phosphorous can be found in organic sources such as bone meal, fish meal, and egg shells while potassium can be from banana peels and wood ash from your […]
    Duration: 12:29:00
    The easy way to make compost
    To make compost, collect the raw materials which include leaves, crop remains, weeds, and other green materials. Compost can be made either in a compost pit or in a compost bin made up of wire mesh. In case of a compost bin with wire mesh,  line the wire mesh with card boards to help keep the […]
    Duration: 10:35:00
    How to control pests in your garden
    pests are present in every garden but that doesn’t mean they cant be prevented/ controlled. The first way to avoid pests is preventing pests from accessing the plants. This is done by covering the plants using a net. It is important that the net is secured in the ground so that the pests can’t either […]
    Duration: 02:28:00
    Bed Preparation for Planting Vegetables | Small Space Gardening
    The foundation of a successful garden lies in good soil. While some crops can thrive in clay or sandy soil, most plants flourish in rich, crumbly loam soil enriched with earthworms and microbes. Gradually building productive soil involves amending it with compost and other soil builders like shredded leaves. Tilling is an effective method for […]
    Duration: 03:28:00
    Sustainable Insect and Pest Management Practices | Integrated Pest Management System
    Biological control employs strategies such as introducing natural predators, parasites, or pathogens to regulate pest populations. It also involves fostering the presence of beneficial insects and organisms that prey on pests. Crop Rotation and Polyculture strategies include alternating the cultivation of different crops in the same field to disrupt pest life cycles and planting diverse […]
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