Definition of Irrigation Equipment. These are tools, machines, and implements designed to convey, direct, and apply water directly to crops for effective growth and productivity. They are special equipment and facilities used for spraying or applying water to crops. The irrigation system is designed such that water is conveyed, directed, and applied to crops through … Read more
Definition of Soil Erosion Soil erosion refers to the gradual removal of the topsoil and its nutrients by the agent of denudation such as water, wind, ice, and glacier. Erosion occurs particularly when the soil surface is exposed to rainfall, and the rainfall rate exceeds the absorption or infiltration rate. Similarly, it is a systematic … Read more
Types of Irrigation The irrigation system refers to the various methods used by farmers to supply water directly to crops. The methods used in irrigating farms differ from one farm to another depending on the nature of the soil, water quality, types of crops grown, nature of water supply, topography, and types of irrigation systems … Read more
Meaning of Irrigation Watering of crops is necessary for the growth and development of plants. During the period of water shortage or drought, farmers must apply water to plants to prevent die-back or wilting. This process of applying water to crops to avoid dieback is called irrigation. Irrigation refers to the artificial application of water … Read more
Introduction to Agricultural Technology For the past few decades, scientists and technologies have been brainstorming on the best machine, device, and tool that will make agricultural activities easy and efficient. Farming activities are very tedious hence technology is needed in agriculture to reduce the drudgery associated with agriculture and make work more effective and efficient. … Read more
What is Farm Powers Farm power refers to various sources of energy or powers used in farming operations. Farming requires the use of one or more sources of Farm power to accomplish certain tasks. Some examples of farm power available in agriculture are expensive, while others are less expensive (very cheap) and require high technology … Read more
Overview of the Types of Agriculture Agriculture remains the most reliable occupation providing food, income, raw materials, and rural development. It is one the largest employers of labor across the globe employing men, women, youths, and children. These types of occupations are practiced in different ways in different countries. The definition of agriculture as the … Read more
Overview of the Role of Government in Agriculture Governments over the globe have been playing significant roles in transforming agricultural production by providing various supports and encouragements aimed at increasing food production. Farmers’ livelihoods and food production have been greatly revolutionized by the roles played by various government agencies in ensuring that agriculture meets the global demand for … Read more
Overview of the Solutions to Agricultural Problems Food production has been drastically affected by several factors such as climate change, inadequate farm inputs, storage facilities, problems with land acquisition, and more. These problems have hindered agricultural development and relevant stakeholders have made frantic efforts to solve these problems, some of the solutions to Agricultural problems … Read more
Introduction to Problems of Agriculture Despite the advancement in agricultural technology such as using drones in agriculture, smart agricultural machinery, herbicides, feeds, and insecticides. Agriculture across the globe is still bedeviled with several problems which have resulted in global food insecurity. The efforts of agricultural stakeholders to revive agriculture, and make it lucrative have resulted … Read more