7 common mistakes tomato farmers make
THE STANDARD INSIDER
Nitrogen application on tomato plants can greatly increase yields.
By George Mbakaya | 11 months ago
Watch out for these diseases during the wet season
When rains come, farmers rejoice because it is a good thing. But even with this blessing called rains, there’s a downside. Excessive moisture can cause a number of problems for gardeners — crop diseases.
George Mbakaya | 4 years ago
Wait a minute! Are those seeds fake or genuine?
The planting season is fast approaching and seed sellers are at it again — deceiving unsuspecting farmers. Season after season farmers have been complaining about the quality of seeds on sale.
George Mbakaya | 4 years ago
Careful, there’s more to fertiliser application than just digging it in
Following last week’s article on ‘how ready are you for the planting season?’ Several farmers asked me to go deeper on soil enrichment.
George Mbakaya | 4 years ago
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By George Mbakaya | Aug 27, 2016
Minute amounts of fertiliser are regularly metered...
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As the outcry against the ravaging Tuta absoluta d...
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By GEORGE MBAKAYA | Apr 23, 2016
Fruits and vegetables are profitable options for t...
By GEORGE MBAKAYA | Jan 16, 2016
World over, the New Year is often viewed as an opp...
By GEORGE MBAKAYA | Jan 02, 2016
Moles are insectivores, and the reason they invade...
By George Mbakaya | Oct 10, 2020
By planting rows of a trap crop near to your veget...
By George Mbakaya | Aug 11, 2018
It is important to know what the normal appearance...
By George Mbakaya | Jul 21, 2018
Crop rotation isn’t a new concept but if done ri...
By George Mbakaya | Jul 14, 2018
All you need to start a bamboo farm is land and ri...
By George Mbakaya | Jun 30, 2018
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