Monthly Archives: November 2015

Maize and cowpea intercrop — The project commenced the 10 year growth plan for Agrihome. Adopting the no-till technology on a maize/cowpea intercrop field was the most suitable considering the ideals of Agrihome. The technology helps to improve and maintain soil structure whiles helping to manage weeds. The field, established at Twedie in the Atwima […]

Report on Maize, Cowpea cultivation in 2015M

27 Nov, 2015 in Reports

Plantain farm_6 — Plantains (Musa spp., AAB genome) are plants producing fruits that remain starchy at maturity (Marriot and Lancaster, 1983; Robinson, 1996) and need processing before consumption. Plantain production in Africa is estimated at more than 50% of worldwide production (FAO, 1990). The majority (82%) of plantains in Africa are produced in […]

A Reference Manual on Plantain Cultivation in West ...

27 Nov, 2015 in Crops production

Maize-cowpea intercrop — Photos of maize-cowpea intercrop, our first project on the 10 year development plan in 2015. No-till and intercropping as shown are technologies of conservation agriculture and we are dedicated to promote that in all our projects in the 10 years plan and beyond.

Gallery: Maize-Cowpea intercrop 2015M

26 Nov, 2015 in Photo gallery

gingerr_8 — Ginger is a root and is a flexible ingredient that can be consumed in drinks (tea , beer, ale) or in cooking. We use ginger to make foods spicy and even as a food preservative. Ginger benefits are enormous and so, for over 2000 years, Chinese medicine has recommended the use […]

11 amazing ginger benefits you didn’t know

26 Nov, 2015 in General

layers — Introduction Poultry is an important source of protein patronized by most people irrespective of their religious backgrounds. Poultry species commonly raised for commercial purposes in Ghana are fowls/chicken, categorized as broilers and layers for meat and egg production respectively Layer production Layers are species of chicken primarily kept […]

Detailed notes on Layer Production - From the experts

19 Nov, 2015 in Animal production

broilers — Introduction Poultry is an important source of protein patronized by most people irrespective of their religious backgrounds. Poultry species commonly raised for commercial purposes in Ghana are fowls/chicken, categorized as broilers and layers for meat and egg production respectively. Broiler production Broilers are birds kept purposely for meat. They […]

Detailed notes on Broiler Production - From the experts

19 Nov, 2015 in Animal production

cattle farm — Cattle is one of the livestock species predominantly kept by both local farmers and Fulani herdsmen in Ghana. They are commonly kept for meat and this accounts for about 33% of all locally produced meat. Recent investigation by the Ministry of Agriculture and some NGOs have afforded some farmers the […]

Detailed notes on Cattle Production - From the experts

19 Nov, 2015 in Animal production

chilli red_6 — Botanical name Capsicum frutenscens- Hot Capsicum annum- Sweet Suitable varieties (Hot)- Legon 18, Long Red Cayenne, Bird’s eye, M12, Scotch Bonnet, Kpakpo Shito, Jalapeno and Fresno. (Sweet)- King Arthur, Florida Giant, California Wonder, Red Knight, Early Carl Wonder, Chinese Wonder, Yolo Giant. Source of seeds Use certified seeds from […]

Detailed notes on Chilli Production - From the experts

19 Nov, 2015 in Crops production

Rabbit-Farming_8 — Rabbit production is one of the means by which the nutrition and the incomes of most urban and rural dwellers with limited access to agricultural land can be improved. Rabbits are easy to handle, feed and manage. When properly fed they can provide a high protein low fat meat for […]

Detailed notes on Rabbit Production - From the experts

19 Nov, 2015 in Animal production

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