AQUACULTURE
Aquaculture is the act of rearing selected species of fish, shrimbs , crabs, etc under scientifically-controlled conditions in enclosed bodies of water such as ponds, streams and rivers where they feed, grow, breed and are harvested for consumption or for…
EFFECTS OF SOME FARMING PRACTICES ON THE SOIL
FARMING PRACTICES The following farming practices by farmers have various consequences or effects on the soil. a) Bush Burning: This involves the setting of fire on the bush to clear out the vegetation. Merits It releases minerals like potassium…
PASTORAL AND NOMADIC FARMING
Pastoral farming: This is a system of farming whereby grazing animals such as cattle, sheep and goats are kept. The farmer who is known as the herdsman may manage his animals by moving them from one place to another, in…
PASTORAL FARMING IN WEST AND EAST AFRICA
Pastoral farming is defined as the system of farming in which livestock animals like cattle, sheep and goats are reared either for food or for sale. TYPES OF PASTORAL FARMING There are two types of pastoral farming. These are:…
FRUIT FARMING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN REGIONS OF AFRICA
Fruit farming is defined as the type of farming in which farmers cultivate mainly fruit crops either for domestic, industrial or commercial purposes. It is regarded as Orchard farming. MAJOR AREAS OF FRUIT FARMING In North-West Africa: The areas…
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