With readily available cow dung, sheep and goat manure, the farmers make compost manure enough for their crops ...

Over the years, Eduard Dreyer ventured into different markets to build his business’s resilience. Groundnuts, however, became ...

The best bird seed mixes for your feathered friends - From nutrient-rich blends to organic favourites, this is what to feed ...

Hubballi: Farmers in Dharwad district are reporting poor germination of maize seeds supplied by some private firms. It is ...

Indore: Farmers across India are moving away from soyabean cultivation due to persistently low market prices. A drop of 5 per ...

Aaron Kiplagat at his farm in Perkerra Irrigation Scheme /Farmers in Baringo County are reaping the benefits of contract farming under the Perkerra Irrigation Scheme, thanks to improved irrigation ...

Rice is one of the most cultivated cereal in Asian countries and Vietnam in particular. Good seed germination is important for rice seed quality, that impacts the rice production and crop yield.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) on Tuesday announced the immediate lifting of the ban on the importation and in-transit movement of seed maize for planting from ...

This guide walks you through how to properly germinate autoflower seeds, from choosing a method to avoiding rookie mistakes, so your grow begins with strong, healthy sprouts every time.

Use household white vinegar to break down the tough outer shells of certain seeds, and enjoy a significantly faster germination time as a result.

The seeds of T. mutabilis need light to trigger the germination and no germination was observed in darkness. The range of optimum temperatures for germination was between 25 to 30 °C and the 20-25 °C ...

Ethylene can stimulate seed germination and overcome dormancy in many species. For instance, the inhibitory effect of high temperature on lettuce seed germination can be overcome by exogenous ethylene ...