Farming Tips

High yields are realised when crops are grown on fertile soils. Soil is said to be fertile if it is able to supply essential …

“If you don’t like a plastic smile you should not like equally a plastic soil” “If you don’t like plastic, you should equally have …

Consumption of water is a key factor in the production of milk by dairy cows. Short of this, the cow will give you little …

Tomatoes are a delicacy that is used in cooking almost all kinds of food.  They are usually referred to as enyanya in Luganda. Because …

The following can only be used as guidelines for disease control, However, for proper disease diagnosis and treatment, consult the veterinarian. Don’t overcrowd brooders …

Spinach grows quite quickly; it prefers a well-draining soil with a neutral pH.  Joseph Bukenya a vegetable farmer and grows spinach says spinach grows …

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

Managing weeds, without resorting to expensive and harmful chemicals is a challenge to farmers. Using cover crops is one way farmers can suppress weeds, …

Theft causes financial loss to farmers and ranchers. On mechanised farms, fuel, especially where large quantities are stored, is commonly stolen. Feeds, produce, tools, …

The calf is the foundation for any future cattle stocks and its care is crucial for sustainable animal agriculture and maintenance of good quality …