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FF Zambia: Pest Management study for fall armyworm

03/30/2021 No Comments

Tackling Fall Army Worm at farm level and averting yield loss requires knowledge that addresses other crop production risks.

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FF ZAMBIA: PLANT POPULATION STUDY IN MAIZE

01/21/2021 No Comments

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different plant populations on maize yield.

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TILLAGE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR ROW CROPS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

01/21/2021 No Comments

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of tillage and traffic systems on growth and yield of maize and wheat.

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FF ZAMBIA: SINGULATION STUDY IN MAIZE

01/21/2021 No Comments

The objective of this study was to show the advantage of good singulation in maize production.

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FF ZAMBIA: WHEAT TILLAGE STUDY

01/21/2021 No Comments

The objective of this study was to show the effect of tillage treatment on wheat yield.

<img width="789" height="1024" data-src="https://agcofuturefarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-06-at-11.20.12-789x1024.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-29783 lazyload" alt="" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 789px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 789/1024;" /><noscript><img width="789" height="1024" data-src="https://agcofuturefarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-06-at-11.20.12-789x1024.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-29783 lazyload" alt="" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 789px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 789/1024;" /><noscript><img width="789" height="1024" data-src="https://agcofuturefarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-06-at-11.20.12-789x1024.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-29783 lazyload" alt="" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 789px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 789/1024;" /><noscript><img width="789" height="1024" data-src="https://agcofuturefarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-06-at-11.20.12-789x1024.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-29783 lazyload" alt="" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 789px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 789/1024;" /><noscript><img width="789" height="1024" src="https://agcofuturefarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-06-at-11.20.12-789x1024.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-29783" alt="" />

FF ZAMBIA: MAIZE PLANTING DEPTH STUDY

01/21/2021 No Comments

The objective of the study was to demonstrate the effect of planting depth on maize grain yield.

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FF ZAMBIA: THREE YEAR SMALLHOLDER MECHANIZATION IN MAIZE

01/21/2021 No Comments

The objective of this study was to highlight the advantage of mechanized planting and fertilization in maize production for small holder farming in sub Saharan

FARM TIPS: A DEEP DIVE INTO SOIL COMPACTION

01/21/2021 No Comments

Compaction has many forms and causes. Knowing the types and how to avoid them can help prevent losses in yield and ROI.

FARM TIPS: Types of Soil Compaction

01/21/2021 No Comments

Compaction comes in many forms with many causes, some natural due to interactions of soil type and weather, but most caused by choices in timing,