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Why do weeds grow so much faster than my crops right after the rains start?
Local weeds are naturally tougher and better adapted to the soil, so they can absorb water and soil nutrients faster than cultivated crops unless you clear them early.
Soil & Plant Health
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awie abusuafoɔ yɛda mo ase sɛ matwɛn ama yɛagye akuraato aba ahaa y'atutu nkonwa yɛde kɔma no bɛhyehyɛ so pa ara yɛdaase sɛ wapɛ mmerɛ ɛte yɛn wo adamfo bi wɔ hephet issue a bɔ mmɔden na ɛyɛ sunsu paa
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Nukatae gbewo tsina kabakaba wu nye agblemenukuwo le tsidzadza megbe teti?
Nutoa me gbewo sesẽna wu le dzɔdzɔme nu eye wotrɔna ɖe anyigba ŋu nyuie wu. Eyata woate ŋu axɔ tsi kple nunyiame siwo le anyigba me kabakaba wu numiemie siwo wode agble ɖo. Negbe ɖe nèɖe wo ɖa kaba hafi.
What happens if I plant my cassava stem cuttings too close together in the field?
When cassava plants are crowded, their roots fight each other for water and nutrients, which leaves you with thin stems and very small tubers instead of thick, healthy cassava roots.
Plant Spacing & Yield
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awie abusuafoɔ yɛda mo ase sɛ matwɛn ama yɛagye akuraato aba ahaa y'atutu nkonwa yɛde kɔma no bɛhyehyɛ so pa ara yɛdaase sɛ wapɛ mmerɛ ɛte yɛn wo adamfo bi wɔ hephet issue a bɔ mmɔden na ɛyɛ sunsu paa
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Nukae dzɔna ne medo cassava ƒe atikutsetse siwo te ɖe wo nɔewo ŋu akpa le anyigbamamaa me?
Ne cassava numiemiewo le ʋeʋẽm Woƒe kewo ʋlia tsi kple nunyiamewo ta. Esia ana wò akɔta nanɔ tsɛ eye ta nanɔ sue ŋutɔ. Ke boŋ cassava ƒe kewo le ɣie eye wosẽna.
Why do my tomato plants keep dropping their flowers before any fruit grows?
Tomatoes shed their flowers when the weather gets too hot or when they don't get enough water, because heat and drought stress prevent the flowers from successfully forming fruit.
Water & Weather Behavior
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awie abusuafoɔ yɛda mo ase sɛ matwɛn ama yɛagye akuraato aba ahaa y'atutu nkonwa yɛde kɔma no bɛhyehyɛ so pa ara yɛdaase sɛ wapɛ mmerɛ ɛte yɛn wo adamfo bi wɔ hephet issue a bɔ mmɔden na ɛyɛ sunsu paa
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Nukatae nye tomatos numiemiewo le woƒe seƒoƒowo ƒom hafi atikutsetseawo le tsitsim?
Tomatos kɔa woƒe seƒoƒowo ne yame xɔ dzo akpa alo tsi mesɔ gbɔ o. Le nuteɖeamedzi si tso dzoxɔxɔ kple kuɖiɖi me ta la, seƒoƒoawo mete ŋu tsea ku dzidzedzetɔe o.
How can I tell if my pepper plants are getting too much water or not enough?
If leaves wilt under midday heat but bounce back at night, they need water; if leaves turn pale yellow and stems feel soft, the roots are drowning in too much water.
Water & Weather Behavior
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awie abusuafoɔ yɛda mo ase sɛ matwɛn ama yɛagye akuraato aba ahaa y'atutu nkonwa yɛde kɔma no bɛhyehyɛ so pa ara yɛdaase sɛ wapɛ mmerɛ ɛte yɛn wo adamfo bi wɔ hephet issue a bɔ mmɔden na ɛyɛ sunsu paa
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Aleke mawɔ anya ne nye atadi numiemiewo le tsi xɔm akpa alo mesɔ gbɔ o?
Ne aŋgbawo yrɔ le ŋkeke me gake wotrɔ gbɔ le zã me la, Eɖenɛ fiana be èhiã tsi Ne aŋgbawo trɔ zu ɣie eye kea se le eɖokui me be wofa Esia fia be keawo nyrɔ ɖe tsi geɖe me.
What is eating small holes in my cassava leaves, and will it ruin my harvest?
Small leaf holes are usually caused by insects like beetles or grasshoppers feeding. Mild leaf damage won't kill cassava since the main food grows underground, but severe damage requires pest treatment.
Pests & Diseases
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awie abusuafoɔ yɛda mo ase sɛ matwɛn ama yɛagye akuraato aba ahaa y'atutu nkonwa yɛde kɔma no bɛhyehyɛ so pa ara yɛdaase sɛ wapɛ mmerɛ ɛte yɛn wo adamfo bi wɔ hephet issue a bɔ mmɔden na ɛyɛ sunsu paa
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Nukae le do sue la ɖum? le nye cassava aŋgbawo dzi Eye ɖe wòagblẽ nye kutsetse mea?
Zi geɖe la, nudzodzoewo abe lãkle alo ʋetsuvi siwo le nuɖuɖu dim gbɔe do suesuesue siwo dona le aŋgbawo me. Aŋgba suesuesue siwo gblẽ la mate ŋu awu cassava o elabena nuɖuɖu vevitɔa tsina le anyigba te. Gake nusiwo gblẽ vevie bia be woawɔ atike na nudzodzoeviwo.
What is that white powdery dust on the leaves of my okra plants?
That dust is a common fungal disease called powdery mildew, which develops in humid weather when air cannot flow freely between tightly packed plants.
Pests & Diseases
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awie abusuafoɔ yɛda mo ase sɛ matwɛn ama yɛagye akuraato aba ahaa y'atutu nkonwa yɛde kɔma no bɛhyehyɛ so pa ara yɛdaase sɛ wapɛ mmerɛ ɛte yɛn wo adamfo bi wɔ hephet issue a bɔ mmɔden na ɛyɛ sunsu paa
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Nukae nye ke ɣi si le nye okra aŋgbawo dzi?
Ke nye fungi ƒe dɔléle si bɔ si woyɔna be powdery mildew. Esia dzɔna le nɔnɔme siwo me fafa le me ne ya mete ŋu sina faa le numiemie siwo wobla ɖe wo nɔewo ŋu sesĩe dome o.
Can I save seeds from my maize harvest to plant again next season?
You can, but saved seeds from hybrid varieties often yield much smaller harvests than fresh, certified seeds from registered agro-dealers, which are bred to resist diseases and heat.
Seed Selection
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awie abusuafoɔ yɛda mo ase sɛ matwɛn ama yɛagye akuraato aba ahaa y'atutu nkonwa yɛde kɔma no bɛhyehyɛ so pa ara yɛdaase sɛ wapɛ mmerɛ ɛte yɛn wo adamfo bi wɔ hephet issue a bɔ mmɔden na ɛyɛ sunsu paa
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Ðe mate ŋu adzra nukuwo ɖo tso bli ƒe ŋeŋe me be magado ake le ƒe si gbɔna mea?
Àte ŋui, gake nuku siwo wodzra ɖo tso nuku siwo wotsɔ tsaka me la mewɔa dɔ boo o wu nuku yeye siwo ŋu woɖo kpee tso agbledela siwo woŋlɔ ŋkɔ na gbɔ. siwo wodzi be woatsi dɔléle kple dzoxɔxɔ nu
Why are the leaves on my maize farm turning yellow before harvest time?
Yellowing leaves usually mean your maize plants are running out of nitrogen in the soil or getting too much water around their roots. Adding nitrogen fertilizer helps the leaves turn deep green again so the plant can make food.
Crop Health & Nutrients
How do we say this in English? We just left it and moved on. Yeah, everything is calm; by God's grace, everything is calm. Okay, let's see as the year draws to an end, but I've really seen a lot of drinking lately. Mmm, is it like this every year, or is it just now that he/she is acting up because of how they have hand...
sɛn na borofoɔ mu na yɛgyaeɛ agya ayi kɔ ɛ aane bibiara bɔkɔɔ deɛ nyame adom biribiara bɔkɔɔ okey yɛnhwɛ yɛ afe no kɔ n'awieeɛ but abɛhunu dringen paa mmm afe biara saa na ɛkɔ no anaa afei ɔbɔ adeɛ sɛdeɛ wayɛ nneɛma nti oh saa
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Nukatae aŋgba siwo le nye bligble dzi le ɣie hafi woŋea?
Zi geɖe la, aŋgba ɣiwo fia be nitrogen mele wò bli numiemiewo si le anyigba me o alo tsi sɔ gbɔ ɖe woƒe kewo ŋu akpa. Nitrogen dede aŋgbawo me kpena ɖe aŋgbawo ŋu wogatrɔna zua amadede dzẽ ale be numiemieawo nate ŋu awɔ nuɖuɖu.
Why does my land produce smaller harvests every year when I plant maize on the same plot every season?
Planting the same crop continuously drains the exact same nutrients from the soil every year and allows soil pests to build up. Rotating your crop with legumes like beans or groundnuts puts vital nitrogen back into the dirt.
Crop Health & Nutrients
How do we say this in English? We just left it and moved on. Yeah, everything is calm; by God's grace, everything is calm. Okay, let's see as the year draws to an end, but I've really seen a lot of drinking lately. Mmm, is it like this every year, or is it just now that he/she is acting up because of how they have hand...
sɛn na borofoɔ mu na yɛgyaeɛ agya ayi kɔ ɛ aane bibiara bɔkɔɔ deɛ nyame adom biribiara bɔkɔɔ okey yɛnhwɛ yɛ afe no kɔ n'awieeɛ but abɛhunu dringen paa mmm afe biara saa na ɛkɔ no anaa afei ɔbɔ adeɛ sɛdeɛ wayɛ nneɛma nti oh saa
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Nukatae nye anyigba medzia nuku boo o ƒe sia ƒe ne medoa bli ɖe anyigba ɖeka dzi le ɣeyiɣi ɖesiaɖe me?
Numiemie ɖeka mawo ke tsitsi atraɖii naa nunyiame ɖeka mawo ke dona le anyigba me ƒe sia ƒe. eye wònaa nudzodzoevi siwo le anyigba me ƒoa ƒu Trɔ wò agblemenukuwo kple mɔli abe gbe alo atikutsetse ene. Esia ana nitrogen veviwo natrɔ ava anyigba me.
Why are my cassava tubers rotting inside the ground before I dig them up?
Cassava roots rot when too much water collects around them in heavy rain. Planting your cassava on raised soil mounds or ridges allows extra water to drain away, keeping the tubers dry and healthy.
Soil & Water Management
How do we say this in English? We just left it and moved on. Yeah, everything is calm; by God's grace, everything is calm. Okay, let's see as the year draws to an end, but I've really seen a lot of drinking lately. Mmm, is it like this every year, or is it just now that he/she is acting up because of how they have hand...
sɛn na borofoɔ mu na yɛgyaeɛ agya ayi kɔ ɛ aane bibiara bɔkɔɔ deɛ nyame adom biribiara bɔkɔɔ okey yɛnhwɛ yɛ afe no kɔ n'awieeɛ but abɛhunu dringen paa mmm afe biara saa na ɛkɔ no anaa afei ɔbɔ adeɛ sɛdeɛ wayɛ nneɛma nti oh saa
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Nukatae nye cassava kewo le gbegblẽm le anyigba hafi mele wo kum?
Cassava ƒe kewo gblẽna ne tsi geɖe ƒo ƒu ɖe teƒe siwo tsi dzana le. Kasava dodo ɖe togbɛ siwo kɔkɔ wu alo togbɛwo dzi ana tsi geɖe nate ŋu adzo. Enaa aŋgbawo ƒuna eye wole lãmesẽ me.
Why do my yam tubers grow small and crooked instead of long and smooth?
Yams need soft, loose soil to push down and expand easily. If the ground is hard or full of stones, the yam gets blocked and bends, so creating deep, soft soil mounds lets them grow long and thick.
Soil & Water Management
How do we say this in English? We just left it and moved on. Yeah, everything is calm; by God's grace, everything is calm. Okay, let's see as the year draws to an end, but I've really seen a lot of drinking lately. Mmm, is it like this every year, or is it just now that he/she is acting up because of how they have hand...
sɛn na borofoɔ mu na yɛgyaeɛ agya ayi kɔ ɛ aane bibiara bɔkɔɔ deɛ nyame adom biribiara bɔkɔɔ okey yɛnhwɛ yɛ afe no kɔ n'awieeɛ but abɛhunu dringen paa mmm afe biara saa na ɛkɔ no anaa afei ɔbɔ adeɛ sɛdeɛ wayɛ nneɛma nti oh saa
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Nukatae nye mɔli ƒe aŋgbawo le sue eye wole ƒoƒom le esi teƒe be woadidi ahanɔ gbadzaa?
Mɔli hiã anyigba falɛfalɛ si me mekɔ o be wòatutu ɖe dzi ahakeke ɖe enu bɔbɔe. Ne anyigba sesẽ alo kpewo yɔ fũ la, mɔli viviwo abla eye woabɔbɔ. Eyata ne wowɔ togbɛ si me goglo eye wòfa la, ana mɔli vivia nadidi eye wòaƒo.
Why are the leaves on my pepper plants curling up and stopping new growth?
Leaf curling is often caused by tiny sap-sucking insects like aphids or whiteflies that hide under the leaves and spread plant viruses. Spraying neem oil or appropriate organic remedies helps clear these pests.
Pests & Disease Control
How do we say this in English? We just left it and moved on. Yeah, everything is calm; by God's grace, everything is calm. Okay, let's see as the year draws to an end, but I've really seen a lot of drinking lately. Mmm, is it like this every year, or is it just now that he/she is acting up because of how they have hand...
sɛn na borofoɔ mu na yɛgyaeɛ agya ayi kɔ ɛ aane bibiara bɔkɔɔ deɛ nyame adom biribiara bɔkɔɔ okey yɛnhwɛ yɛ afe no kɔ n'awieeɛ but abɛhunu dringen paa mmm afe biara saa na ɛkɔ no anaa afei ɔbɔ adeɛ sɛdeɛ wayɛ nneɛma nti oh saa
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Nukatae aŋgba siwo le nye atadi numiemiea dzi le ƒoƒom hele tsitsi yeyewo nu tsim?
Zi geɖe la, nudzodzoe sue siwo noa tsi abe aphids alo whiteflies ene gbɔe aŋgbawo ƒe ƒoƒo tsona. Eɣla eɖokui ɖe aŋgbawo te eye wòkaka dɔlékuia ɖe numiemiea me. Neem-mi alo atike si sɔ si wotsɔ lãwo ƒe lãmenugbagbeviwo wɔe sisi ɖe eŋu akpe ɖe ŋuwò nàɖe nudzodzoevi siawo ɖa.
Why are my tomato flowers falling off the branches without growing into fruits?
Tomato plants drop their flowers when they suffer from extreme heat or irregular watering to save their own energy. Giving your plants steady water at the root level during flowering helps fruits set properly.
Pests & Disease Control
How do we say this in English? We just left it and moved on. Yeah, everything is calm; by God's grace, everything is calm. Okay, let's see as the year draws to an end, but I've really seen a lot of drinking lately. Mmm, is it like this every year, or is it just now that he/she is acting up because of how they have hand...
sɛn na borofoɔ mu na yɛgyaeɛ agya ayi kɔ ɛ aane bibiara bɔkɔɔ deɛ nyame adom biribiara bɔkɔɔ okey yɛnhwɛ yɛ afe no kɔ n'awieeɛ but abɛhunu dringen paa mmm afe biara saa na ɛkɔ no anaa afei ɔbɔ adeɛ sɛdeɛ wayɛ nneɛma nti oh saa
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Nukatae nye tomatos seƒoƒowo le gegem tso alɔa dzi evɔ wometsina zu kutsetse o?
Tomatos numiemiewo aɖiɖi woƒe seƒoƒowo ne dzoxɔxɔ si nu sẽ alo tsidede wo madzudzɔmadzudzɔe le fu kpem be ŋusẽ nanɔ wo ŋu. Tsidede wò numiemiewo le ke ƒe seƒe le seƒoƒo ƒe dodo me kpena ɖe atikutsetseawo ŋu wòɖona nyuie.
Why do my young cocoa trees shed all their leaves during the dry Harmattan season?
Young cocoa leaves dry out fast under hot winds, so the tree drops leaves to conserve precious water inside its stems. Planting fast-growing shade trees like plantain nearby protects young cocoa from dry wind and direct sun.
Weather & Climate Response
How do we say this in English? We just left it and moved on. Yeah, everything is calm; by God's grace, everything is calm. Okay, let's see as the year draws to an end, but I've really seen a lot of drinking lately. Mmm, is it like this every year, or is it just now that he/she is acting up because of how they have hand...
sɛn na borofoɔ mu na yɛgyaeɛ agya ayi kɔ ɛ aane bibiara bɔkɔɔ deɛ nyame adom biribiara bɔkɔɔ okey yɛnhwɛ yɛ afe no kɔ n'awieeɛ but abɛhunu dringen paa mmm afe biara saa na ɛkɔ no anaa afei ɔbɔ adeɛ sɛdeɛ wayɛ nneɛma nti oh saa
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Nukatae nye kakao-ti fẽwo ƒua woƒe aŋgbawo katã le harmattan ƒe kuɖiɖiɣi?
Kokoo ƒe aŋgba fẽwo ƒuna kabakaba le ya dzodzoe te. Emegbe atiwo tsɔa woƒe aŋgbawo ƒua gbe be tsi xɔasi nanɔ woƒe kewo me. Vɔvɔliti siwo tsina kabakaba abe plantain siwo te ɖe afima ŋu ene dodo akpe ɖe kokooti fẽwo ta tso ya si ƒuna kple ɣe ƒe keklẽ tẽ me.
Why are my sweet orange trees dropping young green fruits off the branches early?
Citrus trees shed young fruit when they don't have enough water and nutrients to feed all of them, or when attacked by fruit flies. Clearing weeds, watering during dry spells, and keeping pests away helps the tree retain its fruit.
Weather & Climate Response
How do we say this in English? We just left it and moved on. Yeah, everything is calm; by God's grace, everything is calm. Okay, let's see as the year draws to an end, but I've really seen a lot of drinking lately. Mmm, is it like this every year, or is it just now that he/she is acting up because of how they have hand...
sɛn na borofoɔ mu na yɛgyaeɛ agya ayi kɔ ɛ aane bibiara bɔkɔɔ deɛ nyame adom biribiara bɔkɔɔ okey yɛnhwɛ yɛ afe no kɔ n'awieeɛ but abɛhunu dringen paa mmm afe biara saa na ɛkɔ no anaa afei ɔbɔ adeɛ sɛdeɛ wayɛ nneɛma nti oh saa
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Nukatae nye amititsetse vivi la le atikutsetse dama fẽwo ƒom tso alɔawo me kabakaba nenema gbegbe ɖo?
Citrus-tiwo atse ku ne tsi kple nunyiame siwo ana wo katã mesɔ gbɔ o. alo ne atikutsetse me ʋetsuviwo ƒe gbewo dze wo dzi Tsidede le kuɖiɣi Eye nudzodzoeviwo ɖeɖeɖa kpena ɖe atiwo ŋu be woƒe atikutsetsewo nɔa wo me.
Why do my maize plants produce very small cobs when I put four or five seeds in one hole?
When seeds are planted too close together, the crops fight each other for limited sunlight, soil food, and water. Planting one or two seeds per hole with proper spacing gives each plant enough space to make full cobs.
Spacing & Weed Management
How do we say this in English? We just left it and moved on. Yeah, everything is calm; by God's grace, everything is calm. Okay, let's see as the year draws to an end, but I've really seen a lot of drinking lately. Mmm, is it like this every year, or is it just now that he/she is acting up because of how they have hand...
sɛn na borofoɔ mu na yɛgyaeɛ agya ayi kɔ ɛ aane bibiara bɔkɔɔ deɛ nyame adom biribiara bɔkɔɔ okey yɛnhwɛ yɛ afe no kɔ n'awieeɛ but abɛhunu dringen paa mmm afe biara saa na ɛkɔ no anaa afei ɔbɔ adeɛ sɛdeɛ wayɛ nneɛma nti oh saa
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Nukatae nye bli numiemiea tsea ƒuƒu sue ŋutɔ ne metsɔ nuku ene alo atɔ̃ de do ɖeka me?
Ne nukuawo te ɖe wo nɔewo ŋu akpa Numiemiewo aʋli ɣe ƒe keklẽ, anyigba me nunyiame, kple tsi si seɖoƒe li na ta. Nuku ɖeka alo eve dodo ɖe do ɖesiaɖe me kple dometsotso nyuitɔ ana teƒe si sɔ na numiemie ɖesiaɖe be wòawɔ aŋgba blibo.
Why do weeds grow back so much faster than my crops right after it rains?
Weeds are wild plants with very strong, aggressive roots that grab water and soil nutrients much faster than farm crops. Clearing weeds early gives your young crops a fair chance to grow without being choked.
Spacing & Weed Management
How do we say this in English? We just left it and moved on. Yeah, everything is calm; by God's grace, everything is calm. Okay, let's see as the year draws to an end, but I've really seen a lot of drinking lately. Mmm, is it like this every year, or is it just now that he/she is acting up because of how they have hand...
sɛn na borofoɔ mu na yɛgyaeɛ agya ayi kɔ ɛ aane bibiara bɔkɔɔ deɛ nyame adom biribiara bɔkɔɔ okey yɛnhwɛ yɛ afe no kɔ n'awieeɛ but abɛhunu dringen paa mmm afe biara saa na ɛkɔ no anaa afei ɔbɔ adeɛ sɛdeɛ wayɛ nneɛma nti oh saa
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Nukatae gbewo tsina kabakaba wu nye agblemenukuwo le tsidzadza megbe?
Gbewo nye gbe me numiemie siwo ƒe ke sesẽ eye wowɔa adã, eye woxɔa tsi kple nunyiame siwo le anyigba me kabakaba wu agbledelawo. Gbewo ɖeɖeɖa kaba Esia ana mɔnukpɔkpɔ wò numiemie fẽwo be woatsi evɔ womaƒo wo o.
How do I know when my maize is fully ripe and ready to harvest from the farm?
When maize is mature, the husks turn papery and brown, and a small black spot appears at the base of each kernel. Harvesting at this exact stage prevents mold from excess farm moisture and protects the grain from field pests.
Harvesting & Crop Maturity
It is still ongoing. Ayekoo! Family, weddings, going to work, national service personnel on the farm—where are they? If you look at the song we are harvesting to, the joy of "work and happy" has come into it. This is how I go to work and manage to make it enjoyable; we are still at it, and they are chatting away.
ɛde agu so ayekoo yaa eei abusuafoɔ awareɛ kɔ adwumadie so national service foɔ afuo mu ɛna ɔmo wɔ hene wohwɛ nwom no a yɛretwa guo na work and happy no anigye aba mu ɛyɛ sei a na makɔ adwuma atumi ayɛ dɛ yɛgu so ara nso na ɔmo atwetwe nkɔmɔ ahyɛ mu nka
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Aleke mawɔ anya ne nye bli la tsi bliboe eye wòle klalo be woaŋe tso agblea dzi?
Ne blia tsi bliboe la Bli ƒe aŋgbawo atrɔ abe pepa ene eye woazu blɔ. Eye teƒe yibɔ suesuesuewo hã li. Edzena le nuku ɖesiaɖe ƒe gɔme. Nuŋeŋe le afɔɖeɖe sia tututu me xea mɔ na aŋɔ be tsi si sɔ gbɔ ɖe agblea dzi la nagaƒoe o. eye wòkpɔa nukuwo ta tso agblemenugblẽnuwo si me
Why do my cassava roots start rotting just two or three days after I dig them up?
Cassava roots are living tissue that react very rapidly with oxygen once removed from the moist soil, causing internal decay within 48 hours. It is best to harvest only the amount of cassava you can sell or process into gari immediately.
Harvesting & Crop Maturity
It is still ongoing. Ayekoo! Family, weddings, going to work, national service personnel on the farm—where are they? If you look at the song we are harvesting to, the joy of "work and happy" has come into it. This is how I go to work and manage to make it enjoyable; we are still at it, and they are chatting away.
ɛde agu so ayekoo yaa eei abusuafoɔ awareɛ kɔ adwumadie so national service foɔ afuo mu ɛna ɔmo wɔ hene wohwɛ nwom no a yɛretwa guo na work and happy no anigye aba mu ɛyɛ sei a na makɔ adwuma atumi ayɛ dɛ yɛgu so ara nso na ɔmo atwetwe nkɔmɔ ahyɛ mu nka
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Nukatae nye cassava kewo te gbegblẽ le ŋkeke eve alo etɔ̃ pɛ ko ƒe tomekuku megbe?
Cassava ke nye lãmenugbagbevi gbagbe siwo wɔa nu kabakaba ɖe oxygen ŋu ne woɖee le anyigba xɔdzo dzi. Esia nana be ememe gblẽna le gaƒoƒo 48 me. Anyo wu be nàŋe cassava le agbɔsɔsɔ si nàte ŋu adzra alo atrɔ asi le eŋu enumake wòazu cassava me ko.
Why do cocoa pods change color from green to bright yellow when they mature on the tree?
The color change in cocoa pods is a natural signal that the beans inside have fully developed their fats and sugars. Harvesting pods when they turn completely yellow ensures the beans will ferment properly to give good quality chocolate.
Harvesting & Crop Maturity
It is still ongoing. Ayekoo! Family, weddings, going to work, national service personnel on the farm—where are they? If you look at the song we are harvesting to, the joy of "work and happy" has come into it. This is how I go to work and manage to make it enjoyable; we are still at it, and they are chatting away.
ɛde agu so ayekoo yaa eei abusuafoɔ awareɛ kɔ adwumadie so national service foɔ afuo mu ɛna ɔmo wɔ hene wohwɛ nwom no a yɛretwa guo na work and happy no anigye aba mu ɛyɛ sei a na makɔ adwuma atumi ayɛ dɛ yɛgu so ara nso na ɔmo atwetwe nkɔmɔ ahyɛ mu nka
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Nukatae kokoo ƒe aŋgbawo ƒe amadede trɔna tso amadede dzẽ me va zua ɣi si klẽna ne wole tsitsim le ati la dzi?
Amadede ƒe tɔtrɔ le kokoo ƒe aŋgba me nye dzɔdzɔmedzesi be kokoo-kuawo tu woƒe ami kple sukliwo ɖo bliboe. Ne woŋe aŋgbaawo ne wozu ɣie keŋkeŋ la, enaa kɔfikuawo ƒoa ƒu nyuie be woate ŋu awɔ tsokolet nyuitɔ.
Why do my pepper leaves curl up tightly during the hottest part of the afternoon?
Pepper plants curl their leaves in intense afternoon sun to shrink the surface area exposed to heat and slow down water loss. As long as the leaves uncurl by evening, it is a normal defense behavior to survive dry heat.
Crop Behavior & Environmental Stress
It is still ongoing. Ayekoo! Family, weddings, going to work, national service personnel on the farm—where are they? If you look at the song we are harvesting to, the joy of "work and happy" has come into it. This is how I go to work and manage to make it enjoyable; we are still at it, and they are chatting away.
ɛde agu so ayekoo yaa eei abusuafoɔ awareɛ kɔ adwumadie so national service foɔ afuo mu ɛna ɔmo wɔ hene wohwɛ nwom no a yɛretwa guo na work and happy no anigye aba mu ɛyɛ sei a na makɔ adwuma atumi ayɛ dɛ yɛgu so ara nso na ɔmo atwetwe nkɔmɔ ahyɛ mu nka
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Nukatae atadi ƒe aŋgbawo ƒoa xlãe sesĩe nenema gbegbe le ŋdɔ ƒe akpa si xɔ dzo wu?
Atadi numiemiewo ƒoa woƒe aŋgbawo le ŋdɔ me ŋdɔkutsu dzatsɛ me be woaɖe anyigba si dzi dzoxɔxɔ kple tsi si le dodom le blewu la dzi akpɔtɔ. Zi alesi aŋgbawo ʋu le fiẽ me ko la, Dzoxɔxɔ ƒuƒu la me nɔnɔ nyo.
Why do my tomato flowers fall off the plants without producing any tomato fruits?
Extremely high temperatures can cause tomato pollen to dry out and fail to fertilize the blossoms. When flowers are unfertilized, the plant sheds them to preserve its water and energy for survival.
Crop Behavior & Environmental Stress
It is still ongoing. Ayekoo! Family, weddings, going to work, national service personnel on the farm—where are they? If you look at the song we are harvesting to, the joy of "work and happy" has come into it. This is how I go to work and manage to make it enjoyable; we are still at it, and they are chatting away.
ɛde agu so ayekoo yaa eei abusuafoɔ awareɛ kɔ adwumadie so national service foɔ afuo mu ɛna ɔmo wɔ hene wohwɛ nwom no a yɛretwa guo na work and happy no anigye aba mu ɛyɛ sei a na makɔ adwuma atumi ayɛ dɛ yɛgu so ara nso na ɔmo atwetwe nkɔmɔ ahyɛ mu nka
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Nukatae nye tomatos seƒoƒowo le gegem tso numiemiea dzi evɔ tomatos aɖeke mele dodom o?
Dzoxɔxɔ si nu sẽ ŋutɔ ate ŋu ana tomatos ƒe aŋɔ naƒu eye wòaxe mɔ nɛ be wòagade seƒoƒoawo o. Ne womede seƒoƒowo o Numiemiewo ɖea tsi doa goe tsɔ dzraa tsi kple ŋusẽ ɖo be woanɔ agbe.
Why do my yam tubers crack open under the soil before I even harvest them?
Yam tubers crack when sudden heavy rains follow a long dry period. The inside of the tuber absorbs water rapidly and expands faster than the outer skin can stretch.
Crop Behavior & Environmental Stress
It is still ongoing. Ayekoo! Family, weddings, going to work, national service personnel on the farm—where are they? If you look at the song we are harvesting to, the joy of "work and happy" has come into it. This is how I go to work and manage to make it enjoyable; we are still at it, and they are chatting away.
ɛde agu so ayekoo yaa eei abusuafoɔ awareɛ kɔ adwumadie so national service foɔ afuo mu ɛna ɔmo wɔ hene wohwɛ nwom no a yɛretwa guo na work and happy no anigye aba mu ɛyɛ sei a na makɔ adwuma atumi ayɛ dɛ yɛgu so ara nso na ɔmo atwetwe nkɔmɔ ahyɛ mu nka
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Nukatae nye mɔli ƒe aŋgbawo le gbagbãm le anyigba te hafi mele wo ŋem gɔ̃ hã?
Mɔli ƒe aŋgbawo gbãna ne tsi gã aɖe dza kpata eye kuɖiɖi ɣeyiɣi didi aɖe kplɔe ɖo. Ta ƒe eme xɔa tsi kabakaba eye wòkekena kabakaba wu alesi gotagome ŋutigbalẽ ate ŋu akeke.
Why do the outer leaves of my plantains turn yellow and drop off during the harmattan season?
Plantain plants have large leaves that lose water very fast. During dry harmattan weather, the plant intentionally sacrifices its older outer leaves to keep water inside the central stem so the main plant survives.
Crop Behavior & Environmental Stress
It is still ongoing. Ayekoo! Family, weddings, going to work, national service personnel on the farm—where are they? If you look at the song we are harvesting to, the joy of "work and happy" has come into it. This is how I go to work and manage to make it enjoyable; we are still at it, and they are chatting away.
ɛde agu so ayekoo yaa eei abusuafoɔ awareɛ kɔ adwumadie so national service foɔ afuo mu ɛna ɔmo wɔ hene wohwɛ nwom no a yɛretwa guo na work and happy no anigye aba mu ɛyɛ sei a na makɔ adwuma atumi ayɛ dɛ yɛgu so ara nso na ɔmo atwetwe nkɔmɔ ahyɛ mu nka
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Nukatae nye plantain-tiwo ƒe gotagome aŋgbawo trɔna zua ɣie eye wodzena le harmattan ƒe ɣeyiɣia me?
Agba gãwo le nukuwo si eye tsi buna kabakaba ŋutɔ. Le Harmattan ƒe yame ƒe nɔnɔme si me tsi medzana le o me la, ati la ɖonɛ koŋ tsɔa eƒe gotagome aŋgba xoxowo saa vɔe be yeatsɔ adzra tsi ɖo ɖe titinati me ale be ati vevitɔa nate ŋu anɔ agbe.
Why is my cowpea crop growing lots of dark green leaves but very few pods?
Too much nitrogen in the soil makes cowpea plants put all their energy into growing vines and leaves rather than flowers. Since cowpeas make their own nitrogen, extra fertilizer stops them from producing pods.
Crop Behavior & Environmental Stress
It is still ongoing. Ayekoo! Family, weddings, going to work, national service personnel on the farm—where are they? If you look at the song we are harvesting to, the joy of "work and happy" has come into it. This is how I go to work and manage to make it enjoyable; we are still at it, and they are chatting away.
ɛde agu so ayekoo yaa eei abusuafoɔ awareɛ kɔ adwumadie so national service foɔ afuo mu ɛna ɔmo wɔ hene wohwɛ nwom no a yɛretwa guo na work and happy no anigye aba mu ɛyɛ sei a na makɔ adwuma atumi ayɛ dɛ yɛgu so ara nso na ɔmo atwetwe nkɔmɔ ahyɛ mu nka
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Nukatae aŋgba dama vivi geɖe le nye nyitsu ƒe numiemie ŋu gake aŋgba ʋɛ aɖewo koe le eŋu?
Nitrogen si sɔ gbɔ ɖe anyigba me akpa nana nyitsuwo zãa woƒe ŋusẽ katã tsɔ tsia weintsetsewo kple aŋgbawo ɖe seƒoƒowo teƒe. Esia le alea elabena nyitsu wɔa eya ŋutɔ ƒe nitrogen. Ne wotsɔ ami bubuwo kpe ɖe eŋu la, esia xea mɔ na gbeawo be womegawɔa aŋgbawo o.
Why should I use a sharp tool to cut cocoa pods instead of pulling or twisting them off with my hands?
Twisting cocoa pods tears the flower cushion on the tree branch, which is the exact spot where future flowers and pods grow. Using a sharp blade leaves the cushion healthy for next season's crop.
Field Handling & Labor Practices
It is still ongoing. Ayekoo! Family, weddings, going to work, national service personnel on the farm—where are they? If you look at the song we are harvesting to, the joy of "work and happy" has come into it. This is how I go to work and manage to make it enjoyable; we are still at it, and they are chatting away.
ɛde agu so ayekoo yaa eei abusuafoɔ awareɛ kɔ adwumadie so national service foɔ afuo mu ɛna ɔmo wɔ hene wohwɛ nwom no a yɛretwa guo na work and happy no anigye aba mu ɛyɛ sei a na makɔ adwuma atumi ayɛ dɛ yɛgu so ara nso na ɔmo atwetwe nkɔmɔ ahyɛ mu nka
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Nukatae matsɔ dɔwɔnu ɖaɖɛ aɖe atso kokoo ƒe aŋgba la tsɔ wu be matsɔ asi ahe alo atrɔe ado goe?
Kokoo ƒe aŋgba siwo wotro la vuvu seƒoƒo ƒe akɔtaɖonu siwo le alɔawo dzi. Afi siae seƒoƒo kple aŋgba siwo ava va la tsina le. Aŋutrɔ ɖaɖɛ zazã Esia ana akɔtaɖonu si le lãmesẽ me na agblemenuku siwo woaƒã le ƒe si gbɔna me.
Does working in group harvesting teams and singing while harvesting harm the mature crops?
Singing and working together keeps farm workers energetic and focused. High worker morale leads to faster, more careful crop handling, reducing accidental damage to crops while clearing the field before heat sets in.
Field Handling & Labor Practices
It is still ongoing. Ayekoo! Family, weddings, going to work, national service personnel on the farm—where are they? If you look at the song we are harvesting to, the joy of "work and happy" has come into it. This is how I go to work and manage to make it enjoyable; we are still at it, and they are chatting away.
ɛde agu so ayekoo yaa eei abusuafoɔ awareɛ kɔ adwumadie so national service foɔ afuo mu ɛna ɔmo wɔ hene wohwɛ nwom no a yɛretwa guo na work and happy no anigye aba mu ɛyɛ sei a na makɔ adwuma atumi ayɛ dɛ yɛgu so ara nso na ɔmo atwetwe nkɔmɔ ahyɛ mu nka
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Ðe ƒuƒoƒodɔwɔwɔ, ƒuƒoƒo me nuŋeŋe kple hadzidzi esime wole nu ŋem gblẽa nu le nuku siwo tsi ŋua?
Hadzidzi kple dɔwɔwɔ ɖekae nana ŋusẽ nɔa agbledelawo ŋu eye woƒe susu nɔa nu ŋu. Dɔwɔlawo ƒe agbenyuinɔnɔ deŋgɔ nana wokpɔa nukuwo dzi kpɔkpɔ kabakaba wu eye woɖɔa ŋu ɖo wu. Ðe nusiwo gblẽ le nukuwo ŋu le vo me dzi kpɔtɔ esime nèle teƒea kɔm hafi dzoxɔxɔa naɖo.