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How to measure soil pH (English)

Determining soil pH is important to establish the right fertilizers to apply. This is done using a pH scale that ranges from 0 – 14. pH 7 reflects neutral soils, 0-7 reflects acidic soils and 7 – 14 alkaline. Raise soil pH by applying nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as most crops grow between 5.5 and […]

Fruits

Land management

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Prevention and control of banana fusarium wilt

Fusarium wilt is a destructive soil borne fungus that easily moves on shoes and hoes however through using clean resistant planting materials can be a solution to already infected soils. Fusarium wilt can easily be identified through, yellowing in older leaves which turn yellow from margins, collapsing of leaves at the petiole, stunted growth, failure […]

Fruits

Land management

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Prevention and control of banana leaf spot diseases (sigatoka)

Black and yellow Sigatoka is the most devastating banana disease however Black Sigatoka is more wide spread in lowlands while yellow Sigatoka is more in highland. The disease is mainly transmitted through air and characterized by small streak that develop into black streaks which enlarge, fuse to form black patches that later develop into spots […]

Fruits

Land management

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Prevention and control of banana nematodes

Banana root nematodes are microscopic worms that feed on plant roots, causing pre mature death hence reducing water and nutrient uptake. Nematodes are identified by rooting of plant roots, falling of plants during strong winds, reduced bunch sizes. East African highland banana are susceptible to nematodes. The most damaging nematodes are Radopholus similis, Helicotylenchus spp, […]

Land management

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Survival Gardening: Raised Planting Beds

Raising planting beds helps grow more vegetables by reducing soil compaction, improving the soil by making it looser and also protects the planted area in times of excess rainfall. Making beds To make planting beds, first lay out a 1m planting bed and 0.5m foot path between the beds using stakes and double dig the […]

Land management

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Survival Gardening: How to Create Compost

Compost adds nutrients and organic matter to soil improving the soil quality. Plant materials, animal manure and kitchen scraps are materials used to make compost. Start compost making during rainy season as this speeds up the rate of decomposition however do not use animal parts as these attract rodents. A compost pile size of 2m […]

Land management

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Survival gardening: Drip irrigation

Farmers continue to grow crops during dry season due to the presence of various technologies which enable them to increase production hence able to fill market demands. Simple drip irrigation allows farmers to grow crops during dry season to feed families and supply vegetables to markets. Installation Place 2 drip irrigation lines 1 metre wide […]

Land management

Other crops

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Post harvest loss prevention; mycotoxins in crops

The amount of harvest lost during storage due to production of aflatoxins and mycotoxins as a result growth of moulds reduces the quality and supply of crops. Micro organisms cause diseases by producing toxins on food that make people sick. Different moulds produce aflatoxins on food due to presence of favourable conditions for them. Sickness […]

Land management

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Natural insecticide from neem seed

Inorganic insecticides are used commonly by farmers to control insect pests. Organic insecticides are the most healthy and environmental friendly and manufactured locally. Right seeds Find and select yellow neem tree seeds and dry them for 4 days to turn brown. Pound dried seeds to remove shells without breaking the seeds inside. Winnow to separate […]

Cereals & Legumes

Equipment

Land management

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Deep Tillage and Smarter Manure Use: Dig Deep, Save Money and Harvest More

When living in an area with little rains, you can increase the chances of having good yield by by ensuring that you capture all the rains and that the crops is well fed. Plough before the rains start and deeply along planting lines as this breaks up the compacted soil surface allowing the water to […]

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