Farming Tips

Just like humans, plants need an array of nutrients to grow well. These include carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, Sulphur, calcium and magnesium. …

By Umar Nsubuga Jennifer Tumushabe, a fruit farmer and, a resident of Kyabwanswa village, Kicwamba ward, in Kitagwende district says avocado yields are higher …

By Umar Nsubuga The onion remains an important source of nutritional value and income generation. They contain a lachrymatory agent, which is an antibiotic …

To develop a good weed control strategy, one has to know the weed types involved. Additionally, for better control of weeds, farmers need to …

Nursery Seeds are raised into seedlings using planting pots. Planting pots are readily available across agri-inputs stores around the country. Pots are filled with …

By Umar Nsubuga Before you embrack on growing carrrots, here is what you need to know. Swizen Wamala, a resident of Kyarutale village, Kagadi …

By Umar Nsubuga Eggplant is a vegetable which can double as an ornamental plant in the compound.  Eriasa Kyeyune, a vegetable farmer in Gombe, …

Melons are always attacked by fungal diseases such as powdery and downy mildew.  At least spray once a week in the dry season and …

Preparation of the field Ginger needs a well-prepared field where the soils have been dug and softened such that when the crop sprouts, it …