Uses of Copper Compounds: Copper Sulphate’s Rolein Agriculture
Copper sulphate has many agricultural uses (see Table A) but the following are the moreimportant ones:– Preparation of Bordeaux and Burgundy mixtures on…
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Herb Production in Organic Systems
By Katherine L. AdamNCAT Agriculture Specialist © NCAT 2005 The term “herb” is very broad—generally applied to plant species (both annuals and perennials)…
Growing and Harvesting Wheat by Hand
Although grain is still grown and harvested by hand in many parts of the world, in the United States this skill is practically…
Dry Farming
John A. Widtsoe INTRODUCTION DRY-FARMING DEFINEDDry-farming, as at present understood, is the profitable production of useful crops, without irrigation, on lands that receive…
DRYLAND FARMING: CROPS & TECHNIQUES FOR ARID REGIONS
BY RANDY CRESWELL & DR. FRANKLIN W. MARTIN In every region of the world it is necessary to find or develop appropriate techniques…
DOWNY MILDEW CONTROL INCUCURBITS
By George KuepperNCAT Agriculture SpecialistMarch 2003 Downy mildew, caused by the fungal organism Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is most destructive to cucumber and cantaloupe, though…
Small Plastic Greenhouses
The author is James F. Thompson, Extension Agricultural Engineer, Davis. Many home gardeners find a small greenhouse a relaxing hobby as well as…
ROOT ZONE HEATING FOR GREENHOUSE CROPS
By Steve DiverNCAT Agriculture Specialist Root-zone heating is a greenhouse production method that focuses on an optimum root temperature by distributing heat to…
Farming with Pigs
National Department of AgricultureDepartment of Agriculture: Western Cape
A Small-Scale Agriculture Alternative: Poultry
Phillip J. Clauer, Poultry Extension Specialist, Animal and Poultry Sciences The low investment and small area required to raise a flock of domestic…