The Agriculture Dictionary
The Agriculture Dictionary
Canadian farmers grow a lot of wheat. In fact, Canada is the fourth largest producer of wheat in the world. But why do Canadian farmers farmers prefer to grow wheat over corn? The answer is simple: because of climatic conditions…
Growing weed can be tricky. Growing cannabis is not as simple as throwing seeds into the ground and waiting for them to sprout. If you’re a new grower, it’s important to know all the insider tips on growing weed before…
Human waste is highly inconvenient. It smells terrible and can be difficult to dispose off when no plumbing is available. So the question is; can human waste be used as fertilizer? Fortunately, human waste has several benefits that can make…
Agriculture and farming seems old but never gets old, as we can’t stop eating and all the food we eat either come directly or indirectly from a farm. In this read, we’ll take you through some of the biggest farms…
This is an agricultural website, so we’ll be looking at colostrum in farm animals and not humans. Colostrum is very important in the life of every young animal, from calves to puppies to kids to lambs to piglets to kits to kittens and the likes. It is…
Cattle, farm animals that are domesticated and raised for their meat, milk and hides and some others for draft purpose. There are over 1000 breeds of cattle recognized world wide, some of which adapted to the local climate, others which…
Weeds tend to grow where they’re not really wanted, you really can’t take them out of the picture. They grow in farms, gardens, lawns, in natural football pitches and sometimes on top of our houses. Weed if not controlled properly…
Farming or agriculture is practiced throughout the world. Farmers cultivate different kinds of crops and raise different animals. Most people have made farming their source of livelihood, some for the wellbeing of themselves and that of their families and a little…
What is commercial farming? Commercial farming or agriculture is the production of crops and livestock, with the use of modern technology. It is a type of agribusiness where farmers raise crops and livestock to make money by selling them in the market.…
What is subsistence farming? Subsistence farming or subsistence agriculture is a type of farming whereby farmers grow crops and raise livestock just for the maintenance of his family and very little for trade. It can also be defined as a type…
Plants do so well with soils because the soil is able to provide most of the nutrients needed by plants for survival and growth. So what happens when those same nutrients are provided in water for plants without the soil…
What Is Vertical Farming? Vertical farming is a modern agricultural practice which involves the growing of some specific crops in many layers vertically (one above the other), indoors, in greenhouses or underground. This practice is done under artificial conditions of light, temperature, humidity…