Dear reader,
It is that time of the year when fields are lush with green. As rain showers come and go, every farmer is optimistic that what they sowed will yield as expected. This month as you ensure that pests do not cut down your harvest, remember to employ the techniques you have acquired from the previous editions of TOF Magazine including, making plant extracts that kill or repel pests, intercropping and using traps. Also avoid synthetic chemical use in the farm to provide a thriving environment for natural enemies that help reduce pest populations.
In this edition, we tell you about the common pests attacking fruits and vegetables; Tuta absoluta and mealy bugs, and how to rid your farm off them by using biological and organic methods. We have also featured in detail how to identify nutrients deficiency in your crops and how you can mitigate crop stunting by providing them with the nutrients they lack.
Are you scared that locusts would make a comeback and rob you of your crop yields? Well, worry no more. This month’s edition comes with solutions to turn the locust menace into a blessing. Read on to find out how.
If you are at crossroads on which irrigation system to install in your farm, a technical expert answers all the questions you have been struggling with regarding drip irrigation. Enjoy the read!
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