Quick-draining soil Organic compost Fertilizer Orange tree seedling Pruning shears Orange trees require additional resources to bloom and bear fruit.Sweet oranges, or round oranges, are some of the most popular home orchard fruits in the country. These trees grow from 25 to 50 feet tall to provide dark green foliage, sweet orange blooms and a…
The much wider gap between performance of tropical livestock species and those of the temperate climate demand a critical review and consideration by learners and practitioners of animal production. A… Read More »Methods of Livestock Breeding in the Tropical Environment
The concept of fitness of farm animal body extends from ability to survive now and withstand environmental demands in future, to ability to produce sufficiently to justify cost of domestication.… Read More »Mechanism of Animal Body Defence against Stress
Generally heat stress result in increase in the blood volume and a decline in red blood count. However, longtime heat stress at moderate level leads to haemo-concentration as a result… Read More »The Effect of Heat Stress on Animal Productivity
With regards to Animal Energy Balance, since mammals and avian that form bulk of farm animals are homeotherms and hence maintain a constant body temperature, they possess means for producing… Read More »The Concept of Animal Energy Balance in the Physical Environment
Good news, cherry lovers: The fruit is one the of healthiest foods you can eat. It’s cherry season again! They’re fresh, plentiful, beautiful, and delicious, but, you may be wondering—are cherries actually that good for you? The answer is yes, 100 times yes! Cherries are not only one of the healthiest fruits, they also rank…
Temporary acclimatization has to do with animals adaptation to or tolerance to, a short duration of heat stress rather than to more moderate continuous heat stress. Temporary acclimatization effect of… Read More »Adaptive Means of Animals Coping with the Environment
Wool production is produced by follicles there are small cells located in the skin. The follicles are located in the upper layer of the skin called the epidermis and push… Read More »Wool Production: Complete Production Guide
Let us have a critical look at the measures of improving field crops production using Nigeria as a case study. Therefore below are some of the basic measures of improving… Read More »Measures of Improving Field Crops Production in Nigeria
There are many crops widely grown in Africa, that are introduced from other regions of the world into Africa. The most notable among them include the following: Cereals Rice ———… Read More »Complete List of Crops Introduced into Africa
When looking at the trends in crop production both Nationally and Globally, then it is only right to say that Agricultural growth contributes directly to food security. It also supports… Read More »Trends in Crop Production Nationally and Globally
Today we are going to discuss about the complete classification of crops. All crops are classified into different groups. Basically there are two major classification of crops plants which include:… Read More »The Complete Classification of Crops
The following are the complete list of the most important indigenous crops that are indigenous to Africa along with their common names and botanical names and where they originated from.… Read More »The Complete List of Indigenous Crops of Africa
The spread of crops from their centre of origin to other parts of the world was either by natural means or by agency of man. The domestication of plants and… Read More »The History and Spread of Cultivated Crops
In the vast tropical regions characterized by marked dry seasons and periodic droughts, climate is often the most prominent factor influencing animal health. It determines seasonal loss of body conditions,… Read More »Effect of Tropical Climate on Animal Parasites, Vectors and Diseases
There are certain climatic factors that affects animal production, Therefore we are going to discuss about those direct effects of climate change on animal production and ways to handle them… Read More »Direct Effects of Climate on Animal Production
A number of constraints confront the livestock production industry and impedes its growth and development. Some of the most limiting factors are listed and discussed as follows: 1) Nutrition and… Read More »List of Problems Confronting Livestock Production
Human activities constitute the largest threat, followed by climatic conditions that affect the snails’ biodiversity and population of snails in snail farming in a given region. They include: – Deforestation… Read More »Factors that affect African Land Snails Survival
Animal production is an aspect of agricultural production and there are different types of agriculture. Agricultural science is simply defined as the art and science of crop, animal and fibre… Read More »The Concept of Animal Production on Agriculture
There are so many importance of agriculture in every country around the world today because civilization is also carrying agriculture along as most countries still have an economy that is… Read More »12 Great Importance of Agriculture Worldwide
An adult male chicken is called a “rooster” or cockerel in poultry farming business while an adult female is called a “hen.” Roosters are larger, usually more brightly colored, and… Read More »Comprehensive Guide on How to start Cockerel Farming Business
Bitter leaf botanically known as Vernonia Amygdalina is a very powerful medicinal shrub. Over the years, a bitter leaf has been used in various ways, it can be used in… Read More »14 Health Benefits of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina)
Onion is one of the most consumed vegetables throughout the globe and because of which, is it also one of the most and widely grown commercial vegetable and spice crop all over the globe. Onions have great market demand all over the world, especially in the international market. It can be used as vegetables in…
Knowing how to lay mulch (Soil mulching) is one of the greatest skills any gardener can have. Using organic mulch is how we keep the soil covered and nourished. When… Read More »Improve Your Soil: Composting Facts to Create Nutrient-Dense Soil