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Why are the leaves on my pepper plants twisting and curling up tight? | Leaf curling is usually caused by tiny insects sucking the sap from under the leaves or spreading a plant virus. Spraying with organic neem oil or safe insecticides helps control these insects. | Pests & Crop Health | And now I want my inheritance. I don't know my father, okay? My father is in the Asante region, indeed. So when there was a death there, they said that in the country where I was born, they took me to the city. I went to live there and life was not going well; my family and I were struggling, and then I returned as an ... | yi na afei na mepɛ agyapadeɛ mennim me papa okay me papa na ɔwɔ asante region kɔkɔɔ okay enti owu wɔ hɔ no ɛna ɔmo sɛ adeɛ a costri mu yɛwoo me hɔ na yɛde me kɔɔ siri mu mekɔtena hɔ ara na brɛboɔ no nkɔ yie me ne me mmɔre no yɛ brɛ ɛna mesan ba asanteni afei na wanya mfeɛ sɛn because deɛ | TQQ8_jJ3xz4_044.wav | Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ me ɛmo dua no so no twitwiw na wɔabɔ no denneennen? | Mpɛn pii no, nkoekoemmoa nketewa a wɔnom nsu fi nhaban ase anaasɛ mmoawa a wɔtrɛw mu wɔ afifide no mu na ɛma nhaban a ɛyɛ kurukuruwa. Sɛ wode neem ngo a wɔmfa nnuru nni dwuma wom anaa nnuru a ekum nkoekoemmoa a ahobammɔ wom petepete so a, ɛbɛboa ma wɔadi nkoekoemmoa yi so. |
Why are the flowers on my tomato plants falling off without turning into fruit? | Tomato flowers drop when the weather gets too hot or when the soil goes from extremely dry to very wet. Keeping soil moisture steady and providing slight shade helps the plant hold its flowers to produce tomatoes. | Pests & Crop Health | And now I want my inheritance. I don't know my father, okay? My father is in the Asante region, indeed. So when there was a death there, they said that in the country where I was born, they took me to the city. I went to live there and life was not going well; my family and I were struggling, and then I returned as an ... | yi na afei na mepɛ agyapadeɛ mennim me papa okay me papa na ɔwɔ asante region kɔkɔɔ okay enti owu wɔ hɔ no ɛna ɔmo sɛ adeɛ a costri mu yɛwoo me hɔ na yɛde me kɔɔ siri mu mekɔtena hɔ ara na brɛboɔ no nkɔ yie me ne me mmɔre no yɛ brɛ ɛna mesan ba asanteni afei na wanya mfeɛ sɛn because deɛ | TQQ8_jJ3xz4_044.wav | Dɛn nti na nhwiren a ɛwɔ me tomato afifide so no retɔ a ɛndan aba? | Tomato nhwiren bɛkɔ fam bere a wim yɛ hyew dodo anaasɛ bere a asase no sesa fi nea ɛyɛ nwunu kɛse so kɔ nea ɛyɛ nwini kɛse so no. Sɛ afifide no kɔ so yɛ nwini bere nyinaa na ɛma ɛyɛ sunsuma kakra a, ɛboa ma wokura nhwiren mu ma ɛyɛ tomato. |
Why do my maize leaves turn light yellow when rainwater stays standing on my field for days? | Plant roots need air to breathe in the soil. When water stays logged on the field, the roots choke, stop working, and cannot pick up food, causing the leaves to turn yellow from starvation. | Water & Weather Response | And now I want my inheritance. I don't know my father, okay? My father is in the Asante region, indeed. So when there was a death there, they said that in the country where I was born, they took me to the city. I went to live there and life was not going well; my family and I were struggling, and then I returned as an ... | yi na afei na mepɛ agyapadeɛ mennim me papa okay me papa na ɔwɔ asante region kɔkɔɔ okay enti owu wɔ hɔ no ɛna ɔmo sɛ adeɛ a costri mu yɛwoo me hɔ na yɛde me kɔɔ siri mu mekɔtena hɔ ara na brɛboɔ no nkɔ yie me ne me mmɔre no yɛ brɛ ɛna mesan ba asanteni afei na wanya mfeɛ sɛn because deɛ | TQQ8_jJ3xz4_044.wav | Dɛn nti na atoko nhaban dan kɔla kɔkɔɔ bere a osutɔ nsu kɔ so tra afuw mu nna pii no? | Afifide ntini hia mframa na atumi ahome wɔ asase no mu. Sɛ nsu tra afuw mu a, ntini no mia, gyae adwumayɛ na entumi nnye aduan. Ɛma nhaban dan kɔkɔɔ esiane ɔkɔm nti. |
Why do young plantain suckers wilt and dry out when I move them to a new farm in the hot afternoon? | Digging up a young sucker damages its root system, making it hard for the plant to draw water. Moving plants early in the morning or late evening gives the roots time to settle in cool, moist soil before facing harsh sunlight. | Water & Weather Response | And now I want my inheritance. I don't know my father, okay? My father is in the Asante region, indeed. So when there was a death there, they said that in the country where I was born, they took me to the city. I went to live there and life was not going well; my family and I were struggling, and then I returned as an ... | yi na afei na mepɛ agyapadeɛ mennim me papa okay me papa na ɔwɔ asante region kɔkɔɔ okay enti owu wɔ hɔ no ɛna ɔmo sɛ adeɛ a costri mu yɛwoo me hɔ na yɛde me kɔɔ siri mu mekɔtena hɔ ara na brɛboɔ no nkɔ yie me ne me mmɔre no yɛ brɛ ɛna mesan ba asanteni afei na wanya mfeɛ sɛn because deɛ | TQQ8_jJ3xz4_044.wav | Dɛn nti na plantain nnua nketewa wew na ɛyow bere a mede kɔ afuw foforo mu awiabere a ɛyɛ hyew no? | Sɛ wotutu nkorabata nketewa a, ɛbɛsɛe wɔn ntini nhyehyɛe. Ɛma ɛyɛ den ma nnua sɛ wɔbɛtwe nsu. Sɛ afifide tu anɔpa anaa anwummere a, ɛma ntini no nya bere de gye n’ahome wɔ asase a ɛyɛ nwini na ɛyɛ nwini mu ansa na wɔde owia hann a ano yɛ den ahyɛ mu. |
Why do I need to plant plantains next to my new cocoa trees? | Young cocoa trees are like human babies—they burn easily under full sun. Plantains grow fast and have huge leaves that act as living umbrellas, giving cocoa the shade and moisture it needs to survive its first couple of years. | Intercropping & Shade Management | If I were to tell Ghanaians, particularly the youth, about work—what I would specifically tell the youth is that we should not treat work as trivial like in the old days. With all due respect, the way we talk about going to school now; in our time, you would be doing yourself a disservice. | sɛ anka ɛyɛ wasoma bɛka akyerɛ ghanafoɔ titiriw ne mmabunu no ɔyɛ adwuma ho yoo deɛ mɛka akyerɛ titiriw ɛwɔ mmabunu ho sɛ kwa adwuma na yɛmfa no sɛ tete hɔ no sɛbi yɛse yɛkɔ school no yi yɛn time no deɛ nanka woyɛ bɔne ama | W1ru6MsgbiQ_050.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ midua plantains wɔ baabi a ɛbɛn kokoo nnua foforo? | Kakao nnua nketewa te sɛ nnipa nkokoaa. a ɛhyew ntɛmntɛm wɔ owia hann a ano yɛ den ase Plantains nyin ntɛmntɛm na ɛwɔ nhaban akɛse a ɛyɛ adwuma sɛ sunsuma. Eyi ma kokoo no nya sunsuma ne nwini a ehia na ama watumi atra ase wɔ mfe kakraa a edi kan no mu. |
Why do my cassava roots stay small even when the branches grow tall and leafy above ground? | When soil is too hard or contains too much nitrogen, the cassava plant spends all its energy growing leaves instead of expanding its tuber roots. Loosening the soil well before planting gives the roots room to expand. | Soil & Planting Techniques | If I were to tell Ghanaians, particularly the youth, about work—what I would specifically tell the youth is that we should not treat work as trivial like in the old days. With all due respect, the way we talk about going to school now; in our time, you would be doing yourself a disservice. | sɛ anka ɛyɛ wasoma bɛka akyerɛ ghanafoɔ titiriw ne mmabunu no ɔyɛ adwuma ho yoo deɛ mɛka akyerɛ titiriw ɛwɔ mmabunu ho sɛ kwa adwuma na yɛmfa no sɛ tete hɔ no sɛbi yɛse yɛkɔ school no yi yɛn time no deɛ nanka woyɛ bɔne ama | W1ru6MsgbiQ_050.wav | Dɛn nti na me cassava ntini no sua saa ɛmfa ho mpo sɛ nkorabata no atenten na nhaban wɔ fam no? | Bere a asase no yɛ den dodo anaasɛ nitrogen dɔɔso dodo. Cassava dua no de ne bere benyin ahoɔden nnɔbae mũ no nyinaa sen sɛ ebenyin ntini a ɛyɛ nnuadewa. Sɛ wosansan dɔte no yiye ansa na woadua a, ɛbɛma ntini no mu atrɛw. |
Why is it necessary to put wooden stakes for my yam vines to climb on? | Yam leaves need direct sunlight to make food for the plant. Staking lifts the vines off the ground so leaves get maximum sunlight, which sends energy down to build big, healthy tubers underground. | Crop Growth & Support | If I were to tell Ghanaians, particularly the youth, about work—what I would specifically tell the youth is that we should not treat work as trivial like in the old days. With all due respect, the way we talk about going to school now; in our time, you would be doing yourself a disservice. | sɛ anka ɛyɛ wasoma bɛka akyerɛ ghanafoɔ titiriw ne mmabunu no ɔyɛ adwuma ho yoo deɛ mɛka akyerɛ titiriw ɛwɔ mmabunu ho sɛ kwa adwuma na yɛmfa no sɛ tete hɔ no sɛbi yɛse yɛkɔ school no yi yɛn time no deɛ nanka woyɛ bɔne ama | W1ru6MsgbiQ_050.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ mede dua dua si hɔ ma me ɛmo bobe dua no na atumi aforo? | Ɛmo nhaban hia owia hann tẽẽ na ama afifide no ayɛ aduan. Staking ma bobe no so fi fam ma nhaban no ma owia hann kɛse. Eyi ma ahoɔden kɔ fam ma ɛyɛ ntini akɛse a ɛyɛ den. |
Why are the leaves on my young maize plants turning yellow and curling up? | Yellow and curling leaves usually mean the soil lacks nitrogen nutrients or that pests like armyworms are feeding on the plant. Adding fertilizer or checking under the leaves for caterpillars can help fix the issue. | Pest & Disease Management | If I were to tell Ghanaians, particularly the youth, about work—what I would specifically tell the youth is that we should not treat work as trivial like in the old days. With all due respect, the way we talk about going to school now; in our time, you would be doing yourself a disservice. | sɛ anka ɛyɛ wasoma bɛka akyerɛ ghanafoɔ titiriw ne mmabunu no ɔyɛ adwuma ho yoo deɛ mɛka akyerɛ titiriw ɛwɔ mmabunu ho sɛ kwa adwuma na yɛmfa no sɛ tete hɔ no sɛbi yɛse yɛkɔ school no yi yɛn time no deɛ nanka woyɛ bɔne ama | W1ru6MsgbiQ_050.wav | Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ me nkokoaa atoko afifide so no reyɛ kɔkɔɔ na ɛreyɛ kurukuruwa? | Mpɛn pii no, nhaban a ɛyɛ kɔkɔɔ na ɛyɛ kurukuruwa no kyerɛ sɛ asase no nni nitrogen aduannuru anaasɛ mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae te sɛ cutworms adi afifide no. Sɛ wode aduannuru ka ho anaasɛ wobɛhwɛ sɛ nwansena wɔ nhaban ase a, ebetumi aboa ma wɔasiesie ɔhaw no. |
Why do my crops grow better when I plant cowpeas or groundnuts on the plot where I harvested maize last season? | Legume crops like cowpeas and groundnuts pull nitrogen from the air and store it in the soil through their roots. This naturally refills the nutrients that maize took out during the previous farming season. | Soil Fertility & Rotation | If I were to tell Ghanaians, particularly the youth, about work—what I would specifically tell the youth is that we should not treat work as trivial like in the old days. With all due respect, the way we talk about going to school now; in our time, you would be doing yourself a disservice. | sɛ anka ɛyɛ wasoma bɛka akyerɛ ghanafoɔ titiriw ne mmabunu no ɔyɛ adwuma ho yoo deɛ mɛka akyerɛ titiriw ɛwɔ mmabunu ho sɛ kwa adwuma na yɛmfa no sɛ tete hɔ no sɛbi yɛse yɛkɔ school no yi yɛn time no deɛ nanka woyɛ bɔne ama | W1ru6MsgbiQ_050.wav | Dɛn nti na me nnɔbae nyin yiye bere a midua nantwinini anaa atoko wɔ asase a mitwaa atoko wɔ bere a etwaam no so no? | Atoko te sɛ nantwinini ne atoko yi nitrogen fi mframa mu na ɛde sie asase no mu denam wɔn ntini so. Eyi ma aduannuru a atoko no nya fi awosu mu fi bere a atwam no mu no ma. |
Why do my tomato blossoms drop off without turning into fruits during very hot days? | Extreme heat dries up the pollen inside tomato flowers, preventing them from fertilizing. When a flower cannot form a seed, the plant sheds it to conserve its water and energy. | Weather & Climate Response | If I were to tell Ghanaians, particularly the youth, about work—what I would specifically tell the youth is that we should not treat work as trivial like in the old days. With all due respect, the way we talk about going to school now; in our time, you would be doing yourself a disservice. | sɛ anka ɛyɛ wasoma bɛka akyerɛ ghanafoɔ titiriw ne mmabunu no ɔyɛ adwuma ho yoo deɛ mɛka akyerɛ titiriw ɛwɔ mmabunu ho sɛ kwa adwuma na yɛmfa no sɛ tete hɔ no sɛbi yɛse yɛkɔ school no yi yɛn time no deɛ nanka woyɛ bɔne ama | W1ru6MsgbiQ_050.wav | Dɛn nti na me tomato nhwiren no hwe ase a ɛndan nnuaba wɔ nna a ɛyɛ hyew mu? | Ɔhyew a ano yɛ den bɛma pollen a ɛwɔ tomato nhwiren mu no ayow. siw fertilization ano Bere a nhwiren ntumi nwo aba Nnua hwie nusu gu de kora nsu ne ahoɔden so. |
Why is it bad to save seeds from my hybrid maize harvest to plant again next year? | Hybrid seeds are specially bred from two strong parent lines for high yield, but seeds saved from their harvest lose those special traits in the next generation, resulting in smaller yields and uneven growth. | Seed Quality & Selection | If I were to tell Ghanaians, particularly the youth, about work—what I would specifically tell the youth is that we should not treat work as trivial like in the old days. With all due respect, the way we talk about going to school now; in our time, you would be doing yourself a disservice. | sɛ anka ɛyɛ wasoma bɛka akyerɛ ghanafoɔ titiriw ne mmabunu no ɔyɛ adwuma ho yoo deɛ mɛka akyerɛ titiriw ɛwɔ mmabunu ho sɛ kwa adwuma na yɛmfa no sɛ tete hɔ no sɛbi yɛse yɛkɔ school no yi yɛn time no deɛ nanka woyɛ bɔne ama | W1ru6MsgbiQ_050.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛyɛ adwene bɔne sɛ mɛkora me atoko aba a wɔde afrafra no so de adua bio afe a edi hɔ no? | Wɔyɛ aba a wɔde afrafra titiriw fi awofo ahorow abien a wɔn ho yɛ den mu na ama wɔanya aba pii. Nanso aba a wogye fi otwa mu no hwere saa nneɛma titiriw no wɔ awo ntoatoaso a edi hɔ no mu. Eyi ma nnɔbae a ɛba fam na enyin a ɛnteɛ. |
Why do my pepper plant leaves droop in the middle of the day even when I watered them in the morning? | In intense afternoon heat, pepper plants lose water through their leaves faster than their roots can suck it up from the soil. They wilt temporarily to protect themselves, usually bouncing back when the heat cools off in the evening. | Water & Heat Stress | If I were to tell Ghanaians, particularly the youth, about work—what I would specifically tell the youth is that we should not treat work as trivial like in the old days. With all due respect, the way we talk about going to school now; in our time, you would be doing yourself a disservice. | sɛ anka ɛyɛ wasoma bɛka akyerɛ ghanafoɔ titiriw ne mmabunu no ɔyɛ adwuma ho yoo deɛ mɛka akyerɛ titiriw ɛwɔ mmabunu ho sɛ kwa adwuma na yɛmfa no sɛ tete hɔ no sɛbi yɛse yɛkɔ school no yi yɛn time no deɛ nanka woyɛ bɔne ama | W1ru6MsgbiQ_050.wav | Dɛn nti na me pepper dua no hwe ase awia ɛmfa ho sɛ megugu so nsu anɔpa no? | Awiabere a ɛyɛ hyew yiye no, ɛmo afifide hwere nsu fa wɔn nhaban mu ntɛmntɛm sen sɛnea ntini no betumi agye afi asase no mu. Wɔbɛyow bere tiaa bi de abɔ wɔn ho ban. Wɔtaa san san bere a ɔhyew no ano brɛ ase anwummere no. |
Why do weeds harm my young crops much more during the first four weeks than later in the season? | Young crops have small roots and few leaves, so they easily lose the fight against fast-growing weeds for sunlight, water, and soil nutrients. Once the crop grows tall and broad, its own shade naturally prevents new weeds from growing. | Weed Management | If I were to tell Ghanaians, particularly the youth, about work—what I would specifically tell the youth is that we should not treat work as trivial like in the old days. With all due respect, the way we talk about going to school now; in our time, you would be doing yourself a disservice. | sɛ anka ɛyɛ wasoma bɛka akyerɛ ghanafoɔ titiriw ne mmabunu no ɔyɛ adwuma ho yoo deɛ mɛka akyerɛ titiriw ɛwɔ mmabunu ho sɛ kwa adwuma na yɛmfa no sɛ tete hɔ no sɛbi yɛse yɛkɔ school no yi yɛn time no deɛ nanka woyɛ bɔne ama | W1ru6MsgbiQ_050.wav | Dɛn nti na nwura pira m’afifide nketewa no kɛse wɔ adapɛn anan a edi kan no mu sen akyiri yi wɔ bere no mu? | Afifide nketewa wɔ ntini nketenkete na nhaban kakraa bi na ɛwɔ hɔ. Enti ɛnyɛ den sɛ wɔn ho bɛtɔ wɔn wɔ owia hann, nsu, ne aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase a enyin ntɛmntɛm no mu. Sɛ afifide nyin tenten na ɛtrɛw Sunsuma no ankasa fi awosu mu besiw nwura foforo kwan. |
Why does my harvested maize turn into white powder and get tiny holes inside the storage barn? | Tiny insects called grain weevils burrow into dry maize to lay eggs, and their young eat the grain from the inside out. Drying maize completely and storing it in sealed, airtight bags prevents these insects from destroying your harvest. | Post-Harvest Storage | If I were to tell Ghanaians, particularly the youth, about work—what I would specifically tell the youth is that we should not treat work as trivial like in the old days. With all due respect, the way we talk about going to school now; in our time, you would be doing yourself a disservice. | sɛ anka ɛyɛ wasoma bɛka akyerɛ ghanafoɔ titiriw ne mmabunu no ɔyɛ adwuma ho yoo deɛ mɛka akyerɛ titiriw ɛwɔ mmabunu ho sɛ kwa adwuma na yɛmfa no sɛ tete hɔ no sɛbi yɛse yɛkɔ school no yi yɛn time no deɛ nanka woyɛ bɔne ama | W1ru6MsgbiQ_050.wav | Dɛn nti na atoko a mitwa no dan powder fitaa na ɛwɔ ntokuru nketenkete? Wɔ adekoradan a wɔde nneɛma gu mu no mu? | Nkoekoemmoa nketenkete a wɔfrɛ wɔn aba nwansena toto atoko a ayow mu de to nkesua. na wɔn mma bedi aba no afi mu akɔ akyi. Sɛ woyow atoko koraa na wode sie nkotoku a wɔde vacuum ahyɛ mu mu a, ɛremma nkoekoemmoa yi nsɛe wo nnɔbae. |
Why do people recommend planting plantains together with cocoa on a new farm? | Young cocoa trees burn easily under harsh sunlight. Plantains grow fast and have large leaves that act as natural umbrellas, providing shade and keeping the soil moist while the cocoa trees mature. | Intercropping & Shade Management | And I see that it is truly on the ground, so let us see; now let us come and harvest. We have finished harvesting, just as the promise was, that we would plant plantains, cocoa, and such things. When we finished, it is true that the government has taken up the farmers' work and has taken the farmers and given them thin... | na mehunu sɛ na ɛwɔ fam na ɛwɔ fam paa enti yɛnhwɛ afei yɛmmra na twa so yɛtwa awie ɛɛ yɛ sɛdeɛ bɔhyɛ no si teɛ sɛ yɛbɛ dua bɔɔdeɛ na yɛdua cocoa ne adeɛ no yɛwieeɛ no ɛwɔ mu sɛ aban no so ɔdɔ aseɛ afa apaafoɔ adwuma wafa apaafoɔ ama ɔmo adua | RbHJKc1JFjY_012.wav | Dɛn nti na nkurɔfo kamfo kyerɛ sɛ ɛsɛ sɛ wodua plantains a wɔde kokoo wom wɔ mfuw foforo mu? | Ɛnyɛ den sɛ koko nnua nketewa bɛhyew wɔ owia hann a ano yɛ den ase. Plantain nyin ntɛmntɛm na ɛwɔ nhaban akɛse a ɛyɛ adwuma sɛ abɔde mu nkatanim. Ma sunsuma na ma asase no nyɛ nwini bere a koko dua no nyin no. |
How close should I plant my plantain trees to my cocoa seedlings? | Plantains should generally be planted about 3 meters apart in between your cocoa rows. This gives the cocoa seedlings enough shade without completely blocking sunlight or competing too heavily for soil nutrients. | Intercropping & Shade Management | And I see that it is truly on the ground, so let us see; now let us come and harvest. We have finished harvesting, just as the promise was, that we would plant plantains, cocoa, and such things. When we finished, it is true that the government has taken up the farmers' work and has taken the farmers and given them thin... | na mehunu sɛ na ɛwɔ fam na ɛwɔ fam paa enti yɛnhwɛ afei yɛmmra na twa so yɛtwa awie ɛɛ yɛ sɛdeɛ bɔhyɛ no si teɛ sɛ yɛbɛ dua bɔɔdeɛ na yɛdua cocoa ne adeɛ no yɛwieeɛ no ɛwɔ mu sɛ aban no so ɔdɔ aseɛ afa apaafoɔ adwuma wafa apaafoɔ ama ɔmo adua | RbHJKc1JFjY_012.wav | Ɛsɛ sɛ midua me plantain nnua no bɛn kokoo nnua no he? | Mpɛn pii no, ɛsɛ sɛ wodua plantains a ɛda ntam bɛyɛ mita 3 wɔ kokoo a ɛtoatoa so ntam. Eyi bɛma kokoo nnua no anya sunsuma a ɛdɔɔso a ɛrensiw owia kwan anaasɛ ɛremfa asase no mu aduannuru pii. |
How long does it usually take for a plantain tree to give fruit after planting? | A plantain tree generally takes about 9 to 12 months to flower, and another 3 to 4 months after flowering for the bunch to mature fully for harvest. | Plantain Cultivation | And I see that it is truly on the ground, so let us see; now let us come and harvest. We have finished harvesting, just as the promise was, that we would plant plantains, cocoa, and such things. When we finished, it is true that the government has taken up the farmers' work and has taken the farmers and given them thin... | na mehunu sɛ na ɛwɔ fam na ɛwɔ fam paa enti yɛnhwɛ afei yɛmmra na twa so yɛtwa awie ɛɛ yɛ sɛdeɛ bɔhyɛ no si teɛ sɛ yɛbɛ dua bɔɔdeɛ na yɛdua cocoa ne adeɛ no yɛwieeɛ no ɛwɔ mu sɛ aban no so ɔdɔ aseɛ afa apaafoɔ adwuma wafa apaafoɔ ama ɔmo adua | RbHJKc1JFjY_012.wav | Dua akyi bere tenten ahe na ɛtaa sow aba? | Mpɛn pii no, plantains gye asram 9 kosi 12 ansa na ayɛ nhwiren na asram 3 kosi 4 foforo wɔ nhwiren akyi ansa na nhwiren no anyin ma wɔatwa. |
Why does my plantain tree fall over when the fruit bunch starts growing big? | Plantain trees have shallow root systems. As the fruit bunch gets heavy, top-heavy weight or strong winds can easily pull the tree down, so propping the stem with a sturdy wooden pole helps support the weight. | Plantain Cultivation | And I see that it is truly on the ground, so let us see; now let us come and harvest. We have finished harvesting, just as the promise was, that we would plant plantains, cocoa, and such things. When we finished, it is true that the government has taken up the farmers' work and has taken the farmers and given them thin... | na mehunu sɛ na ɛwɔ fam na ɛwɔ fam paa enti yɛnhwɛ afei yɛmmra na twa so yɛtwa awie ɛɛ yɛ sɛdeɛ bɔhyɛ no si teɛ sɛ yɛbɛ dua bɔɔdeɛ na yɛdua cocoa ne adeɛ no yɛwieeɛ no ɛwɔ mu sɛ aban no so ɔdɔ aseɛ afa apaafoɔ adwuma wafa apaafoɔ ama ɔmo adua | RbHJKc1JFjY_012.wav | Dɛn nti na me plantain no hwe ase bere a nnuaba akuwakuw no fi ase yɛ akɛse no? | Nnuadewa wɔ ntini a emu nnɔ. Sɛ nnuaba no mu duru a emu yɛ duru anaa mframa a ano yɛ den betumi atwe nnua akɔ fam ntɛm. Enti, sɛ wode nnua a ɛyɛ den gyina dua no akyi a, ɛboa ma emu duru no gyina. |
How should I care for plantain suckers before I plant them in the soil? | Keep the suckers in a cool, shaded area away from direct sunlight, trim off damaged roots, and plant them into moist soil as soon as possible so the roots do not dry out. | Plantain Cultivation | And I see that it is truly on the ground, so let us see; now let us come and harvest. We have finished harvesting, just as the promise was, that we would plant plantains, cocoa, and such things. When we finished, it is true that the government has taken up the farmers' work and has taken the farmers and given them thin... | na mehunu sɛ na ɛwɔ fam na ɛwɔ fam paa enti yɛnhwɛ afei yɛmmra na twa so yɛtwa awie ɛɛ yɛ sɛdeɛ bɔhyɛ no si teɛ sɛ yɛbɛ dua bɔɔdeɛ na yɛdua cocoa ne adeɛ no yɛwieeɛ no ɛwɔ mu sɛ aban no so ɔdɔ aseɛ afa apaafoɔ adwuma wafa apaafoɔ ama ɔmo adua | RbHJKc1JFjY_012.wav | Ɔkwan bɛn so na ɛsɛ sɛ mehwɛ banana nkorabata ansa na madua wɔ fam? | Fa nkorabata no sie baabi a ɛhɔ yɛ nwini na sunsuma wɔ hɔ a owia nhyerɛn tẽẽ. Twitwa ntini a asɛe no. Na dua no wɔ asase a ɛyɛ nwini mu ntɛm ara sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ yiye na ntini no anyow. |
How do I know when my cocoa pods are ready for harvesting? | Cocoa pods are ready when their outer shell changes color from green or deep red to a yellow or orange color, and they produce a hollow sound when gently tapped. | Cocoa Production & Harvesting | And I see that it is truly on the ground, so let us see; now let us come and harvest. We have finished harvesting, just as the promise was, that we would plant plantains, cocoa, and such things. When we finished, it is true that the government has taken up the farmers' work and has taken the farmers and given them thin... | na mehunu sɛ na ɛwɔ fam na ɛwɔ fam paa enti yɛnhwɛ afei yɛmmra na twa so yɛtwa awie ɛɛ yɛ sɛdeɛ bɔhyɛ no si teɛ sɛ yɛbɛ dua bɔɔdeɛ na yɛdua cocoa ne adeɛ no yɛwieeɛ no ɛwɔ mu sɛ aban no so ɔdɔ aseɛ afa apaafoɔ adwuma wafa apaafoɔ ama ɔmo adua | RbHJKc1JFjY_012.wav | Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu bere a kokoo nnua ayɛ krado sɛ wobetwa? | Kokoo nnua ayɛ krado bere a akyi abon no kɔla sesa fi ahabammono anaa kɔkɔɔ tuntum kɔ kɔkɔɔ anaa borɔdɔma no. Na sɛ wobɔ brɛoo a Nnyigyei a ɛyɛ tokuru bɛba. |
Why are the flowers dropping off my cocoa tree without turning into pods? | Flowers drop off mainly due to dry weather, intense heat, lack of water, or low soil nutrients. The tree sheds its flowers to preserve energy and water during stressful conditions. | Cocoa Production & Harvesting | And I see that it is truly on the ground, so let us see; now let us come and harvest. We have finished harvesting, just as the promise was, that we would plant plantains, cocoa, and such things. When we finished, it is true that the government has taken up the farmers' work and has taken the farmers and given them thin... | na mehunu sɛ na ɛwɔ fam na ɛwɔ fam paa enti yɛnhwɛ afei yɛmmra na twa so yɛtwa awie ɛɛ yɛ sɛdeɛ bɔhyɛ no si teɛ sɛ yɛbɛ dua bɔɔdeɛ na yɛdua cocoa ne adeɛ no yɛwieeɛ no ɛwɔ mu sɛ aban no so ɔdɔ aseɛ afa apaafoɔ adwuma wafa apaafoɔ ama ɔmo adua | RbHJKc1JFjY_012.wav | Dɛn nti na nhwiren hwe ase fi kakao nnua so a ɛndan nkorabata? | Nhwiren a ɛtɔ gu fam no taa fi wim tebea a ɛyɛ kusuu, ɔhyew a ano yɛ den, nsu a enni hɔ, anaa aduannuru a ɛba fam wɔ asase no mu. Nnua hwie wɔn nhwiren gu na ama wɔakora ahoɔden ne nsu so wɔ tebea horow a adwennwen wom mu. |
What should I do on my field right after completing a major cocoa harvest? | After harvesting, clear away infected pods, prune dead branches, and break cocoa pods open away from tree roots to prevent fungal diseases like black pod from spreading in the soil. | Cocoa Production & Harvesting | And I see that it is truly on the ground, so let us see; now let us come and harvest. We have finished harvesting, just as the promise was, that we would plant plantains, cocoa, and such things. When we finished, it is true that the government has taken up the farmers' work and has taken the farmers and given them thin... | na mehunu sɛ na ɛwɔ fam na ɛwɔ fam paa enti yɛnhwɛ afei yɛmmra na twa so yɛtwa awie ɛɛ yɛ sɛdeɛ bɔhyɛ no si teɛ sɛ yɛbɛ dua bɔɔdeɛ na yɛdua cocoa ne adeɛ no yɛwieeɛ no ɛwɔ mu sɛ aban no so ɔdɔ aseɛ afa apaafoɔ adwuma wafa apaafoɔ ama ɔmo adua | RbHJKc1JFjY_012.wav | Dɛn na ɛsɛ sɛ meyɛ wɔ m’afuw mu bere a wɔatwa koko kɛse no awie pɛɛ? | bere a woatwa awie Yi nnuadewa a ɔyare mmoawa wom no. Twitwa nkorabata a awuwu. na wobue kokoo ntini a efi dua no ntini mu no mu na amma fungal nyarewa te sɛ ntini tuntum antrɛw wɔ asase no mu. |
What is the best time of day to plant new crop seedlings on my farm? | It is best to plant seedlings in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler. This prevents the delicate roots from drying out and reduces transplant shock. | Seedling Handling & Field Setup | And I see that it is truly on the ground, so let us see; now let us come and harvest. We have finished harvesting, just as the promise was, that we would plant plantains, cocoa, and such things. When we finished, it is true that the government has taken up the farmers' work and has taken the farmers and given them thin... | na mehunu sɛ na ɛwɔ fam na ɛwɔ fam paa enti yɛnhwɛ afei yɛmmra na twa so yɛtwa awie ɛɛ yɛ sɛdeɛ bɔhyɛ no si teɛ sɛ yɛbɛ dua bɔɔdeɛ na yɛdua cocoa ne adeɛ no yɛwieeɛ no ɛwɔ mu sɛ aban no so ɔdɔ aseɛ afa apaafoɔ adwuma wafa apaafoɔ ama ɔmo adua | RbHJKc1JFjY_012.wav | Bere bɛn na eye sen biara a ɛsɛ sɛ midua afifide foforo wɔ m’afuw mu? | Ɛyɛ papa sɛ wubedua nnuadewa anɔpatutuutu anaa awiabere bere a wim yɛ nwini no. Eyi mma ntini a ɛyɛ mmerɛw no nyow na ɛtew ahodwiriw a ɛba bere a wɔde dua foforo no so. |
How do I keep government-distributed seedlings alive before transplanting them to the main field? | Store the seedlings together under a shady tree or thatched roof, water them every morning or late afternoon, and wait until regular seasonal rains start before planting them out in the open field. | Seedling Handling & Field Setup | And I see that it is truly on the ground, so let us see; now let us come and harvest. We have finished harvesting, just as the promise was, that we would plant plantains, cocoa, and such things. When we finished, it is true that the government has taken up the farmers' work and has taken the farmers and given them thin... | na mehunu sɛ na ɛwɔ fam na ɛwɔ fam paa enti yɛnhwɛ afei yɛmmra na twa so yɛtwa awie ɛɛ yɛ sɛdeɛ bɔhyɛ no si teɛ sɛ yɛbɛ dua bɔɔdeɛ na yɛdua cocoa ne adeɛ no yɛwieeɛ no ɛwɔ mu sɛ aban no so ɔdɔ aseɛ afa apaafoɔ adwuma wafa apaafoɔ ama ɔmo adua | RbHJKc1JFjY_012.wav | Mɛyɛ dɛn ama nnuadewa a aban no akyekyɛ no atra ase ansa na mede akɔ asase kɛse no so? | Fa nnuadewa no bom wɔ dua a sunsuma wɔ so anaa ɔdan atifi a wɔde sare ayɛ ase. Nsuo anɔpa biara anaa awiabere biara. Na twɛn kosi sɛ osu a ɛtɔ wɔ mmere bi mu no befi ase ansa na woadua wɔ afuw a ɛda hɔ mu. |
Why should I cut off some branches from my healthy-looking cocoa trees? | Even if cocoa trees look green and healthy, having too many dense leaves and branches traps shade and wastes energy. Pruning removes useless branches so the tree can put its full energy into growing fresh flowers and cocoa pods. | Pruning and Canopy Management | Cocoa grows well, but sometimes it becomes a nuisance. When it reaches that stage, if you apply fertilizer, because the leaves are too dense, you cannot get good results from it. Therefore, pruning is something that every farmer should do at least once a year; we should ensure that... | kokoo no mu yie ɛba saa nso a ano no ɛha wo bebree ɛba saafoɔ yi afɔrtilize akwadaa na wobɛbɔ a esiane sɛ ahaban no yɛ bebree nti no wontumi nnya nsunsuansoɔ papa wɔ mu enti pruni no deɛ ɛyɛ adeɛ bi akuani biara afe biara at least yɛnhwɛ sɛ na | 5hhQyY-pb74_026.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ mitwitwa kokoo nkorabata bi fi koko dua a ɛte sɛ nea ahoɔden wom mu? | Ɛwom mpo sɛ kakao dua no te sɛ nea ɛyɛ ahabammono na ɛwɔ apɔwmuden de, Nanso sɛ nhaban ne nkorabata a ɛyɛ den pii wɔ hɔ a, esiw sunsuma ano na ɛsɛe ahoɔden. Sɛ wotwitwa nkorabata a, ɛboa ma woyi nkorabata a wontumi mfa nni dwuma no fi hɔ. Eyi te saa sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a nnua no betumi de wɔn ahoɔden nyinaa anyin nhwiren a ɛyɛ... |
How often am I supposed to prune or trim my cocoa farm? | You should prune your cocoa trees at least once every year. Regular yearly trimming opens up the trees to sunlight and fresh air, keeping them healthy and productive. | Pruning and Canopy Management | Cocoa grows well, but sometimes it becomes a nuisance. When it reaches that stage, if you apply fertilizer, because the leaves are too dense, you cannot get good results from it. Therefore, pruning is something that every farmer should do at least once a year; we should ensure that... | kokoo no mu yie ɛba saa nso a ano no ɛha wo bebree ɛba saafoɔ yi afɔrtilize akwadaa na wobɛbɔ a esiane sɛ ahaban no yɛ bebree nti no wontumi nnya nsunsuansoɔ papa wɔ mu enti pruni no deɛ ɛyɛ adeɛ bi akuani biara afe biara at least yɛnhwɛ sɛ na | 5hhQyY-pb74_026.wav | Mpɛn ahe na ɛsɛ sɛ mitwitwa me koko mfuw mu anaasɛ mitwitwa? | Anyɛ yiye koraa no, ɛsɛ sɛ wutwitwa wo koko dua no pɛnkoro afe biara. Sɛ wotwitwa dua no afe biara a, ɛma owia hann ne mframa pa. Ɛma nnua yɛ den na ɛsow aba. |
How can I tell if the leaves on my cocoa farm have become too bushy? | If your farm is so dark during the daytime that sunlight cannot touch the ground, or if the leaves from nearby trees interlock into a thick roof, your trees are too bushy and need pruning. | Pruning and Canopy Management | Cocoa grows well, but sometimes it becomes a nuisance. When it reaches that stage, if you apply fertilizer, because the leaves are too dense, you cannot get good results from it. Therefore, pruning is something that every farmer should do at least once a year; we should ensure that... | kokoo no mu yie ɛba saa nso a ano no ɛha wo bebree ɛba saafoɔ yi afɔrtilize akwadaa na wobɛbɔ a esiane sɛ ahaban no yɛ bebree nti no wontumi nnya nsunsuansoɔ papa wɔ mu enti pruni no deɛ ɛyɛ adeɛ bi akuani biara afe biara at least yɛnhwɛ sɛ na | 5hhQyY-pb74_026.wav | Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ nhaban a ɛwɔ me koko afuw mu no yɛ nnua dodo? | Sɛ w’afuw mu yɛ sum awia araa ma owia hann ntumi nhyerɛn wɔ fam a. Anaasɛ sɛ wɔkyekyere nhaban a efi nnua a ɛbɛn hɔ mu ma ɛyɛ nkataso a ɛyɛ den a. Eyi kyerɛ sɛ w’afifide no yɛ nnua dodo na ɛsɛ sɛ wotwitwa. |
Why am I not seeing any improvement in my yield after applying fertilizer to my cocoa trees? | Fertilizer cannot work properly if the tree leaves are too dense and overgrown. Without sunlight reaching the tree properly, the cocoa plant cannot process the nutrients from the fertilizer to produce good fruit. | Fertilizer Application | Cocoa grows well, but sometimes it becomes a nuisance. When it reaches that stage, if you apply fertilizer, because the leaves are too dense, you cannot get good results from it. Therefore, pruning is something that every farmer should do at least once a year; we should ensure that... | kokoo no mu yie ɛba saa nso a ano no ɛha wo bebree ɛba saafoɔ yi afɔrtilize akwadaa na wobɛbɔ a esiane sɛ ahaban no yɛ bebree nti no wontumi nnya nsunsuansoɔ papa wɔ mu enti pruni no deɛ ɛyɛ adeɛ bi akuani biara afe biara at least yɛnhwɛ sɛ na | 5hhQyY-pb74_026.wav | Dɛn nti na minhu nkɔso biara wɔ m’aba mu bere a mayɛ me kokoo afifide mu aduannuru awie no? | Sɛ dua no nhaban yɛ den dodo na anyin dodo a, aduannuru ntumi nyɛ adwuma yiye. Sɛ owia hann biara nkɔ afifide no so yiye a Koko nnua nso ntumi nyɛ aduannuru a efi aduannuru mu no ho adwuma na ama aba pa. |
Should I prune my cocoa farm before or after applying fertilizer? | You should always prune your farm before applying fertilizer. Trimming overgrown leaves and branches first ensures that the fertilizer feeds the productive parts of the tree instead of wasting nutrients on extra foliage. | Fertilizer Application | Cocoa grows well, but sometimes it becomes a nuisance. When it reaches that stage, if you apply fertilizer, because the leaves are too dense, you cannot get good results from it. Therefore, pruning is something that every farmer should do at least once a year; we should ensure that... | kokoo no mu yie ɛba saa nso a ano no ɛha wo bebree ɛba saafoɔ yi afɔrtilize akwadaa na wobɛbɔ a esiane sɛ ahaban no yɛ bebree nti no wontumi nnya nsunsuansoɔ papa wɔ mu enti pruni no deɛ ɛyɛ adeɛ bi akuani biara afe biara at least yɛnhwɛ sɛ na | 5hhQyY-pb74_026.wav | So ɛsɛ sɛ mitwitwa me koko dua no ansa na mayɛ aduannuru anaasɛ bere a mede ayɛ aduan awie? | Ɛsɛ sɛ wotwitwa w’afuw no mu bere nyinaa ansa na wode aduannuru ahyɛ mu. Sɛ wodi kan twa nhaban ne nkorabata a anyin dodo a, ɛma wohu sɛ aduannuru no bɛkɔ dua no afã horow a ɛsow aba no mu. Sɛ́ anka wobɛsɛe aduannuru wɔ nhaban a ɛboro so so no |
What happens if I put fertilizer on a cocoa farm that has very thick, unpruned leaves? | When you apply fertilizer under a very thick leaf canopy, you get poor results and waste money because the tree will put that energy into growing even more bushy leaves rather than pods. | Fertilizer Application | Cocoa grows well, but sometimes it becomes a nuisance. When it reaches that stage, if you apply fertilizer, because the leaves are too dense, you cannot get good results from it. Therefore, pruning is something that every farmer should do at least once a year; we should ensure that... | kokoo no mu yie ɛba saa nso a ano no ɛha wo bebree ɛba saafoɔ yi afɔrtilize akwadaa na wobɛbɔ a esiane sɛ ahaban no yɛ bebree nti no wontumi nnya nsunsuansoɔ papa wɔ mu enti pruni no deɛ ɛyɛ adeɛ bi akuani biara afe biara at least yɛnhwɛ sɛ na | 5hhQyY-pb74_026.wav | Sɛ mede nhaban a ɛyɛ den yiye na ɛnyɛ nea wɔatwitwa gu koko afuw bi mu a, dɛn na ɛba? | Sɛ wode aduannuru gu nkataso no ase a, nhaban no yɛ den yiye. Worennya nea enye na woasɛe sika efisɛ afifide no de saa ahoɔden no bɛyɛ nhaban a ɛyɛ nnua pii sen sɛ ɛbɛyɛ nhaban. |
Why does sunlight need to reach the main branches of my cocoa trees? | Cocoa pods grow directly on the main trunk and heavy branches. Sunlight reaching these parts triggers the tree to blossom and form healthy pods instead of remaining bare. | Sunlight and Flowering | Cocoa grows well, but sometimes it becomes a nuisance. When it reaches that stage, if you apply fertilizer, because the leaves are too dense, you cannot get good results from it. Therefore, pruning is something that every farmer should do at least once a year; we should ensure that... | kokoo no mu yie ɛba saa nso a ano no ɛha wo bebree ɛba saafoɔ yi afɔrtilize akwadaa na wobɛbɔ a esiane sɛ ahaban no yɛ bebree nti no wontumi nnya nsunsuansoɔ papa wɔ mu enti pruni no deɛ ɛyɛ adeɛ bi akuani biara afe biara at least yɛnhwɛ sɛ na | 5hhQyY-pb74_026.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ owia hann no du me koko dua no nkorabata atitiriw no so? | Kokoo nnua nyin wɔ dua titiriw ne nkorabata a emu yɛ duru no so tẽẽ. Owia hann a ɛkɔ mmeae ahorow Eyinom bɛma afifide no ayɛ nhwiren na ayɛ nnuadewa a ɛyɛ den. Sɛ́ anka wobegyaw wɔn wɔ akyi no |
Will cutting off branches reduce the total amount of cocoa I harvest? | No, cutting off overgrown or unproductive branches actually increases your harvest. It opens up the tree to light and air, helping the plant grow bigger and healthier cocoa pods. | Sunlight and Flowering | Cocoa grows well, but sometimes it becomes a nuisance. When it reaches that stage, if you apply fertilizer, because the leaves are too dense, you cannot get good results from it. Therefore, pruning is something that every farmer should do at least once a year; we should ensure that... | kokoo no mu yie ɛba saa nso a ano no ɛha wo bebree ɛba saafoɔ yi afɔrtilize akwadaa na wobɛbɔ a esiane sɛ ahaban no yɛ bebree nti no wontumi nnya nsunsuansoɔ papa wɔ mu enti pruni no deɛ ɛyɛ adeɛ bi akuani biara afe biara at least yɛnhwɛ sɛ na | 5hhQyY-pb74_026.wav | So koko a mitwa nyinaa so bɛtew koko dodow a mitwa no so? | Dabi, sɛ wutwitwa nkorabata a anyin dodo anaasɛ ɛnsow aba a, ɛbɛma wo nnɔbae atu mpɔn ankasa. Ɛboa afifide ma wobue ma hann ne mframa. Ɛboa afifide ma wonyin kokoo nnua akɛse a ahoɔden wom. |
Can a cocoa tree grow so many leaves that it becomes a problem for the farm? | Yes, when cocoa leaves become too thick, they create too much shade and trap moisture. This turns the tree into a nuisance because it blocks sunlight and encourages diseases to spread. | Tree Behavior and Disease Prevention | Cocoa grows well, but sometimes it becomes a nuisance. When it reaches that stage, if you apply fertilizer, because the leaves are too dense, you cannot get good results from it. Therefore, pruning is something that every farmer should do at least once a year; we should ensure that... | kokoo no mu yie ɛba saa nso a ano no ɛha wo bebree ɛba saafoɔ yi afɔrtilize akwadaa na wobɛbɔ a esiane sɛ ahaban no yɛ bebree nti no wontumi nnya nsunsuansoɔ papa wɔ mu enti pruni no deɛ ɛyɛ adeɛ bi akuani biara afe biara at least yɛnhwɛ sɛ na | 5hhQyY-pb74_026.wav | So kokoo nnua betumi anyin nhaban pii dodo na ɛde ɔhaw aba afuw no so? | Yiw, bere a kokoo nhaban ayɛ den dodo no. Ɛma sunsuma pii ba na ɛkyere nsu. Eyi ma dua no yɛ ɔhaw efisɛ esiw owia hann ano na ɛhyɛ nyarewa ho nkuran ma ɛtrɛw. |
Why do my cocoa pods rot quickly when the tree foliage is very thick? | Very thick foliage traps damp, heavy air inside the tree crown. This wet environment helps diseases like black pod rot thrive and spread across your pods quickly. | Tree Behavior and Disease Prevention | Cocoa grows well, but sometimes it becomes a nuisance. When it reaches that stage, if you apply fertilizer, because the leaves are too dense, you cannot get good results from it. Therefore, pruning is something that every farmer should do at least once a year; we should ensure that... | kokoo no mu yie ɛba saa nso a ano no ɛha wo bebree ɛba saafoɔ yi afɔrtilize akwadaa na wobɛbɔ a esiane sɛ ahaban no yɛ bebree nti no wontumi nnya nsunsuansoɔ papa wɔ mu enti pruni no deɛ ɛyɛ adeɛ bi akuani biara afe biara at least yɛnhwɛ sɛ na | 5hhQyY-pb74_026.wav | Dɛn nti na me koko ntini porɔw ntɛmntɛm bere a dua no nhaban yɛ den saa no? | Nhaban a ɛyɛ den yiye kyere nsu ne mframa a emu yɛ duru wɔ dua no abotiri mu. Saa beae a ɛyɛ nsu yi ma nyarewa te sɛ black pod rot nyin na ɛtrɛw ntɛmntɛm wɔ pod no nyinaa mu. |
Why do my young cocoa seedlings turn yellow and die when I clear all the big trees away from my land? | Young cocoa plants need shade to protect them from direct sunlight and high heat. Without shade trees or temporary food crops like plantains to cover them, intense sun scorches their delicate leaves and dries out the soil, killing the young seedlings. | Shade and Crop Survival | If you also come, you can get some to buy. Look at these others that are here; this old one is there, and the farm is about 800—pardon me—under the storey building. It is our own, so let me take this opportunity to show my siblings who are right there, the one given to him, and the one where someone is. | woba nso a wonya bi tɔ hwɛ wohwɛfoɔ yi afoforɔ na ɛda ha yi dada yi da hɔ na wafuo bɛyɛ 800 mmɔdenbɔ sɛbe abansoro yase ɛyɛ yɛn ara nti menfa saa akwanya nso akyerɛ me nuanom a ɛhɔ ara ama no ne no a obi wɔ hɔ | BCXDMxlb4T8_019.wav | Dɛn nti na me koko nnua nketewa no dan kɔkɔɔ na ewuwu bere a miyi nnua a ɛho akokwaw fi m’asase so no? | Koko nnua nketewa hia sunsuma na ama wɔabɔ wɔn ho ban afi owia hann tẽẽ ne ɔhyew a ano yɛ den ho. Sɛ nnua nni hɔ a ɛbɛma sunsuma anaasɛ bere tiaa mu aduan nnɔbae te sɛ plantains a ɛbɛkata so a Owia hann a ano yɛ den bɛhyew wɔn nhaban nketewa na ama asase no ayow. Nea ɛde afifide nketewa wuwu ba. |
Why are the leaves of my young maize plants showing ragged holes and looking like they were chewed by small worms? | This leaf damage is usually caused by Fall Armyworms. They crawl into the center (whorl) of the maize plant during the day to feed on fresh leaves, leaving ragged holes and sawdust-like waste behind. | Pest Identification | If you also come, you can get some to buy. Look at these others that are here; this old one is there, and the farm is about 800—pardon me—under the storey building. It is our own, so let me take this opportunity to show my siblings who are right there, the one given to him, and the one where someone is. | woba nso a wonya bi tɔ hwɛ wohwɛfoɔ yi afoforɔ na ɛda ha yi dada yi da hɔ na wafuo bɛyɛ 800 mmɔdenbɔ sɛbe abansoro yase ɛyɛ yɛn ara nti menfa saa akwanya nso akyerɛ me nuanom a ɛhɔ ara ama no ne no a obi wɔ hɔ | BCXDMxlb4T8_019.wav | Dɛn nti na me nkokoaa atoko afifide nhaban wɔ ntokuru na ɛte sɛ nea nwansena nketenkete awe? | Mpɛn pii no, Fall Armyworms na ɛde saa ahaban a ɛsɛe yi ba. Wɔwea kɔ atoko dua no mfinimfini (mpɛtea) awiabere kɔdidi nhaban a ɛyɛ foforo no. Ɛgyaw ntokuru a ɛyɛ mmerɛw ne sawdust asinasin wɔ n’akyi. |
Why do my cassava tubers rot in the ground when the heavy rainy season starts? | When soil stays waterlogged or poorly drained during heavy rains, oxygen cannot reach the cassava roots. This suffocates the roots and creates room for harmful soil fungi and bacteria to cause root rot. Planting on raised mounds or ridges helps water drain away safely. | Root Crop Health | If you also come, you can get some to buy. Look at these others that are here; this old one is there, and the farm is about 800—pardon me—under the storey building. It is our own, so let me take this opportunity to show my siblings who are right there, the one given to him, and the one where someone is. | woba nso a wonya bi tɔ hwɛ wohwɛfoɔ yi afoforɔ na ɛda ha yi dada yi da hɔ na wafuo bɛyɛ 800 mmɔdenbɔ sɛbe abansoro yase ɛyɛ yɛn ara nti menfa saa akwanya nso akyerɛ me nuanom a ɛhɔ ara ama no ne no a obi wɔ hɔ | BCXDMxlb4T8_019.wav | Dɛn nti na me cassava ntini reporɔw wɔ asase mu wɔ osutɔ bere mfiase? | Bere a nsu ayɛ asase no ma anaasɛ nsu ntumi nkɔ yiye bere a osu tɔ kɛse no. Oxygen ntumi nkɔ cassava ntini no mu. Eyi twetwe ntini no na ɛma asase mu nwansena ne mmoawa a wopira nya baabi ma ntini no porɔw. Sɛ wodua wɔ koko anaa abon a ɛkorɔn so a, ɛma nsu tumi kɔ dwoodwoo. |
How can I tell if my soil is weak and needs fertilizer before I plant my crop? | Weak soil often shows signs from previous harvests: crops grow slowly, leaves turn pale green or yellow instead of deep green, and yields are small. Testing the soil or adding well-rotted animal manure before planting helps restore essential nutrients like nitrogen. | Soil Fertility | If you also come, you can get some to buy. Look at these others that are here; this old one is there, and the farm is about 800—pardon me—under the storey building. It is our own, so let me take this opportunity to show my siblings who are right there, the one given to him, and the one where someone is. | woba nso a wonya bi tɔ hwɛ wohwɛfoɔ yi afoforɔ na ɛda ha yi dada yi da hɔ na wafuo bɛyɛ 800 mmɔdenbɔ sɛbe abansoro yase ɛyɛ yɛn ara nti menfa saa akwanya nso akyerɛ me nuanom a ɛhɔ ara ama no ne no a obi wɔ hɔ | BCXDMxlb4T8_019.wav | Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ m’asase no yɛ mmerɛw na ehia aduannuru ansa na madua? | Asase a ɛyɛ mmerɛw taa da sɛnkyerɛnne ahorow adi fi otwa a atwam no mu: afifide nyin nkakrankakra, nhaban dan ahabammono a ɛyɛ mmerɛw anaa kɔkɔɔ mmom sen sɛ ɛbɛyɛ ahabammono tuntum. na nnɔbae kakraa bi na ɛwɔ hɔ Sɛ wɔsɔ asase no hwɛ anaasɛ wɔde mmoa nwura a aporɔw yiye ka ho ansa na wɔadua no bɛboa ma aduannuru a ɛho h... |
Can I plant cowpeas or beans together on the same piece of land with my maize? | Yes, planting beans or cowpeas with maize is very beneficial. Legumes take nitrogen from the air and feed it into the soil to nourish the maize, while tall maize stalks provide natural support for climbing bean vines. | Intercropping Practices | If you also come, you can get some to buy. Look at these others that are here; this old one is there, and the farm is about 800—pardon me—under the storey building. It is our own, so let me take this opportunity to show my siblings who are right there, the one given to him, and the one where someone is. | woba nso a wonya bi tɔ hwɛ wohwɛfoɔ yi afoforɔ na ɛda ha yi dada yi da hɔ na wafuo bɛyɛ 800 mmɔdenbɔ sɛbe abansoro yase ɛyɛ yɛn ara nti menfa saa akwanya nso akyerɛ me nuanom a ɛhɔ ara ama no ne no a obi wɔ hɔ | BCXDMxlb4T8_019.wav | So metumi abom adua nantwinini anaa bankye wɔ asase koro so ne atoko? | Yiw, bankye anaa nantwinini a wɔde atoko dua dua no so wɔ mfaso kɛse. Atoko gye nitrogen fi mframa mu de gu asase no mu ma atoko no nya aduan. bere a atoko ntini atenten ma abɔde mu mmoa ma pea bobe a wɔforo no. |
If I plant my crop seeds very close to each other, will I get a bigger harvest? | No, planting too close together causes plants to fight each other for sunlight, water, and soil nutrients. This results in thin, weak stalks and very small fruits. Giving each plant proper spacing ensures it gets enough food to produce a healthy harvest. | Plant Spacing | If you also come, you can get some to buy. Look at these others that are here; this old one is there, and the farm is about 800—pardon me—under the storey building. It is our own, so let me take this opportunity to show my siblings who are right there, the one given to him, and the one where someone is. | woba nso a wonya bi tɔ hwɛ wohwɛfoɔ yi afoforɔ na ɛda ha yi dada yi da hɔ na wafuo bɛyɛ 800 mmɔdenbɔ sɛbe abansoro yase ɛyɛ yɛn ara nti menfa saa akwanya nso akyerɛ me nuanom a ɛhɔ ara ama no ne no a obi wɔ hɔ | BCXDMxlb4T8_019.wav | Sɛ midua aba a ɛbɛn wɔn ho paa a So menya aba pii? | Dabi, sɛ wodua wɔn bɛn wɔn ho wɔn ho dodo a, ɛma afifide no si akan wɔ owia hann, nsu ne aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase no mu ho. Eyi ma ntini a ɛyɛ tratraa na ɛyɛ mmerɛw ne nnuaba nketenkete paa ba. Sɛ wɔma baabi a ɛfata wɔ afifide biara ntam a, ɛma onya aduan a ɛdɔɔso ma otwa adwuma a ahoɔden wom. |
Why are the flowers falling off my pepper plants without forming any peppers? | Pepper flowers drop when the plant is under stress, which can be caused by dry soil, high temperatures, pest attacks, or lack of soil nutrients. Keeping the soil evenly moist and providing balanced nutrients stops flower drop. | Vegetable Flowering and Fruiting | If you also come, you can get some to buy. Look at these others that are here; this old one is there, and the farm is about 800—pardon me—under the storey building. It is our own, so let me take this opportunity to show my siblings who are right there, the one given to him, and the one where someone is. | woba nso a wonya bi tɔ hwɛ wohwɛfoɔ yi afoforɔ na ɛda ha yi dada yi da hɔ na wafuo bɛyɛ 800 mmɔdenbɔ sɛbe abansoro yase ɛyɛ yɛn ara nti menfa saa akwanya nso akyerɛ me nuanom a ɛhɔ ara ama no ne no a obi wɔ hɔ | BCXDMxlb4T8_019.wav | Dɛn nti na nhwiren hwe ase fi me ɛmo dua no so a ɛnyɛ ɛmo biara? | Ɛmo nhwiren bɛkɔ fam bere a afifide no wɔ adwennwen mu no. Eyi betumi afi asase a ɛso yɛ kusuu, ɔhyew a ɛkɔ soro, ne mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae a wɔtow hyɛ wɔn so no mu aba. anaasɛ aduannuru a enni asase no mu Sɛ woma asase no yɛ nwini daa na wode aduannuru a ɛkari pɛ ma a, ɛbɛma nhwiren no agyae. |
Why do weeds grow back much faster than my crops even after I clear and weed the land? | Weed seeds are extremely tough and can sleep in the soil for years. When you clear the land, sunlight and water reach these hidden seeds, causing them to germinate instantly and grow faster than planted crops. | Weed Management | If you also come, you can get some to buy. Look at these others that are here; this old one is there, and the farm is about 800—pardon me—under the storey building. It is our own, so let me take this opportunity to show my siblings who are right there, the one given to him, and the one where someone is. | woba nso a wonya bi tɔ hwɛ wohwɛfoɔ yi afoforɔ na ɛda ha yi dada yi da hɔ na wafuo bɛyɛ 800 mmɔdenbɔ sɛbe abansoro yase ɛyɛ yɛn ara nti menfa saa akwanya nso akyerɛ me nuanom a ɛhɔ ara ama no ne no a obi wɔ hɔ | BCXDMxlb4T8_019.wav | Dɛn nti na nwura nyin ntɛmntɛm sen m’adwuma? Bere a maprapra asase no so na matwa nwura no akyi mpo. | Nwura aba yɛ den yiye na etumi da asase mu mfe pii. Sɛ woprapra beae no a Owia hann ne nsu du aba a ahintaw yi so. Eyi ma aba fifi ntɛm ara na enyin ntɛmntɛm sen afifide a wɔadua. |
How do I prevent insects from eating and destroying my harvested maize while it is stored in the barn? | Insects like weevils thrive when maize is stored with moisture. You must dry your maize thoroughly in the sun until the grains are hard, treat them with safe grain protectant powder, and store them in airtight bags or clean, sealed containers. | Post-Harvest Storage | If you also come, you can get some to buy. Look at these others that are here; this old one is there, and the farm is about 800—pardon me—under the storey building. It is our own, so let me take this opportunity to show my siblings who are right there, the one given to him, and the one where someone is. | woba nso a wonya bi tɔ hwɛ wohwɛfoɔ yi afoforɔ na ɛda ha yi dada yi da hɔ na wafuo bɛyɛ 800 mmɔdenbɔ sɛbe abansoro yase ɛyɛ yɛn ara nti menfa saa akwanya nso akyerɛ me nuanom a ɛhɔ ara ama no ne no a obi wɔ hɔ | BCXDMxlb4T8_019.wav | Mɛyɛ dɛn atumi asiw nkoekoemmoa kwan sɛ wɔrenni m’atoko na wɔsɛe no bere a wɔde asie adidibea hɔ no? | Nkoekoemmoa te sɛ nwansena nyin yiye bere a wɔma atoko yɛ nwini no. Ɛsɛ sɛ woma atoko no wosow wɔ owia mu kosi sɛ nkorabata no bɛyɛ den. Fa aba ho banbɔ powder a ahobammɔ wom sa yare. na fa sie kotoku a mframa ntumi nkɔ mu anaa ade a ɛho tew a wɔatoto mu mu. |
Why are the leaves on my tomato plants curling upwards and turning yellow during the hot season? | Leaf curl in tomatoes is commonly caused by a virus spread by tiny insects called whiteflies, which multiply quickly in warm, dry weather. Controlling whiteflies early with soapy water or approved sprays helps protect the tomato leaves. | Disease Symptoms | If you also come, you can get some to buy. Look at these others that are here; this old one is there, and the farm is about 800—pardon me—under the storey building. It is our own, so let me take this opportunity to show my siblings who are right there, the one given to him, and the one where someone is. | woba nso a wonya bi tɔ hwɛ wohwɛfoɔ yi afoforɔ na ɛda ha yi dada yi da hɔ na wafuo bɛyɛ 800 mmɔdenbɔ sɛbe abansoro yase ɛyɛ yɛn ara nti menfa saa akwanya nso akyerɛ me nuanom a ɛhɔ ara ama no ne no a obi wɔ hɔ | BCXDMxlb4T8_019.wav | Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ tomato afifide so no twitwiw na ɛyɛ kɔkɔɔ wɔ awɔw bere mu? | Mpɛn pii no, mmoawa bi a nkoekoemmoa nketenkete trɛw na ɛde nhaban a ɛyɛ kurukuruwa ba tomato mu. wɔfrɛ no whitefly Wɔdɔɔso ntɛmntɛm wɔ tebea horow a ɛyɛ hyew na ɛyɛ kusuu mu. Whitefly Control ntɛm Sɛ wode samina nsu anaa aduru a wɔapene so a wɔde petepete so a, wubetumi abɔ wo tomato nhaban ho ban. |
Why should I leave large trees on my farm instead of cutting them all down when clearing land? | Large trees protect your crops from strong winds and harsh sunlight, keep the soil cool and moist, and drop leaves that decompose into natural fertilizer for your crops. | Agroforestry and Shade Management | The trees have helped, allowing the rain to fall, which has enabled us to have this whole conversation; let us come together to do the farm work. Oh family, welcome; we will have a chat with the elder. | nnua aboa na nsuo atumi atɔ ama yɛn atwetwe nkɔmɔ no nyinaa yɛ kuadwuma no bi yɛn ho mmra eeiii abusuafoɔ mo akwaaba ɛɛ yɛne panin no ɛbɛtwetwe nkɔmɔ agya | TOgNRwKRtpc_004.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ migyaw nnua akɛse wɔ afuw no mu sen sɛ mɛtwitwa ne nyinaa bere a meretutu asase no? | Nnua a ɛho akokwaw bɔ wo nnɔbae ho ban fi mframa a ano yɛ den ne owia hann a ano yɛ den ho. Ma asase no nyɛ nwini na ɛnyɛ nwini. na ɛtew nhaban a ɛporɔw so sɛ abɔde mu aduannuru ma wo nnɔbae. |
Will planting shade trees on my farm steal water and plant food away from my food crops? | Most big trees have deep roots that fetch water and nutrients from far underground, deeper than your crops' roots reach. They actually bring those nutrients up to the surface when their leaves drop and decay on the soil. | Agroforestry and Shade Management | The trees have helped, allowing the rain to fall, which has enabled us to have this whole conversation; let us come together to do the farm work. Oh family, welcome; we will have a chat with the elder. | nnua aboa na nsuo atumi atɔ ama yɛn atwetwe nkɔmɔ no nyinaa yɛ kuadwuma no bi yɛn ho mmra eeiii abusuafoɔ mo akwaaba ɛɛ yɛne panin no ɛbɛtwetwe nkɔmɔ agya | TOgNRwKRtpc_004.wav | So sunsuma nnua a midua wɔ m’afuw mu no bewia nsu na adua aduan afi m’aduan nnɔbae ho? | Nnua akɛse dodow no ara wɔ ntini a emu dɔ a ɛtwe nsu ne aduannuru fi asase ase akyirikyiri. Eyi mu dɔ sen sɛnea w’afifide no ntini betumi adu. Wɔde saa aduannuru no ba asase no ani bere a nhaban hwe ase na ɛporɔw wɔ asase no so no. |
How do trees on and around my farm help make sure my crops get enough rainfall? | Trees release water vapor from their leaves into the air, which cools the local climate and helps clouds form rain. Having trees nearby creates a cooler environment that holds moisture in the air and soil longer. | Rainfall and Soil Moisture | The trees have helped, allowing the rain to fall, which has enabled us to have this whole conversation; let us come together to do the farm work. Oh family, welcome; we will have a chat with the elder. | nnua aboa na nsuo atumi atɔ ama yɛn atwetwe nkɔmɔ no nyinaa yɛ kuadwuma no bi yɛn ho mmra eeiii abusuafoɔ mo akwaaba ɛɛ yɛne panin no ɛbɛtwetwe nkɔmɔ agya | TOgNRwKRtpc_004.wav | Nnua a ɛwɔ ne ne mpɔtam Ɔkwan bɛn so na m’afuw no betumi ahwɛ ahu sɛ m’afuw no nya osu a ɛfata? | Nnua gyae nsu a ɛyɛ hyew fi wɔn nhaban mu kɔ mframa mu. Eyi ma ɛhɔnom wim tebea yɛ nwini. na ɛboa ma mununkum ma osu tɔ Nnua a ɛbɛn hɔ a ɛma ɛhɔ yɛ nwini a ɛma nsuo kɔ so tra mframa ne asase mu kyɛ. |
Why does my soil dry out so fast a few days after rain, and how can I keep it moist longer? | Bare soil loses water quickly to direct sunlight and heat. Leaving tree leaves, grass, or crop residues on the soil surface acts as a cover that shields the soil from the sun and slows down water evaporation. | Rainfall and Soil Moisture | The trees have helped, allowing the rain to fall, which has enabled us to have this whole conversation; let us come together to do the farm work. Oh family, welcome; we will have a chat with the elder. | nnua aboa na nsuo atumi atɔ ama yɛn atwetwe nkɔmɔ no nyinaa yɛ kuadwuma no bi yɛn ho mmra eeiii abusuafoɔ mo akwaaba ɛɛ yɛne panin no ɛbɛtwetwe nkɔmɔ agya | TOgNRwKRtpc_004.wav | Dɛn nti na osu atɔ nna kakraa bi akyi no, m’asate wow ntɛmntɛm saa? Na mɛyɛ dɛn atumi atra nsu mu akyɛ? | Asase a ɛda hɔ kwa no hwere nsu ntɛmntɛm bere a ɛda owia hann ne ɔhyew mu tẽẽ no. Sɛ wogyaw nhaban, sare anaa nnɔbae nkae wɔ asase no ani a, ɛyɛ adwuma de bɔ asase no ho ban fi owia ho na ɛma nsu no brɛ ase. |
Why do heavy rains wash away the good topsoil on my sloping land, and how do I prevent it? | Heavy rain drops hit bare soil with force and carry away the rich top layer. The roots of trees and cover crops hold the soil in place like a net, while tree leaves break the fall of heavy rain drops. | Soil Protection and Health | The trees have helped, allowing the rain to fall, which has enabled us to have this whole conversation; let us come together to do the farm work. Oh family, welcome; we will have a chat with the elder. | nnua aboa na nsuo atumi atɔ ama yɛn atwetwe nkɔmɔ no nyinaa yɛ kuadwuma no bi yɛn ho mmra eeiii abusuafoɔ mo akwaaba ɛɛ yɛne panin no ɛbɛtwetwe nkɔmɔ agya | TOgNRwKRtpc_004.wav | Dɛn nti na osu kɛse rehohoro dɔte pa a ɛwɔ soro a ɛwɔ me bepɔw so no? Na mɛyɛ dɛn atumi abɔ ho ban? | Osu kɛse no de ahoɔden bɔ asase a ɛda hɔ kwa no na ɛbɔ dɔte a ɛsow aba a ɛwɔ soro no. Nnua ntini ne asase a ɛkata so no kura asase no mu te sɛ trellis. bere a osu a ɛtɔ kɛse no sɛe nnua nhaban no. |
Why do leaves that fall from trees onto my farm floor make my soil richer over time? | Fallen leaves are full of nutrients that the tree drew from the ground. As earthworms and soil insects break down these leaves, they turn into dark humus, which is natural plant food for your crops. | Soil Protection and Health | The trees have helped, allowing the rain to fall, which has enabled us to have this whole conversation; let us come together to do the farm work. Oh family, welcome; we will have a chat with the elder. | nnua aboa na nsuo atumi atɔ ama yɛn atwetwe nkɔmɔ no nyinaa yɛ kuadwuma no bi yɛn ho mmra eeiii abusuafoɔ mo akwaaba ɛɛ yɛne panin no ɛbɛtwetwe nkɔmɔ agya | TOgNRwKRtpc_004.wav | Dɛn nti na nhaban a efi nnua so gu m’afuw mu no ma m’asase yɛ kɛse bere kɔ so? | Nnuannuru a nnua twe fi fam ahyɛ nhaban a ahwe ase ma. Sɛ asase mu nwansena ne nkoekoemmoa a wɔwɔ asase mu sɛe saa nhaban yi a, Wɔdan humus tuntum, a ɛyɛ abɔde mu afifide aduan ma wo nnɔbae. |
Is it better for my soil to clear my bush by burning it or by clearing it manually with a group? | Burning destroys the good organic matter and beneficial insects in the soil. Clearing manually keeps the grass and leaves on the ground to rot into rich compost, making your soil stronger for future seasons. | Land Preparation and Labor | The trees have helped, allowing the rain to fall, which has enabled us to have this whole conversation; let us come together to do the farm work. Oh family, welcome; we will have a chat with the elder. | nnua aboa na nsuo atumi atɔ ama yɛn atwetwe nkɔmɔ no nyinaa yɛ kuadwuma no bi yɛn ho mmra eeiii abusuafoɔ mo akwaaba ɛɛ yɛne panin no ɛbɛtwetwe nkɔmɔ agya | TOgNRwKRtpc_004.wav | So eye sɛ m’asase bɛtwitwa nnua no denam ɔhyew a mɛhyew so anaasɛ mede nsa twitwa no pii? | Ɔhyew sɛe nneɛma pa a nkwa wom ne nkoekoemmoa a mfaso wɔ so a wɔwɔ asase no mu. Sɛ wɔde nsa yi fi hɔ a, ɛbɛma sare ne nhaban a ɛwɔ fam no aporɔw abɛyɛ compost a ɛyɛ dɛ. Eyi ma w’asase no yɛ den ma daakye mmere. |
Why are the leaves on my young cocoa trees turning brown and yellow during the sunny dry season? | Young cocoa trees are sensitive and get sunburned when exposed to direct heat. They need temporary shade from plantain plants or shade trees to stay cool until their leaves grow strong enough to handle full sun. | Crop Behavior and Sunshine | The trees have helped, allowing the rain to fall, which has enabled us to have this whole conversation; let us come together to do the farm work. Oh family, welcome; we will have a chat with the elder. | nnua aboa na nsuo atumi atɔ ama yɛn atwetwe nkɔmɔ no nyinaa yɛ kuadwuma no bi yɛn ho mmra eeiii abusuafoɔ mo akwaaba ɛɛ yɛne panin no ɛbɛtwetwe nkɔmɔ agya | TOgNRwKRtpc_004.wav | Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ me kakao nnua nketewa so no dan bruu ne kɔkɔɔ wɔ ɔpɛ bere a owia bɔ kɛse no mu? | Kakao nnua nketewa yɛ nea ɛyɛ mmerɛw kɛse na ɛhyew owia bere a wɔde hyɛ ɔhyew tẽẽ mu no. Wohia bere tiaa mu sunsuma fi nnuadewa anaa sunsuma nnua mu na ama wɔayɛ nwini kosi sɛ nhaban no mu bɛyɛ den ma owia hann a edi mũ. |
Why do aggressive weeds grow so much faster in open areas of my field than under tree shade? | Most troublesome weeds need full direct sunlight to germinate and grow rapidly. Tree shade blocks that light, naturally slowing down weed growth and saving you labor on weeding. | Weed Control | The trees have helped, allowing the rain to fall, which has enabled us to have this whole conversation; let us come together to do the farm work. Oh family, welcome; we will have a chat with the elder. | nnua aboa na nsuo atumi atɔ ama yɛn atwetwe nkɔmɔ no nyinaa yɛ kuadwuma no bi yɛn ho mmra eeiii abusuafoɔ mo akwaaba ɛɛ yɛne panin no ɛbɛtwetwe nkɔmɔ agya | TOgNRwKRtpc_004.wav | Dɛn nti na nwura a ɛyɛ hu nyin ntɛmntɛm wɔ m’afuw mu mmeae a ɛhɔ yɛ petee sen nnua sunsuma ase? | Nwura a ɛwɔ ɔhaw dodow no ara hia owia hann tẽẽ na ama afifi na anyin ntɛmntɛm. Nnua no sunsuma siw hann no kwan. Sɛnea ɛte no, ɛma nwura nyin brɛoo. na ɛmma wunnya bere pii de yi nwura fi hɔ |
How do I know if the first rainfall of the season is enough for me to start planting my seeds? | Do not plant after just one early rain because a dry spell might follow and scorch the seeds. Dig a small hole into the soil; if the ground is moist down to the depth of your hand, the soil is ready for planting. | Seasonal Planting | The trees have helped, allowing the rain to fall, which has enabled us to have this whole conversation; let us come together to do the farm work. Oh family, welcome; we will have a chat with the elder. | nnua aboa na nsuo atumi atɔ ama yɛn atwetwe nkɔmɔ no nyinaa yɛ kuadwuma no bi yɛn ho mmra eeiii abusuafoɔ mo akwaaba ɛɛ yɛne panin no ɛbɛtwetwe nkɔmɔ agya | TOgNRwKRtpc_004.wav | Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ osu a edi kan a ɛtɔ wɔ bere no mu no dɔɔso ma me sɛ mifi ase gu aba? | Ndua bere a osu atɔ ntɛm biako pɛ akyi. Ebia ɔpɛ bedi akyi na ahyew aba no. Tu tokuru ketewaa bi wɔ dɔte no mu sɛ asase no ayɛ nwini akodu wo nsa mu dɔ a. Ɛkyerɛ sɛ asase no ayɛ krado sɛ wobedua. |
Why are the leaves on my maize plants turning yellow instead of dark green? | Yellow leaves on maize usually mean the crop is lacking nitrogen in the soil, which plants need to grow green and leafy, or that too much water around the roots is preventing the plant from taking up nutrients. | Soil & Soil Moisture Management | Ah, I understand that there are a lot more farmers there too who don't just come to enjoy, and this is the site where they do specific production. | ahaa mate sɛ lot more farmers hɔ nso wontu kama ni enjoy na saa site wei a ɔmo ɛyɛ specific production | VE85xkjZFA4_032.wav | Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ m’atoko afifide so no reyɛ kɔkɔɔ mmom sen sɛ ɛbɛyɛ ahabammono tuntum? | Nhaban kɔkɔɔ a ɛwɔ atoko so no taa kyerɛ sɛ afifide no nni nitrogen wɔ asase no mu. Eyi ne nea afifide hia na ama ayɛ ahabammono na ayɛ nhaban. Anaasɛ nsu pii a atwa ntini no ho ahyia no mma afifide no nnya aduannuru. |
Why should I cover the bare soil around my young tomato plants with dry grass? | Covering the soil with dry grass, known as mulching, stops water from evaporating quickly in the sun, keeps the roots cool, prevents weeds from growing, and stops heavy rain from washing away soil nutrients. | Soil & Soil Moisture Management | Ah, I understand that there are a lot more farmers there too who don't just come to enjoy, and this is the site where they do specific production. | ahaa mate sɛ lot more farmers hɔ nso wontu kama ni enjoy na saa site wei a ɔmo ɛyɛ specific production | VE85xkjZFA4_032.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ mede sare a ayow kata asase a ɛda hɔ kwa a atwa me tomato afifide nketewa no ho ahyia no ho? | Wɔsan frɛ sare a wɔde gu fam no sɛ mulching. Eyi remma nsu no ntumi nsɛe ntɛmntɛm bere a ɛda owia hann mu no. Ɛboa ma ntini no yɛ nwini Ɛmma nwura nnyin na osu kɛse ntumi nhohoro aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase no mu. |
Why are the leaves on my pepper plants twisting and curling upwards? | Leaf curling on pepper plants is commonly caused by tiny insects like thrips or aphids sucking the sap from young leaves, or by a virus spread by these insects. | Pest & Disease Control | Ah, I understand that there are a lot more farmers there too who don't just come to enjoy, and this is the site where they do specific production. | ahaa mate sɛ lot more farmers hɔ nso wontu kama ni enjoy na saa site wei a ɔmo ɛyɛ specific production | VE85xkjZFA4_032.wav | Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ me ɛmo dua no so no twitwiw na ɛyɛ kurukuruwa? | Mpɛn pii no, nkoekoemmoa nketewa te sɛ thrips anaa aphids a wɔnom nhaban nketewa mu nsu no na ɛma nhaban a ɛyɛ kurukuruwa ba. anaasɛ ɛnam mmoawa a nkoekoemmoa yi trɛw so |
Why do insects attack my cowpea flowers as soon as they open? | Cowpea flowers produce sweet nectar and soft petals that attract pests like thrips and pod borers. Protecting the crop early before flowering prevents these insects from damaging the flowers and reducing your yield. | Pest & Disease Control | Ah, I understand that there are a lot more farmers there too who don't just come to enjoy, and this is the site where they do specific production. | ahaa mate sɛ lot more farmers hɔ nso wontu kama ni enjoy na saa site wei a ɔmo ɛyɛ specific production | VE85xkjZFA4_032.wav | Dɛn nti na nkoekoemmoa reto ahyɛ me nantwi nhwiren so bere a ɛfefɛw ara pɛ? | Cowpea nhwiren ma nsu mu nsu ne nhwiren a ɛyɛ mmerɛw a ɛtwetwe mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae te sɛ thrips ne pod borers. Sɛ wobɔ nnɔbae ho ban ntɛm Ansa na nhwiren bɛba a, ɛmma saa nkoekoemmoa yi nsɛe nhwiren na ɛntew wo nnɔbae so. |
Why do I need to cut away some of the small shoots growing around my plantain stem? | Removing extra shoots leaves only one main stem and one small follower shoot, so the plant doesn't waste water and nutrients on too many stems, resulting in larger plantain bunches. | Plant Growth & Pruning | Ah, I understand that there are a lot more farmers there too who don't just come to enjoy, and this is the site where they do specific production. | ahaa mate sɛ lot more farmers hɔ nso wontu kama ni enjoy na saa site wei a ɔmo ɛyɛ specific production | VE85xkjZFA4_032.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ mitwitwa nkorabata nketewa? a ɛrenyin atwa Me plantain ntini no ho ahyia no ayi afi hɔ. | Sɛ woyi nkorabata a ɛboro so fi hɔ a, ɛma dua titiriw biako ne ɔfã biako pɛ, enti afifide no nsɛe nsu ne aduannuru pii wɔ dua no so. Ne saa nti, plantains no benya nnua akɛse. |
Why do I need to put wooden stakes for my yam vines to climb? | Staking gets yam leaves up into the sunlight so they can produce more food for the tubers underground, while keeping the leaves off the damp wet ground where fungal diseases spread. | Plant Growth & Pruning | Ah, I understand that there are a lot more farmers there too who don't just come to enjoy, and this is the site where they do specific production. | ahaa mate sɛ lot more farmers hɔ nso wontu kama ni enjoy na saa site wei a ɔmo ɛyɛ specific production | VE85xkjZFA4_032.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ mede dua dua si hɔ ma ɛmo bobe no foro? | Sɛ wɔde ɛmo nhaban gu dua so a, ɛma owia hann ba sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a wobetumi anya aduan pii ama nnuadewa no. Bere koro no ara mu no, ma nhaban no ntwe mfi mmeae a ɛyɛ nsu a fungal nyarewa betumi atrɛw. |
Why are the blossoms on my tomato plants falling off before producing fruit? | Tomato flowers drop when temperatures get too high, when the soil dries out suddenly during flowering, or when the plant lacks sufficient plant food like calcium and nitrogen. | Crop Development & Harvest | Ah, I understand that there are a lot more farmers there too who don't just come to enjoy, and this is the site where they do specific production. | ahaa mate sɛ lot more farmers hɔ nso wontu kama ni enjoy na saa site wei a ɔmo ɛyɛ specific production | VE85xkjZFA4_032.wav | Dɛn nti na me tomato nhwiren no hwe ase ansa na asow aba? | Tomato nhwiren bɛkɔ fam bere a ɔhyew no kɔ soro dodo no. Sɛ asase no wow mpofirim bere a nhwiren refi anaasɛ bere a afifide nni afifide mu aduannuru a ɛdɔɔso te sɛ calcium ne nitrogen. |
How can I tell that my cassava is mature and ready to harvest under the soil? | Cassava is usually ready when the lower leaves turn yellow and fall off, growth slows down, and the soil around the base of the main stem begins to crack as the tubers expand. | Crop Development & Harvest | Ah, I understand that there are a lot more farmers there too who don't just come to enjoy, and this is the site where they do specific production. | ahaa mate sɛ lot more farmers hɔ nso wontu kama ni enjoy na saa site wei a ɔmo ɛyɛ specific production | VE85xkjZFA4_032.wav | Wobɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ cassava no ayɛ krado sɛ wobetwa wɔ asase ase anaa? | Mpɛn pii no, Yucca yɛ krado bere a nhaban a ɛwɔ fam no dan kɔkɔɔ na ɛtɔ gu no. nyin brɛoo Na asase a atwa dua titiriw no ase ho ahyia no fi ase paapae bere a bulb no trɛw no. |
Why do my young cocoa seedlings struggle to survive when planted in direct, open sunlight? | Young cocoa seedlings are sensitive to intense heat and wind; planting them under shade crops like plantains protects them from harsh sun and keeps humidity high around the young leaves. | Shade & Watering Practices | Ah, I understand that there are a lot more farmers there too who don't just come to enjoy, and this is the site where they do specific production. | ahaa mate sɛ lot more farmers hɔ nso wontu kama ni enjoy na saa site wei a ɔmo ɛyɛ specific production | VE85xkjZFA4_032.wav | Dɛn nti na me kokoo nnua no bɔ mmɔden sɛ ɛbɛtra ase bere a wodua wɔ owia hann tẽẽ mu no? | Kakao nnua nketewa tumi te ɔhyew ne mframa a ano yɛ den nka. Sɛ wodua afifide a sunsuma wom te sɛ plantains a, ɛbɛboa ma wɔabɔ afifide no ho ban afi owia hann a ano yɛ den ho na ama nsu a ɛyɛ nwini kɛse atwa nhaban nketewa no ho ahyia. |
Why do my garden crops wither when I give them water during the hot afternoon sun? | Watering under strong sun causes water to evaporate rapidly before reaching the roots, and hot water drops on leaves can scorch the tender foliage. It is best to water early in the morning or late in the evening. | Shade & Watering Practices | Ah, I understand that there are a lot more farmers there too who don't just come to enjoy, and this is the site where they do specific production. | ahaa mate sɛ lot more farmers hɔ nso wontu kama ni enjoy na saa site wei a ɔmo ɛyɛ specific production | VE85xkjZFA4_032.wav | Dɛn nti na me turo mu afifide wew bere a megugu so nsu awiabere a ɛyɛ hyew no? | Sɛ wogugu so nsu wɔ owia a ano yɛ den ase a, ɛma nsu no yɛ hyew ntɛmntɛm ansa na adu ntini no mu. Na nsu a ɛyɛ hyew a ɛtɔ gu nhaban no so no betumi ama nhaban nketewa no ahyew. Ɛsɛ sɛ wɔgugu nsuo anɔpa anaa anwummerɛ. |
How long does a new cocoa tree take from the day I plant it until it starts bearing fruit? | Hybrid cocoa varieties commonly planted in Ghana begin producing pods within 2 to 3 years after planting, whereas older traditional cocoa trees usually take 4 to 5 years. | Cocoa Farming Basics | This year, Nana, we want this government and the development aspect; everyone sees this. Many women with abilities are helping to provide nutrition. Regarding what you went to do and what you are doing, the Western Region knows what kind of cocoa activities these sisters of ours are undertaking. Pardon me, even some wh... | this year nana yɛpɛ sɛ wei aban ɛne development part no obiara hunu sɛ wei women with abilities no bebree naa ɛboa to provide nutrition mo kɔeɛ no deɛ bɛn ne deɛbɛyɛ no deɛ bɛn na ɔmo yɛ western region nim sɛ cocoa adwuma ahodoɔ bɛn so na yɛnuanom mmaa yi ɛreyɛ a sɛbe ɛbi mo adi dɛm so ɔmo de aduane bɛsi yɛ tables yoo ... | RKSv6F26pc8_011.wav | Bere tenten ahe na egye ansa na kakao dua foforo anyin fi bere a woduae kosi sɛ ebefi ase asow aba? | Kokoo ahorow a wɔde afrafra a wɔtaa dua wɔ Ghana no fi ase yɛ nnuadewa wɔ mfe 2 kosi 3 mu wɔ bere a wɔadua akyi, bere a amammerɛ kwan so koko nnua a akyɛ no taa gye mfe 4 kosi 5. |
Why do young cocoa trees need shade plants like plantains around them when they are small? | Young cocoa seedlings have tender leaves and delicate roots that easily dry out or burn under direct sunlight. Tall shade plants act like natural umbrellas, protecting the young trees from extreme heat and retaining soil moisture. | Cocoa Farming Basics | This year, Nana, we want this government and the development aspect; everyone sees this. Many women with abilities are helping to provide nutrition. Regarding what you went to do and what you are doing, the Western Region knows what kind of cocoa activities these sisters of ours are undertaking. Pardon me, even some wh... | this year nana yɛpɛ sɛ wei aban ɛne development part no obiara hunu sɛ wei women with abilities no bebree naa ɛboa to provide nutrition mo kɔeɛ no deɛ bɛn ne deɛbɛyɛ no deɛ bɛn na ɔmo yɛ western region nim sɛ cocoa adwuma ahodoɔ bɛn so na yɛnuanom mmaa yi ɛreyɛ a sɛbe ɛbi mo adi dɛm so ɔmo de aduane bɛsi yɛ tables yoo ... | RKSv6F26pc8_011.wav | Dɛn nti na koko nnua nketewa hia afifide a ɛyɛ sunsuma te sɛ plantain a atwa wɔn ho ahyia bere a wɔyɛ nketewa no? | Kakao nnua nketewa wɔ nhaban nketewa ne ntini a ɛyɛ mmerɛw a ɛnyɛ den sɛ ɛbɛyow anaasɛ ɛbɛhyew wɔ owia hann tẽẽ mu. Nnua atenten a ɛyɛ sunsuma yɛ adwuma te sɛ abɔde mu sunsuma. Bɔ afifide nkumaa ho ban fi ɔhyew a ano yɛ den ho na ma asase no mu nsu nkɔ so. |
Why do my crop leaves dry up and shed off during the dry Harmattan season? | During Harmattan, dry air and low humidity cause plants to lose water rapidly. Many crops drop some of their leaves naturally to reduce water loss and survive until the rainy season returns. | Weather & Seasonal Crop Behavior | This year, Nana, we want this government and the development aspect; everyone sees this. Many women with abilities are helping to provide nutrition. Regarding what you went to do and what you are doing, the Western Region knows what kind of cocoa activities these sisters of ours are undertaking. Pardon me, even some wh... | this year nana yɛpɛ sɛ wei aban ɛne development part no obiara hunu sɛ wei women with abilities no bebree naa ɛboa to provide nutrition mo kɔeɛ no deɛ bɛn ne deɛbɛyɛ no deɛ bɛn na ɔmo yɛ western region nim sɛ cocoa adwuma ahodoɔ bɛn so na yɛnuanom mmaa yi ɛreyɛ a sɛbe ɛbi mo adi dɛm so ɔmo de aduane bɛsi yɛ tables yoo ... | RKSv6F26pc8_011.wav | Dɛn nti na me nnɔbae we na ɛtɔ gu wɔ Harmattan ɔpɛ bere mu? | Wɔ Harmattan bere mu no, mframa a ɛyɛ kusuu ne nsu a ɛyɛ nwini a ɛba fam ma afifide hwere nsu ntɛmntɛm. Nnuadewa pii fi awosu mu tow wɔn nhaban no bi gu na ama nsu a wɔhwere no so atew na wɔatra ase kosi sɛ osutɔ bere no bɛsan aba. |
Why do my maize plants produce smaller cobs if I plant them late in the rainy season? | Maize needs steady moisture while flowering and forming cobs. Late planting means rains may stop mid-way through growth, leaving the plants without enough water to fully fill out the cobs. | Weather & Seasonal Crop Behavior | This year, Nana, we want this government and the development aspect; everyone sees this. Many women with abilities are helping to provide nutrition. Regarding what you went to do and what you are doing, the Western Region knows what kind of cocoa activities these sisters of ours are undertaking. Pardon me, even some wh... | this year nana yɛpɛ sɛ wei aban ɛne development part no obiara hunu sɛ wei women with abilities no bebree naa ɛboa to provide nutrition mo kɔeɛ no deɛ bɛn ne deɛbɛyɛ no deɛ bɛn na ɔmo yɛ western region nim sɛ cocoa adwuma ahodoɔ bɛn so na yɛnuanom mmaa yi ɛreyɛ a sɛbe ɛbi mo adi dɛm so ɔmo de aduane bɛsi yɛ tables yoo ... | RKSv6F26pc8_011.wav | Dɛn nti na m’atoko dua no sow nkorabata kakraa bi sɛ midua no wɔ osutɔ bere awiei a? | Atoko hia nsu a ɛkɔ so bere nyinaa bere a nhwiren ne nhwiren reyɛ no. Sɛ wodua akyiri a, ɛkyerɛ sɛ osu betumi atɔ mfinimfini na ama afifide no anyin. Ne saa nti, nnua no nni nsu a ɛdɔɔso a ɛbɛsan ahyɛ akutu no ma. |
What causes crop leaves to turn pale green or yellow even when there is enough rain? | Yellow or pale leaves often mean the plant is lacking nitrogen, an essential soil nutrient needed for leaves to grow green and healthy. Adding well-rotted manure or nitrogen fertilizer usually solves this. | Soil & Plant Nutrition | This year, Nana, we want this government and the development aspect; everyone sees this. Many women with abilities are helping to provide nutrition. Regarding what you went to do and what you are doing, the Western Region knows what kind of cocoa activities these sisters of ours are undertaking. Pardon me, even some wh... | this year nana yɛpɛ sɛ wei aban ɛne development part no obiara hunu sɛ wei women with abilities no bebree naa ɛboa to provide nutrition mo kɔeɛ no deɛ bɛn ne deɛbɛyɛ no deɛ bɛn na ɔmo yɛ western region nim sɛ cocoa adwuma ahodoɔ bɛn so na yɛnuanom mmaa yi ɛreyɛ a sɛbe ɛbi mo adi dɛm so ɔmo de aduane bɛsi yɛ tables yoo ... | RKSv6F26pc8_011.wav | Dɛn na ɛma afifide nhaban dan ahabammono anaa kɔkɔɔ a ɛyɛ mmerɛw sɛ osu dɔɔso mpo a? | Mpɛn pii no, nhaban a ɛyɛ kɔkɔɔ anaa ɛyɛ mmerɛw no kyerɛ sɛ afifide no nni nitrogen. Eyi yɛ aduannuru a ɛho hia wɔ asase mu a ɛho hia na ama nhaban akɔ so ayɛ ahabammono na ayɛ den. Mpɛn pii no, nwura a aporɔw yiye anaa nitrogen fango a wɔde ka ho no di ɔhaw yi ho dwuma. |
How do I know if my soil is rich enough to grow leafy vegetables and food crops? | Good soil is typically dark in color, crumbles easily in your hands, holds moisture without staying waterlogged, and contains earthworms or decaying plant matter. | Soil & Plant Nutrition | This year, Nana, we want this government and the development aspect; everyone sees this. Many women with abilities are helping to provide nutrition. Regarding what you went to do and what you are doing, the Western Region knows what kind of cocoa activities these sisters of ours are undertaking. Pardon me, even some wh... | this year nana yɛpɛ sɛ wei aban ɛne development part no obiara hunu sɛ wei women with abilities no bebree naa ɛboa to provide nutrition mo kɔeɛ no deɛ bɛn ne deɛbɛyɛ no deɛ bɛn na ɔmo yɛ western region nim sɛ cocoa adwuma ahodoɔ bɛn so na yɛnuanom mmaa yi ɛreyɛ a sɛbe ɛbi mo adi dɛm so ɔmo de aduane bɛsi yɛ tables yoo ... | RKSv6F26pc8_011.wav | Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ m’asase no dɔɔso araa ma mitumi dua nhabannuru ne nnuan nnɔbae? | Mpɛn pii no, asase a ahoɔden wom no kɔla yɛ tuntum. Ɛbubu ntɛmntɛm wɔ wo nsa mu Ɛma nsuo kɔ mu a nsuo nhyɛ mu. na asase mu nwansena anaa afifide nkae a ɛreporɔw wɔ hɔ |
Why do my cocoa pods turn black and rot during heavy rainy seasons? | This is caused by Black Pod Disease, a fungus that spreads rapidly in damp, cool, and poorly ventilated environments when rainfall is heavy and tree canopies are overly dense. | Pests & Crop Diseases | This year, Nana, we want this government and the development aspect; everyone sees this. Many women with abilities are helping to provide nutrition. Regarding what you went to do and what you are doing, the Western Region knows what kind of cocoa activities these sisters of ours are undertaking. Pardon me, even some wh... | this year nana yɛpɛ sɛ wei aban ɛne development part no obiara hunu sɛ wei women with abilities no bebree naa ɛboa to provide nutrition mo kɔeɛ no deɛ bɛn ne deɛbɛyɛ no deɛ bɛn na ɔmo yɛ western region nim sɛ cocoa adwuma ahodoɔ bɛn so na yɛnuanom mmaa yi ɛreyɛ a sɛbe ɛbi mo adi dɛm so ɔmo de aduane bɛsi yɛ tables yoo ... | RKSv6F26pc8_011.wav | Dɛn nti na koko a wɔayam no dan tuntum na ɛporɔw wɔ osutɔ bere mu? | Eyi fi black pod yare. Eyi yɛ ntontom a ɛtrɛw ntɛmntɛm wɔ mmeae a ɛhɔ yɛ nwini, awɔw wom, na mframa ntumi nkɔ mu. Bere a osu kɛse tɔ na nnua a ɛwɔ soro no yɛ den dodo no. |
Why do insects attack my pepper and vegetable plants more during the dry season than in the wet season? | In dry weather, many insects look for plant sap as a source of water, while warmer temperatures also allow pest populations to multiply faster. | Pests & Crop Diseases | This year, Nana, we want this government and the development aspect; everyone sees this. Many women with abilities are helping to provide nutrition. Regarding what you went to do and what you are doing, the Western Region knows what kind of cocoa activities these sisters of ours are undertaking. Pardon me, even some wh... | this year nana yɛpɛ sɛ wei aban ɛne development part no obiara hunu sɛ wei women with abilities no bebree naa ɛboa to provide nutrition mo kɔeɛ no deɛ bɛn ne deɛbɛyɛ no deɛ bɛn na ɔmo yɛ western region nim sɛ cocoa adwuma ahodoɔ bɛn so na yɛnuanom mmaa yi ɛreyɛ a sɛbe ɛbi mo adi dɛm so ɔmo de aduane bɛsi yɛ tables yoo ... | RKSv6F26pc8_011.wav | Dɛn nti na nkoekoemmoa pii tow hyɛ me pepper afifide ne nhabannuru so wɔ ɔpɛ bere mu sen osutɔ bere mu? | wɔ wim tebea a ɛyɛ kusuu mu Nkoekoemmoa pii hwɛ sɛ wobedua nsu sɛ nsu fibea. Saa bere yi nyinaa, ɔhyew a ɛyɛ hyew nso boa ma mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae no dɔɔso ntɛmntɛm. |
Why is it important to leave proper space between my plants instead of putting them close together? | Proper spacing ensures each crop gets enough sunlight, soil nutrients, and airflow without competing with surrounding plants, leading to healthier growth and better yields. | Planting Practices & Yields | This year, Nana, we want this government and the development aspect; everyone sees this. Many women with abilities are helping to provide nutrition. Regarding what you went to do and what you are doing, the Western Region knows what kind of cocoa activities these sisters of ours are undertaking. Pardon me, even some wh... | this year nana yɛpɛ sɛ wei aban ɛne development part no obiara hunu sɛ wei women with abilities no bebree naa ɛboa to provide nutrition mo kɔeɛ no deɛ bɛn ne deɛbɛyɛ no deɛ bɛn na ɔmo yɛ western region nim sɛ cocoa adwuma ahodoɔ bɛn so na yɛnuanom mmaa yi ɛreyɛ a sɛbe ɛbi mo adi dɛm so ɔmo de aduane bɛsi yɛ tables yoo ... | RKSv6F26pc8_011.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛho hia sɛ mɛma m’afifide no ntam kwan a ɛfata, sen sɛ mede bɛto wɔn ho wɔn ho nkyɛn? | Ntam kwan a ɛfata ma afifide biara nya owia hann. aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase no mu ne mframa a ɛkɔ so yiye a ɛne afifide a atwa ho ahyia no nsi akan Eyi ma enyin yiye na wonya nnɔbae pa. |
Why do vegetable seeds like pepper grow better when I start them in a small nursery bed before moving them to the main farm? | Seedlings are very delicate. Nursing them in a small, controlled area lets you easily shelter them from strong rain and pests so that only healthy, strong plants are transplanted into the main field. | Planting Practices & Yields | This year, Nana, we want this government and the development aspect; everyone sees this. Many women with abilities are helping to provide nutrition. Regarding what you went to do and what you are doing, the Western Region knows what kind of cocoa activities these sisters of ours are undertaking. Pardon me, even some wh... | this year nana yɛpɛ sɛ wei aban ɛne development part no obiara hunu sɛ wei women with abilities no bebree naa ɛboa to provide nutrition mo kɔeɛ no deɛ bɛn ne deɛbɛyɛ no deɛ bɛn na ɔmo yɛ western region nim sɛ cocoa adwuma ahodoɔ bɛn so na yɛnuanom mmaa yi ɛreyɛ a sɛbe ɛbi mo adi dɛm so ɔmo de aduane bɛsi yɛ tables yoo ... | RKSv6F26pc8_011.wav | Dɛn nti na nhabannuru aba te sɛ ɛmo nyin yiye bere a mifi ase wɔ aba ketewaa bi mu no? ansa na wɔatu akɔ afuw kɛse no mu | Nnuadewa no yɛ mmerɛw yiye. Wɔn a wobɛtete wɔn wɔ baabi ketewaa bi Dabere a wɔahyɛ da ayɛ no ma ɛnyɛ den sɛ wobɛbɔ wɔn ho ban afi osu kɛse ne mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae ho. Sɛ wɔde afifide a ɛwɔ apɔwmuden na ahoɔden wom nkutoo bedua afuw kɛse no mu. |
Why do I need to dry my corn after harvesting it from the farm? | Freshly harvested corn contains a lot of natural water. Drying removes this excess water so the corn will not rot, grow mold, or attract destructive pests during storage. | Post-Harvest Grain Drying | We want the water content inside to come down a little, and as I indicated earlier, it has 25 percent water; we need to be able to bring the amount in it to 18 percent, which is 18, just 18, okay. So it means, family, as I am showing you, it means we will continue to dry it a little more, because it needs the water to ... | mu nsuo no yɛpɛ sɛ ɛba fɔm kakra na sɛneɛ mediikan kyerɛɛ mu no ɛwɔ 25 fɛnt ɛmu ɔha mu aduonu nnum nsuo a dodoɔ a ɛwɔ mu no no yɛwɔ sɛ yɛtumi ɛde ba 18 percent a ɛyɛ 18 ɔmo 18 okay nti na kyerɛ sɛ abusuafoɔ ɔkyire mu a na kyerɛ sɛ yɛbɛtoa so ahata kakra because ɔpayɛ sɛ ɛwɔ sɛ nsuo no firi mu kakra nsuo no a ɛwɔ aburo ... | JdWhGym5e-4_022.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ mewe m’atoko bere a matwa afi afuw mu awie no? | Atoko a wɔatwa no foforo no wɔ abɔde mu nsu pii. Sɛ wɔma ɛyow a, eyi nsu a ɛboro so no fi hɔ. sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a atoko no renporɔw mma nwansena anaasɛ ɛntwetwe mmoawa a wɔsɛe ade bere a wɔde sie no. |
How do I know if my harvested corn still has too much water inside it? | If corn grains feel soft when you press them with your thumbnail, dent easily, or feel heavy and damp, they still contain a high amount of water (around 25 percent or more) and require further drying. | Post-Harvest Grain Drying | We want the water content inside to come down a little, and as I indicated earlier, it has 25 percent water; we need to be able to bring the amount in it to 18 percent, which is 18, just 18, okay. So it means, family, as I am showing you, it means we will continue to dry it a little more, because it needs the water to ... | mu nsuo no yɛpɛ sɛ ɛba fɔm kakra na sɛneɛ mediikan kyerɛɛ mu no ɛwɔ 25 fɛnt ɛmu ɔha mu aduonu nnum nsuo a dodoɔ a ɛwɔ mu no no yɛwɔ sɛ yɛtumi ɛde ba 18 percent a ɛyɛ 18 ɔmo 18 okay nti na kyerɛ sɛ abusuafoɔ ɔkyire mu a na kyerɛ sɛ yɛbɛtoa so ahata kakra because ɔpayɛ sɛ ɛwɔ sɛ nsuo no firi mu kakra nsuo no a ɛwɔ aburo ... | JdWhGym5e-4_022.wav | Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ m’atoko a matwa no da so ara wɔ nsu pii wɔ mu? | Sɛ atoko nnua no te nka sɛ ɛyɛ mmerɛw bere a wode nsateaa nnadewa mia so a, dent ntɛmntɛm, anaasɛ te nka sɛ emu yɛ duru na ɛyɛ nwini. Nsu pii da so ara wɔ atoko nnua mu (bɛyɛ ɔha biara mu nkyem 25 anaa nea ɛboro saa) na ɛsɛ sɛ ɛkɔ so we. |
What happens if I store my corn in bags immediately without drying it properly? | Storing wet corn traps heat and moisture inside the sacks, which quickly creates mold, rots the grains, and can ruin your entire harvest within a few days. | Post-Harvest Grain Drying | We want the water content inside to come down a little, and as I indicated earlier, it has 25 percent water; we need to be able to bring the amount in it to 18 percent, which is 18, just 18, okay. So it means, family, as I am showing you, it means we will continue to dry it a little more, because it needs the water to ... | mu nsuo no yɛpɛ sɛ ɛba fɔm kakra na sɛneɛ mediikan kyerɛɛ mu no ɛwɔ 25 fɛnt ɛmu ɔha mu aduonu nnum nsuo a dodoɔ a ɛwɔ mu no no yɛwɔ sɛ yɛtumi ɛde ba 18 percent a ɛyɛ 18 ɔmo 18 okay nti na kyerɛ sɛ abusuafoɔ ɔkyire mu a na kyerɛ sɛ yɛbɛtoa so ahata kakra because ɔpayɛ sɛ ɛwɔ sɛ nsuo no firi mu kakra nsuo no a ɛwɔ aburo ... | JdWhGym5e-4_022.wav | Sɛ mede atoko sie kotoku mu ntɛm ara a manyow yiye a, dɛn na ɛba? | Sɛ wode atoko a ɛyɛ nsu sie a, ɛbɛkyere ɔhyew ne nsu a ɛwɔ kotoku no mu. a ɛma fungus nya aburow aba a ɛporɔw ntɛmntɛm Na ebetumi asɛe wo nnɔbae nyinaa wɔ nna kakraa bi mu. |
What is the right moisture level I should aim for when drying my corn? | You should dry your corn until the water content drops from high levels (around 25 percent) down to about 18 percent or lower, which is the safe level for storage and selling. | Post-Harvest Grain Drying | We want the water content inside to come down a little, and as I indicated earlier, it has 25 percent water; we need to be able to bring the amount in it to 18 percent, which is 18, just 18, okay. So it means, family, as I am showing you, it means we will continue to dry it a little more, because it needs the water to ... | mu nsuo no yɛpɛ sɛ ɛba fɔm kakra na sɛneɛ mediikan kyerɛɛ mu no ɛwɔ 25 fɛnt ɛmu ɔha mu aduonu nnum nsuo a dodoɔ a ɛwɔ mu no no yɛwɔ sɛ yɛtumi ɛde ba 18 percent a ɛyɛ 18 ɔmo 18 okay nti na kyerɛ sɛ abusuafoɔ ɔkyire mu a na kyerɛ sɛ yɛbɛtoa so ahata kakra because ɔpayɛ sɛ ɛwɔ sɛ nsuo no firi mu kakra nsuo no a ɛwɔ aburo ... | JdWhGym5e-4_022.wav | Dɛn ne ɔhyew a eye sen biara a ɛsɛ sɛ mede si m’ani so bere a mereyow atoko no? | Ɛsɛ sɛ woma atoko no we kosi sɛ nsu a ɛwɔ mu no bɛkɔ fam afi nea ɛkɔ soro (bɛyɛ ɔha biara mu nkyem 25) akodu bɛyɛ ɔha biara mu nkyem 18 anaa nea ennu saa. Eyi yɛ gyinabea a ahobammɔ wom a wɔde sie na wɔkyekyɛ. |
How does sun-drying actually help lower the water content inside corn grains? | The heat from the sun warms the outside of the corn grains, which draws out the trapped moisture inside the kernels and causes it to evaporate into the air. | Post-Harvest Grain Drying | We want the water content inside to come down a little, and as I indicated earlier, it has 25 percent water; we need to be able to bring the amount in it to 18 percent, which is 18, just 18, okay. So it means, family, as I am showing you, it means we will continue to dry it a little more, because it needs the water to ... | mu nsuo no yɛpɛ sɛ ɛba fɔm kakra na sɛneɛ mediikan kyerɛɛ mu no ɛwɔ 25 fɛnt ɛmu ɔha mu aduonu nnum nsuo a dodoɔ a ɛwɔ mu no no yɛwɔ sɛ yɛtumi ɛde ba 18 percent a ɛyɛ 18 ɔmo 18 okay nti na kyerɛ sɛ abusuafoɔ ɔkyire mu a na kyerɛ sɛ yɛbɛtoa so ahata kakra because ɔpayɛ sɛ ɛwɔ sɛ nsuo no firi mu kakra nsuo no a ɛwɔ aburo ... | JdWhGym5e-4_022.wav | Ɔkwan bɛn so na owia a obi de ne ho hyɛ mu no ma nsu dodow a ɛwɔ atoko nnua mu no so tew? | Ɔhyew a efi owia mu no ma atoko aba no akyi yɛ hyew. Eyi twe nsu a akyea aba no mu no fi mu na ɛma ɛyɛ nwini kɔ mframa mu. |
Why does a bag of fresh corn weigh more than a bag of dry corn? | Fresh corn carries a lot of water weight inside each kernel. As you dry the corn, that water leaves the grain, making the final dried crop lighter but much safer to store. | Post-Harvest Grain Drying | We want the water content inside to come down a little, and as I indicated earlier, it has 25 percent water; we need to be able to bring the amount in it to 18 percent, which is 18, just 18, okay. So it means, family, as I am showing you, it means we will continue to dry it a little more, because it needs the water to ... | mu nsuo no yɛpɛ sɛ ɛba fɔm kakra na sɛneɛ mediikan kyerɛɛ mu no ɛwɔ 25 fɛnt ɛmu ɔha mu aduonu nnum nsuo a dodoɔ a ɛwɔ mu no no yɛwɔ sɛ yɛtumi ɛde ba 18 percent a ɛyɛ 18 ɔmo 18 okay nti na kyerɛ sɛ abusuafoɔ ɔkyire mu a na kyerɛ sɛ yɛbɛtoa so ahata kakra because ɔpayɛ sɛ ɛwɔ sɛ nsuo no firi mu kakra nsuo no a ɛwɔ aburo ... | JdWhGym5e-4_022.wav | Dɛn nti na atoko a wɔayɛ no foforo kotoku mu duru boro atoko a ayow kotoku mu? | Atoko a wɔayɛ no foforo no mu duru biara wɔ nsu mu duru pii. Sɛ woyow atoko a Nsu befi aba no mu aba. Eyi ma afifide a ɛyow awiei koraa no yɛ hare nanso ahobammɔ wom kɛse sɛ wɔde besie. |
What is the best way to spread my corn under the sun so the moisture leaves evenly? | Spread your corn in a thin layer on a clean tarpaulin or drying floor in direct sunlight, and turn the grains regularly so every side gets equal heat to release its water. | Post-Harvest Grain Drying | We want the water content inside to come down a little, and as I indicated earlier, it has 25 percent water; we need to be able to bring the amount in it to 18 percent, which is 18, just 18, okay. So it means, family, as I am showing you, it means we will continue to dry it a little more, because it needs the water to ... | mu nsuo no yɛpɛ sɛ ɛba fɔm kakra na sɛneɛ mediikan kyerɛɛ mu no ɛwɔ 25 fɛnt ɛmu ɔha mu aduonu nnum nsuo a dodoɔ a ɛwɔ mu no no yɛwɔ sɛ yɛtumi ɛde ba 18 percent a ɛyɛ 18 ɔmo 18 okay nti na kyerɛ sɛ abusuafoɔ ɔkyire mu a na kyerɛ sɛ yɛbɛtoa so ahata kakra because ɔpayɛ sɛ ɛwɔ sɛ nsuo no firi mu kakra nsuo no a ɛwɔ aburo ... | JdWhGym5e-4_022.wav | Ɔkwan bɛn na eye sen biara a wobɛfa so atrɛw atoko mu wɔ owia ase na ama nsu a ɛwɔ mu no afi hɔ pɛpɛɛpɛ? | Fa ade a ɛyɛ tratraa gu atoko no so. Wɔ tarp anaa fam a ɛho tew so na ama ayow wɔ owia hann tẽẽ mu. Na dannan atoko nnua no daa sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a afã nyinaa benya ɔhyew koro no ara a ɛbɛma nsu no akɔ. |
Will buyers at the market pay less for my corn if it still has high water content? | Yes, traders and millers pay less for wet corn because it spoils quickly during transport and causes problems during grinding, whereas properly dried corn fetches a higher price. | Post-Harvest Grain Drying | We want the water content inside to come down a little, and as I indicated earlier, it has 25 percent water; we need to be able to bring the amount in it to 18 percent, which is 18, just 18, okay. So it means, family, as I am showing you, it means we will continue to dry it a little more, because it needs the water to ... | mu nsuo no yɛpɛ sɛ ɛba fɔm kakra na sɛneɛ mediikan kyerɛɛ mu no ɛwɔ 25 fɛnt ɛmu ɔha mu aduonu nnum nsuo a dodoɔ a ɛwɔ mu no no yɛwɔ sɛ yɛtumi ɛde ba 18 percent a ɛyɛ 18 ɔmo 18 okay nti na kyerɛ sɛ abusuafoɔ ɔkyire mu a na kyerɛ sɛ yɛbɛtoa so ahata kakra because ɔpayɛ sɛ ɛwɔ sɛ nsuo no firi mu kakra nsuo no a ɛwɔ aburo ... | JdWhGym5e-4_022.wav | So adetɔfo a wɔwɔ gua so no betua sika kakraa bi wɔ m’atoko no ho sɛ ɛda so ara wɔ nsu pii a? | Yiw, aguadifo ne wɔn a wɔyɛ owiyammo betua sika ketewaa bi wɔ atoko a ɛyɛ nsu ho. Nea enti a ɛte saa ne sɛ atoko sɛe ntɛmntɛm bere a wɔde rekɔ baabiara na ɛde ɔhaw ba bere a wɔreyam no. Nanso atoko a ayow yiye de, ɛhyɛ sɛ wɔbɔ bo kɛse. |
Why is it difficult to grind corn into flour if the water content is still high? | When corn has too much water inside, milling machines crush the wet kernels into a thick paste instead of grinding them into fine, dry flour. | Post-Harvest Grain Drying | We want the water content inside to come down a little, and as I indicated earlier, it has 25 percent water; we need to be able to bring the amount in it to 18 percent, which is 18, just 18, okay. So it means, family, as I am showing you, it means we will continue to dry it a little more, because it needs the water to ... | mu nsuo no yɛpɛ sɛ ɛba fɔm kakra na sɛneɛ mediikan kyerɛɛ mu no ɛwɔ 25 fɛnt ɛmu ɔha mu aduonu nnum nsuo a dodoɔ a ɛwɔ mu no no yɛwɔ sɛ yɛtumi ɛde ba 18 percent a ɛyɛ 18 ɔmo 18 okay nti na kyerɛ sɛ abusuafoɔ ɔkyire mu a na kyerɛ sɛ yɛbɛtoa so ahata kakra because ɔpayɛ sɛ ɛwɔ sɛ nsuo no firi mu kakra nsuo no a ɛwɔ aburo ... | JdWhGym5e-4_022.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛyɛ den sɛ wɔbɛyam atoko ayɛ esiam sɛ nsu a ɛwɔ mu no da so ara dɔɔso a? | Sɛ atoko wɔ nsu pii a, owiyammo no yam aburow a ɛyɛ nsu no ma ɛyɛ aduru a ɛyɛ den na ɛyɛ krim. Sɛ́ anka wobɛyam no ayɛ no powder a ɛyɛ fɛ a ɛyɛ dry. |
How many days does it usually take to bring the water content of corn down to a safe level? | Under strong, hot sunshine, it typically takes several days of continuous drying to lower the moisture from around 25 percent down to 18 percent or less, depending on how hot the weather is. | Post-Harvest Grain Drying | We want the water content inside to come down a little, and as I indicated earlier, it has 25 percent water; we need to be able to bring the amount in it to 18 percent, which is 18, just 18, okay. So it means, family, as I am showing you, it means we will continue to dry it a little more, because it needs the water to ... | mu nsuo no yɛpɛ sɛ ɛba fɔm kakra na sɛneɛ mediikan kyerɛɛ mu no ɛwɔ 25 fɛnt ɛmu ɔha mu aduonu nnum nsuo a dodoɔ a ɛwɔ mu no no yɛwɔ sɛ yɛtumi ɛde ba 18 percent a ɛyɛ 18 ɔmo 18 okay nti na kyerɛ sɛ abusuafoɔ ɔkyire mu a na kyerɛ sɛ yɛbɛtoa so ahata kakra because ɔpayɛ sɛ ɛwɔ sɛ nsuo no firi mu kakra nsuo no a ɛwɔ aburo ... | JdWhGym5e-4_022.wav | Nna ahe na ɛtaa gye na ama nsu a ɛwɔ atoko mu no so atew akodu baabi a ahobammɔ wɔ? | Wɔ owia a ɛyɛ hyew ase Mpɛn pii no egye nna pii a wɔde bɛkɔ so ayow na ama nsu a ɛyɛ nwini no so atew afi bɛyɛ ɔha biara mu nkyem 25 akodu ɔha biara mu nkyem 18 anaa nea ennu saa. Egyina sɛnea wim yɛ hyew no so. |
Why do the leaves on my cassava plants drop off during the dry season? | Cassava drops its leaves when water is scarce to prevent moisture loss through the leaves, allowing the plant to survive in the ground until the rains return. | Crop Behavior & Climate | The work itself is not difficult at all, and my farming is not difficult for them either, so for anyone who is able to do it, it wouldn't be hard. This farming that I am doing, I have people who help me; I give them a little money and they help me with the farm, and the farm looks great. This conversation we are having... | adwuma koraa ɛnyɛ den biara me dɔ koraa ɛnyɛ den ama no nti obi a wobɛtumi ayɛ adi no anyɛ den wei a medɔ no mewɔ obi a ɔmo boa me nso me mma sika kakra na ɔmo aboa me afuo no nafuo no ayɛ kama wei deɛ yɛtwetwe nkɔmmɔ yi ɛyɛ den na mmaa no bi nso wɔ ha akua adwuma no ɛde ma wo | f05Va043T1w_030.wav | Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ cassava nnua so no hwe ase wɔ ɔpɛ bere mu? | Wɔtow cassava nhaban bere a nsu ho yɛ na na amma nsu a ɛnam nhaban no so anhwere no. Eyi ma afifide tumi tra ase wɔ asase no mu kosi sɛ osu bɛsan atɔ. |
Why are my tomato flowers falling off without producing any fruit? | Tomato flowers often drop without fruiting when the weather becomes too hot or when the plant experiences sudden dry spells without regular watering. | Crop Behavior & Climate | The work itself is not difficult at all, and my farming is not difficult for them either, so for anyone who is able to do it, it wouldn't be hard. This farming that I am doing, I have people who help me; I give them a little money and they help me with the farm, and the farm looks great. This conversation we are having... | adwuma koraa ɛnyɛ den biara me dɔ koraa ɛnyɛ den ama no nti obi a wobɛtumi ayɛ adi no anyɛ den wei a medɔ no mewɔ obi a ɔmo boa me nso me mma sika kakra na ɔmo aboa me afuo no nafuo no ayɛ kama wei deɛ yɛtwetwe nkɔmmɔ yi ɛyɛ den na mmaa no bi nso wɔ ha akua adwuma no ɛde ma wo | f05Va043T1w_030.wav | Dɛn nti na tomato nhwiren hwe ase a ɛnsow aba? | Mpɛn pii no, tomato nhwiren hwe ase a ennya aba bere a wim yɛ hyew dodo no. Anaasɛ bere a tomato afifide no wow mpofirim a wongugu so nsu daa no. |
How does planting plantains or banana trees next to my young cocoa help them grow? | Young cocoa plants have delicate leaves that burn easily under full sunlight; the large leaves of plantains act as natural umbrellas, keeping the air cool and moist around the cocoa. | Crop Behavior & Climate | The work itself is not difficult at all, and my farming is not difficult for them either, so for anyone who is able to do it, it wouldn't be hard. This farming that I am doing, I have people who help me; I give them a little money and they help me with the farm, and the farm looks great. This conversation we are having... | adwuma koraa ɛnyɛ den biara me dɔ koraa ɛnyɛ den ama no nti obi a wobɛtumi ayɛ adi no anyɛ den wei a medɔ no mewɔ obi a ɔmo boa me nso me mma sika kakra na ɔmo aboa me afuo no nafuo no ayɛ kama wei deɛ yɛtwetwe nkɔmmɔ yi ɛyɛ den na mmaa no bi nso wɔ ha akua adwuma no ɛde ma wo | f05Va043T1w_030.wav | Sɛ midua banana nnua anaa nnua a ɛbɛn me koko nnua a, ɛyɛ dɛn boa wɔn ma wonyin? | Kakao nnua nketewa wɔ nhaban a ɛyɛ mmerɛw a ɛnyɛ den sɛ ɛbɛhyew wɔ owia hann a ano yɛ den ase. Plantain nhaban akɛse no yɛ adwuma sɛ abɔde mu nkatanim. Ɛboa mframa a atwa ho ahyia no Koko a ɛyɛ nwini na ɛyɛ nwini |
Why are the leaves on my maize plants turning yellow instead of deep green? | Yellowing leaves usually mean your maize lacks nitrogen, a vital nutrient in the soil that plants need to grow strong and green, or that the soil is holding too much water. | Soil & Plant Nutrition | The work itself is not difficult at all, and my farming is not difficult for them either, so for anyone who is able to do it, it wouldn't be hard. This farming that I am doing, I have people who help me; I give them a little money and they help me with the farm, and the farm looks great. This conversation we are having... | adwuma koraa ɛnyɛ den biara me dɔ koraa ɛnyɛ den ama no nti obi a wobɛtumi ayɛ adi no anyɛ den wei a medɔ no mewɔ obi a ɔmo boa me nso me mma sika kakra na ɔmo aboa me afuo no nafuo no ayɛ kama wei deɛ yɛtwetwe nkɔmmɔ yi ɛyɛ den na mmaa no bi nso wɔ ha akua adwuma no ɛde ma wo | f05Va043T1w_030.wav | Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ m’atoko afifide so no reyɛ kɔkɔɔ mmom sen sɛ ɛbɛyɛ ahabammono tuntum? | Mpɛn pii no, nhaban kɔkɔɔ kyerɛ sɛ wo atoko nni nitrogen. Wɔyɛ aduannuru a ɛho hia wɔ asase mu a afifide hia na ama anyin yiye na ayɛ ahabammono. anaasɛ asase no mu nsu dɔɔso dodo |
Why do my bean crops make the soil better for other crops I plant afterward? | Beans and other legumes naturally take nitrogen from the air and trap it in their roots, leaving free fertilizer in the dirt for the next crop you plant. | Soil & Plant Nutrition | The work itself is not difficult at all, and my farming is not difficult for them either, so for anyone who is able to do it, it wouldn't be hard. This farming that I am doing, I have people who help me; I give them a little money and they help me with the farm, and the farm looks great. This conversation we are having... | adwuma koraa ɛnyɛ den biara me dɔ koraa ɛnyɛ den ama no nti obi a wobɛtumi ayɛ adi no anyɛ den wei a medɔ no mewɔ obi a ɔmo boa me nso me mma sika kakra na ɔmo aboa me afuo no nafuo no ayɛ kama wei deɛ yɛtwetwe nkɔmmɔ yi ɛyɛ den na mmaa no bi nso wɔ ha akua adwuma no ɛde ma wo | f05Va043T1w_030.wav | Dɛn nti na me pea dua no ma asase no ye ma afifide afoforo a midua akyiri yi? | Bean ne atoko afoforo Fi awosu mu twe nitrogen fi mframa mu na ɛto mu wɔ ntini no mu. Gyae aduannuru no wɔ asase no mu ma nnɔbae a edi hɔ a wubedua no. |
How do I know if my farmland soil is rich enough for planting vegetables? | Good soil is usually dark in color, crumbles easily in your hands, holds moisture without staying flooded, and supports healthy, fast-growing weeds. | Soil & Plant Nutrition | The work itself is not difficult at all, and my farming is not difficult for them either, so for anyone who is able to do it, it wouldn't be hard. This farming that I am doing, I have people who help me; I give them a little money and they help me with the farm, and the farm looks great. This conversation we are having... | adwuma koraa ɛnyɛ den biara me dɔ koraa ɛnyɛ den ama no nti obi a wobɛtumi ayɛ adi no anyɛ den wei a medɔ no mewɔ obi a ɔmo boa me nso me mma sika kakra na ɔmo aboa me afuo no nafuo no ayɛ kama wei deɛ yɛtwetwe nkɔmmɔ yi ɛyɛ den na mmaa no bi nso wɔ ha akua adwuma no ɛde ma wo | f05Va043T1w_030.wav | Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ asase a ɛwɔ m’afuw no so no yɛ frɔmfrɔm sɛnea ɛsɛ sɛ wodua nhabannuru? | Mpɛn pii no, asase pa kɔla yɛ tuntum. Ɛbubu ntɛmntɛm wɔ wo nsa mu Ma nsuo ntwe nkɔ nsuyiri ho. na ɛboa ma nwura no nyin yɛ den na ɛyɛ ntɛmntɛm |
Why are the leaves on my pepper plants curling up and stopping the plant from growing taller? | Curled leaves on pepper plants are usually caused by tiny insects like aphids or mites hiding under the leaves, feeding on the plant's juices and passing along plant sicknesses. | Pest & Disease Management | The work itself is not difficult at all, and my farming is not difficult for them either, so for anyone who is able to do it, it wouldn't be hard. This farming that I am doing, I have people who help me; I give them a little money and they help me with the farm, and the farm looks great. This conversation we are having... | adwuma koraa ɛnyɛ den biara me dɔ koraa ɛnyɛ den ama no nti obi a wobɛtumi ayɛ adi no anyɛ den wei a medɔ no mewɔ obi a ɔmo boa me nso me mma sika kakra na ɔmo aboa me afuo no nafuo no ayɛ kama wei deɛ yɛtwetwe nkɔmmɔ yi ɛyɛ den na mmaa no bi nso wɔ ha akua adwuma no ɛde ma wo | f05Va043T1w_030.wav | Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ me ɛmo dua no so no reyɛ kurukuruwa na ɛremma afifide no nnyin nkɔ akyiri? | Mpɛn pii no, nkoekoemmoa nketewa te sɛ aphids anaa nwansena a wɔde wɔn ho ahintaw nhaban no ase na ɛde nhaban a wɔabɔ no kurukuruwa ba. Ɔnom nsuo a ɛfiri afifideɛ no mu na ɛtrɛw afifideɛ mu nyarewa mu. |
What causes my yam tubers to rot under the ground before harvest time? | Yam tubers rot when rain water sits in the soil without draining away properly, creating wet conditions where tiny fungal pests can easily attack the tuber. | Pest & Disease Management | The work itself is not difficult at all, and my farming is not difficult for them either, so for anyone who is able to do it, it wouldn't be hard. This farming that I am doing, I have people who help me; I give them a little money and they help me with the farm, and the farm looks great. This conversation we are having... | adwuma koraa ɛnyɛ den biara me dɔ koraa ɛnyɛ den ama no nti obi a wobɛtumi ayɛ adi no anyɛ den wei a medɔ no mewɔ obi a ɔmo boa me nso me mma sika kakra na ɔmo aboa me afuo no nafuo no ayɛ kama wei deɛ yɛtwetwe nkɔmmɔ yi ɛyɛ den na mmaa no bi nso wɔ ha akua adwuma no ɛde ma wo | f05Va043T1w_030.wav | Dɛn na ɛma me ɛmo a ɛyɛ dɛ no porɔw wɔ asase ase ansa na wɔatwa? | Ɛmo a ɛyɛ dɛ no porɔw bere a osutɔ nsu tra asase no mu a nsu ntumi nkɔ mu yiye no. Eyi ma tebea horow a ɛyɛ nsu ba a ɛnyɛ den sɛ fungal mmoawa nketenkete betumi akɔtow ahyɛ nnuadewa no so. |
Why do weeds grow so much faster on my farm than the crops I actually planted? | Weeds are wild plants that are naturally stronger at grabbing water, light, and soil nutrients than domesticated farm crops, so they grow fast if not cleared early. | Crop Management Practices | The work itself is not difficult at all, and my farming is not difficult for them either, so for anyone who is able to do it, it wouldn't be hard. This farming that I am doing, I have people who help me; I give them a little money and they help me with the farm, and the farm looks great. This conversation we are having... | adwuma koraa ɛnyɛ den biara me dɔ koraa ɛnyɛ den ama no nti obi a wobɛtumi ayɛ adi no anyɛ den wei a medɔ no mewɔ obi a ɔmo boa me nso me mma sika kakra na ɔmo aboa me afuo no nafuo no ayɛ kama wei deɛ yɛtwetwe nkɔmmɔ yi ɛyɛ den na mmaa no bi nso wɔ ha akua adwuma no ɛde ma wo | f05Va043T1w_030.wav | Dɛn nti na nwura a ɛwɔ m’afuw mu no nyin ntɛmntɛm sen nnɔbae a meredua ankasa no? | Nwura yɛ wuram afifide a efi awosu mu twetwe nsu, hann, ne aduannuru a efi asase mu yiye sen nnɔbae a wɔyɛn wɔn wɔ afie mu. Enti, sɛ wɔannyi amfi hɔ ntɛm a, nwura nyin ntɛmntɛm. |
Why do my maize plants fall over so easily when a strong rain or wind comes? | Maize falls over easily when its roots are too shallow, which happens if the seeds were planted too close to the surface or if the ground was too hard for the roots to push deep down. | Crop Management Practices | The work itself is not difficult at all, and my farming is not difficult for them either, so for anyone who is able to do it, it wouldn't be hard. This farming that I am doing, I have people who help me; I give them a little money and they help me with the farm, and the farm looks great. This conversation we are having... | adwuma koraa ɛnyɛ den biara me dɔ koraa ɛnyɛ den ama no nti obi a wobɛtumi ayɛ adi no anyɛ den wei a medɔ no mewɔ obi a ɔmo boa me nso me mma sika kakra na ɔmo aboa me afuo no nafuo no ayɛ kama wei deɛ yɛtwetwe nkɔmmɔ yi ɛyɛ den na mmaa no bi nso wɔ ha akua adwuma no ɛde ma wo | f05Va043T1w_030.wav | Dɛn nti na m’atoko afifide hwe ase ntɛm bere a osu tɔ anaa mframa bɔ no? | Ɛnyɛ den sɛ atoko hwe ase bere a ntini no mu nnɔ dodo no. Sɛ wodua aba no bɛn asase no ani dodo a, eyi ba. Anaasɛ sɛ asase no yɛ den dodo sɛ ntini no betumi apia akɔ akyiri a. |
Why is it better for me to plant my maize seeds in straight lines instead of scattering them randomly across the field? | Planting in straight lines makes it much easier to walk through your field to clear weeds, apply fertilizer, and harvest. It also ensures each plant gets adequate air flow and sunlight to grow properly. | Row Planting and Layout | Plant the corn straight in lines, okay, and we also set the plants so that the space between one plant and another is the same, oh okay alright. So it really helps to plant it well, and let's see, since you say it is straight, let him check. | ama aburo no one ɛsa so tee ɛwɔ lines lines mu okay ɛna yɛ set plant no nso sɛ ɛbɛyɛ a ɛɛ between one plant and another no space no ɛyɛ the same ooh okay alright nti ɛboa ɛboa paa ama ne dua no mu no na yɛnhwɛ sɛ wose ɛsa so na ɔnhwɛ | r21AetJNNyQ_041.wav | Adɛn nti na eye ma me sɛ mɛdua atoko aba wɔ kwan tẽẽ so? Sɛ́ anka wubegu aba a wɔanhyɛ da wɔ afuw no mu nyinaa? | Sɛ wodua wɔ nsensanee tẽẽ a, ɛma ɛyɛ mmerɛw kɛse sɛ wobɛfa afuw no mu akɔtwa nwura, ayɛ aduannuru, na wɔatwa. Ɛsan nso hwɛ hu sɛ afifide biara nya mframa ne owia hann a ɛdɔɔso ma enyin yiye. |
How can I easily make sure my planting rows stay completely straight across my field? | You can stretch a tight rope or string between two wooden pegs driven into the ground at opposite ends of your plot, then plant your seeds directly along the line of the rope. | Row Planting and Layout | Plant the corn straight in lines, okay, and we also set the plants so that the space between one plant and another is the same, oh okay alright. So it really helps to plant it well, and let's see, since you say it is straight, let him check. | ama aburo no one ɛsa so tee ɛwɔ lines lines mu okay ɛna yɛ set plant no nso sɛ ɛbɛyɛ a ɛɛ between one plant and another no space no ɛyɛ the same ooh okay alright nti ɛboa ɛboa paa ama ne dua no mu no na yɛnhwɛ sɛ wose ɛsa so na ɔnhwɛ | r21AetJNNyQ_041.wav | Mɛyɛ dɛn ahwɛ ahu sɛ m’adua toatoa so no yɛ tẽẽ wɔ afuw no mu nyinaa? | Wubetumi atrɛw hama anaa hama bi mu denneennen wɔ nnua abien a wɔde abɔ fam wɔ mpa no afã horow a ɛne ne ho di nsɛ no ntam. Afei wogu aba no wɔ hama no ho tẽẽ. |
Does planting my crops in organized rows actually give me a bigger harvest? | Yes, because straight rows allow you to fit the ideal number of plants on your land without overcrowding them. Each plant gets maximum sunlight and nutrients, resulting in larger, healthier cobs. | Row Planting and Layout | Plant the corn straight in lines, okay, and we also set the plants so that the space between one plant and another is the same, oh okay alright. So it really helps to plant it well, and let's see, since you say it is straight, let him check. | ama aburo no one ɛsa so tee ɛwɔ lines lines mu okay ɛna yɛ set plant no nso sɛ ɛbɛyɛ a ɛɛ between one plant and another no space no ɛyɛ the same ooh okay alright nti ɛboa ɛboa paa ama ne dua no mu no na yɛnhwɛ sɛ wose ɛsa so na ɔnhwɛ | r21AetJNNyQ_041.wav | So nnɔbae a midua no toatoa so no ma meyɛ adwuma yiye ankasa? | Yiw, efisɛ toatoa so tẽẽ ma wutumi de afifide dodow a ɛfata si w’agyapade so a ɛnhyɛ ma dodo. Afifide biara nya owia hann ne aduannuru a ɛsen biara. Eyi ma wonya cob kɛse a ɛwɔ apɔwmuden. |
What will happen to my corn plants if I place the seeds too close to each other? | When seeds are planted too close together, the grown plants fight each other for soil nutrients, water, and sunlight. This makes the stalks grow thin and weak, leading to very small corn cobs. | Plant Spacing and Crop Behavior | Plant the corn straight in lines, okay, and we also set the plants so that the space between one plant and another is the same, oh okay alright. So it really helps to plant it well, and let's see, since you say it is straight, let him check. | ama aburo no one ɛsa so tee ɛwɔ lines lines mu okay ɛna yɛ set plant no nso sɛ ɛbɛyɛ a ɛɛ between one plant and another no space no ɛyɛ the same ooh okay alright nti ɛboa ɛboa paa ama ne dua no mu no na yɛnhwɛ sɛ wose ɛsa so na ɔnhwɛ | r21AetJNNyQ_041.wav | Sɛ mede aba no bɛn ho dodo a, dɛn na ɛbɛto m’atoko afifide no? | Sɛ wodua aba bɛn wɔn ho dodo a Afifide si akan wɔ aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase, nsu ne owia hann mu, na ɛma atoko ntini yɛ teateaa na ɛyɛ mmerɛw. Ne saa nti, atoko nnua no sua koraa. |
Why is it important that the distance between every single corn plant is the same? | Equal spacing ensures every individual plant receives an equal share of water, nutrients, and sunlight. This allows all the plants across your farm to grow at the same speed and mature together. | Plant Spacing and Crop Behavior | Plant the corn straight in lines, okay, and we also set the plants so that the space between one plant and another is the same, oh okay alright. So it really helps to plant it well, and let's see, since you say it is straight, let him check. | ama aburo no one ɛsa so tee ɛwɔ lines lines mu okay ɛna yɛ set plant no nso sɛ ɛbɛyɛ a ɛɛ between one plant and another no space no ɛyɛ the same ooh okay alright nti ɛboa ɛboa paa ama ne dua no mu no na yɛnhwɛ sɛ wose ɛsa so na ɔnhwɛ | r21AetJNNyQ_041.wav | Dɛn nti na ɛho hia sɛ atoko afifide nyinaa ntam kwan yɛ pɛ? | Ntam kwan koro no ara ma afifide nyinaa nya nsu, aduannuru, ne owia hann dodow koro. Eyi ma afifide a ɛwɔ w’afuw mu nyinaa nyin ahoɔhare koro na ɛbom nyin. |
Why do corn plants grow stronger stalks when they are given enough space around them? | When given enough space, corn roots can spread wide into the soil to absorb nutrients, and sunlight can reach the lower leaves. This creates thick, strong stalks that resist falling over in wind or rain. | Plant Spacing and Crop Behavior | Plant the corn straight in lines, okay, and we also set the plants so that the space between one plant and another is the same, oh okay alright. So it really helps to plant it well, and let's see, since you say it is straight, let him check. | ama aburo no one ɛsa so tee ɛwɔ lines lines mu okay ɛna yɛ set plant no nso sɛ ɛbɛyɛ a ɛɛ between one plant and another no space no ɛyɛ the same ooh okay alright nti ɛboa ɛboa paa ama ne dua no mu no na yɛnhwɛ sɛ wose ɛsa so na ɔnhwɛ | r21AetJNNyQ_041.wav | Dɛn nti na atoko dua nyin ntini a ɛyɛ den bere a baabi a ɛdɔɔso atwa ho ahyia no? | Sɛ baabi a ɛdɔɔso a, atoko ntini trɛw kɔ asase no mu kɔ akyiri ma ɛtwetwe aduannuru. Na owia hann tumi du nhaban a ɛwɔ fam no so. Ɛma dua a ɛyɛ den na ɛyɛ den. Ɛyɛ den sɛ mframa anaa osu ntɔ. |
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