Farming Tips

By Umar Nsubuga Selection of good quality planting material begins with selecting the coffee species suitable for the local climate. Arabica coffee does well …

Good cassava starts with proper post-harvest handling, especially, the drying. Farmers are advised to use the ‘raised rack’ for drying. A raised drying rack …

The ideal range of temperatures for cocoa is a minimum of 18-21°C and maximum of 30-32°C. High temperatures may affect bean characteristics and yield. …

If the banana plants are already mature, you can dig pits within the rows of the banana plants with one pit catering for at …

The depth from which an underground pump can pull water out of the ground depends on the size of the pump head. However, there …

By Joshua Kato The best farmers were on Tuesday ( October 10) morning taken through the process of making cheese.  They were awed by …

Pineapple mealy bugs are ash-pink oval insects normally found on stem and leaves. The pineapple mealybug is found in all pineapple growing areas. It …

Fertilising a pond using similar fertilisers used in the soil helps induce it to produce organisms that fish feed on. It is best to …