In recent years, the concept of agrivoltaics has emerged as a sustainable and innovative approach to address two pressing global challenges: food shortages and climate change. Agrivoltaics, also known as solar farming or agrophotovoltaics, involves the coexistence of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and agricultural practices on the same land. This comprehensive guide explores the growing importance of agrivoltaics and how it offers a promising solution to enhance food production, mitigate climate change impacts, and promote sustainable agriculture. Understanding Agrivoltaics What is Agrivoltai ..read more

Every poultry farm owner, has a desire not only to rear birds, but also to make significant success for his/her investment. In this blog post, we would learn the top strategies for running a profitable poultry farm, keeping your birds healthy, feeding your flock, and creating a marketing strategy. Understanding the Basics of Poultry Farming Poultry farming, also known as aviculture, is the practice of raising domestic birds such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese for their meat, eggs, and feathers. It plays a vital role in global food production, providing a significant source of protein-r ..read more

Who would win in a fight between an African Cape Buffalo and an American Bison? The animal that most Americans call a buffalo is actually a bison. Buffaloes are found in Africa and South Asia, while bison roam in North and South America. Both the buffalo and bison are in the Bovidae family, which also includes other cloven-hoofed ruminants, like goats. The Cape Buffalo, also known as the African Buffalo is a bovine species from Africa that are known for their massive body and unpredictably aggressive and revengeful demeanor, and hence, widely considered as a very dangerous animal. This is also ..read more

Vaccination has been an effective way to reduce disease in animals and a very important tool in maintaining animal health and welfare. Animals, like humans, are susceptible to a wide range of diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Each of these diseases has vaccines that prevent or mitigate the losses or long term consequences of the disease. Vaccination: What is contained in a vaccine? When an animal is vaccinated, a small amount of a virus or bacteria is taken in by the animal either by injecting under the skin, in the muscle, or orally depending on the route of administ ..read more

The major cost of animal production is in the feeding. Feed accounts for about 70% of the cost of animal production. A lot of work has been done and is still done on a regular basis to reduce feed cost hence the need for farmers and feed millers to be aware and well informed of the pricing and value of various feed materials in the market in order to harness the buying power of these materials and also consider any alternative feed material in the market. What then is alternative material? There is no stereotyped definition of an alternative feed ingredient because what is considered as an alt ..read more

Palm kernel analysis is a critical step to ascertaining the quality of palm kernel oil. First, palm kernel is raw material interest we are going to be understudying the four major cardinals which are (i) Shell Content, moisture content, oil content and free fatty acid. The apparatus involved are lab knife, choker, cork, bucket, weighing balance. You need to mix the sample very so as to get an even distribution. You pour a handful into the weighing balance. After which you transfer it on a workbench then you carefully select the shell from the palm kernel. At the end of this process, there is ..read more

This peice looks at practical ways to produce organic pesticides. Aphids, spider mites, and other pests can cause serious damage to flowers, fruits, and vegetables. These creatures attack your garden in swarms, literally draining the life from your crops and often inviting disease in the process. Many chemical pesticides can prove unsafe for the environment or may make fruits and vegetables unsafe for consumption, however. Thankfully, there are many homemade, organic pesticides options for you to turn to in your war against pests. METHOD ONE OF SEVEN: Using Vegetables for organic pesticides 1 ..read more

Rice is a staple food for many people around the world, and rice production is an essential agricultural activity. One crucial aspect of rice production is determining the plant population, which refers to the number of rice plants per unit area of land. Calculating plant population is vital for farmers to achieve optimal yields, manage resources efficiently, and ensure profitable returns on their investments. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best ad words and keywords on how to calculate plant population for rice production. Rice Plant Population Definition: To start, let’s define what we ..read more

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Pestes Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Goats Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a highly infectious virus affecting goats, causing health issues and financial challenges for farmers. The disease can lead to reduced milk yield, general lethargy, and depression among goats. Vaccination is a critical strategy to counter PPR as it helps animals generate antibodies […] The post PPR in Goats: All you need to know appeared first on Sabiagrik ..read more