FarmersJoint.com - Search Results

861

10-10-2023, 10:59 PM

Thread: Good Herbicide for cassava
Post: RE: Good Herbicide for cassava

Vigor is a broad spectrum systemic pre emergence herbicide for the control of broadleaves, sedges and grasses in maize and cassava. Mode of Use: Apply immediately after sowing or within 24 hours o...

196

09-11-2023, 09:43 AM

Thread: Nematicides Question
Post: RE: Nematicides Question

FarmKing Wrote: (10-22-2022, 09:33 PM) -- They put it at 1g/m2. But I just do it as shown in the picture below because I don't have the applicator that can do that. http://farmersjoint.com/forum-i...

597

11-04-2022, 08:42 PM

Thread: Feed Formula for Rabbits
Post: RE: Feed Formula for Rabbits

And note. Use only vines that are free from pesticide residues. If the farmer have sprayed pesticide, you should wait for 3- 4 weeks for the pesticide to decay before harvesting.

1,913

10-06-2022, 06:47 PM

Thread: How to Prevent Sow from Killing Her Piglets
Post: How to Prevent Sow from Killing Her Piglets

A sow can kill some or all of her piglets. The following can contribute to it: 1. Unclipped Piglets Teeth: Piglets have very sharp teeth. When they bite the sow's nipple with it, she might kill or ...

106

10-02-2022, 10:03 PM

Thread: South Korean Toilet Turns Faeces Into Power And Digital Currency
Post: RE: South Korean Toilet Turns Faeces Into Power An...

Ok.

Renewable Energy

134

06-19-2022, 02:04 PM

Thread: Help Needed in Cucumber Farming
Post: RE: Help Needed in Cucumber Farming

Kiwi Wrote: (06-06-2022, 10:31 PM) -- When is the right time to start pruning? -- When they reach 60cm lenght or so.

466

06-06-2022, 10:42 PM

Thread: Help Needed in Cucumber Farming
Post: RE: Help Needed in Cucumber Farming

FarmKing Wrote: (06-19-2021, 10:10 PM) -- And theee white stuffs growing on cucumber fruits: -- This one is a disease cause by water mold. It normally occur on fruits in contact with the soil. Pr...

466

06-27-2021, 01:15 PM

Thread: Benefits of Aspirin for Birds
Post: RE: Benefits of Aspirin for Birds

Copied. Thanks.

5,680

06-06-2021, 10:52 PM

Thread: Making small poultry farms work
Post: RE: Making small poultry farms work

Why didn't you continued @ Op? Was there any problem? Share and get helpful solutions.

1,512

06-06-2021, 10:35 PM

Thread: Armyworm Chemical Control
Post: RE: Armyworm Chemical Control

This is really giving farmers headache.

5,489

03-20-2018, 02:19 AM

Thread: How to determine the size of a house for a given number of birds
Post: How to determine the size of a house for a given n...

This is one of the most common questions newcomers in poultry farming ask and it is a very important one. One thing you should know is that your birds must not be overcrowded to prevent the spread of ...

2,956

03-03-2018, 01:16 AM

Thread: Raingun vs Drip Irrigation
Post: RE: Raingun vs Drip Irrigation

I think drip is too costly for very large scale farming. Too costly.

5,190

01-06-2018, 12:20 AM

Thread: Importance of Baking Soda for Goats
Post: RE: Importance of Baking Soda for Goats

That was helpful Henlus. Thanks.

5,947

12-12-2017, 09:49 PM

Thread: Lighting Fish Pond to Attract Free Protein
Post: RE: Lighting Fish Pond to Attract Free Protein

Hunter Wrote: (12-08-2017, 09:47 AM) -- There is no need for an expensive bug zapper. It will be cheaper to suspend light above the pond water. Attracted insects will fall into the water and the fish...

Aquaculture

10,887

12-08-2017, 09:51 AM

Thread: How Do I Use Atrazine Herbicide in Corn Farm?
Post: RE: How Do I Use Atrazine Herbicide in Corn Farm?

Check the label and you'll see the amount you'll apply per hactare or so. The lady probably didn't read or understood the label. This is a common problem for most farmers.

4,279

09-03-2017, 08:20 PM

Thread: Best Time to Apply Fungicides?
Post: RE: Best Time to Apply Fungicides?

I don't farm cukes, but i know you shud apply fungicides preventively when diseases have not been detected. For cukes and watermelon, start applying when they start running and apply every 7-10 days. ...

9,594

09-03-2017, 08:14 PM

Thread: My Relation’s Bitter Leaf Farm in Pictures
Post: RE: My Relation’s Bitter Leaf Farm in Pictures

Inspiring! Planting them close together is the best. It will block out light and prevent weed growth. U'll also hav more plants per unit area.

14,027

09-03-2017, 08:09 PM

Thread: Apple Cider Vinegar & Metal Drinkers
Post: Apple Cider Vinegar & Metal Drinkers

Apple cider vinegar is usually given to birds because it helps keep the gut healthy by its acidity and the probiotics it contains. If you make use of metal drinkers, don’t add ACV to the water to prev...

5,133

06-13-2015, 04:18 PM

Thread: Keeping Chickens Warm in Cold Weather
Post: Keeping Chickens Warm in Cold Weather

If you want to keep chickens warm when it’s cold, give them corn. As they digest the corn the heat generated (heat of digestion) will help keep them warm.

3,496

06-13-2015, 04:15 PM

Thread: Bad Wormer for Pregnant Goat
Post: Bad Wormer for Pregnant Goat

Deworming a pregnant goat is important before she gives birth so that the kids will not contact worms. And worms can retard growth of kids. If you have a pregnant goat, do not worm her with Valbezen w...

4,557

06-13-2015, 04:13 PM

Thread: Importance of Baking Soda for Goats
Post: Importance of Baking Soda for Goats

I'll like to share this tip for those that will like to go into goat farming where feed high in energy will be used. If you feed grains to your goats, it is important to keep a small can of baking sod...

5,947

06-13-2015, 04:12 PM

Thread: Avoiding Grass Wastage for Goats
Post: Avoiding Grass Wastage for Goats

Goats waste a lot of grass or hay. To minimize this, chop the grass/hay into small pieces with a cutlass or by using a grass chopper. You'll save a lot of grass from wasting away.

3,155

06-13-2015, 04:09 PM

Thread: Fast Growing Trees for Ruminants (Cattle, Sheep and Goats)
Post: Fast Growing Trees for Ruminants (Cattle, Sheep an...

Leucaenas: This is a fast growing tree. It can produce 3-30 tons of leaves per hectare per year (in dry matter, DM) depending on soil, temperature and moisture conditions. For the best yield, they sho...

7,313

06-13-2015, 04:06 PM

Thread: No-till Farming
Post: RE: No-till Farming

I don’t think no till is all that good because they make use of more herbicides to kill weeds. While in conventional farming method, weeds are controlled through plowing. The plough buries the weed.