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Common watermelon disorders, symptoms, causes and suggested control strategies
Growing watermelon for profit seems like the right thing to do. However, you need to equip yourself with the right information and skills in order to be successful in watermelon…
Root rot problem on hass avocado trees, causes and treatment
Hass Avocados are an ingredient in a wide variety of healthy recipes. If you would like to, it is possible to grow your own avocado trees. But there are challenges…
Why Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) Leaves Start Turning Yellow And Solutions
If your tamarillo tree leaves are turning yellow and you want to know why, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we look at the possible causes for…
IN PHOTOS: Hass Avocado Pests & Diseases Affecting Farmers In Kenya
Hass avocado pest and diseases in Kenya are farmer’s nightmare! Growing avocados is a popular hobby for many gardeners. Avocado trees are beautiful, and the fruit they produce has a…
Understanding Mealybugs; A Pest Causing Havoc To Crops In Kenya
Farmers in different parts of the country are grappling with an outbreak of mealybugs, an insect that is attacking various kinds of crops, including fodder. The soft-bodied wingless insects that…
Diseases Of Guava and Their Control
Guava diseases are among the most important factors in guava production or farming, which cause a major loss in guava fruit yield and vigor. The most common diseases of guava…
Pests and diseases of an avocado tree that you should be aware of before planting
Avocados are tasty additions to the garden, but there are many pests and diseases of an avocado tree that you should be aware of before planting. The vast majority of…
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.…
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…