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Year: 2026

Optimal Maize Spacing for Higher Yield per Acre

Maize is a widely cultivated cereal and a major food crop in many parts of Africa. To achieve high yields per acre, farmers must pay attention to several factors such as soil quality,

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Rehabilitation of Old Cocoa Farms

Cocoa is a key agricultural commodity in many tropical regions, providing income for millions of farmers and supporting national economies. Over time, however, many cocoa farms grow old and less productive due to

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Oil Palm Types: Tenera, Dura, and Pisifera Explained

Oil palm is a highly valuable crop in tropical regions, particularly in West Africa, where it contributes significantly to both household consumption and industrial production. The crop exists in three main fruit forms—Tenera,

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Yam Minisett Technique: An Efficient Approach to Increasing Seed Tuber Supply

Yam is an essential food crop in many West African communities, both for consumption and income generation. A common challenge in yam farming is the limited availability of quality seed tubers, since farmers

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Fish Farming: Profit Comparison Between Catfish and Tilapia

Fish farming has become an important agricultural business in many parts of Africa, including Nigeria, where the demand for fish as a source of protein keeps increasing. Two of the most commonly raised

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Aflatoxin in Maize and Groundnut: How to Prevent It

Aflatoxins are harmful substances produced by certain fungi, mainly Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, that commonly infect crops like maize and groundnuts. These toxins are a major concern in warm, humid regions because

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Biopesticides vs Chemical Pesticides

Pesticides are used in agriculture to control pests, diseases, and weeds, helping farmers protect crops and improve yields. They are mainly classified into biopesticides and chemical pesticides, each with different properties, advantages, and

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How to Interpret a Soil Test Like an Agronomist

A soil test report may seem complex at first, but it is simply a guide to improving soil fertility and crop performance. Instead of just reading the numbers, agronomists focus on what those

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Flood Management in Rice Paddies

Flood management in rice paddies is an essential part of rice farming, particularly in regions where rice is a main food crop and heavy rainfall or seasonal flooding is common. Because rice is

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Tuta absoluta: The Greatest Threat to Tomato Crops

Tomatoes are among the most important crops worldwide, valued for both their nutritional benefits and economic significance. However, their production is under serious threat from a destructive pest known as Tuta absoluta, often

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