Meaning of Pruning in Agriculture Pruning in agriculture refers to the removal of dead branches, buds, overgrown branches, and unproductive parts of plants to encourage proper growth and yield of crops. It involves cutting away branches, buds, or roots that are not desirable to the farmers and the gardeners.  Pruning is a systematic process that…

Overview of the Importance of Forest Forest refers to a large expanse of land covered with bushes, shrubs, and tall trees. The beauty of the forest lies in the natural ecosystem created by tall trees, bushes, shrubs, and climbers that have made the environment suitable for human existence. The study of forest and management of…

Definition Poultry feeder A Poultry feeder is an equipment, device, implement, or instrument that the poultry farmer uses to supply feeds to the poultry birds in a way that the birds can easily access, and in a controlled manner. Poultry feeds are very expensive, and it is vital to minimize feed wastage. Proper feeders are…

Overview of the Importance of Agricultural Ecology in Sustainable Farming   Sustainable farming plays a vital role in promoting a sustainable environment. Man activities such as deforestation, bush burning, clean clearing, and tillage have various negative effects on the environment. Sustainable farming approaches help to increase the activities of living organisms, soil fertility, pest and disease…

Meaning Seed Tray The seed tray is also known as Nursery Tray, seed starter tray, seed plant tray, or germination tray. The Nursery trays are flat, rectangular, and hollow which could be plastic, clay, or ceramics used for growing seedlings. The starter tray is filled with good loony soil or gardener soil, and the seeds…

Meaning of Horticultural Equipment Horticultural equipment is tools, instruments, and devices used for the cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of crops such as fruits, vegetables, ornamental, plantation, and medicinal plants.   Equipment and tools in horticulture are necessary for the Establishment and management of fruits, vegetables, ornamental, plantation, and medicinal crop farming. These equipment are paramount…

Types of Staking in Agriculture Staking plays a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of crops.  It is necessary that adequate staking should be provided to crops such as tomatoes, yams, peas, and cucumbers to prevent leaves and fruit from being infested by pests and diseases and increase the market value of crops.  The…

Overview of the Types of Agriculture Agriculture remains the most reliable occupation providing food, income, raw materials, and rural development. It is one the largest employers of labor across the globe employing men, women, youths, and children.  These types of occupations are practiced in different ways in different countries. The definition of agriculture as the…

Agricultural mathematics is also called farm biometrics, farm algebra, or agro-mathematics. It refers to the application of mathematical models and concepts to farm management. On the other hand, it involves the use of measurements and calculations to monitor, track, and evaluate the well-being of farm animals and crops. This integration of mathematical parameters to determine…

Meaning of Farm Tools And Equipment Farm tools and equipment are groups or sets of farm devices that are used in carrying out farming operations on the farm. The terms farm tools and equipment encompass different tools and materials used in achieving particular farming objectives.   According to the West Africa Examination (2017), equipment used…