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    Making natural fertilizer/ pesticide for plants using wood ash
    If needed in large quantities, wood ash can be collected from households that use wood as a source of energy because many of these households dispose off the wood ash as trash yet it can be used to make important soil amendments like fertilizers. The ash can also be used to make pesticides and fungicides. […]
    Duration: 06:35:00
    How to prepare for Green Capsicum/Sweet pepper farming
    If the market conditions are unfavorable, unlike watermelon, capsicum is a crop that can be harvested for three to five months with proper care. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct soil analysis to check for pests, diseases, and nutritional content. This analysis helps identify any potential issues and allows for appropriate remedial measures. Capsicum Varieties […]
    Duration: 06:14:00
    How to Plant Cucurbits & more of the Solanum Family
    Cucurbit management First, prevent powdery mildew by making plants stress free and plant resistant varieties and also se baking soda by mixing 2 tea spoons in 1L of water and apply on leaves. For chillis, papers and egg plants, plant t 30cm apart and plant beneficail flowers in between lines. Fertilise plants and feed the […]
    Duration: 07:45:00
    Flow Hive honey harvesting
    To harvest honey using a flow hive you need a jar, tube, a flow key and a bee veil or a bee suit if you are new to honey harvesting until you are comfortable around your bee hive. Accessing the Hive Access the flow frames and make sure the frames are mostly kept or fully […]
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    »How to plant tomatoes and prevent blossom end rot«
    »How to plant tomatoes and prevent blossom end rot« Blossom end rot is a common disease in tomatoes and this can be prevented by carrying out good management practices. When planting a tomato seedling, dig a hole that is deep enough, clip off the bottom leaves of the tomato seedling when planting so that you […]
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    »Organic coating of cereal seed«
    As an invention and innovation from different farmers, organic coating of cereal seeds improves on the crop productivity from a given area. Given that rain water, organic matter and nutrients concentrate where plants need them, farmers sow seeds in shallow pits with compost manure however, crops can be affected by stagnant water, birds and insects. […]
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    »Top 10 tips for catching honeybees«
    Many farmers find challenges in trapping swarms due to lack of the technical know how of how the process is done. When catching honey bees, use the right size swarm traps ie most successful traps should be between 35 and 60 litres in volume, should prevent entry of rain and sunshine and the entrance should […]
    Duration: 03:47:00
    »How to render beeswax from a honeycomb«
    Many farmers that are into bee keeping have all their attention drawn to honey as the product but bee wax is one of the many other products that can be gotten from bee keeping. Bee wax is distributed through out the honey comb and in order to separate the wax from the honey comb, you […]
    Duration: 05:39:00
    »How we get honey from beehives«
    Honey is one of the most important products of bee keeping and proper extraction of the honey is key in maximizing proceeds from the bee keeping business. Before going for honey extraction, you need to ensure that all the parts of the skin are covered by wearing personal protective equipment and these include a bee […]
    Duration: 07:40:00
    »How to plant a seedling«
    Establishment of forests in most cases begins with seedlings and the success of any forest depends on how well the seedlings have been planted and managed. Forests and woodlands have many benefits ie they help clean the air we breath, the water we drink, provide homes for wild life and help reduce erosion. They also […]
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