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There are more than 300 species of Hibiscus grown around the world. Hibiscus sabdariffa.L otherwise known as Roselle is a brightly colored, drought tolerant, hibiscus variety grown in Kenya that…
Read moreWhy to farm Rabbits High Reproduction Rate: Rabbits have a rapid reproduction cycle, allowing for a quick increase in population and potential for increased yield. Efficient Feed Conversion: Rabbits are…
Read moreMandarins and oranges have been released for licensing in the Southern Hemisphere and North America The Citrus Breeding Program of Uruguay has announced that is has released a new set…
Read moreAn Australian papaya breeding program is achieving some impressive results as it heads towards the commercialisation stage in the coming year. The program, which began around 10 years ago, is…
Read moreZIMBABWE’S avocado picking season is now underway, with local growers targeting to export about 5 000 tonnes of the fruit this year. Avocados, among an array of horticultural products, offer…
Read moreThe Gold Mine that we are sleeping on I dare say that Agriculture is what keeps the world spinning. That’s just a metaphor, of course. Africa’s economy is inherently dependent…
Read moreGhana’s global pineapple exports registered a decline of 6% in value in 2021 compared to 2020 earnings. According to figures from the Ghana Exports Promotion Authority (GEPA), the exports yielded…
Read moreIt is estimated that 160 000 bee hives are required to optimally pollinate 40 000 hectares of macadamias. Since there are not that many hives in the whole country, the need to…
Read morePassion fruit Woodiness Virus Passion fruit woodiness virus may affect stressed plants. Distorted growth, such as crinkled, yellow leaves and woody fruit are a sign of woodiness virus. There is…
Read moreMulching may be defined as the process of covering the soil surface around the plants to create congenial conditions for the crop growth. This may include moisture and soil conservation,…
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