HYDROPONICS VS VERTICAL FARMING: The growing demand for fresh produce in our fast-paced world has led to the emergence of innovative farming methods like hydroponics and vertical farming. These modern techniques each have their own unique advantages, but they also come with certain challenges. In…
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.…
Simple Hacks For Effective Seedlings: Embarking on the journey of nurturing seedlings into healthy plants is a rewarding experience for any gardener. However, it requires proper management and attention to give credit for. To help you become a seedling expert, we’ve…
THAILAND IRRIGATION TECHNIQUE: AN OVERVIEW OF HOW THAI FARMERS GENERATE WATER FOR OFF-SEASON AND IN-SEASON FARMING Thailand is very intentional about agriculture. In order to stay ahead, they had to ensure they produced all year round. One of the things…
BENEFITS OF GOOD SPACING IN VEGETABLE FARMING Vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, and so on grow in different ways. Because of their structure, it’s important to know how well to space them to get the most out of them.…
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…
One of the common excesses encountered in the farm on daily basis are items considered as waste materials. These waste materials cut across many aspects of the farm, and could be of different categories such as biodegradable wastes and non-biodegradable…
