Barley is one of many cereals that are being grown at both subsistence and commercial farming levels. Some plant barley for cereals for their homes while some do it for selling to malting companies. Barley is grown and harvested when it is ripe. Proper grading and storage is also very important so that the quality …
From the Macadamia Nut Tree (or Macadamia Tree) which is native to Australia and cultivated (on massive scale) on the island of Hawaii. Macadamia nuts are the edible seeds, with a smooth- and hard-shelled outer brown (after drying) or green (before drying) exterior, harvested from the Macadamia tree. This is not your average type of …
Well practiced crop rotation is a major pillar for organic farming systems. Crop rotation contribute as much to weed control, pest and diseases control and improving soil fertility. In organic farming systems, crop rotations they vary with farms, formulated in such a way that they suit recommendations at each farm level. Some of the principles …
Sugar beans farming is a rewarding venture if the appropriate variety is planted in the right regions at the right time with the right inputs. Fertilization has to be enough to stimulate crop to begin nodulation and nitrogen fixation in the soil. Weed control has to be done at early stages to prevent yield losses …
There are various types of cereal crops grown all over the world, examples include rye, oats, rice, wheat, maize, sorghum and so on. Cereal crops contribute hugely to the energy basket of most nations. Benefits of cereal crops are numerous, they play an important role in crop rotations and they are amongst the few groups …
Cereals are crops that belong to the grass family Gramineae and cultivated for their edible components of its grain. These crops are grown in large quantities and they are a good energy source worldwide, they are mostly staple crops. Rye, wheat, maize, millets, quinoa and oat are examples of cereal crops. These crops have numerous …
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is one of the most important food crops in the world. Wheat is milled into flour which is then used to make various foods such as bread, cakes, pasta and so on. What’s mostly made from milled flour is bread. Bread is very important for most families, it constitutes most of the …
