crop production
Crop production guide Namibia Part 9: Shading and harvesting of fruits and vegetables
(Image source: unsplash.com by Skylar Zilka) Shading vegetables Because Namibia's climate is often warm, shade netting helps most vegetables grow. Shade netting throughout the garden is expensive, so only use it where needed. Most seedlings and some crops, like green peppers and Swiss chard, benefit greatly from shade. Other[...]
Crop production in Namibia part 8: Irrigation methods, frequency and quantities
(Image source: pexels.com by Glenn Carstens-Peters) Irrigation methods There is no one-size-fits-all method of irrigating fields that differ in soil, crop size, or crop types. Any location's best system is the one that can provide appropriate irrigation without water wastage, is easy for the farmer to comprehend and put[...]
Crop production in Namibia Part 7: Fertilisers and crop rotation
(Image source: pexels.com by James Wheeler) Agriculture relies heavily on soil. As a result, fertiliser is required to replace the nutrients taken from soil by our crops. This replenishment ensures sustainable production of high-quality crops. Furthermore, crop rotation is critical to getting the most out of the soil. Chemical[...]
Crop production in Namibia Part 6: Increasing soil fertility
Fertile soil provides plants with the nutrients they require to flourish, resulting in nutritious food for humans and animals. Soil fertility is essential to agricultural production, which in turn contributes to the availability of food that is essential for all life. General soil fertility Compost bin with organic material.[...]
Crop production in Namibia Part 5: Nursery site selection, sowing and transplanting
The stage between sowing and the appearance of the first true leaves is crucial, and many seedlings are lost if conditions are not favourable. Many crops are sown directly in the field of production as described in the previous issue, while others are sown in nursery beds or trays,[...]