harvesting

Time of harvesting Post-harvest processing and storage After harvest, maize grains should be further sorted in order to have good quality. The following process …

Once picked from the tree, the fruits are packed in polythene bags for pricing and transportation to various destinations for distribution. Some of the …

When it comes to livestock feeding, especially in dairy farming, both silage and hay serve as critical sources of forage. However, many farmers still …

Cassava is not just a staple food; it is a lifeline for millions of Ugandan farmers and families. However, harvesting it the wrong way …

Tomatoes are among the most delicate crops, and poor harvesting methods can lead to heavy losses for both farmers and traders. Proper handling, especially …

By Umar Nsubuga Harvesting apple bananas, locally known as ndiizi, requires precision and care to ensure high-quality produce. These bananas are cherished for their …

By Umar Nsubuga Garlic farming can be highly rewarding if proper post-harvest management practices are observed. To ensure that harvested garlic remains fresh, disease-free, and marketable, …

By Umar Nsubuga Jennifer Tumushabe, a commercial bean farmer, emphasises that proper harvesting can make all the difference in ensuring quality, boosting yield, and …

By Umar Nsubuga For many farmers, the work of cultivating crops seems to end with the harvest. However, agronomist Henry Sekyewa stresses that the …

By Umar Nsubuga The eggplant is an oriental vegetable grown for its fruit and is related to the potato, tomato, green pepper and chilli …