Cocoa or Theobroma cacao can be grown either from seeds (seedling cocoa), cuttings (clonal cocoa) or from grafted/budded plants. Seedlings have a tap root system and are recommended for hillsides and in areas with very dry conditions. They may also be grown on flat areas. Clones however, have a fibrous root system and are therefore recommended for flat.. Read more

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Witches’ Broom is a disease of cocoa caused by the fungus Moniliophthora perniciosa on cocoa. The infection causes numerous broom-like shoots to sprout, thus the term “Witches’ Broom”.

Container planting involves the use of an assortment of items in the home to grow vegetables or ornamental plants. Items which would otherwise be discarded as garbage can be used in your home garden.

Since plants are confined to a small, isolated volume of rooting media, water and nutrient reserves can be quickly exhausted. Therefore, you must maintain soil fertility levels, for container planting to be productive.

Some common diseases of poultry are Aspergillosis, E. Coli Infection, Gumboro Disease {Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD)}, Newcastle Disease, Coccidiosis, Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD), Infectious Bronchitis, Malabsorption Syndrome, Blackhead, Botulism, Fowlpox and Worms.

Knowledge about marketing is the farmer’s first and final step in the production process. Ducks for market must be prepared to satisfy consumers’ need and increase farmers’ profits.

Proper housing and equipment are necessary for successful duck rearing. Ducks are generally reared close to dwelling houses. Locating the facility downwind from the dwelling house is therefore important for the farmer’s well-being and comfort and also allows better ventilation of the facility.

Proper nutrition is necessary if the ducks are to perform at their maximum genetic potential. The quantity and quality of feed influence growth rate, reproduction, carcass quality, health and eventually cost of production.

Two different species of ducks are reared locally. These are: The Barbary or Muscovy Duck The True Duck