Introduction MAKING COMPOST FOR BEGINNERS: Composting is a natural process that breaks down organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. It’s a great way to reduce waste, create a stable and improved soil health thereby reducing the use of synthetic…
Anthracnose in Pepper and Tomatoes is one of the most infectious fungal diseases caused by Colletotrichum spp. There are 200 known species of Colletotrichum. It is known to infect a wide range of pepper plants and related solanaceous crops (tomatoes included).…
HAND POLLINATION:THE ADVANTAGES What is Hand Pollination and what are the advantages? Hand pollination is the manual transfer of pollen from the stamen, or male part, of the flower to the pistil, or female part. The purpose of hand pollination…
THINGS WE LEARNT IN THAILAND 2023: BASIC FRUIT FLIES CONTROL TECHNIQUES IN FRUIT TREE FARMING Fruit trees such as mango, guava, longyan, durian, grapes, avocado, etc. are commonly grown in Thailand. Fruits with sweet flesh like mango, guava, grape, etc.…
EFFECTIVE WAYS TO MANAGING WEEDS IN YOUR FARM Picture this – Imagine a vibrant and flourishing vegetable farm, with rows of healthy cropsswaying gently in the breeze under the golden sun. However, amidst this beautiful scene,several unwelcome visitors make their…
What is Azolla? and what could be it’s relevance in farming? Azolla is an aquatic plant in the same family as fern, duckweed, moss, etc. It is characterized by its small branches, floating stems, and roots, which hang down into…
INDIGENOUS MICROORGANISMS (IMO) AND THEIR BENEFITS IN FARMING Indigenous microorganisms, popularly known as “IMO”, are the microorganisms that have been adapting and surviving within the native soil environments throughout the years. The organisms that primarily make up IMO are beneficial…
COMPOSTING: EFFECTIVE WAY TO PROVIDE A GOOD PLANTING MEDIUM FOR SEEDLINGS When you hear of compost, what comes to your mind first?Composting can simply be described as a mixture of organic materials (such as greens, kitchen waste, harvest scraps, animal…
EARTHWORMS IN THE SOIL: A BLESSING OR A THREAT? Earthworms according to Wikipedia, are terrestrial invertebrates that belongs to the phylum Annelida. They exhibit a tube-within-a-tube body plan; they are externally segmented with corresponding internal segmentation; and they usually have…
Fungi can be a major problem for vegetable farmers, as they can cause crop loss and reduce the quality of produce. However, with proper identification and control measures, it is possible to keep fungal growth in check and protect your…
