Know your crop pests
In the coming months, entomologist Paul Donovan will explain how to identify crop pests and suggest various measures to control them.
Farming hydroponically – part 3
Hydroponics is a popular way to grow vegetables because of the high quality of the produce and efficient water use. If you use a greenhouse, you can supply vegetables out of season when the price is good.
Farming hydroponically – part 2
Here’s what you need to start farming hydroponically.
Carrot pests and diseases
Protecting carrots from nematodes, leaf and bacterial blight and white mould.
Spinach: a step-by-step guide on how to grow it
Spinach is a cool weather crop that doesn’t grow well in hot summer months when the days are long. The best temperature for growing spinach is between 16ºC and 24ºC.
Protecting a carrot crop
Weeds have a negative impact on plant growth and reduce crop yields.
Solving soil problems improves uptake
Compost can make soil healthier and more productive without
costing the earth.
Protecting your plants
One of the most important functions of the food web is to suppress pests and diseases.
Caring for carrots
Ways of keeping your crop healthy and profitable.
A guide to growing carrots
A short overview on carrots for those interested in producing these nutritious vegetables.
Grain storage to protect against insects
If insects get into stored grain, a third of your harvest can be lost.
Treating acidic soils
Most crops yield better in soil that is not too acidic.
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