Archives for Diseases - Page 9
Scientists race to find a cure for a devastating fungus that threatens to wipe out the global banana trade
Scientists in developing countries are scrambling to find a cure for a devastating fungus that threatens to wipe out the global banana trade and plunge millions of farmers into poverty.…
Understanding bloat in a cow, causes, prevention and treatment
Bloat causes severe losses in the major dairying areas of Africa each year. Cow deaths and lower milk production are the result of an excessive accumulation of gas in the…
Why are some tomatoes red outside and green inside, are they bad? Read on to learn more
If you are a farmer ofย tomatoes, you know that there are any number of issues that can plague this fruit. Some of these we can combat and some are up…
Diseases Of Pumpkins: Learn About Pumpkin Diseases And Treatments
Whether you are planting pumpkins for eventual carving with the kids or one of the delicious varieties for use in baking or canning, youโre bound to encounter problems with growing…
Tomato Fruit Deformities – Reasons For Weird Shaped Tomatoes
If you have only ever purchased produce from a supermarket, then you expectย perfectly rounded tomatoes. But, for those of us who grow our own veggies, we know that perfection…
What Causes Zippering on Tomatoes? Information About Tomato Fruit Zippering
Arguably one of the most popular vegetables, tomatoes have their share of tomato fruit problems. Diseases, insects, nutritional deficiencies or over abundance, and weather woes can all afflict your prized…
Understanding some key turkey diseases and problems
Turkeys are great bird for raising in your farm. They are also good as pets. But there are some diseases and problems in turkeys. They are like other poultry birds…
A look at Aluminium Toxicity in Tomato and how to genetically control it
Aluminium toxicity has been recognized as a major limiting factor for plant productivity on acid soil, which comprises about 40% of the arable land in the world. The problem of…
Why do fruits crack? Read about a challenging problem of fruit industry
A disorder where fruit surface cracks mainly due to heavy irrigation or rain after long dry spell. This may occur due to varietal characters, orchard soil management, inappropriate levels of…
Foot Pad Dermatitis: a common disease in poultry reared under intensive housing system that farmers ignore
Foot Pad Dermatitis is a common problem of chicken reared under intensive housing systems but farmers ignore it due to lack of knowledge. Foot Pad Dermatitis (FPD) also known as…