PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION

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In this comprehensive guide, we explore the essential principles of crop production that every farmer, agricultural student, and agribusiness professional needs to know. Learn how to:
✅ Select the right crop varieties
✅ Prepare soil for optimal growth
✅ Implement effective irrigation strategies
✅ Manage nutrients and fertilization
✅ Control pests and diseases
✅ Understand crop rotation techniques
✅ Maximize yield and quality
Key Topics Covered:
• Soil management
• Seed selection
• Planting methods
• Crop protection
• Harvest optimization
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PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION
Before any crops can be grown, the native vegetation has to be partly or wholly destroyed and seed-beds or nurseries have to be established where the seeds are planted and grown until they can be transferred to the field.
Nurseries are always located on fairly level, fertile land with a convenient supply of water all year round, as the young plants must be watered regularly.
Sowing of seeds must be done at the proper time and season and the crops should be cultivated to control weeds, pests and diseases.
Prompt harvesting and good storage are also essential to save the bulk of the crop from pests and diseases.
TYPES OF CROPS
Arable Crops: These are crops which are planted, cultivated and harvested within a year.
Most crops' used to supply food for man come in this category.
Also, a good proportion of the fibres and drugs processed by our industries are provided by arable crops.
These crops can be classified according to the use to which they are put, such as;
drug crops (e.g. pyrethrum)
fibre crops (sisal);
oil crops (groundnuts, sunflower);
food crops (maize).
Food crops can further be classified into
legumes (e.g. beans),
cereals or grains (maize, wheat) and
root crops (cassava).
Permanent Crops:
These are planted and left on the same plot of land for many years.
The land on which they are grown is tilled, but the crops can be harvested for a number of years.
The economic life of permanent crops ranges between 3years (e.g. pineapple) and 30years or more (e.g. cashew, mangoes).
Forage Crops:
These are primarily grown to provide food for farm animals.
They include grasses or legumes which can be grown separately or as a mixture.
Vegetable crops:
These are usually annual grown under an intensive or gardening system as food for man
Fruit crops:
These are usually permanent crops whose fruits can be eaten raw by man.
They supply the bulk of the vitamins and minerals essential for healthy human growth.
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