Archive for August 2021
Broilers: the all important first seven days
The first seven days are the most important time in the life of a broiler chicken. It is a period when you, the farmer, need to pay extra attention to nutrition, temperature, drinking water and lighting to get your chicks off to the best possible start. The impact of problems in the first week has…
Read MoreSolar water pumps: tips and things to know
Solar water pumps are fast becoming essential for farming in Africa and thanks to recent technological advancements they are much more affordable. Before the advent of solar energy, farmers in developing nations found it challenging to power machines without polluting the environment. Today, providing a reliable water supply to the most remote locations is no…
Read MoreDeworm your goats and increase your profits
Today, most farmers in Zimbabwe have embraced deworming goats to achieve maximum milk, meat, and skin production. For a long time, goats have been known as one of the easy to rear farm animals. In addition, they were seen to be hardy and rarely contracting diseases. As a result, farmers gave little attention to the…
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