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Arable farming is a crop production type that encompasses a wide range of crops. Concretely, arable crops are inclusive of all field crops that complete their life cycle, from germination to seed production, within one year. There are various types of arable crops depending on the type of their use. These include: Grain crops (maize, rice, proso millet)Read more

Weeds are an invasive pest that competes with crops for nutrients, water, and light. If not treated properly, weeds may reduce the yield significantly, especially during early crop growth stages, thus causing financial losses to the farmer. Since weed control is a labor-intensive farm activity, farmers must constantly improve weed control techniques. Using a hoe and aRead more

With crop production constantly exposed to dynamic and unpredictable challenges, pest protection and crop nutrition represent very delicate aspects of farm management. Therefore, farmers are often under pressure to find a suitable and cost-effective way of managing both of these critical aspects. Luckily, the development of farm technology has resulted in a broad range of agricultural sprayers that can be usedRead more

Low-density field crops cover a wide range of arable and vegetable crops planted in low-density in order to enable interrow cultivation. Such crops include sugarcane, potato, and various leaf and root vegetables. These crops are significant to human diet improvement, as well as for beverage and industrial production. Therefore, growing low-density field crops is actually a very important and profitableRead more

Grains, also called cereals, are one of the most important crops. These crops play a major role in human diet, particularly in developing countries. More importantly, grains represent a staple food and the main source of income for farmers throughout the world. Theoretically, grains represent cultivated grasses and millets grown for their edible starch grain, such as wheat, maize,Read more

Mole drainage, also called undermining, is a simple and low-cost farm management practice that reduces waterlogging problems, hence improving the soil quality and structure. Mole drainage provides a solution for high rainfall areas and abandoned fields that are affected by the accumulation of water. Undermining involves deep plowing at a depth of 50-70 cm (19,6-27,6 in) that creates unlinedRead more

Surface irrigation is the oldest and most utilized type of irrigation systems. Even ancient farmers in Egypt, India, and China used surface irrigation systems to supply crops with water. It’s a simple and easy system to manage because it doesn’t require any installation of irrigation mechanisms. Water is simply applied to the field through linedRead more

As the crop production is often limited by environmental factors, interest in alternative farm practices is increasing. In this regard, hydroponic farming serves as a promising farm practice that offers a solution for some serious challenges of crop production such as: Lack of arable land Climate change Deforestation Rising fossil fuel prices Ecosystem degradation RiseRead more

While the vast majority of the world’s population have a long list of wishes and life expectations, hungry individuals have only one wish- food. Are you aware of the fact that you are actually a rich person if you have that special opportunity to choose between all the beautiful crops available on the market? The sad realityRead more

A standard farm practice that focuses on soil preparation for growing crops includes soil tillage. Tillage helps manage crop residue and loosens the soil, creating a perfect sowing layer. The soil that is ready for sowing has an empty and unprotected surface. So, until crop emergence, there is a constant concern of possible soil erosionRead more