An army worm is a green-striped caterpillar larvae of the adult army worm moth. It’s called army worm because it travels in small armies with other worms. They destroy every crop in their path. Therefore, it’s important to know about them for control measures to be effective. The army worm is common pest of grass, but can also eat maize, beans, millet and other grains.
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Five Ways To Market Your Harvest
Back in the day, advertising your business used to be very expensive. It was only done in newspapers and magazines. But not anymore! With the internet and other free or inexpensive marketing techniques, you can let people know about your produce without spending a fortune.
Making a Healthy Profit in the Energy and Fruit Bar Business
The agricultural process is diverse. And, because not everyone can go out and farm, others try their hand at agro and food processing. Energy bar and fruit bar manufacturing is not only easy but also a highly profitable business that requires a small startup capital investment. You can launch a variety of natural energy, fruit or meal replacement bars with minimal effort.
How Zambia could achieve “breadbasket” (agricultural downgrade) status
According to Jervis Zimba, president of the Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU), “The only way we can achieve the status of being a breadbasket is to zero rate agriculture.” ZNFU are the owners of the upcoming Agritech Expo Zambia which is set to take place at the Gart Research Centre in Chisamba from 27-29 April.
Know Your Enemy: Common Pests And Remedies – Leaf Miner
Your best allies in farming are awareness and quick action. This means you have to be proactive and educate yourself about your crops and the problems that can arise, including common pests and how to avoid and get rid of them. Today, we focus on the leaf miner.
Meet Gladys Simonda – You don’t need a field to grow your food
I love to grow my own vegetables. It’s not only fun but rewarding too. The process of creating a veggie garden can seem like a lot of hard work especially with limited space but once you know your way around your garden it’s quite easy.
How to make your farming dream a reality
Does the idea of buying your own farm sound like a fairytale? Well it doesn’t have to be especially if you have the right mindset. Lack of affordable land and real estate prices that continue to rise in Zambia can be discouraging. But it’s time to get creative as newbies in the farming business. These two smart solutions can help you turn your farming fantasy into a reality —without breaking your bank account. We’ll also give you nine organisations you can approach for finance.
How to make cheese – For Beginners
While cheese is very easy to make, it requires a lot of dedication, patience and hard work. Furthermore, if you decide to make cheese in Zambia ensure you have proper refrigeration. The best place to start is in your kitchen where you can practice and perfect your skill. In fact, most cheese-makers first started out making cheese in their own kitchens. It’s important to note every step, every time as you perfect your skill. And who knows, you could become one of Zambia’s biggest cheese suppliers. So, here’s an overview of the process.
Drying fruit made easy – Make a solar dehydrator
Buying dried fruit in Zambia often comes with a hefty price tag. Is the process of removing moisture before food begins to decompose really that hectic?
Is it that labour intensive and time consuming? Only the first time. That’s because you have to build your own dehydrator. But don’t fear cause today, I’ll show you how.
How to make your own fertilizer
The prices of fertilizer in Zambia rise regularly. And if you don’t enrich your soil, you won’t be able to grow anything.
Most people opt for compost manure. This is rotten plant and animal waste.
But if you don’t have the time to wait for composting, then you need to try this fertilizer recipe and save yourself a great deal of money.