Farmwella Insider- Top 5 African Agricultural News
Despite several hurdles, Africa has demonstrated its ability to grow in agriculture with the emergence of new developments. There is always something occurring in the realm of African agriculture, from advancements in agricultural practices to government policies geared at supporting agriculture.
8 Benefits of Crop Diversification for Africans
It is an agricultural practice that involves growing many crops on the same area of land. Crop diversification offers various advantages that can help farmers enhance their yields, revenue, and resistance to environmental shocks.
5 Tips for Running a Successful and Sustainable Farm Business
Whether you are a new farmer or have a well-established farm, farming could be a challenging but rewarding venture. Here are practical tips that could be very useful when it comes to running a successful and sustainable farm business.
Is Investigating Farm History a Factor to Consider When Setting Up a Farm?
One of the most important things to do when starting a new farm is to research the farm’s history. Your farm’s output can be considerably influenced by previous agricultural operations. Doing a proper investigation into the farm’s history will enable you to answer the questions “has there been any issue of pests on the land in the past?” and “how well are fertilizers used on the farm by past users?”
Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Up a New Farm
Starting a new farm can be difficult, especially for someone who has little to no experience with farm establishment. Once you get the hang of it, getting into agriculture is really straightforward, but it will require a ton of preparation to truly get off the ground.
Managing Water Efficiently on Your Farm
Water usage should be balanced; avoid overusing or underusing it. You should be aware that each type of soil has a different capacity to hold water, and that how you utilize water can significantly impact the development of crops.
Tricks To Combatting Pests Safely And Successfully
Using pesticides is one of the most popular ways to control pests and the impact they may have on a farm. Pesticides are substances that either eliminate or control the population of pests. More than half of our crops would be lost to pests without the use of pesticides.
Managing The Soil Nutrients Effectively
There are various ways to manage the soil nutrient, and they can be based on the physical, chemical, and the organic matter aspects of the soil:
Tricks to Combatting and Managing Weed Safely and Successfully
There are also several tools that have been developed to make weeding simpler for farmers, one of which is the Farmwella-developed standing hoe.
Pre-planting, planting, and post-planting operations
This is an activity that must be done continuously because weed poses a serious threat to the plants, so it must always be avoided. Fortunately, weeding-related tools already exist. For instance, at Farmwella, we utilize specially developed equipment called a standing hoe, which, as its name suggests, can be used while standing and will allow you to weed well without straining your back.