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Banana production in Africa part 4: Controlling weeds and pest control

Controlling weeds and pests in banana production is essential to ensure healthy growth and maximise yields. Here are some methods for weed and pest control: Weed Control: Manual weeding: Hand-pulling weeds is effective but labourintensive. Mulching: Applying organic mulch helps suppress weed growth. Herbicides: Selective herbicides can be used[...]

By Specialist Writer|26th April 2024|Categories: Articles, Crop production|Tags: , , , |

Banana production in Africa part 3: Desucker, irrigate, and bag for better results

Desuckering of a banana plant means cutting off unwanted shoots from the stems of the mother banana plant. This will increase the banana plant size. Proper watering of the banana plant is very important to ensure proper growth and production. Read more below, especially about drip irrigation. When customers[...]

By Specialist Writer|18th March 2024|Categories: Articles, Crop production|Tags: , , , |

Banana Production in Africa part 1: Nurturing a fruitful future

Banana production in Africa has become a pivotal force in both local economies and global agriculture. This article explores the significance of banana cultivation on the continent, highlighting key aspects such as varieties grown, cultivation practices, economic impact, and challenges faced by farmers. The planning of banana production before[...]

By Specialist Writer|20th December 2023|Categories: Articles, Crop production|Tags: , , |
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