WHEAT (Triticum spp)
Wheat, the most important crop of the world, is harvested some where every month of the year. More hectares of land worldwide are devoted to wheat than any other crop and the world’s total production exceeds that of any other grain. It is the preferred grain for food in advanced countries. Unlike many other cereal crops, wheat is mainly a food rather than a feed crop. After processing, the crop product is consumed directly by man, usually as a flour product (bread, pastries, cakes, crackers, macaroni and spaghetti). Wheat is also used in the manufacture of dextrose and alcohol. In producing wheat flour, the by-products which are higher in protein…
SORGHUM (Sorghum bicolor)
Sorghum is the fifth most important world cereal following wheat, maize, rice and barley. Because of its drought resistance is the choice of drier regions though in recent years maize tends to replace sorghum. It is used as a staple food, for brewing beer, as a livestock feed (fodder, forage or silage), for manufacturing industrial goods, as fuel and in many other forms. Site selection Sorghum is adapted to a wide range of ecological conditions and possesses better heat resistance than any other cereal. Select a fertile well-drained soil though it can tolerate water logging better than millet and maize. Avoid planting sorghum after sorghum; practice rotation with legumes…
CALCULATION OF AREA OF FARM LAND AND PLANT POPULATION
The shape and size of any farmland can be measured or determined by farm surveying. The area of farmland varies; some are rectangular, square, triangular or even circular in shape. The formula used in the calculation of farmlands and plant population include: a) Area of Farmland: This refers to the product of the length and width of the farmland measured in metres. Mathematically, Area of farmland = Length x Width (metres)/(L x W)m b) Number of Plant Stand/Plant Population: This refers to the number of plants in an area of farmland. Mathematically, Plant population= Area of farmland (m2)/Spacing (m3) c) Spacing: This is the distance between one crop…
THE IGBO AND ISOKO
Igbo and its Origin Two major assumptions explain the origin of the Igbos. The first one claims that the Igbo originated from the East, probably from Israel or Egypt. The second, claims that the Igbo have lived in the present area from time immemorial, what has been described as the “Igbo Core” from where they migrated to other parts of Igboland. This claim points to the Nri- Awka – Orlu area as the early centre of Igbo settlement. This area is known as the “Core Igbo”. This second account has been supported by archaeological discoveries at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, which claims there was human habitation in Nsukka area…
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