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How to Grow Okro (Hibiscus esculentus) for Maximum Yield and Harvest.
How to Grow Okro (Hibiscus esculentus) for Maximum Yield and Harvest. Okra is also referred to as okro, and it is an annual crop growing about 2 to 4 metres tall The botanical name is Hibiscus esculentus or Abelmoschus esculentus The fruits are called capsules. The common varieties are; The long finger-like variety The short,…
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Understanding the Act of Effective Listening and Conversation.
Understanding the Act of Effective Listening and Conversation. The listening context of every individual is different. Hence, while the speaker says this one thing, each of the five listeners interprets it differently based on their contexts and backgrounds. The listening context of an individual is determined by his/her disclosive space, that is, history, culture, practices,…
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Chemicals Used to Control Weeds and Methods of Application.
Chemicals Used to Control Weeds and Methods of Application. Herbicide is a chemical used to kill targeted plants or weeds. Principles of chemical weed control They exhibit selectivity in controlling weeds associated with cultivated crops, without affecting the crops themselves, forms the basis for chemical weed control. Such selectivity may be due to differences in…
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How To Treat/Handle A Snake Bite Without Medical Help/Support.
How To Treat/Handle A Snake Bite Without Medical Help/Support. Snake bites usually leave one or two tiny bite holes, which cause intense pain Frequently, there is nausea, vomiting, and unconsciousness. Pit viper, which includes rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths [also called water moccasins] has a deep, heat-sensitive pit on each side of the head. Pit vipers…
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A STEP-TO-STEP GUIDE TO HIGH-QUALITY COMPOST PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION.
A STEP-TO-STEP GUIDE TO HIGH-QUALITY COMPOST PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION. Composting is a biological, chemical, and physical, highly aerobic process that transforms large, bulky plants and animal manures into a homogenous, stable end product. That is: uniform, brown/black, crumbly in texture (slightly greasy), sweet-smelling, and particulate. Finished compost serve as a source of organic fertilizer for…
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BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR GROWING CARROT (DAUCUS CAROTA) IN GHANA.
BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR GROWING CARROT (DAUCUS CAROTA) IN GHANA. Carrot is an erect biennial plant grown as an annual, characterized by a swollen orange to red taproot that varies in shape and size. Carrot is grown for their roots, which are generally orange or pinkish-red in colour. Varieties of carrots you can grow in Ghana…
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HOW TO START A SUCCESSFUL PIG FARM IN GHANA.
HOW TO START A SUCCESSFUL PIG FARM IN GHANA. Pig is not a popular domestic animal in West Africa, primarily because of religious taboos and sanitation problems. The pig is thought of as a dirty animal, sleeping during the day in dirty, muddy water. Being omnivores, it competes with humans for food, but it eats…
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HOW TO START DUCK FARMING IN GHANA.
HOW TO START DUCK FARMING IN GHANA. Dark, also known as the Water Fowl, thrives well in aquatic areas around the world, and Ghana is not an exception. In the humid tropics, it is kept on free-range management around river and lake areas. The domestic duck traces its ancestry to the wild mallard. Duck breeding…
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HOW TO START A TURKEY FARM IN GHANA.
TURKEY FARMING IN GHANA. The production of turkey for meat in Ghana is not as common as that of chicken. Turkeys are not popularly reared for eggs either because their eggs are few, but they are big. Turkeys are easy to care for when reared on an extensive management system where they are allowed to…
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Perfluorinated Alkylated Substances (PFAS) and the Plastic Paradise that Turns Deadly.
Perfluorinated Alkylated Substances (PFAS) and the Plastic Paradise that Turns Deadly. Industrial creations, from food products and supplements to medicines and even medical devices, frequently infiltrate our lives before rigorous, long-term testing is ever done. These chemicals often escape the regulatory scrutiny of medicines or supplements simply because we don’t ingest them. Other times, the…
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