Grass Cutting Machine: Description, Uses, and Maintenance

Grass Cutting Machine

Meaning of the Grass cutting Machine Grass cutting machine refers to a mechanical device designed for slashing, trimming, weeding, harvesting, and mowing. The machine is also called different names in different places. It is known as a manual grass-cutting machine, bush cutter machine, mounted bush cutter, grass-trimming machine, and more.   The device could be … Read more

Seed Tray: Meaning, Types, Uses, and More

seed tray

Meaning Seed Tray The seed tray is also known as Nursery Tray, seed starter tray, seed plant tray, or germination tray. The Nursery trays are flat, rectangular, and hollow which could be plastic, clay, or ceramics used for growing seedlings. The starter tray is filled with good loony soil or gardener soil, and the seeds … Read more

Nursery Pots: Meaning, Types, and Uses of Nursery Pots.

Nursery Pots

Meaning of Nursery Pots Many horticultural crops require a good medium of planting and management for optimum germination, easy transplanting, fast growth rate, and reaching market size within a short time. If these crops are planted on the seedbed, transplanting, and survival of plants in permanent fields will be very difficult.  Therefore for ease of … Read more

Horticultural Equipment: Description and Uses

Horticultural Equipment

Meaning of Horticultural Equipment Horticultural equipment is tools, instruments, and devices used for the cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of crops such as fruits, vegetables, ornamental, plantation, and medicinal plants.   Equipment and tools in horticulture are necessary for the Establishment and management of fruits, vegetables, ornamental, plantation, and medicinal crop farming. These equipment are paramount … Read more

54 Fish Farming Equipment and Tools, Description and Their Uses

fish farming equipment

Meaning of Fish Farming Equipment Fish farming equipment refers to the different types of tools or devices used for culturing, harvesting, and processing fish. Fish farming establishment remains one of the most crucial aspects of the fish farming industry.  Poor pond establishment and management will constitute serious challenges on the fish farm. From site selection … Read more

Farm Mechanization: Meaning, Advantages, and Disadvantages.

Farm Mechanization

Meaning of Farm Mechanization Application of technology, engineering principles, and agricultural practices has led to the invention and development of various types of machinery and implements. These practices have also led to the invention of modern machinery and equipment that use automation. The uses of these different farm machinery and equipment in carrying out various … Read more

Poultry Equipment, Meaning, Description And Uses.

poultry equipment

Meaning of Poultry Equipment Poultry management is one of the most important aspects of poultry production. Poor management of poultry birds will lead to the outbreak of pests and diseases, which may constitute serious challenges on the farm. From housing to health management certain tools and equipment are necessary for the optimal performance of birds, … Read more

Farm Tools and Equipment, Meaning, Types And Their Uses

Farm Tools and equipment

Meaning of Farm Tools And Equipment Farm tools and equipment are groups or sets of farm devices that are used in carrying out farming operations on the farm. The terms farm tools and equipment encompass different tools and materials used in achieving particular farming objectives.   According to the West Africa Examination (2017), equipment used … Read more

20 Farm Machinery and Equipment/ Implements, And Their Uses.

Farm Machinery and Equipment

Meaning of Farm Machinery and Implements/Equipment Farm machinery according to the West African Examination Council (2012) are mechanical devices with specialized systems or parts working together to apply power in performing farming operations. They are farm machines driven by diesel or fuel and are used to carry or power other farming implements. Farm implements / … Read more

Sharpening File: Description, Types and Uses

Overview of the Sharpening File One cannot imagine the pain and difficulty associated with the use of dull tools in performing various operations on the farm and in the workshop. Using dull tools can result in damaged handles and blades, waste of time, and even lead to injuries on the part of the users.  Therefore, … Read more