Meaning of the Grass cutting Machine Grass cutting machine refers to a mechanical device designed for slashing, trimming, weeding, harvesting, and mowing. The machine is also called different names in different places. It is known as a manual grass-cutting machine, bush cutter machine, mounted bush cutter, grass-trimming machine, and more.   The device could be…

Meaning of Poultry Equipment Poultry management is one of the most important aspects of poultry production. Poor management of poultry birds will lead to the outbreak of pests and diseases, which may constitute serious challenges on the farm. From housing to health management certain tools and equipment are necessary for the optimal performance of birds,…

Overview of the Farm Tools and Classes of Farm Tools Farm tools remain one of the most valuable hand-operated tools used in performing various agricultural operations on the farm and in the workshop. These tools are called different names such as simple farm tools, small farm tools, traditional tools, ancient tools, crude farm implements, and…

Introduction to Palm Pruning Tools Palm pruning tools are hand-operated tools used for removing dead, brown, dying palm fronts and harvesting palm bunches. They are simple farm tools used for the maintenance of the palm tree. Pruning is a cultural activity that is mostly practiced in palm plantations. This cultural practice is carried out by…

What is Livelihoods in Agriculture? Agriculture remain one of the major source of food, employment, and shelter, for billions of people who depend on it as their major means of livelihood.  From time immemorial, agriculture has not only been the main source of food and shelter, but also a significant source of foreign exchange and…

A hand trowel is a small farm tool that could be carbon steel, aluminum, or cast stainless steel.   The tool is made of a metal blade and a wooden or plastic handle. The blade is like a kite or a boat-like shape. The tool has a flat or concave metal blade which is pointed or round at…

Overview of the Role of Government in Agriculture Governments over the globe have been playing significant roles in transforming agricultural production by providing various supports and encouragements aimed at increasing food production.  Farmers’ livelihoods and food production have been greatly revolutionized by the roles played by various government agencies in ensuring that agriculture meets the global demand for…

What are Unit Measurements A unit of measurement refers to a standard quantity used to express or measure physical quantity such as length, weight (mass), temperature, area, volume, distance, etc. These units of measurement are particularly used to measure quantities of the same unit or type.  However, a unit design for measuring particular types of…

Meaning of Non-Governmental Organizations in Agriculture The problems experienced by small farmholders and rural dealers in agriculture are enormous such that are beyond the solution of the government alone.  Governments all over the world have making various efforts to solve farmers’ problems by promoting agricultural development but have not yielded enough results.  Spirited individuals are…

Meaning of Farm Machinery and Implements/Equipment Farm machinery according to the West African Examination Council (2012) are mechanical devices with specialized systems or parts working together to apply power in performing farming operations. They are farm machines driven by diesel or fuel and are used to carry or power other farming implements. Farm implements /…