Maize
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Managing aflatoxins in maize during drying and storage2 years agoMaize that is poorly dried and stored will develop moulds. These moulds produce poisons, called aflatoxins
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Managing aflatoxins in maize before and during harvest2 years agoSome moulds that live in the soil can infest your crop when it suffers from drought. They can secrete deadly poisons, called aflatoxins
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Killing fall armyworms naturally2 years agoNever spray chemical pesticides, as these kill the farmers’ friends and you may end up having more armyworms than before
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Good storing and conserving maize grain2 years agoWhen not stored properly, maize spoils and loses its value, which reduces the farmer’s income
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Storing and managing maize in a warehouse2 years agoTo store bags of maize in community warehouses we need to follow good stock management principles
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Good shelling, sorting and drying of maize2 years agoBefore storing, maize should be shelled, winnowed, sorted and dried properly.