Thinning in Agriculture In agriculture, every crop has its own seed rate, which refers to the numbers of seeds that have been scientifically and globally agreed to be planted per hole for a given crops. For example, the seed rate for maize is two to three seeds per hole. However, due to fear of seed…

Meaning of Transplanting in Agriculture Transplanting in agriculture refers to the movement of seeding (young plants) from the seedbed, tray, polythene bags, pots, and boxes, to the permanent field for proper establishment. Some crops may not thrive in the permanent field unless they are first sown in the nursery where they can receive intensive care….

Sickle Farm Tools Meaning The sickle is a hand-operated farm tool that can be used for harvesting forages, vegetables, and cereal crops. There are different types of sickle farm tools such as the short-handle sickle, long-handle sickle, and adjustable sickle farm tools. Sickles are used effectively in both commercial and subsistence farms, but they are…

Introduction to Staking in Agriculture. Today, we will be discussing the reasons for staking in agriculture. However,  before we look into this topic, let’s first explain what staking is. Staking is an agronomic practice that involves providing support to the cultivated crops. This structural support, enables plants to position their leaves for better photosynthesis and…

 Meaning Maintenance of Farm Tools Maintenance of farm tools refers to the measures or actions taken to protect and preserve farm tools from damage. Climatic factors such as sunlight, rainfall, relative humidity, and pests such as rats and termites can render farm tools useless when exposed. The continuous usage of farm tools can lead to…

Introduction of The Miracle Leaf Plant (Bryophyllum pinnatum) The Miracle Leaf Plant (Bryophyllum pinnatum) Common Name: Miracle Leaf Plant, Resurrection Plant, Life Plant, Air Plant, and More Botanical Name: Bryophyllum pinnatum Local Name: Abamoda, Ebeokpokpa, Oken  (In Nigeria)   The Miracle leaf plant belongs to the order saxifragales, the family of crassulacease, the genus of…

Meaning of Climate  Climate can be defined as the average weather conditions of a place over a long period usually 30-35 years. Similarly, It refers to the average weather condition of a place, location, or region over a long time. The determination of climate as an average weather condition can be within a country, a…

 The Qualities of an Extension Worker Despite the various technologies and innovations available to farmers to aid food production, most farmers still use traditional methods of farming, as these technologies and innovations are either slowly adopted or not adopted at all. It is now pertinent to look at some Qualities of an extension Worker and…

Overview of the Problem of Agricultural Extension Agricultural extension remains a veritable tool for helping farmers improve their skills in farming living standards through good farm management skills and the adoption of modern farming techniques with the potential to increase agricultural productivity. Agricultural Extension Service is an educational program introduced to help farmers change their…

What is Farm Powers Farm power refers to various sources of energy or powers used in farming operations. Farming requires the use of one or more sources of Farm power to accomplish certain tasks. Some examples of farm power available in agriculture are expensive, while others are less expensive (very cheap) and require high technology…