Farming Tips

There are mainly two sections of a piggery. These are the feeding and the exercise areas.  The feeding area must be covered by a …

Many backyard poultry farmers are resorting to mixing their own feeds. This is meant to help them cut costs and avoid being cheated by …

There are several dairy breeds in the world, Uganda inclusive. However, the leading milk producer is the Friesian. The Friesian comes in two colours. …

The use of plastic tubes is one of the most suitable methods for small-holder dairy farmers who want to make limited quantities of silage.Advantages …

How deep can a pump get water out of a deep well and how far can this water be pumped above the ground? Answer: …

One of the biggest challenges facing the apiary industry is the near stone age method of keeping bees that are practised by most farmers. …

There is increased advocacy for the use of organic fertilisers and pesticides. This is largely because they do not pose health threats and are …

Bio-security management practices prevent the spread of disease by minimising the movement of biologic organisms and their vectors (viruses, bacteria, rodents, flies) onto and …

Site selection Rice requires more water than most other crops. It is recommended to plant rice in lower parts of the wetlands field to …

The composition of counterfeit herbicides is compromised and cannot effectively control weeds, leading to resistance which will translate into higher costs of production. When …