Millets are grasses or cereals grown for their edible seeds. Millet is a drought tolerant crop. Some millet varieties survive drought conditions where the maize fails to reach maturity. Ecological requirements AltitudeMillet grows best at altitudes from 0-2400m above sea level RainfallMillet requires well distributed rainfall throughout the growing season. Water requirements also depend with … Read more
Millets are grasses or cereals grown for their edible seeds. Millet is a drought tolerant crop. Some millet varieties survive drought conditions where the maize fails to reach maturity. Ecological requirements AltitudeMillet grows best at altitudes from 0-2400m above sea level RainfallMillet requires well distributed rainfall throughout the growing season. Water requirements also depend with … Read more
It’s a plant that can handle both hot and cold climates (though they will produce more in warmer regions) There are several reasons to plant garlic. First up, it is relatively easy to grow and highly … Read more
What are Stone Fruits? Peaches , Nectarines,Plums,Apricots and Almonds are stone fruits. These fruits have a very huge market in Europe and neighbouring South Africa. Currently one Zimbabwe company Rollex Ltd (biggest single project in the southern hemisphere) has four farms in Marondera and Wedza.This year they have exported 1250tonnes of stone fruits to Europe … Read more
Yes my post title is correct SNAIL FARMING , and I think some of our readers here think I have gone crazy . Zimbabweans we have to start thinking outside the box , and do away with mentality of thinking farming is ONLY to do with Tabacco , Maize , Potatoes , Tomatoes , … Read more
Dairy cows Netherlands development organisation, SNV Zimbabwe says inappropriate dairy breeds and inadequately developed breeding services are scampering the revival of the dairy sector. In a recently … Read more
Mrs Nancy Karanja, the owner of Sanla Farm, at her farm in Ruai. A former accountant, she says life is a struggle. Photo/Joseph Ngeno In Summary Sanla Farm attracts visitors and the UN recognised it a decade ago on the World Food Day Some 20km away from the Nairobi city centre, a farm in Ruai … Read more
Zimbabwe has seen a surge in fresh milk importation due to shortage in the country which culminated from land redistribution exercise , which saw many dairy farmers (White Farmers) , loosing there farms to landless Zimbabweans. As of 2011 there has been an improvement in milk supplies to shops around the country , all credit … Read more
Cultivation of pineapplesPineapple is one of the most important subtropical crops cultivated in the country. As it is indigenous to the tropics, the crop requires areas where the climate is warm, humid and free from extreme temperatures (25 °C being optimal). These areas have a great potential for pineapple production. There are 5 major pineapple … Read more
Growing hot chili peppers from seed on your own can be a very rewarding experience. This is because most supermarkets stock a very poor selection of hot chili peppers that don’t give you any motivation to eat them. Even though your local store or nursery has a better selection of plants, you will be surprised … Read more