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How do I measure the right distance between seeds if I don't have a measuring tape on the farm?
You can cut a wooden stick to the recommended spacing length or tie knots at fixed intervals along your planting rope to quickly check the distance between each seed.
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
Mɛyɛ dɛn asusuw kwan a ɛfata a ɛda aba ntam? Sɛ teyp measure biara nni afuw no so a
Wubetumi atwitwa nnua no akodu baabi a wɔkamfo kyerɛ sɛ wɔmfa ntam kwan no tenten anaasɛ wobɛkyekyere nhama no wɔ bere pɔtee bi mu wɔ hama a wɔde dua no so de ahwɛ kwan a ɛda aba ankorankoro ntam no ntɛm.
How does keeping equal spaces between plants help me control weeds on my farm?
Well-spaced plants leave clear, open pathways between rows, making it easy for you to spot weeds early and remove them with a hoe without accidentally damaging your crop roots.
Farm Management and Care
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
Ɔkwan bɛn so na sɛ mema afifide ntam kwan yɛ pɛ a, ebetumi aboa ma madi nwura a ɛwɔ m’afuw mu no so?
Afifide a ɛwɔ ntam kwan a ɛfata ma ɔkwan a emu da hɔ fa toatoa so. Eyi ma ɛyɛ mmerɛw sɛ wubehu nwura ntɛm. Na fa akutu yi nwura a ɛnsɛe afifide ntini wɔ akwanhyia mu.
Can proper spacing between my plants save me money when applying fertilizer?
Yes, because when your crops are neatly spaced, you can place fertilizer precisely at the base of each plant rather than spreading it across empty ground or feeding unwanted weeds.
Farm Management and Care
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 Afifide a Wɔde Bɛma Atenae Yiye So Ma Sika Akorae wɔ Nnuru a Wɔde Yɛ Nnuadewa Ho?
Yiw, efisɛ bere a w’afifide no ntam kwan a ɛfata no. Wubetumi de fango agu afifide biara ase pɛpɛɛpɛ. Sɛ́ anka wobɛtrɛw mu wɔ baabi a hwee nni hɔ anaasɛ wobɛma nwura a wɔmpɛ aduan.
How does well-spaced row planting make harvesting easier for me?
Clear pathways allow you to walk freely through the field with baskets or sacks, picking mature cobs easily without knocking down or stepping on neighboring crops.
Farm Management and Care
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
Ɔkwan bɛn so na sɛ midua toatoa so a, ɛma otwa yɛ mmerɛw ma me?
Akwan a emu da hɔ a wobɛfa so nantew ma wutumi de kɛntɛn anaa kotoku fa mfuw no mu kwa. Ɛnyɛ den sɛ wobɛfa nnomaa a ɛho akokwaw a wommɔ afifide a ɛbemmɛn no hwe fam anaasɛ wotiatia so.
Why do my vegetable crops need so much water every single day during the dry season?
Vegetables are made mostly of water and lose moisture through their leaves to cool down in hot weather. During the dry season, intense heat causes fast evaporation, so regular watering keeps the plants from drying out and dying.
Crop Water & Irrigation Needs
Because they drink a lot of water, everything is just water, it is water, it is water, so you will see that as they are moving along, we ask if they are mixed, female and male, and we see them here, or if it is just females or just males. We say it is a broiler, okay, let’s look at them now that they have arrived here,...
mo nom nsuo paa nti no ɔnni nyinaa nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo nti no wobɛhunu sɛ na emofo rolling so no yɛbisa sɛ ɔmo di afra ɛbaa ne barima na yɛhu ɔmo wɔ ha yi anaasɛ ɛyɛ mmaa nkoaa mmarima nkoa yɛka sɛ broiler a ɛyɛ brilaa okay yɛnhwɛ ɔmo abɛduru ha yi but yɛ hu sɛ ayɛ sɛ wohwɛ nkokɔ nkae
pRSmRcKj_rA_038.wav
Dɛn nti na me nhabannuru hia nsu pii saa da biara da wɔ ɔpɛ bere mu?
Wɔde nsu na ɛyɛ nhabannuru dodow no ara na ɛhwere nsu fa wɔn nhaban mu ma ɛyɛ nwini wɔ wim tebea a ɛyɛ hyew mu. wɔ ɔpɛ bere mu Ɔhyew a ano yɛ den ma nsu a ɛyɛ hyew ntɛmntɛm. Enti, sɛ wogugu so nsu daa a, ɛbɛboa ma afifide no ayow na anwu.
How can I tell if my maize crop is getting too much water or not enough water?
When maize gets too much water, the leaves turn yellow and look limp because the roots are drowning. When it does not get enough water, the leaves roll up tightly like straws to protect themselves from losing moisture.
Crop Water & Irrigation Needs
Because they drink a lot of water, everything is just water, it is water, it is water, so you will see that as they are moving along, we ask if they are mixed, female and male, and we see them here, or if it is just females or just males. We say it is a broiler, okay, let’s look at them now that they have arrived here,...
mo nom nsuo paa nti no ɔnni nyinaa nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo nti no wobɛhunu sɛ na emofo rolling so no yɛbisa sɛ ɔmo di afra ɛbaa ne barima na yɛhu ɔmo wɔ ha yi anaasɛ ɛyɛ mmaa nkoaa mmarima nkoa yɛka sɛ broiler a ɛyɛ brilaa okay yɛnhwɛ ɔmo abɛduru ha yi but yɛ hu sɛ ayɛ sɛ wohwɛ nkokɔ nkae
pRSmRcKj_rA_038.wav
Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ m’atoko no renya nsu pii anaasɛ ɛnnɔɔso?
Sɛ atoko nya nsu pii a Ahaban no bɛyɛ kɔkɔɔ na ayɛ te sɛ nea ɛyɛ mmerɛw efisɛ ntini no remene. Sɛ wonnya nsuo a ɛdɔɔso a, wɔbobɔ nhaban no denneennen te sɛ sare na amma nsuo anhwere.
Why do some of my pawpaw trees produce plenty of flowers but never grow any fruit?
Pawpaw trees can be male, female, or mixed. Male pawpaw trees only produce pollen and cannot grow fruit, while female and mixed trees grow the actual pawpaw fruit after receiving pollen.
Plant Gender & Pollination
Because they drink a lot of water, everything is just water, it is water, it is water, so you will see that as they are moving along, we ask if they are mixed, female and male, and we see them here, or if it is just females or just males. We say it is a broiler, okay, let’s look at them now that they have arrived here,...
mo nom nsuo paa nti no ɔnni nyinaa nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo nti no wobɛhunu sɛ na emofo rolling so no yɛbisa sɛ ɔmo di afra ɛbaa ne barima na yɛhu ɔmo wɔ ha yi anaasɛ ɛyɛ mmaa nkoaa mmarima nkoa yɛka sɛ broiler a ɛyɛ brilaa okay yɛnhwɛ ɔmo abɛduru ha yi but yɛ hu sɛ ayɛ sɛ wohwɛ nkokɔ nkae
pRSmRcKj_rA_038.wav
Dɛn nti na me papaya dua no nhwiren pii nanso ɛnsow aba da?
Pawpaw nnua betumi ayɛ onini, ɔbea, anaa afrafra. Papaya nnua a ɛyɛ anini no sow pollen nkutoo na entumi nnyin aba. Saa bere yi nyinaa, nnua a ɛyɛ mmea ne nea wɔde afrafra no benyin papaya aba ankasa bere a wɔanya pollen akyi.
Do crops like watermelons have male and female flowers on the same vine?
Yes, watermelon vines produce separate male and female flowers on the same plant. Bees must carry pollen from the male flower to the female flower, which has a tiny fruit shape at its base, for fruit to grow.
Plant Gender & Pollination
Because they drink a lot of water, everything is just water, it is water, it is water, so you will see that as they are moving along, we ask if they are mixed, female and male, and we see them here, or if it is just females or just males. We say it is a broiler, okay, let’s look at them now that they have arrived here,...
mo nom nsuo paa nti no ɔnni nyinaa nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo nti no wobɛhunu sɛ na emofo rolling so no yɛbisa sɛ ɔmo di afra ɛbaa ne barima na yɛhu ɔmo wɔ ha yi anaasɛ ɛyɛ mmaa nkoaa mmarima nkoa yɛka sɛ broiler a ɛyɛ brilaa okay yɛnhwɛ ɔmo abɛduru ha yi but yɛ hu sɛ ayɛ sɛ wohwɛ nkokɔ nkae
pRSmRcKj_rA_038.wav
So afifide te sɛ akutu wɔ nhwiren a ɛyɛ ɔbarima ne ɔbea wɔ bobe biako so?
Ɛte saa, watermelon bobe wɔ nhwiren a ɛsono ɔbarima ne ɔbea wɔ afifide koro so. Ɛsɛ sɛ ntɛtea de pollen a efi nhwiren anini no mu kɔ nhwiren a ɛyɛ mmea a ne nsɛso te sɛ nnuaba nketewa wɔ ase no mu na ama aba no anyin.
Why do my pepper leaves wilt in the afternoon sun but look fresh again in the morning?
In the hot afternoon sun, pepper plants lose water faster through their leaves than the roots can drink from the soil. Wilting is the plant's way of resting to save water, and it recovers overnight when the air cools down.
Crop Growth Behaviour
Because they drink a lot of water, everything is just water, it is water, it is water, so you will see that as they are moving along, we ask if they are mixed, female and male, and we see them here, or if it is just females or just males. We say it is a broiler, okay, let’s look at them now that they have arrived here,...
mo nom nsuo paa nti no ɔnni nyinaa nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo nti no wobɛhunu sɛ na emofo rolling so no yɛbisa sɛ ɔmo di afra ɛbaa ne barima na yɛhu ɔmo wɔ ha yi anaasɛ ɛyɛ mmaa nkoaa mmarima nkoa yɛka sɛ broiler a ɛyɛ brilaa okay yɛnhwɛ ɔmo abɛduru ha yi but yɛ hu sɛ ayɛ sɛ wohwɛ nkokɔ nkae
pRSmRcKj_rA_038.wav
Dɛn nti na ɛmo nhaban wow awia nanso ɛsan ba anɔpa a na ahoɔden wom?
Awiabere a owia a ɛyɛ hyew no Pepper afifide hwere nsu fa wɔn nhaban mu ntɛmntɛm sen sɛnea ntini no betumi anom afi asase no mu. Afifide a ɛwow yɛ ɔkwan a afifide fa so gye n’ahome de kora nsu so. na ɛbɛsan ayɛ yiye anadwo biako bere a wim yɛ nwini no.
Why do my young tomato plants bend towards one direction instead of growing straight up?
Tomato plants naturally bend toward the direction of sunlight because light helps them make food. If one side of the plant gets more sun, it will grow toward that light source.
Crop Growth Behaviour
Because they drink a lot of water, everything is just water, it is water, it is water, so you will see that as they are moving along, we ask if they are mixed, female and male, and we see them here, or if it is just females or just males. We say it is a broiler, okay, let’s look at them now that they have arrived here,...
mo nom nsuo paa nti no ɔnni nyinaa nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo nti no wobɛhunu sɛ na emofo rolling so no yɛbisa sɛ ɔmo di afra ɛbaa ne barima na yɛhu ɔmo wɔ ha yi anaasɛ ɛyɛ mmaa nkoaa mmarima nkoa yɛka sɛ broiler a ɛyɛ brilaa okay yɛnhwɛ ɔmo abɛduru ha yi but yɛ hu sɛ ayɛ sɛ wohwɛ nkokɔ nkae
pRSmRcKj_rA_038.wav
Dɛn nti na me tomato dua kumaa no kotow kɔ baabiara mmom sen sɛ ebenyin tẽẽ?
Tomato afifide taa kotow kɔ baabi a owia hann rebɔ efisɛ hann boa ma wɔyɛ aduan. Sɛ afifide no fã biako nya owia hann pii a, Afifide no benyin akɔ saa hann fibea no.
How can I tell the difference between improved hybrid cassava stems and traditional local stems when planting?
Improved cassava stems often have closer leaf nodes along the stem and grow thicker faster. Although they look similar as young plants, improved varieties mature earlier and give much higher root yields than local ones.
Crop Varieties & Seed Selection
Because they drink a lot of water, everything is just water, it is water, it is water, so you will see that as they are moving along, we ask if they are mixed, female and male, and we see them here, or if it is just females or just males. We say it is a broiler, okay, let’s look at them now that they have arrived here,...
mo nom nsuo paa nti no ɔnni nyinaa nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo nti no wobɛhunu sɛ na emofo rolling so no yɛbisa sɛ ɔmo di afra ɛbaa ne barima na yɛhu ɔmo wɔ ha yi anaasɛ ɛyɛ mmaa nkoaa mmarima nkoa yɛka sɛ broiler a ɛyɛ brilaa okay yɛnhwɛ ɔmo abɛduru ha yi but yɛ hu sɛ ayɛ sɛ wohwɛ nkokɔ nkae
pRSmRcKj_rA_038.wav
Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu nsonsonoe a ɛda cassava ntini a wɔde afrafra a wɔatu mpɔn ne amammerɛ kwan so kurom hɔ ntini ntam bere a meredua no?
Cassava ntini a wɔatu mpɔn no taa nya nhaban ntini a ɛbɛn dua no ho na ɛbɛyɛ den ntɛmntɛm. Ɛwom sɛ wɔte sɛ afifide nketewa de, Nanso ahorow a wɔatu mpɔn no nyin ntɛmntɛm na ɛma ntini sow aba pii sen mpɔtam hɔ ahorow no.
Why do different varieties of maize take different amounts of time to mature in the same soil?
Different maize varieties are bred with different internal clocks. Early-maturing varieties complete their growth quickly to beat short rains, while late-maturing varieties grow larger and take longer to produce grain.
Crop Varieties & Seed Selection
Because they drink a lot of water, everything is just water, it is water, it is water, so you will see that as they are moving along, we ask if they are mixed, female and male, and we see them here, or if it is just females or just males. We say it is a broiler, okay, let’s look at them now that they have arrived here,...
mo nom nsuo paa nti no ɔnni nyinaa nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo nti no wobɛhunu sɛ na emofo rolling so no yɛbisa sɛ ɔmo di afra ɛbaa ne barima na yɛhu ɔmo wɔ ha yi anaasɛ ɛyɛ mmaa nkoaa mmarima nkoa yɛka sɛ broiler a ɛyɛ brilaa okay yɛnhwɛ ɔmo abɛduru ha yi but yɛ hu sɛ ayɛ sɛ wohwɛ nkokɔ nkae
pRSmRcKj_rA_038.wav
Dɛn nti na ɛsono bere a atoko ahorow a ɛsonosonoe no nyin wɔ asase koro so?
Atoko ahorow ahorow Wɔde emu dɔn ahorow na ɛwo. Nnua ahorow a enyin ntɛm no nyin ntɛmntɛm ma wotumi di osu a ɛtɔ bere tiaa bi so. Saa bere yi nyinaa, ahorow a enyin akyiri no yɛ akɛse na egye bere tenten ansa na aba.
Can I plant cassava and cowpea together on the same piece of land without them damaging each other?
Yes, mixing cassava and cowpea works well because cowpeas cover the soil to prevent weeds and trap nitrogen from the air to feed the soil, which helps the cassava grow stronger.
Planting & Intercropping
Because they drink a lot of water, everything is just water, it is water, it is water, so you will see that as they are moving along, we ask if they are mixed, female and male, and we see them here, or if it is just females or just males. We say it is a broiler, okay, let’s look at them now that they have arrived here,...
mo nom nsuo paa nti no ɔnni nyinaa nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo nti no wobɛhunu sɛ na emofo rolling so no yɛbisa sɛ ɔmo di afra ɛbaa ne barima na yɛhu ɔmo wɔ ha yi anaasɛ ɛyɛ mmaa nkoaa mmarima nkoa yɛka sɛ broiler a ɛyɛ brilaa okay yɛnhwɛ ɔmo abɛduru ha yi but yɛ hu sɛ ayɛ sɛ wohwɛ nkokɔ nkae
pRSmRcKj_rA_038.wav
So metumi abom adua cassava ne cowpea wɔ asase koro so a mensɛe wɔn ho wɔn ho?
Yiw, cassava ne cowpea a wɔde afrafra yɛ adwuma yiye efisɛ cowpea no kata fam sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a nwura ankɔ mu na ɛkyere nitrogen fi mframa mu de ma asase no aduan. Eyi boa ma cassava no nyin denneennen.
How do I know when groundnuts growing under the soil are fully ready to be harvested?
Groundnuts are ready when the outer leaves turn yellow and start falling off. You can pull up one plant to test: if the inside of the pods has dark brown spots instead of white, the crop is ready.
Planting & Intercropping
Because they drink a lot of water, everything is just water, it is water, it is water, so you will see that as they are moving along, we ask if they are mixed, female and male, and we see them here, or if it is just females or just males. We say it is a broiler, okay, let’s look at them now that they have arrived here,...
mo nom nsuo paa nti no ɔnni nyinaa nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo ɛyɛ nsuo nti no wobɛhunu sɛ na emofo rolling so no yɛbisa sɛ ɔmo di afra ɛbaa ne barima na yɛhu ɔmo wɔ ha yi anaasɛ ɛyɛ mmaa nkoaa mmarima nkoa yɛka sɛ broiler a ɛyɛ brilaa okay yɛnhwɛ ɔmo abɛduru ha yi but yɛ hu sɛ ayɛ sɛ wohwɛ nkokɔ nkae
pRSmRcKj_rA_038.wav
Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu bere a atoko a wɔadua wɔ asase ase ayɛ krado koraa sɛ wobetwa?
Atoko ayɛ krado bere a nhaban a ɛwɔ akyi no dan kɔkɔɔ na efi ase hwe ase no. Wubetumi atwe afifide no akɔ soro de asɔ ahwɛ. Sɛ pod no mu wɔ nsensanee a ɛyɛ bruu tuntum mmom sen sɛ ɛbɛyɛ fitaa a. Ɛkyerɛ sɛ nnɔbae no ayɛ krado.
Why are my crops producing smaller yields when I plant them very close together on my small plot?
When crops are planted too close together, their roots and leaves fight each other for limited sunlight, water, and soil nutrients, which prevents individual plants from growing big and healthy.
Crop Spacing and Competition
Ask them the reason why they cannot do farming on a large scale—like, they don't do it very big—because there are some who do it on a very small scale, and especially many of the women cannot do it either; like, the farms they make are just very small, they don't expand to larger areas.
bisa wɔ mo nea enti a ɔmo ntumi nyɛ afuo no ɛwɔ large scale like ɔmo nyɛ no kɛseɛ kɛseɛ head because obi wɔ hɔ a ɔmo yɛ no kakraa bi ɛna titiriw mmaa no nsoso no bebree no ara ntumi nyɛ like ɔmo yɛ afuo no a ɔmo yɛ no kakra nketewa monnyɛ nkɔ aries
ijhKvkiiKHY_011.wav
Dɛn nti na me nnɔbae no nnya nnɔbae pii bere a midua no bɛn wɔn ho wɔn ho paa wɔ m’asase ketewa no mu no?
Sɛ wodua afifide bɛn wɔn ho wɔn ho dodo a Ntini ne nhaban ko ma owia hann, nsu, ne aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase no mu kakraa bi. Eyi mma afifide mmiako mmiako ntumi nnyin na ɛnyɛ den.
Why do weeds seem to grow much faster and stronger than the crops I planted?
Weeds are wild, hardy plants that are naturally better at quickly grabbing water, sunlight, and nutrients from the soil, which allows them to outgrow farm crops if they are not cleared early.
Crop Spacing and Competition
Ask them the reason why they cannot do farming on a large scale—like, they don't do it very big—because there are some who do it on a very small scale, and especially many of the women cannot do it either; like, the farms they make are just very small, they don't expand to larger areas.
bisa wɔ mo nea enti a ɔmo ntumi nyɛ afuo no ɛwɔ large scale like ɔmo nyɛ no kɛseɛ kɛseɛ head because obi wɔ hɔ a ɔmo yɛ no kakraa bi ɛna titiriw mmaa no nsoso no bebree no ara ntumi nyɛ like ɔmo yɛ afuo no a ɔmo yɛ no kakra nketewa monnyɛ nkɔ aries
ijhKvkiiKHY_011.wav
Dɛn nti na ɛte sɛ nea nwura nyin ntɛmntɛm na ɛyɛ den sen afifide a minyin no?
Nwura yɛ afifide a ɛyɛ wuram na ɛyɛ den fi awosu mu a ɛma nsu, owia hann, ne aduannuru fi asase no mu ntɛmntɛm. Eyi ma wotumi nyin ntɛmntɛm sen mfuw mu nnɔbae sɛ wɔantwitwa ntɛm a.
Why do my maize leaves turn yellow and stay small even when there is enough rainfall?
Yellow leaves usually mean the soil lacks key nutrients like nitrogen; water alone is not enough for crops to grow green and strong if the soil nutrients have been exhausted.
Soil Health and Plant Nutrition
Ask them the reason why they cannot do farming on a large scale—like, they don't do it very big—because there are some who do it on a very small scale, and especially many of the women cannot do it either; like, the farms they make are just very small, they don't expand to larger areas.
bisa wɔ mo nea enti a ɔmo ntumi nyɛ afuo no ɛwɔ large scale like ɔmo nyɛ no kɛseɛ kɛseɛ head because obi wɔ hɔ a ɔmo yɛ no kakraa bi ɛna titiriw mmaa no nsoso no bebree no ara ntumi nyɛ like ɔmo yɛ afuo no a ɔmo yɛ no kakra nketewa monnyɛ nkɔ aries
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Dɛn nti na m’atoko nhaban dan kɔkɔɔ na ɛyɛ nketewa ɛmfa ho sɛ osu atɔ sɛnea ɛsɛ no?
Mpɛn pii no, nhaban kɔkɔɔ kyerɛ sɛ asase no nni aduannuru atitiriw te sɛ nitrogen. Nsu nkutoo nnɔɔso mma afifide nyin ma ɛyɛ ahabammono na ɛyɛ papa sɛ aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase no mu no sa a.
Why do some of my plants grow lots of big green leaves but produce very little fruit?
Having too much nitrogen in the soil makes plants focus all their energy on growing green leaves instead of developing flowers and fruit.
Soil Health and Plant Nutrition
Ask them the reason why they cannot do farming on a large scale—like, they don't do it very big—because there are some who do it on a very small scale, and especially many of the women cannot do it either; like, the farms they make are just very small, they don't expand to larger areas.
bisa wɔ mo nea enti a ɔmo ntumi nyɛ afuo no ɛwɔ large scale like ɔmo nyɛ no kɛseɛ kɛseɛ head because obi wɔ hɔ a ɔmo yɛ no kakraa bi ɛna titiriw mmaa no nsoso no bebree no ara ntumi nyɛ like ɔmo yɛ afuo no a ɔmo yɛ no kakra nketewa monnyɛ nkɔ aries
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Dɛn nti na m’afifide no bi wɔ nhaban akɛse a ɛyɛ ahabammono pii nanso aba kakraa bi pɛ?
Nitrogen a ɛdɔɔso dodo wɔ asase mu no ma afifide de wɔn adwene si nhaban a ɛyɛ ahabammono a enyin so sen sɛ ebenyin nhwiren ne nnuaba.
How can I tell if my farm soil is healthy enough to support a good crop yield?
Healthy soil is usually dark in color, crumbles easily in your hands, holds moisture well after rain, and contains living organisms like earthworms.
Soil Health and Plant Nutrition
Ask them the reason why they cannot do farming on a large scale—like, they don't do it very big—because there are some who do it on a very small scale, and especially many of the women cannot do it either; like, the farms they make are just very small, they don't expand to larger areas.
bisa wɔ mo nea enti a ɔmo ntumi nyɛ afuo no ɛwɔ large scale like ɔmo nyɛ no kɛseɛ kɛseɛ head because obi wɔ hɔ a ɔmo yɛ no kakraa bi ɛna titiriw mmaa no nsoso no bebree no ara ntumi nyɛ like ɔmo yɛ afuo no a ɔmo yɛ no kakra nketewa monnyɛ nkɔ aries
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Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ asase a ɛwɔ m’afuw mu no yɛ nea ahoɔden wom a ɛbɛma wɔatumi ayɛ nnɔbae pa?
Mpɛn pii no, asase pa kɔla yɛ tuntum. Ɛbubu ntɛmntɛm wɔ wo nsam Ɛkora nsuo mu yie wɔ osuo akyi na abɔdeɛ a nkwa wom te sɛ asase mu nwansena wɔ hɔ
Why do my cassava roots stay thin and small even after staying in the ground for a long time?
Cassava roots cannot expand if the ground is too hard and compact, or if the soil lacks proper nutrients and moisture needed for underground root swelling.
Root and Fruit Growth
Ask them the reason why they cannot do farming on a large scale—like, they don't do it very big—because there are some who do it on a very small scale, and especially many of the women cannot do it either; like, the farms they make are just very small, they don't expand to larger areas.
bisa wɔ mo nea enti a ɔmo ntumi nyɛ afuo no ɛwɔ large scale like ɔmo nyɛ no kɛseɛ kɛseɛ head because obi wɔ hɔ a ɔmo yɛ no kakraa bi ɛna titiriw mmaa no nsoso no bebree no ara ntumi nyɛ like ɔmo yɛ afuo no a ɔmo yɛ no kakra nketewa monnyɛ nkɔ aries
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Dɛn nti na me cassava ntini no yɛ teateaa na ɛyɛ nketewa bere a matra asase mu akyɛ mpo no?
Cassava ntini ntumi ntrɛw sɛ asase no yɛ den dodo na ɛyɛ den dodo a. anaasɛ sɛ asase no nni aduannuru ne nsu a ɛfata a ehia ma ntini a ɛho ahonhon wɔ asase ase no a.
What causes my tomato plants to drop their flowers before any fruit develops?
Tomato plants drop their flowers when they experience stress, such as extremely hot weather, lack of steady soil water, or damage from tiny insect pests.
Root and Fruit Growth
Ask them the reason why they cannot do farming on a large scale—like, they don't do it very big—because there are some who do it on a very small scale, and especially many of the women cannot do it either; like, the farms they make are just very small, they don't expand to larger areas.
bisa wɔ mo nea enti a ɔmo ntumi nyɛ afuo no ɛwɔ large scale like ɔmo nyɛ no kɛseɛ kɛseɛ head because obi wɔ hɔ a ɔmo yɛ no kakraa bi ɛna titiriw mmaa no nsoso no bebree no ara ntumi nyɛ like ɔmo yɛ afuo no a ɔmo yɛ no kakra nketewa monnyɛ nkɔ aries
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Dɛn na ɛrema me tomato afifide no atɔ nhwiren ansa na asow aba?
Tomato afifide bɛtow wɔn nhwiren agu bere a wɔde wɔn ho ahyɛ adwennwen te sɛ wim tebea a ɛyɛ hyew kɛse ne asase mu nsu a wonnya bere nyinaa mu no. anaasɛ nkoekoemmoa nketenkete a wɔsɛe nnɔbae asɛe no
Why is it bad for my crops if I plant the exact same crop on the same piece of land every season?
Planting the same crop continuously drains the exact same nutrients from the soil every year and allows specific crop pests and diseases to build up in the ground.
Land Management and Crop Rotation
Ask them the reason why they cannot do farming on a large scale—like, they don't do it very big—because there are some who do it on a very small scale, and especially many of the women cannot do it either; like, the farms they make are just very small, they don't expand to larger areas.
bisa wɔ mo nea enti a ɔmo ntumi nyɛ afuo no ɛwɔ large scale like ɔmo nyɛ no kɛseɛ kɛseɛ head because obi wɔ hɔ a ɔmo yɛ no kakraa bi ɛna titiriw mmaa no nsoso no bebree no ara ntumi nyɛ like ɔmo yɛ afuo no a ɔmo yɛ no kakra nketewa monnyɛ nkɔ aries
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Dɛn nti na m’adwuma no yɛ yiye sɛ midua nnɔbae koro wɔ beae koro wɔ bere biara mu a?
Afifide koro no ara a wɔkɔ so nyin no ma aduannuru koro no ara fi asase no mu afe biara. na ɛboa ma mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae ne afifide mu nyarewa bi boaboa wɔn ho ano wɔ fam.
Why do my crops dry up quickly during short dry spells while my neighbor's crops stay green?
Soil mixed with organic matter like compost or animal manure acts like a sponge, holding onto water much longer to keep crops hydrated during dry periods.
Land Management and Crop Rotation
Ask them the reason why they cannot do farming on a large scale—like, they don't do it very big—because there are some who do it on a very small scale, and especially many of the women cannot do it either; like, the farms they make are just very small, they don't expand to larger areas.
bisa wɔ mo nea enti a ɔmo ntumi nyɛ afuo no ɛwɔ large scale like ɔmo nyɛ no kɛseɛ kɛseɛ head because obi wɔ hɔ a ɔmo yɛ no kakraa bi ɛna titiriw mmaa no nsoso no bebree no ara ntumi nyɛ like ɔmo yɛ afuo no a ɔmo yɛ no kakra nketewa monnyɛ nkɔ aries
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Dɛn nti na m’adwuma no wow ntɛmntɛm wɔ ɔpɛ bere tiaa no mu? Bere a wo yɔnko nnɔbae da so ara yɛ ahabammono no?
Asase a wɔde nneɛma a nkwa wom te sɛ compost anaa nwura afra. Ɛyɛ adwuma te sɛ sponge Ɛkura nsuo kyɛ pii na ama afifideɛ akɔ so anya nsuo wɔ ɔpɛ mu.
How does cutting down all the big trees on my farm affect how my crops grow?
Removing all trees exposes the soil directly to harsh sunlight and heavy rains, which dries out the soil quickly and washes away the rich topsoil your crops need.
Land Management and Crop Rotation
Ask them the reason why they cannot do farming on a large scale—like, they don't do it very big—because there are some who do it on a very small scale, and especially many of the women cannot do it either; like, the farms they make are just very small, they don't expand to larger areas.
bisa wɔ mo nea enti a ɔmo ntumi nyɛ afuo no ɛwɔ large scale like ɔmo nyɛ no kɛseɛ kɛseɛ head because obi wɔ hɔ a ɔmo yɛ no kakraa bi ɛna titiriw mmaa no nsoso no bebree no ara ntumi nyɛ like ɔmo yɛ afuo no a ɔmo yɛ no kakra nketewa monnyɛ nkɔ aries
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Sɛ mitwitwa nnua akɛse a ɛwɔ m’afuw mu nyinaa a, ɛka sɛnea m’afuw nyin no dɛn?
Sɛ woyi afifide nyinaa fi hɔ a, ɛbɛma asase no anya owia hann tẽẽ ne osu kɛse. Eyi ma asase no wow ntɛmntɛm na ɛhohoro asase a ɛwɔ soro a ɛyɛ fɛ a wo nnɔbae hia no.
Why are the lower leaves of my maize plants turning yellow and dying?
Yellow leaves usually mean your maize is hungry for nitrogen, which is the main food plants need to stay green and grow strong. Adding manure, compost, or nitrogen fertilizer helps the plant regain its healthy green color.
Nutrient Management
Regarding the whole story, how do we intend to take control, how are we able to control the number of pigs, and regarding you working with them, what is your workforce like? Because we see that as they grow, they are taken away for operations; perhaps they will return here in the future.
ne story ne nyinaa so no yɛbɛ pɛ sɛ yɛbɛ take control no sɛn na yɛtumi control mprako no nipa dodoɔ sɛn na wo ne ɔmo yɛ adwuma yi wo work force ɛte sɛn because yɛhunu sɛ wonyin deɛ ayi kɔ dwumadie ebia daakye aba ha biom
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Dɛn nti na m’atoko afifide nhaban a ɛwɔ fam no reyɛ kɔkɔɔ na ɛrewuwu?
Mpɛn pii no, nhaban kɔkɔɔ kyerɛ sɛ wo atoko kɔm de nitrogen. Ɛyɛ aduan titiriw a afifide hia na ama ayɛ ahabammono na anyin ayɛ den. Sɛ wode nwura, atɛkyɛ, anaa nitrogen fango ka ho a, ɛboa ma afifide yɛ ahabammono na ɛyɛ den bio.
Why is it bad if I plant my cassava stems very close to each other in the field?
When cassava plants are set too close together, their underground roots fight each other for food and water, and their leaves block sunlight. Proper spacing gives each plant enough room to build big, heavy tubers.
Field Spacing
Regarding the whole story, how do we intend to take control, how are we able to control the number of pigs, and regarding you working with them, what is your workforce like? Because we see that as they grow, they are taken away for operations; perhaps they will return here in the future.
ne story ne nyinaa so no yɛbɛ pɛ sɛ yɛbɛ take control no sɛn na yɛtumi control mprako no nipa dodoɔ sɛn na wo ne ɔmo yɛ adwuma yi wo work force ɛte sɛn because yɛhunu sɛ wonyin deɛ ayi kɔ dwumadie ebia daakye aba ha biom
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Dɛn nti na sɛ midua cassava ntini a ɛbɛn ho wɔ asase no so a, enye?
Sɛ cassava afifide no bɛn wɔn ho dodo a Asase ase ntini ko tia wɔn ho wɔn ho hwehwɛ aduan ne nsu. na n’ahaban siw owia hann kwan Ntam kwan a ɛfata ma afifide biara nya baabi a ɛdɔɔso ma ɛyɛ bulb akɛse a emu yɛ duru.
Why do my tomato flowers keep falling off without forming any tomatoes?
Tomato flowers drop when the plant gets stressed by extreme afternoon heat, irregular watering, or attacks from tiny insects. Keeping the soil evenly moist helps the plant hold onto its flowers until fruit forms.
Fruiting & Flowering
Regarding the whole story, how do we intend to take control, how are we able to control the number of pigs, and regarding you working with them, what is your workforce like? Because we see that as they grow, they are taken away for operations; perhaps they will return here in the future.
ne story ne nyinaa so no yɛbɛ pɛ sɛ yɛbɛ take control no sɛn na yɛtumi control mprako no nipa dodoɔ sɛn na wo ne ɔmo yɛ adwuma yi wo work force ɛte sɛn because yɛhunu sɛ wonyin deɛ ayi kɔ dwumadie ebia daakye aba ha biom
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Dɛn nti na me tomato nhwiren no hwe ase a ɛnyɛ tomato biara?
Tomato nhwiren bɛkɔ fam bere a afifide no ayɛ basaa esiane awiabere mu ɔhyew a ano yɛ den nti no. Nsuo a wɔmfa nsuo daa anaa nkoekoemmoa nketewa ntua Sɛ wɔma asase no yɛ nwini pɛpɛɛpɛ a, ɛbɛboa ama afifideɛ no akura nhwiren mu kɔsi sɛ aba no bɛtɔ.
How do weeds actually harm my crops when they are just growing next to them?
Weeds steal the fertilizer, water, and sunlight that your crops need to thrive. They also serve as hidden homes for dangerous pests and diseases that easily spread to your main crops.
Weed Management
Regarding the whole story, how do we intend to take control, how are we able to control the number of pigs, and regarding you working with them, what is your workforce like? Because we see that as they grow, they are taken away for operations; perhaps they will return here in the future.
ne story ne nyinaa so no yɛbɛ pɛ sɛ yɛbɛ take control no sɛn na yɛtumi control mprako no nipa dodoɔ sɛn na wo ne ɔmo yɛ adwuma yi wo work force ɛte sɛn because yɛhunu sɛ wonyin deɛ ayi kɔ dwumadie ebia daakye aba ha biom
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Ɔkwan bɛn so na nwura pira me nnɔbae bere a enyin wɔ ne nkyɛn pɛɛ no?
Nwura wia aduannuru, nsu, ne owia hann a ehia sɛ wo nnɔbae nyin no. Wɔyɛ afie a ahintaw ma mmoawa ne nyarewa a wɔn ho yɛ hu a ɛnyɛ den sɛ ɛbɛtrɛw akɔ wo nnɔbae atitiriw mu nso.
Why should I not plant pepper on the exact same land where I just harvested tomatoes?
Pepper and tomatoes belong to the same plant family and share the same soil pests and sicknesses. Planting pepper in the same spot allows leftover diseases in the soil to attack your new crop immediately.
Crop Rotation
Regarding the whole story, how do we intend to take control, how are we able to control the number of pigs, and regarding you working with them, what is your workforce like? Because we see that as they grow, they are taken away for operations; perhaps they will return here in the future.
ne story ne nyinaa so no yɛbɛ pɛ sɛ yɛbɛ take control no sɛn na yɛtumi control mprako no nipa dodoɔ sɛn na wo ne ɔmo yɛ adwuma yi wo work force ɛte sɛn because yɛhunu sɛ wonyin deɛ ayi kɔ dwumadie ebia daakye aba ha biom
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Dɛn nti na ɛnsɛ sɛ midua ɛmo wɔ asase koro no ara a mitwaa me tomato nkyɛe no so?
Ɛmo ne tomato wɔ afifide abusua biako mu na ɛwɔ mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae ne nyarewa a wonya fi asase mu koro. Sɛ wudua ɛmo wɔ beae koro no ara a, ɛbɛma nyarewa biara a aka wɔ asase no mu no akɔtow ahyɛ wo nnɔbae foforo no so ntɛm ara.
Why do some farmers spread dry grass around the base of their crop stems?
Covering the soil with dry grass, called mulching, acts like a blanket. It stops the hot sun from drying out the soil water, keeps the roots cool, and prevents unwanted weeds from sprouting.
Soil Moisture
Regarding the whole story, how do we intend to take control, how are we able to control the number of pigs, and regarding you working with them, what is your workforce like? Because we see that as they grow, they are taken away for operations; perhaps they will return here in the future.
ne story ne nyinaa so no yɛbɛ pɛ sɛ yɛbɛ take control no sɛn na yɛtumi control mprako no nipa dodoɔ sɛn na wo ne ɔmo yɛ adwuma yi wo work force ɛte sɛn because yɛhunu sɛ wonyin deɛ ayi kɔ dwumadie ebia daakye aba ha biom
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Dɛn nti na akuafo binom trɛw sare a ayow mu twa dua no ase ho hyia?
Sɛ wɔde sare a ayow gu fam a wɔfrɛ no mulching a, ɛyɛ adwuma te sɛ kuntu. Ɛboa ma owia hann a ɛyɛ hyew mma nsu a ɛwɔ asase no mu nyow. Ɛboa ma ntini no yɛ nwini na ɛmma nwura a wɔmpɛ nnyin.
Why are my yam vines growing very long and thin under tall trees without making big yams?
Yam plants rely on direct sunlight to make food for tuber growth. When shaded by tall trees, the vine wastes all its energy stretching high up to search for light instead of expanding the tuber underground.
Sunlight Requirements
Regarding the whole story, how do we intend to take control, how are we able to control the number of pigs, and regarding you working with them, what is your workforce like? Because we see that as they grow, they are taken away for operations; perhaps they will return here in the future.
ne story ne nyinaa so no yɛbɛ pɛ sɛ yɛbɛ take control no sɛn na yɛtumi control mprako no nipa dodoɔ sɛn na wo ne ɔmo yɛ adwuma yi wo work force ɛte sɛn because yɛhunu sɛ wonyin deɛ ayi kɔ dwumadie ebia daakye aba ha biom
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Dɛn nti na me ɛmo bobe no nyin kyɛ yiye na ɛyɛ teateaa wɔ afifide atenten ase a ɛnsow ɛmo akɛse?
Ɛmo afifide de wɔn ho to owia hann tẽẽ so ma ɛyɛ aduan ma wɔn ntini nyin. Bere a ɛwɔ dua tenten bi sunsuma ase Bobe no sɛe n’ahoɔden nyinaa bere a ɛkɔ soro hwehwɛ hann. Sɛ́ anka wɔbɛtrɛw nnuadewa no mu wɔ asase ase
Why do I need to cut off the extra small shoots growing at the base of my plantain suckers?
Extra shoots drain water and food away from the main plant. Removing them ensures all the nutrients go directly to the main plantain tree so it can produce a large bunch.
Pruning & Sucker Control
Regarding the whole story, how do we intend to take control, how are we able to control the number of pigs, and regarding you working with them, what is your workforce like? Because we see that as they grow, they are taken away for operations; perhaps they will return here in the future.
ne story ne nyinaa so no yɛbɛ pɛ sɛ yɛbɛ take control no sɛn na yɛtumi control mprako no nipa dodoɔ sɛn na wo ne ɔmo yɛ adwuma yi wo work force ɛte sɛn because yɛhunu sɛ wonyin deɛ ayi kɔ dwumadie ebia daakye aba ha biom
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Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ mitwitwa nkorabata nketewa? Nea enyin wɔ me plantain no ase no yɛ soronko.
Nnua a ɛboro so no ma nsu ne aduannuru fi afifide titiriw no mu. Sɛ woyi fi hɔ a, ɛma aduannuru no nyinaa kɔ plantain titiriw no mu tẽẽ. sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a ebetumi ayɛ akuwakuw kɛse.
Is it better for me to water my vegetable crops in the hot afternoon or early in the morning?
Watering early in the morning is best because the cool soil absorbs the water before the sun can dry it up. Afternoon watering causes water to evaporate quickly and can damage heat-stressed leaves.
Irrigation Timing
Regarding the whole story, how do we intend to take control, how are we able to control the number of pigs, and regarding you working with them, what is your workforce like? Because we see that as they grow, they are taken away for operations; perhaps they will return here in the future.
ne story ne nyinaa so no yɛbɛ pɛ sɛ yɛbɛ take control no sɛn na yɛtumi control mprako no nipa dodoɔ sɛn na wo ne ɔmo yɛ adwuma yi wo work force ɛte sɛn because yɛhunu sɛ wonyin deɛ ayi kɔ dwumadie ebia daakye aba ha biom
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So eye ma me sɛ mɛgugu nhabannuru nsu awiabere anaa anɔpa?
Sɛ wogugu so nsu anɔpa a, eye efisɛ asase a ɛyɛ nwini no bɛtwe nsu ansa na ayow wɔ owia mu. Sɛ wogugu so nsu awiabere a, ɛma nsu no yɛ hyew ntɛmntɛm na ebetumi asɛe nhaban a ɔhyew ayɛ no ma.
Why do small insects always gather under the leaves of my crops instead of on top?
Insects hide underneath leaves to protect themselves from hot sunlight, heavy rainfall, and hungry birds. The underside of a leaf is also softer, making it easier for pests to bite and feed on plant juices.
Pest Behavior
Regarding the whole story, how do we intend to take control, how are we able to control the number of pigs, and regarding you working with them, what is your workforce like? Because we see that as they grow, they are taken away for operations; perhaps they will return here in the future.
ne story ne nyinaa so no yɛbɛ pɛ sɛ yɛbɛ take control no sɛn na yɛtumi control mprako no nipa dodoɔ sɛn na wo ne ɔmo yɛ adwuma yi wo work force ɛte sɛn because yɛhunu sɛ wonyin deɛ ayi kɔ dwumadie ebia daakye aba ha biom
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Dɛn nti na nkoekoemmoa nketenkete boaboa wɔn ho ano wɔ m’afifide nhaban ase bere nyinaa sen sɛ wɔbɛboaboa wɔn ho ano wɔ soro?
Nkoekoemmoa de wɔn ho sie nhaban ase de bɔ wɔn ho ban fi owia a ano yɛ hyew, osu kɛse, ne nnomaa a ɔkɔm de wɔn ho. Ahaban no ase nso yɛ mmerɛw. Ɛma ɛyɛ mmerɛw sɛ mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae bɛka afifide mu nsu na wɔanom.
Why are the leaves of my young maize plants turning pale yellow instead of dark green?
Yellow leaves usually mean your crop lacks nitrogen, an essential soil nutrient. Applying a nitrogen-rich fertilizer like Urea or adding well-rotted animal manure will help the leaves turn green and produce bigger cobs.
Soil & Nutrient Management
But someone else is also watching to see what new beautiful things will be done. Let's look back at 2012, when the Ministry of Fisheries went to court. If I bring this into agriculture, and if it is God’s will, in 2020 we put many things in place. If you look at other countries, they do [things] to create opportunities...
but obi nso rehwɛ ɛbɛyɛ obi fɛ nneɛma foforɔ bɛn na 2012 yɛnhwɛ anim sɛ ministry of fishries ɛna kɔ court a mede bɛwura kuayɛ mu ɛyɛ nyame ne pɛ a 2020 yɛde nnoɔma bebree ɛtoɔ akwan mu wobɛhwɛ a other countries no ɔmo yɛ ama ɛyɛ fishes no akwannya na
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Dɛn nti na me nkokoaa atoko afifide nhaban reyɛ kɔkɔɔ a ɛyɛ mmerɛw mmom sen sɛ ɛbɛyɛ ahabammono tuntum?
Mpɛn pii no, nhaban kɔkɔɔ kyerɛ sɛ w’afifide no nni nitrogen. a ɛyɛ aduannuru a ɛho hia wɔ asase mu Sɛ wode fango a nitrogen wom te sɛ urea di dwuma anaasɛ wode mmoa nwura a aporɔw ka ho a, ɛbɛboa ma nhaban no ayɛ ahabammono na ama nhaban akɛse aba.
How do I know if my farm land needs animal manure or chemical fertilizer?
If your soil is sandy and dries out quickly, animal manure is best because it holds water and builds soil health long-term. If your crops need a quick food boost during active growth, chemical fertilizers provide fast-acting nutrients.
Soil & Nutrient Management
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but obi nso rehwɛ ɛbɛyɛ obi fɛ nneɛma foforɔ bɛn na 2012 yɛnhwɛ anim sɛ ministry of fishries ɛna kɔ court a mede bɛwura kuayɛ mu ɛyɛ nyame ne pɛ a 2020 yɛde nnoɔma bebree ɛtoɔ akwan mu wobɛhwɛ a other countries no ɔmo yɛ ama ɛyɛ fishes no akwannya na
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Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ m’afuw asase no hia mmoa nwura anaa nnuru a wɔde yɛ nnɔbae?
Sɛ w’asase yɛ anhwea na ɛyow ntɛmntɛm a, nwura ye efisɛ ɛkora nsu so na ɛma asase no akwahosan a ɛtra hɔ kyɛ no tu mpɔn. Sɛ w’afifide hia aduannuru a wɔde ma ntɛmntɛm bere a ɛrenyin a Nnuru a wɔde yɛ nnɔbae ma aduannuru a ɛyɛ adwuma ntɛmntɛm.
What are these small caterpillars eating the inside leaves of my maize, and how do I save my crop?
These are Fall Armyworms, a common pest that destroys maize foliage. Spraying recommended insecticides early in the morning or late evening when the caterpillars come out to feed will stop them from damaging your crop.
Pest & Disease Control
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but obi nso rehwɛ ɛbɛyɛ obi fɛ nneɛma foforɔ bɛn na 2012 yɛnhwɛ anim sɛ ministry of fishries ɛna kɔ court a mede bɛwura kuayɛ mu ɛyɛ nyame ne pɛ a 2020 yɛde nnoɔma bebree ɛtoɔ akwan mu wobɛhwɛ a other countries no ɔmo yɛ ama ɛyɛ fishes no akwannya na
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Dɛn na saa nwansena nketewa yi redi wɔ m’atoko nhaban mu? Na mɛyɛ dɛn akora me nnɔbae so?
Eyinom ne Fall Armyworms, mmoawa a wɔtaa sɛe atoko nhaban. Sɛ wode nnuru a wɔkamfo kyerɛ a wɔde kum nkoekoemmoa no petepete so anɔpa anaa anwummere bere a nwansena no afi adi akɔhwehwɛ aduan no a, ɛbɛboa ma wɔansɛe wo nnɔbae.
Why do my cassava roots rot in the soil when heavy rains fall?
Cassava tubers rot when standing water starves the roots of air. Planting your cassava on raised soil mounds or ridges allows excess rainwater to drain away, keeping the roots dry and healthy.
Pest & Disease Control
But someone else is also watching to see what new beautiful things will be done. Let's look back at 2012, when the Ministry of Fisheries went to court. If I bring this into agriculture, and if it is God’s will, in 2020 we put many things in place. If you look at other countries, they do [things] to create opportunities...
but obi nso rehwɛ ɛbɛyɛ obi fɛ nneɛma foforɔ bɛn na 2012 yɛnhwɛ anim sɛ ministry of fishries ɛna kɔ court a mede bɛwura kuayɛ mu ɛyɛ nyame ne pɛ a 2020 yɛde nnoɔma bebree ɛtoɔ akwan mu wobɛhwɛ a other countries no ɔmo yɛ ama ɛyɛ fishes no akwannya na
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Dɛn nti na cassava ntini porɔw wɔ asase mu bere a osu kɛse tɔ?
Cassava ntini porɔw bere a nsu gyina hɔ no, na ɛma ntini no nni mframa. Sɛ wodua cassava wɔ nkoko anaa abon a ɛkorɔn so a, ɛma osutɔ nsu a ɛboro so no kɔ. Ɛma ntini no yɛ nwunu na ɛyɛ den
What will happen if I plant my maize seeds very close together to fit more on my land?
When crops are planted too closely, they steal sunlight, water, and soil nutrients from each other. This results in weak, thin stalks and much smaller cobs compared to properly spaced crops.
Planting & Spacing
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but obi nso rehwɛ ɛbɛyɛ obi fɛ nneɛma foforɔ bɛn na 2012 yɛnhwɛ anim sɛ ministry of fishries ɛna kɔ court a mede bɛwura kuayɛ mu ɛyɛ nyame ne pɛ a 2020 yɛde nnoɔma bebree ɛtoɔ akwan mu wobɛhwɛ a other countries no ɔmo yɛ ama ɛyɛ fishes no akwannya na
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Sɛ midua atoko aba bɛn ho sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a ɛbɛfata m’atenae yiye a, dɛn na ɛba?
Sɛ wodua afifide bɛn dodo a Afifide wia owia hann, nsu, ne asase mu aduannuru fi wɔn ho wɔn ho hɔ. Eyi ma ntini a ɛyɛ tratraa na ɛyɛ mmerɛw ne nkorabata nketewa koraa ba bere a wɔde toto afifide a ɛwɔ ntam kwan a ɛfata ho no.
Why is it better to clear weeds before planting my seeds instead of waiting for the crops to sprout?
Weeds grow faster than crops and will steal water and food from your seeds right from the start. Clearing weeds before planting gives your crop seeds a clean start to grow strong without competition.
Planting & Spacing
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but obi nso rehwɛ ɛbɛyɛ obi fɛ nneɛma foforɔ bɛn na 2012 yɛnhwɛ anim sɛ ministry of fishries ɛna kɔ court a mede bɛwura kuayɛ mu ɛyɛ nyame ne pɛ a 2020 yɛde nnoɔma bebree ɛtoɔ akwan mu wobɛhwɛ a other countries no ɔmo yɛ ama ɛyɛ fishes no akwannya na
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Dɛn nti na eye sɛ wobeyi nwura afi hɔ ansa na wɔagu sen sɛ wɔbɛtwɛn ma afifide afifi?
Nwura nyin ntɛmntɛm sen nnɔbae. Na ebewia nsu ne aduan afi w’aba mu fi mfiase pɛɛ. Nwura a wutwa ansa na woadua no ma w’aba no fi ase a ɛho tew ma enyin denneennen a akansi biara nni ho.
Why do the flowers on my tomato plants fall off without growing into tomatoes?
Tomato flowers drop mainly due to extreme afternoon heat or irregular watering, which stresses the plant. Covering the soil with dried grass (mulching) keeps the roots cool and moist, helping the blossoms stay on.
Crop Behavior & Care
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but obi nso rehwɛ ɛbɛyɛ obi fɛ nneɛma foforɔ bɛn na 2012 yɛnhwɛ anim sɛ ministry of fishries ɛna kɔ court a mede bɛwura kuayɛ mu ɛyɛ nyame ne pɛ a 2020 yɛde nnoɔma bebree ɛtoɔ akwan mu wobɛhwɛ a other countries no ɔmo yɛ ama ɛyɛ fishes no akwannya na
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Dɛn nti na nhwiren a ɛwɔ me tomato afifide so no regu a ennyin nyɛ tomato?
Tomato nhwiren dodow no ara a ɛtɔ fi awiabere mu hyew a ano yɛ den anaasɛ nsu a wɔde gugu so bere nyinaa. a ɛde adwennwen ba afifide so Sɛ wɔde sare a ayow (mulching) gu fam a, ɛboa ma ntini no yɛ nwini na ɛyɛ nwini. Ɛboa ma nhwiren no kɔ so yɛ nhwiren.
Why shouldn't I plant maize on the exact same piece of land every single season?
Planting maize repeatedly drains the exact same nutrients every year and allows maize pests to build up in the soil. Switching to crops like cowpea or groundnut restores natural nitrogen to your soil.
Crop Behavior & Care
But someone else is also watching to see what new beautiful things will be done. Let's look back at 2012, when the Ministry of Fisheries went to court. If I bring this into agriculture, and if it is God’s will, in 2020 we put many things in place. If you look at other countries, they do [things] to create opportunities...
but obi nso rehwɛ ɛbɛyɛ obi fɛ nneɛma foforɔ bɛn na 2012 yɛnhwɛ anim sɛ ministry of fishries ɛna kɔ court a mede bɛwura kuayɛ mu ɛyɛ nyame ne pɛ a 2020 yɛde nnoɔma bebree ɛtoɔ akwan mu wobɛhwɛ a other countries no ɔmo yɛ ama ɛyɛ fishes no akwannya na
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Dɛn nti na ɛnsɛ sɛ midua atoko wɔ asase koro so bere biara?
Atoko a wodua no mpɛn pii Ɛma aduannuru koro no ara fi mu afe biara. na ɛboa ma atoko mu mmoawa boaboa wɔn ho ano wɔ asase no mu. Sɛ wodan kɔ nnɔbae te sɛ nantwinini anaa atoko so a, ɛbɛboa ma abɔde mu nitrogen asan aba w’asase mu.
Why do my pepper leaves curl up and look droopy during the hot afternoon?
Pepper plants curl their leaves in afternoon heat to slow down water loss from evaporation. Watering your plants deeply in the cool early morning helps them stay strong throughout the afternoon.
Crop Behavior & Care
But someone else is also watching to see what new beautiful things will be done. Let's look back at 2012, when the Ministry of Fisheries went to court. If I bring this into agriculture, and if it is God’s will, in 2020 we put many things in place. If you look at other countries, they do [things] to create opportunities...
but obi nso rehwɛ ɛbɛyɛ obi fɛ nneɛma foforɔ bɛn na 2012 yɛnhwɛ anim sɛ ministry of fishries ɛna kɔ court a mede bɛwura kuayɛ mu ɛyɛ nyame ne pɛ a 2020 yɛde nnoɔma bebree ɛtoɔ akwan mu wobɛhwɛ a other countries no ɔmo yɛ ama ɛyɛ fishes no akwannya na
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Dɛn nti na ɛmo nhaban twitwiw awiabere a ɛyɛ hyew?
Ɛmo afifide bobɔw wɔn nhaban awiabere de ma nsu a ɛyera brɛoo denam nsu a ɛyɛ hyew so. Sɛ wogugu afifide so nsu anɔpatutuutu a awɔw wom a, ɛboa ma wonya apɔwmuden awiabere nyinaa.
How can I prevent insects from eating my harvested maize and beans inside my storage room?
Insects need moisture and air to survive inside stored grain. Thoroughly sun-drying your grains until they are completely hard and storing them in airtight bags (like PICS bags) suffocates pests and protects your harvest.
Post-Harvest Care
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but obi nso rehwɛ ɛbɛyɛ obi fɛ nneɛma foforɔ bɛn na 2012 yɛnhwɛ anim sɛ ministry of fishries ɛna kɔ court a mede bɛwura kuayɛ mu ɛyɛ nyame ne pɛ a 2020 yɛde nnoɔma bebree ɛtoɔ akwan mu wobɛhwɛ a other countries no ɔmo yɛ ama ɛyɛ fishes no akwannya na
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Mɛyɛ dɛn asiw nkoekoemmoa kwan sɛ wɔrenni atoko ne bankye a mitwa wɔ me nneɛma a mede asie no?
Nkoekoemmoa hia nsu ne mframa na ama wɔatumi atra ase wɔ aba a wɔakora so no mu. Sɛ woyow aburow kosi sɛ ɛbɛyɛ den koraa na wode asie kotoku a mframa ntumi nkɔ mu mu (te sɛ PICS kotoku) a, ɛbɛma mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae no amene na abɔ wo nnɔbae ho ban.
Why are the bottom leaves on my maize plants turning yellow?
Yellow leaves at the bottom of maize usually mean the crop is hungry for nitrogen, which is essential for green growth. Adding a nitrogen-rich fertilizer or compost around the base will help the leaves turn green and healthy again.
Basic Soil and Planting Management
Erm, thank you, my brother. I think it was 2017 when I went to that workshop, and it has been going on ever since; I should have mentioned it earlier. It is clear from what I am saying that you have done it—some are cattle, some are poultry, sheep, and goats, and there are also fish ponds included, so that is what the ...
erm medaase menua ɛyɛ me sɛ 2017 ansa na mebɛkɔ awors no na ayɛ gu so ara na ɛsɛ medinkan kaa no wɔ me nkasa yɛ hu sɛ moayɛ no ɛbi yɛ nantwie na ebi yɛ poultry nkokɔ adwan ne mponkye so ɛna fish pound nso ɛka ho nti mmoa yɛ nono ɛne no
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Dɛn nti na atoko afifide nhaban a ɛwɔ fam no dan kɔkɔɔ?
Nhaban kɔkɔɔ a ɛwɔ atoko ase no taa kyerɛ sɛ afifide no hia nitrogen. a ɛho hia ma ahabammono nyin Fa aduannuru anaa compost a nitrogen pii wom ka afifide no ho. Nhyɛase no bɛboa ma nhaban no ayɛ ahabammono na ayɛ den bio.
Why should I plant my seeds in straight lines instead of scattering them across the field?
Planting in straight lines gives every crop equal space to get sunlight, water, and soil nutrients. It also makes it much easier to walk through the farm to weed, apply fertilizer, and harvest without damaging your plants.
Basic Soil and Planting Management
Erm, thank you, my brother. I think it was 2017 when I went to that workshop, and it has been going on ever since; I should have mentioned it earlier. It is clear from what I am saying that you have done it—some are cattle, some are poultry, sheep, and goats, and there are also fish ponds included, so that is what the ...
erm medaase menua ɛyɛ me sɛ 2017 ansa na mebɛkɔ awors no na ayɛ gu so ara na ɛsɛ medinkan kaa no wɔ me nkasa yɛ hu sɛ moayɛ no ɛbi yɛ nantwie na ebi yɛ poultry nkokɔ adwan ne mponkye so ɛna fish pound nso ɛka ho nti mmoa yɛ nono ɛne no
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Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ migu aba tẽẽ sen sɛ mɛpete afuw mu?
Sɛ wodua wɔ nsensanee a ɛyɛ tẽẽ mu a, ɛma afifideɛ nyinaa nya baabi a ɛte sɛ owia hann, nsuo ne aduanenuru a ɛwɔ asase no mu. Ɛsan nso ma nantew a wobɛfa afuw no mu akɔyɛ nwura, ayɛ nwura na woatwa no yɛ mmerɛw kɛse. a ɛnsɛe wo nnua
Why do my cassava plants drop all their leaves when the dry season starts?
Cassava naturally drops its leaves in dry weather to reduce water loss and protect its roots underground. Once the rains return, the plant will sprout fresh green leaves and continue growing.
Seasonal Crop Behavior
Erm, thank you, my brother. I think it was 2017 when I went to that workshop, and it has been going on ever since; I should have mentioned it earlier. It is clear from what I am saying that you have done it—some are cattle, some are poultry, sheep, and goats, and there are also fish ponds included, so that is what the ...
erm medaase menua ɛyɛ me sɛ 2017 ansa na mebɛkɔ awors no na ayɛ gu so ara na ɛsɛ medinkan kaa no wɔ me nkasa yɛ hu sɛ moayɛ no ɛbi yɛ nantwie na ebi yɛ poultry nkokɔ adwan ne mponkye so ɛna fish pound nso ɛka ho nti mmoa yɛ nono ɛne no
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Dɛn nti na me cassava dua no hwere ne nhaban nyinaa wɔ ɔpɛ bere mfiase?
Yucca tow ne nhaban gu fi awosu mu wɔ wim tebea a ɛyɛ kusuu mu na ama nsu a ɛyera no so atew na abɔ ne ntini a ɛwɔ asase ase no ho ban. Sɛ osu no san ba a Dua no befifi nhaban a ɛyɛ ahabammono a ɛhyerɛn na akɔ so anyin.
Why do the flowers on my tomato plants fall off without turning into tomatoes when the weather is very hot?
Extreme heat damages the pollen inside tomato flowers, causing them to fall off before fruit can form. Providing light shade or watering early in the morning helps cool the plants so fruit can set.
Seasonal Crop Behavior
Erm, thank you, my brother. I think it was 2017 when I went to that workshop, and it has been going on ever since; I should have mentioned it earlier. It is clear from what I am saying that you have done it—some are cattle, some are poultry, sheep, and goats, and there are also fish ponds included, so that is what the ...
erm medaase menua ɛyɛ me sɛ 2017 ansa na mebɛkɔ awors no na ayɛ gu so ara na ɛsɛ medinkan kaa no wɔ me nkasa yɛ hu sɛ moayɛ no ɛbi yɛ nantwie na ebi yɛ poultry nkokɔ adwan ne mponkye so ɛna fish pound nso ɛka ho nti mmoa yɛ nono ɛne no
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Dɛn nti na nhwiren a ɛwɔ me tomato afifide so no hwe ase a ɛndan tomato bere a wim yɛ hyew kɛse no?
Ɔhyew a ano yɛ den sɛe pollen a ɛwɔ tomato nhwiren mu no. Eyi ma pollen no hwe ase ansa na aba no apue. Sunsuma anaa nsuo a wɔde gugu so anɔpa no boa ma afifideɛ no dwo ma enti nnuaba no tumi gyina.
What is causing the leaves on my pepper plants to curl up and stop growing?
Curled or wrinkled pepper leaves are usually caused by tiny insects like mites or thrips sucking the plant's sap and spreading plant viruses. Spraying neem oil or insecticidal soap helps clear the pests so healthy leaves can grow.
Plant Health and Pest Signs
Erm, thank you, my brother. I think it was 2017 when I went to that workshop, and it has been going on ever since; I should have mentioned it earlier. It is clear from what I am saying that you have done it—some are cattle, some are poultry, sheep, and goats, and there are also fish ponds included, so that is what the ...
erm medaase menua ɛyɛ me sɛ 2017 ansa na mebɛkɔ awors no na ayɛ gu so ara na ɛsɛ medinkan kaa no wɔ me nkasa yɛ hu sɛ moayɛ no ɛbi yɛ nantwie na ebi yɛ poultry nkokɔ adwan ne mponkye so ɛna fish pound nso ɛka ho nti mmoa yɛ nono ɛne no
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Dɛn na ɛma nhaban a ɛwɔ me ɛmo afifide so no twitwiw na egyae nyin?
Mpɛn pii no, nkoekoemmoa nketenkete te sɛ nwansena anaa thrips a wɔnom afifide no nsu na wɔtrɛw mmoawa wɔ afifide no mu na ɛde ɛmo nhaban a ɛyɛ kurukuruwa anaa ɛyɛ nwininwini ba. Sɛ wode neem ngo anaa samina a ekum nkoekoemmoa petepete so a, ɛbɛboa ma wɔakum mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a nhaban a ɛte apɔw betumi ...
Why are my yam tubers rotting in the ground before I even harvest them?
Yam tubers rot in the ground when the soil stays too wet due to poor drainage, or when seed yams already infected with fungi were used for planting. Planting on raised mounds helps excess water drain away.
Plant Health and Pest Signs
Erm, thank you, my brother. I think it was 2017 when I went to that workshop, and it has been going on ever since; I should have mentioned it earlier. It is clear from what I am saying that you have done it—some are cattle, some are poultry, sheep, and goats, and there are also fish ponds included, so that is what the ...
erm medaase menua ɛyɛ me sɛ 2017 ansa na mebɛkɔ awors no na ayɛ gu so ara na ɛsɛ medinkan kaa no wɔ me nkasa yɛ hu sɛ moayɛ no ɛbi yɛ nantwie na ebi yɛ poultry nkokɔ adwan ne mponkye so ɛna fish pound nso ɛka ho nti mmoa yɛ nono ɛne no
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Dɛn nti na me ɛmo a ɛyɛ dɛ no reporɔw wɔ asase no mu ansa na matwa mpo?
Sweet potato tubers porɔw wɔ asase no mu bere a asase no ayɛ nwini dodo esiane nsu a ɛnkɔ yiye nti. Anaasɛ bere a wodua ɛmo aba a ɛwɔ fungus dedaw no. Sɛ wodua wɔ bepɔw atenten so a, ɛboa ma nsu a ɛboro so no fi hɔ.
How does planting cowpeas together with my maize help my crops grow better?
Cowpeas are legumes, meaning they pull nitrogen from the air and store it in the soil. This natural food feeds the nearby maize crops, helping them grow stronger while saving you money on artificial fertilizer.
Mixed Farming and Soil Health
Erm, thank you, my brother. I think it was 2017 when I went to that workshop, and it has been going on ever since; I should have mentioned it earlier. It is clear from what I am saying that you have done it—some are cattle, some are poultry, sheep, and goats, and there are also fish ponds included, so that is what the ...
erm medaase menua ɛyɛ me sɛ 2017 ansa na mebɛkɔ awors no na ayɛ gu so ara na ɛsɛ medinkan kaa no wɔ me nkasa yɛ hu sɛ moayɛ no ɛbi yɛ nantwie na ebi yɛ poultry nkokɔ adwan ne mponkye so ɛna fish pound nso ɛka ho nti mmoa yɛ nono ɛne no
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Ɔkwan bɛn so na sɛ midua cowpea ne atoko a, ebetumi aboa me nnɔbae ma anyin yiye?
Cowpea yɛ atoko a wɔfrɛ no legume. Eyi kyerɛ sɛ wɔtwe nitrogen fi mframa mu de sie asase mu. Saa abɔde mu aduan yi ma atoko a ɛbɛn hɔ no nya aduan. Boa wɔn ma wɔnyɛ den bere a worekora wo sika so nso wɔ aduannuru a wɔde ayɛ aduan ho.
Why do my plantain trees fall over easily when the fruit bunch gets heavy?
Plantain trees have shallow roots that can be weakened by microscopic soil worms called nematodes or stem borers. Supporting heavy stems with strong wooden poles prevents the trees from snapping or uprooting in high wind.
Mixed Farming and Soil Health
Erm, thank you, my brother. I think it was 2017 when I went to that workshop, and it has been going on ever since; I should have mentioned it earlier. It is clear from what I am saying that you have done it—some are cattle, some are poultry, sheep, and goats, and there are also fish ponds included, so that is what the ...
erm medaase menua ɛyɛ me sɛ 2017 ansa na mebɛkɔ awors no na ayɛ gu so ara na ɛsɛ medinkan kaa no wɔ me nkasa yɛ hu sɛ moayɛ no ɛbi yɛ nantwie na ebi yɛ poultry nkokɔ adwan ne mponkye so ɛna fish pound nso ɛka ho nti mmoa yɛ nono ɛne no
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Dɛn nti na me plantain no hwe ase ntɛm bere a nnuaba akuwakuw no mu yɛ duru no?
Nnuadewa wɔ ntini a emu nnɔ, na asase mu nwansena nketewa a wɔfrɛ wɔn nematodes anaa stem borers betumi ama ayɛ mmerɛw. Sɛ wode dua dua a emu yɛ duru gyina dua a emu yɛ duru no akyi a, ɛboa ma dua no mmubu anaasɛ ɛntu wɔ mframa a ano yɛ den mu.
Why does my harvested maize get moldy inside my storage barn?
Maize gets moldy if it is placed in storage while it still contains moisture. Fungi thrive in damp conditions, so fully drying the grain in the sun before storing it will keep it safe and dry for months.
Harvest and Yield Behavior
Erm, thank you, my brother. I think it was 2017 when I went to that workshop, and it has been going on ever since; I should have mentioned it earlier. It is clear from what I am saying that you have done it—some are cattle, some are poultry, sheep, and goats, and there are also fish ponds included, so that is what the ...
erm medaase menua ɛyɛ me sɛ 2017 ansa na mebɛkɔ awors no na ayɛ gu so ara na ɛsɛ medinkan kaa no wɔ me nkasa yɛ hu sɛ moayɛ no ɛbi yɛ nantwie na ebi yɛ poultry nkokɔ adwan ne mponkye so ɛna fish pound nso ɛka ho nti mmoa yɛ nono ɛne no
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Adɛn nti na atoko a metwa no ayɛ nwansena wɔ me dan mu?
Sɛ wɔde atoko sie bere a ɛda so ara yɛ nwini a, ebetumi ayɛ nsunsu. Fungus nyin yiye wɔ mmeae a ɛhɔ yɛ nwini. Enti, wosow aba no wɔ owia mu ansa na wode asie. Eyi bɛma aba no akɔ so ayɛ nea ahobammɔ wom na ayow asram pii.
Why do my sweet potato plants produce big bushy green leaves but small tubers under the ground?
Too much nitrogen in the soil encourages sweet potatoes to spend all their energy growing leaves above ground instead of swelling the roots below. Using balanced fertilizers lower in nitrogen encourages bigger tuber growth.
Harvest and Yield Behavior
Erm, thank you, my brother. I think it was 2017 when I went to that workshop, and it has been going on ever since; I should have mentioned it earlier. It is clear from what I am saying that you have done it—some are cattle, some are poultry, sheep, and goats, and there are also fish ponds included, so that is what the ...
erm medaase menua ɛyɛ me sɛ 2017 ansa na mebɛkɔ awors no na ayɛ gu so ara na ɛsɛ medinkan kaa no wɔ me nkasa yɛ hu sɛ moayɛ no ɛbi yɛ nantwie na ebi yɛ poultry nkokɔ adwan ne mponkye so ɛna fish pound nso ɛka ho nti mmoa yɛ nono ɛne no
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Dɛn nti na m’amoa dua no wɔ nhaban momono akuwakuw akɛse nanso ɛyɛ nketewa? Asase ase?
Nitrogen pii a ɛwɔ asase no mu no bɛma ɛmo a ɛyɛ dɛ no de n’ahoɔden a ɛyɛ nhaban a enyin wɔ asase so no nyinaa adi dwuma. Sɛ́ anka ɛbɛma ntini a ɛwɔ ase hɔ no ahonhon Sɛ wode nnuru a ɛkari pɛ a nitrogen nnim di dwuma a, ɛbɛhyɛ bulb akɛse a enyin ho nkuran.
Why do my young cocoa leaves turn yellow and fall off during the dry harmattan season?
Young cocoa leaves drop during the dry season because the trees lose water faster than their small roots can drink it. Planting temporary shade crops like plantains or shade trees shields young cocoa from harsh sunlight and keeps moisture in the soil.
Tree Crops & Plantation Care
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nananom akuafo ee akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase o akuafoɔ yɛda mo ase naa na akuafo ɛyɛ akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase nyansa baako ano a akuafoɔ ghana akuafo emu ayɛ bi oo akuafoɔ emu ayɛ biara eei hwan bio
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Dɛn nti na me kokoo nhaban nketewa no dan kɔkɔɔ na ɛtɔ wɔ harmattan bere a ɛyɛ kusuu mu?
Koko nhaban nketewa hwe ase wɔ ɔpɛ bere mu efisɛ dua no hwere nsu ntɛmntɛm sen ntini nketenkete no. Ɛyɛ nea wotumi nom. Sɛ wodua afifide a ɛyɛ sunsuma bere tiaa bi te sɛ plantains anaa sunsuma nnua a, ɛbɛboa ma wɔabɔ koko nnua nketewa ho ban afi owia hann a ano yɛ den ho na ama asase no ayɛ nwini.
Why are my plantain bunches getting smaller every year even though the plants are still growing?
Plantain bunches get smaller over time because too many sucker stems grow around one parent plant, competing for nutrients. Pruning the extra shoots so only two or three stems remain per stand keeps bunches large.
Tree Crops & Plantation Care
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nananom akuafo ee akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase o akuafoɔ yɛda mo ase naa na akuafo ɛyɛ akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase nyansa baako ano a akuafoɔ ghana akuafo emu ayɛ bi oo akuafoɔ emu ayɛ biara eei hwan bio
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Dɛn nti na me plantains no sua afe biara? Dua no da so ara nyin?
Plantain akuwakuw bɛyɛ nketewa bere a bere kɔ so no bere a ntini a wɔtwe no pii nyin twa ho hyia no. Afifide a ɛna onni ɔhokafo si akan wɔ aduannuru ho. Sɛ wotwitwa nkorabata a ɛboro so no sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a ntini 2-3 pɛ na ɛbɛka wɔ gyinabea biara mu a, ɛbɛboa ma nhwiren kɛse bi atra hɔ.
Why are tiny holes suddenly showing up in the middle leaves of my young maize plants?
Holes in maize leaves are usually caused by Fall Armyworm caterpillars hiding inside the growing shoot. Spraying recommended bio-pesticides or neem water early into the leaf funnels kills the caterpillars before they destroy the crop.
Cereal Crop Management
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nananom akuafo ee akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase o akuafoɔ yɛda mo ase naa na akuafo ɛyɛ akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase nyansa baako ano a akuafoɔ ghana akuafo emu ayɛ bi oo akuafoɔ emu ayɛ biara eei hwan bio
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Dɛn nti na ntokuru nketenkete apue mpofirim wɔ me nkokoaa atoko afifide no mfinimfini nhaban mu?
Mpɛn pii no, Fall Armyworm nwansena a wɔde wɔn ho ahintaw wɔ nkorabata a ɛrenyin mu na ɛde ntokuru a ɛwɔ atoko nhaban mu ba. Nnuru a wɔde kum mmoawa a wɔkamfo kyerɛ a wɔde petepete so anaa neem nsu a wɔde petepete so ntɛm. Wɔ ahaban funnel no mu no bekum nwansena no ansa na wɔasɛe nnɔbae no.
When is the best time for me to put fertilizer on my maize farm so it grows tall and strong?
Applying NPK fertilizer within two weeks after the maize seeds sprout gives the roots early strength, followed by a second application of Urea fertilizer four weeks later when the plants start growing rapidly.
Cereal Crop Management
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nananom akuafo ee akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase o akuafoɔ yɛda mo ase naa na akuafo ɛyɛ akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase nyansa baako ano a akuafoɔ ghana akuafo emu ayɛ bi oo akuafoɔ emu ayɛ biara eei hwan bio
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Bere bɛn na eye sen biara sɛ mɛma m’atoko afuw mu aduannuru na ama afifide no atenten na ayɛ den?
Sɛ wode NPK fango gu so wɔ adapɛn abien mu bere a atoko aba afifi akyi a, ɛbɛhyɛ ntini no den ntɛmntɛm. Eyi akyi no, wɔde urea gu so mprenu so wɔ adapɛn anan akyi bere a afifide no fi ase nyin ntɛmntɛm no.
Why do I need to keep water standing in my swamp rice field while it is growing?
Standing water in rice fields prevents weeds from growing and competing with the crop while keeping the soil constantly wet so the rice plants can form full grain heads.
Cereal Crop Management
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nananom akuafo ee akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase o akuafoɔ yɛda mo ase naa na akuafo ɛyɛ akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase nyansa baako ano a akuafoɔ ghana akuafo emu ayɛ bi oo akuafoɔ emu ayɛ biara eei hwan bio
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Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ wɔde nsu sie aburow mfuw a wɔde peat ayɛ mu bere a wɔredua no?
Nsu a egyinagyina aburow mfuw mu no mma nwura ntumi nnyin na ɛne nnɔbae no nsi akan. Bere koro no ara mu no, ma asase no nyɛ nsu. Sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a aburow afifide no benya aba a ɛyɛ ma
Why are the leaves of my cassava plants curling up and showing green and yellow patches?
Curled leaves with yellow patches are a sign of Cassava Mosaic Disease, which is carried by tiny whitefly insects or infected stems. Using disease-resistant cassava stem varieties for planting prevents this problem.
Root and Tuber Crops
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nananom akuafo ee akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase o akuafoɔ yɛda mo ase naa na akuafo ɛyɛ akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase nyansa baako ano a akuafoɔ ghana akuafo emu ayɛ bi oo akuafoɔ emu ayɛ biara eei hwan bio
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Dɛn nti na me cassava nhaban no ayɛ kurukuruwa na ɛwɔ ahabammono ne kɔkɔɔ?
Nhaban a wɔabɔ no kurukuruwa ne nsensanee kɔkɔɔ yɛ yucca mosaic yare ho sɛnkyerɛnne. which is the carrier of small whiteflies or infected stems Sɛ wɔde cassava ahorow a ɛko tia nyarewa di dwuma de dua a, ɛbɛboa ma wɔasiw ɔhaw yi ano.
Why do some of my seed yams rot in the ground before they can sprout?
Seed yams rot in the soil when the soil is too wet or when the seed piece was infected by fungus or tiny soil worms. Coating seed yam pieces with wood ash or fungicide before planting protects them from rotting.
Root and Tuber Crops
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nananom akuafo ee akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase o akuafoɔ yɛda mo ase naa na akuafo ɛyɛ akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase nyansa baako ano a akuafoɔ ghana akuafo emu ayɛ bi oo akuafoɔ emu ayɛ biara eei hwan bio
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Dɛn nti na me ɛmo aba no reporɔw wɔ asase mu ansa na afifi?
Ɛmo aba porɔw wɔ asase no mu bere a asase no ayɛ nwini dodo anaasɛ bere a aba asinasin ayɛ fungi anaa asase mu nwansena nketenkete no. Sɛ wode nnua nsõ anaa fungicide kata ɛmo asinasin so ansa na woadua a, ɛbɛboa ma ɛremporɔw.
Why do my tomato stems and fruits turn dark brown and rot when heavy rain starts?
This dark rot is caused by a fungal disease called late blight that spreads rapidly in wet weather. Spacing plants further apart for good airflow and spraying copper fungicide before heavy rains keeps the plants safe.
Vegetable Production
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nananom akuafo ee akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase o akuafoɔ yɛda mo ase naa na akuafo ɛyɛ akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase nyansa baako ano a akuafoɔ ghana akuafo emu ayɛ bi oo akuafoɔ emu ayɛ biara eei hwan bio
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Dɛn nti na me tomato ntini ne me nnuaba dan bruu tuntum na ɛporɔw wɔ osu kɛse mu?
Fungal yare bi a wɔfrɛ no leaf blight a ɛtrɛw ntɛmntɛm wɔ wim tebea a ɛyɛ nwini mu na ɛde saa porɔw tuntum yi ba. Akwansin a ɛda afifide ntam na ama mframa atumi adi akɔneaba yiye. Na sɛ wode kɔbere aduru a ekum fungi petepete so ansa na osu atɔ kɛse a, ɛbɛboa ma afifide no akɔ so ayɛ nea ahobammɔ wom.
Why are the flowers on my pepper plants dropping off without producing any pepper fruits?
Pepper flowers drop off when the plant experiences extreme heat stress, lack of water, or attacks by tiny insects like thrips. Mulching the soil to keep it cool and moist helps the flowers stay on and form fruits.
Vegetable Production
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nananom akuafo ee akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase o akuafoɔ yɛda mo ase naa na akuafo ɛyɛ akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase nyansa baako ano a akuafoɔ ghana akuafo emu ayɛ bi oo akuafoɔ emu ayɛ biara eei hwan bio
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Dɛn nti na nhwiren a ɛwɔ m’amoa dua so no hwe ase a ɛnsow ɛmo aba biara?
Ɛmo nhwiren so tew bere a afifide nya adwennwen esiane ɔhyew a ano yɛ den, nsu a enni hɔ, anaasɛ nkoekoemmoa nketewa te sɛ thrips tow hyɛ wɔn so nti. Sɛ wɔde kata asase no so ma ɛyɛ nwini na ɛyɛ nwini a, ɛboa ma nhwiren no tra ase na ɛsow aba.
Why does my stored maize turn into fine white powder after a few months in the barn?
Stored maize turns to powder because grain weevils bore inside the kernels to feed and lay eggs. Drying grains thoroughly until they are hard and storing them in sealed airtight bags stops weevils from surviving.
Post-Harvest Handling
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nananom akuafo ee akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase o akuafoɔ yɛda mo ase naa na akuafo ɛyɛ akuafoɔ yɛ da mo ase nyansa baako ano a akuafoɔ ghana akuafo emu ayɛ bi oo akuafoɔ emu ayɛ biara eei hwan bio
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Dɛn nti na m’atoko a mede asie no adan powder fitaa pa bere a mede asram kakraa bi atra adidibea hɔ akyi?
Atoko a wɔde asie no dan powder efisɛ aba mu nwansena tow aba no mu di na wɔtow nkesua. Sɛ woyow aburow no yiye kosi sɛ ɛbɛyɛ den na wode asie kotoku a wɔde vacuum ahyɛ mu mu a, ɛbɛboa ma ntontom no antumi anguan.
Why do I need to plant plantains next to my young 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.
Basic Crop Care & Shade
The way we can scale down the greenhouse sizes for individuals who have their own professions—some are lawyers, some judges, some ministers, some MPs, some generalists—but who are interested in the work and would like to have their own that they can manage.
kwan a ɛbɛfa so a yɛbɛtumi atete the sizes of the greenhouse no so ama ankorankoro a ɔmo yɛ ɔmo adwuma obi wɔ hɔ a ɔyɛ lawyer obi yɛ judge obi yɛ minister obi yɛ mp obi yɛ generalist nanso n ani gyei adwuma ho a ɔpɛ sɛ nka ɔno ara tɔ so dea betumi
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Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ midua plantains wɔ baabi a ɛbɛn me kokoo nnua nketewa no?
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 garden egg plants grow thin and weak when I plant them close together?
When crops are planted too close, their roots and leaves fight each other for sunlight, air, and food in the soil. Spacing them out allows each plant to get enough energy to grow strong stems and produce heavy fruits.
Basic Crop Care & Shade
The way we can scale down the greenhouse sizes for individuals who have their own professions—some are lawyers, some judges, some ministers, some MPs, some generalists—but who are interested in the work and would like to have their own that they can manage.
kwan a ɛbɛfa so a yɛbɛtumi atete the sizes of the greenhouse no so ama ankorankoro a ɔmo yɛ ɔmo adwuma obi wɔ hɔ a ɔyɛ lawyer obi yɛ judge obi yɛ minister obi yɛ mp obi yɛ generalist nanso n ani gyei adwuma ho a ɔpɛ sɛ nka ɔno ara tɔ so dea betumi
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Dɛn nti na akutu a ɛwɔ me turo mu no yɛ teateaa na ɛyɛ mmerɛw bere a midua wɔ baabi a ɛbɛn hɔ no?
Sɛ wodua afifide bɛn dodo a Ntini ne nhaban si akan wɔ owia hann, mframa ne aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase no mu ho. Nnua ntam kwan no ma dua biara nya ahoɔden a ɛdɔɔso ma enyin ntini a ɛyɛ den na ɛsow aba a emu yɛ duru.
Why do my maize leaves roll up like tubes during the dry afternoon heat?
Maize plants roll their leaves inward to protect themselves from losing water through evaporation. It is the plant's natural way of saving water until the hot afternoon sun cools down.
Crop Stress & Weather
The way we can scale down the greenhouse sizes for individuals who have their own professions—some are lawyers, some judges, some ministers, some MPs, some generalists—but who are interested in the work and would like to have their own that they can manage.
kwan a ɛbɛfa so a yɛbɛtumi atete the sizes of the greenhouse no so ama ankorankoro a ɔmo yɛ ɔmo adwuma obi wɔ hɔ a ɔyɛ lawyer obi yɛ judge obi yɛ minister obi yɛ mp obi yɛ generalist nanso n ani gyei adwuma ho a ɔpɛ sɛ nka ɔno ara tɔ so dea betumi
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Dɛn nti na atoko nhaban bobɔw yɛ nsukorade awiabere a ɛyɛ hyew?
Atoko afifide bobɔ wɔn nhaban kɔ mu de bɔ wɔn ho ban fi nsu a ɛyera esiane nsu a ɛyɛ hyew nti. Ɛyɛ abɔde kwan a afifide fa so kora nsu so kosi sɛ awia owia a ɛyɛ hyew no bɛdwo.
Why are the lower leaves of my tomato plants turning yellow during the sunny period?
Yellow leaves usually mean the plant is under stress from too much heat and direct sun without enough moisture, or that it has used up the nutrients like nitrogen in the soil to feed the top leaves.
Crop Stress & Weather
The way we can scale down the greenhouse sizes for individuals who have their own professions—some are lawyers, some judges, some ministers, some MPs, some generalists—but who are interested in the work and would like to have their own that they can manage.
kwan a ɛbɛfa so a yɛbɛtumi atete the sizes of the greenhouse no so ama ankorankoro a ɔmo yɛ ɔmo adwuma obi wɔ hɔ a ɔyɛ lawyer obi yɛ judge obi yɛ minister obi yɛ mp obi yɛ generalist nanso n ani gyei adwuma ho a ɔpɛ sɛ nka ɔno ara tɔ so dea betumi
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Dɛn nti na tomato afifide nhaban a ɛwɔ fam no dan kɔkɔɔ bere a owia bɔ kɛse no?
Mpɛn pii no, nhaban kɔkɔɔ kyerɛ sɛ afifide no wɔ adwennwen mu esiane ɔhyew pii ne owia hann tẽẽ a enni nsu a ɛfata nti. Anaasɛ ɛkyerɛ sɛ afifide no de aduannuru te sɛ nitrogen a ɛwɔ asase no mu adi dwuma de ama nhaban a ɛwɔ soro no aduan.
Why do pests like white tiny flies suddenly flood my vegetable bed during the dry season?
In dry weather, insects multiply quickly because heavy rains are not there to wash them off the leaves. The heat also speeds up how fast their eggs hatch.
Crop Stress & Weather
The way we can scale down the greenhouse sizes for individuals who have their own professions—some are lawyers, some judges, some ministers, some MPs, some generalists—but who are interested in the work and would like to have their own that they can manage.
kwan a ɛbɛfa so a yɛbɛtumi atete the sizes of the greenhouse no so ama ankorankoro a ɔmo yɛ ɔmo adwuma obi wɔ hɔ a ɔyɛ lawyer obi yɛ judge obi yɛ minister obi yɛ mp obi yɛ generalist nanso n ani gyei adwuma ho a ɔpɛ sɛ nka ɔno ara tɔ so dea betumi
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Dɛn nti na mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae te sɛ nwansena fitaa nketenkete yiri fa me nhabannuru so wɔ ɔpɛ bere mu?
wɔ wim tebea a ɛyɛ kusuu mu Nkoekoemmoa no dɔɔso ntɛmntɛm efisɛ osu kɛse biara ntɔ a ɛbɛhohoro nhaban no. Ɔhyew nso ma nkesua tow ntɛmntɛm.
Why are the flowers falling off my pepper plants before any peppers form?
Pepper plants drop their flowers when they feel stressed by sudden heat, irregular watering, or lack of soil food. The plant sheds flowers to save its strength for survival.
Fruit & Flower Behavior
The way we can scale down the greenhouse sizes for individuals who have their own professions—some are lawyers, some judges, some ministers, some MPs, some generalists—but who are interested in the work and would like to have their own that they can manage.
kwan a ɛbɛfa so a yɛbɛtumi atete the sizes of the greenhouse no so ama ankorankoro a ɔmo yɛ ɔmo adwuma obi wɔ hɔ a ɔyɛ lawyer obi yɛ judge obi yɛ minister obi yɛ mp obi yɛ generalist nanso n ani gyei adwuma ho a ɔpɛ sɛ nka ɔno ara tɔ so dea betumi
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Dɛn nti na nhwiren no retɔ afi me ɛmo dua no so ansa na ɛmo no apue?
Ɛmo afifide bɛtɔw wɔn nhaban bere a ɔhyew a ɛba mpofirim de adwennwen ahyɛ wɔn so no. Nsuo a ɛnkɔ so daa anaasɛ aduane a ɛnni asase mu Afifide hwie wɔn nhwiren gu na ama ahoɔden akɔ so atra ase.
Why do my cucumber vines produce many yellow flowers but very few fruits?
Cucumbers produce two types of flowers: male flowers that only attract bees, and female flowers that actually grow into fruits. Early in the season, the plant naturally produces mostly male flowers first.
Fruit & Flower Behavior
The way we can scale down the greenhouse sizes for individuals who have their own professions—some are lawyers, some judges, some ministers, some MPs, some generalists—but who are interested in the work and would like to have their own that they can manage.
kwan a ɛbɛfa so a yɛbɛtumi atete the sizes of the greenhouse no so ama ankorankoro a ɔmo yɛ ɔmo adwuma obi wɔ hɔ a ɔyɛ lawyer obi yɛ judge obi yɛ minister obi yɛ mp obi yɛ generalist nanso n ani gyei adwuma ho a ɔpɛ sɛ nka ɔno ara tɔ so dea betumi
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Dɛn nti na kukuruku bobe wɔ nhwiren kɔkɔɔ pii nanso aba kakraa bi na ɛwɔ hɔ?
Kuku yɛ nhwiren ahorow abien: Nhwiren a ɛyɛ anini twetwe ntɛtea nkutoo. ne nhwiren a ɛyɛ mmea a enyin ankasa yɛ aba no. wɔ bere no mfiase Afifide fi awosu mu di kan ma nhwiren a ɛyɛ mmarima dodow no ara.
Why are my cassava tubers small and skinny even though the leafy tops look huge and healthy?
If the soil has too much nitrogen fertilizer or is too hard for roots to expand, the cassava plant puts all its energy into growing green leaves on top instead of storing food in the underground tubers.
Soil & Root Growth
The way we can scale down the greenhouse sizes for individuals who have their own professions—some are lawyers, some judges, some ministers, some MPs, some generalists—but who are interested in the work and would like to have their own that they can manage.
kwan a ɛbɛfa so a yɛbɛtumi atete the sizes of the greenhouse no so ama ankorankoro a ɔmo yɛ ɔmo adwuma obi wɔ hɔ a ɔyɛ lawyer obi yɛ judge obi yɛ minister obi yɛ mp obi yɛ generalist nanso n ani gyei adwuma ho a ɔpɛ sɛ nka ɔno ara tɔ so dea betumi
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Dɛn nti na me cassava nnua no yɛ nketewa na ɛyɛ tratraa ɛmfa ho mpo sɛ ɛte sɛ nea nhaban no yɛ akɛse na ɛwɔ ahoɔden de?
Sɛ asase no wɔ nitrogen fango pii anaasɛ ntini no yɛ den dodo sɛ ɛbɛtrɛw a, Cassava afifide no de n’ahoɔden nyinaa nyin nhaban momono wɔ so. Sɛ́ anka wɔde aduan besie nnuadewa mu no, .
How can I tell if my crops are hungry for food in the soil?
Plants show hunger through their leaf colors. For example, when maize lacks nitrogen, the tips of the older leaves turn yellow in a V-shape, showing that the plant is pulling nutrients from old leaves to feed new growth.
Soil & Root Growth
The way we can scale down the greenhouse sizes for individuals who have their own professions—some are lawyers, some judges, some ministers, some MPs, some generalists—but who are interested in the work and would like to have their own that they can manage.
kwan a ɛbɛfa so a yɛbɛtumi atete the sizes of the greenhouse no so ama ankorankoro a ɔmo yɛ ɔmo adwuma obi wɔ hɔ a ɔyɛ lawyer obi yɛ judge obi yɛ minister obi yɛ mp obi yɛ generalist nanso n ani gyei adwuma ho a ɔpɛ sɛ nka ɔno ara tɔ so dea betumi
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Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase mu no kɔm de me nnɔbae?
Afifide nam wɔn nhaban kɔla so da wɔn kɔm adi. Sɛ nhwɛso no, sɛ atoko nni nitrogen a, Nhaban a akyɛ no ano dan kɔkɔɔ wɔ V nsusuwii mu. Eyi kyerɛ sɛ afifide no retwe aduannuru afi nhaban dedaw mu de ama nnua foforo a enyin.
How does growing tomatoes under a simple netted greenhouse structure protect them better than open land?
A greenhouse structure acts like a house for your crops. It blocks heavy beating rain from washing away soil nutrients, shelters delicate leaves from intense sun burn, and keeps destructive insects out without using heavy chemicals.
Protected Farming
The way we can scale down the greenhouse sizes for individuals who have their own professions—some are lawyers, some judges, some ministers, some MPs, some generalists—but who are interested in the work and would like to have their own that they can manage.
kwan a ɛbɛfa so a yɛbɛtumi atete the sizes of the greenhouse no so ama ankorankoro a ɔmo yɛ ɔmo adwuma obi wɔ hɔ a ɔyɛ lawyer obi yɛ judge obi yɛ minister obi yɛ mp obi yɛ generalist nanso n ani gyei adwuma ho a ɔpɛ sɛ nka ɔno ara tɔ so dea betumi
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Ɔkwan bɛn so na tomato a wodua wɔ trellis greenhouse dan ase no bɔ wɔn ho ban yiye sen asase a ɛda hɔ?
Greenhouse nhyehyɛe no yɛ adwuma te sɛ ofie ma wo nnɔbae. Ɛmma osu kɛse ntumi nhohoro aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase no mu no. Ɛbɔ nhaban a ɛyɛ mmerɛw ho ban fi owia hyew a emu yɛ den ho. na ɛbɔ ho ban fi nkoekoemmoa a wɔsɛe ade a wɔmfa nnuru a emu yɛ duru nni dwuma ho.
Why do my pepper plants grow so tall and thin when I plant them under big trees?
Pepper plants need direct sunlight to grow strong. When planted in the shade of big trees, they stretch upward searching for light, making them thin, weak, and less able to bear heavy fruits.
Sunlight and Plant Growth
It is by day, or they are sitting and you have been with them for a long time; they are sitting and we have stayed, how should I show you? Verse 4:33, and that is what you can tell them. The one we are looking at, if it is like this, I will just address them; that is more than how you will evict them, and the land is y...
ɛyɛ by day anaasɛ ɔmo te na wone ɔmo akyɛ ɔmo te na yɛakyɛ mokyerɛ mo sɛn yɛ kyɛmu 4:33 na ɛno ne nea wobɛtumi ɔmo ka no the one na yɛhwɛ a ɛnom ɔyɛ sei deɛ mebɛtua ɔmo kwa ɛno yɛ kyɛn sɛdeɛ wobɛtu ɔmo ka na asaase no ɛyɛ wo ara wo deɛ anaa wo hann me a me dea wɔato ne hann wonnhan
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Dɛn nti na me pepper dua no tenten na ɛyɛ teateaa saa bere a midua no wɔ dua kɛse bi ase no?
Ɛmo afifide hia owia hann tẽẽ na ama anyin ayɛ den. Sɛ wodua dua kɛse bi sunsuma ase a, ɛbɛtrɛw akɔ soro akɔ hann no so, na ama ayɛ teateaa, ayɛ mmerɛw, na ɛnsow aba a emu yɛ duru kakraa bi.
Why are the leaves on my maize plants turning yellow during the dry season?
Maize leaves turn yellow mainly due to lack of water or nitrogen in the soil. When it is too dry, the plant cannot absorb nutrients properly, causing the leaves to lose their green color and vitality.
Sunlight and Plant Growth
It is by day, or they are sitting and you have been with them for a long time; they are sitting and we have stayed, how should I show you? Verse 4:33, and that is what you can tell them. The one we are looking at, if it is like this, I will just address them; that is more than how you will evict them, and the land is y...
ɛyɛ by day anaasɛ ɔmo te na wone ɔmo akyɛ ɔmo te na yɛakyɛ mokyerɛ mo sɛn yɛ kyɛmu 4:33 na ɛno ne nea wobɛtumi ɔmo ka no the one na yɛhwɛ a ɛnom ɔyɛ sei deɛ mebɛtua ɔmo kwa ɛno yɛ kyɛn sɛdeɛ wobɛtu ɔmo ka na asaase no ɛyɛ wo ara wo deɛ anaa wo hann me a me dea wɔato ne hann wonnhan
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Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ m’atoko afifide so no dan kɔkɔɔ wɔ ɔpɛ bere mu?
Atoko nhaban dan kɔkɔɔ titiriw esiane nsu anaa nitrogen a enni asase no mu nti. Sɛ ɛyɛ dry dodo a Afifide rentumi nnye aduannuru yiye. Eyi ma nhaban no kɔla a ɛyɛ ahabammono ne ahoɔden hwere.
Why do my cassava plants produce small roots when I plant them very close together?
When cassava plants are crowded, their roots fight each other for water, soil nutrients, and sunlight. Giving each plant enough space allows the tubers room to swell and grow large.
Crop Spacing and Competition
It is by day, or they are sitting and you have been with them for a long time; they are sitting and we have stayed, how should I show you? Verse 4:33, and that is what you can tell them. The one we are looking at, if it is like this, I will just address them; that is more than how you will evict them, and the land is y...
ɛyɛ by day anaasɛ ɔmo te na wone ɔmo akyɛ ɔmo te na yɛakyɛ mokyerɛ mo sɛn yɛ kyɛmu 4:33 na ɛno ne nea wobɛtumi ɔmo ka no the one na yɛhwɛ a ɛnom ɔyɛ sei deɛ mebɛtua ɔmo kwa ɛno yɛ kyɛn sɛdeɛ wobɛtu ɔmo ka na asaase no ɛyɛ wo ara wo deɛ anaa wo hann me a me dea wɔato ne hann wonnhan
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Dɛn nti na me cassava dua no wɔ ntini nketenkete bere a wodua no bɛn ho saa?
Sɛ cassava nnua no yɛ den a Wɔn ntini ko ma nsuo. Nnuannuru a ɛwɔ asase mu ne owia hann. Sɛ wɔma afifide biara baabi a ɛdɔɔso a, ɛma bulb no trɛw na enyin kɛse.
How do weeds cause my crop yield to drop so quickly?
Weeds grow fast and steal the sunlight, water, and soil food meant for your crops. When crops have to compete with weeds, they cannot develop full-sized stems or fruits.
Crop Spacing and Competition
It is by day, or they are sitting and you have been with them for a long time; they are sitting and we have stayed, how should I show you? Verse 4:33, and that is what you can tell them. The one we are looking at, if it is like this, I will just address them; that is more than how you will evict them, and the land is y...
ɛyɛ by day anaasɛ ɔmo te na wone ɔmo akyɛ ɔmo te na yɛakyɛ mokyerɛ mo sɛn yɛ kyɛmu 4:33 na ɛno ne nea wobɛtumi ɔmo ka no the one na yɛhwɛ a ɛnom ɔyɛ sei deɛ mebɛtua ɔmo kwa ɛno yɛ kyɛn sɛdeɛ wobɛtu ɔmo ka na asaase no ɛyɛ wo ara wo deɛ anaa wo hann me a me dea wɔato ne hann wonnhan
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Ɔkwan bɛn so na nwura rema m’adwuma so nnɔbae so atew ntɛmntɛm saa?
Nwura nyin ntɛmntɛm na ewia owia hann, nsu, ne aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase a wɔahyɛ da ayɛ ama wo nnɔbae no mu. Bere a ɛsɛ sɛ nnɔbae ne nwura si akan Wɔrentumi nnya ntini anaa nnuaba a ne kɛse yɛ pɛ.
Why are the flowers on my tomato plants falling off before producing any tomatoes?
Tomato flowers usually drop off when the weather gets too hot, when water is irregular, or when there are no insects like bees around to pollinate the flowers.
Flowering and Fruiting Behaviour
It is by day, or they are sitting and you have been with them for a long time; they are sitting and we have stayed, how should I show you? Verse 4:33, and that is what you can tell them. The one we are looking at, if it is like this, I will just address them; that is more than how you will evict them, and the land is y...
ɛyɛ by day anaasɛ ɔmo te na wone ɔmo akyɛ ɔmo te na yɛakyɛ mokyerɛ mo sɛn yɛ kyɛmu 4:33 na ɛno ne nea wobɛtumi ɔmo ka no the one na yɛhwɛ a ɛnom ɔyɛ sei deɛ mebɛtua ɔmo kwa ɛno yɛ kyɛn sɛdeɛ wobɛtu ɔmo ka na asaase no ɛyɛ wo ara wo deɛ anaa wo hann me a me dea wɔato ne hann wonnhan
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Dɛn nti na nhwiren a ɛwɔ me tomato afifide so no hwe ase ansa na asow tomato?
Tomato nhwiren taa tɔ bere a wim yɛ hyew dodo no. Bere a nsu no nyɛ pɛ Anaasɛ bere a nkoekoemmoa te sɛ ntɛtea nni hɔ a wɔde bɛma nhwiren mu nsu a ɛyɛ fĩ.
Will trimming off some lower leaves on my tomato plants help them fruit better?
Yes, pruning lower or diseased leaves directs more energy and plant food into developing fruits instead of wasting energy on excess leaf growth.
Flowering and Fruiting Behaviour
It is by day, or they are sitting and you have been with them for a long time; they are sitting and we have stayed, how should I show you? Verse 4:33, and that is what you can tell them. The one we are looking at, if it is like this, I will just address them; that is more than how you will evict them, and the land is y...
ɛyɛ by day anaasɛ ɔmo te na wone ɔmo akyɛ ɔmo te na yɛakyɛ mokyerɛ mo sɛn yɛ kyɛmu 4:33 na ɛno ne nea wobɛtumi ɔmo ka no the one na yɛhwɛ a ɛnom ɔyɛ sei deɛ mebɛtua ɔmo kwa ɛno yɛ kyɛn sɛdeɛ wobɛtu ɔmo ka na asaase no ɛyɛ wo ara wo deɛ anaa wo hann me a me dea wɔato ne hann wonnhan
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So me tomato afifide nhaban a ɛwɔ fam a metwitwa no bɛma aba no atu mpɔn?
Yiw, sɛ wotwitwa nhaban a ɛba fam anaasɛ ɛyare a, ɛma ahoɔden pii na afifide aduan nyin aba. Sɛ́ anka wobɛsɛe ahoɔden wɔ nhaban a ɛboro so a enyin no ho
Why are the leaves of my cowpea plants curling up and feeling sticky?
Leaf curling and stickiness are signs of tiny pests like aphids. They suck the nutrient juices out of the plant leaves and leave behind a sticky waste called honeydew.
Pest and Disease Signs
It is by day, or they are sitting and you have been with them for a long time; they are sitting and we have stayed, how should I show you? Verse 4:33, and that is what you can tell them. The one we are looking at, if it is like this, I will just address them; that is more than how you will evict them, and the land is y...
ɛyɛ by day anaasɛ ɔmo te na wone ɔmo akyɛ ɔmo te na yɛakyɛ mokyerɛ mo sɛn yɛ kyɛmu 4:33 na ɛno ne nea wobɛtumi ɔmo ka no the one na yɛhwɛ a ɛnom ɔyɛ sei deɛ mebɛtua ɔmo kwa ɛno yɛ kyɛn sɛdeɛ wobɛtu ɔmo ka na asaase no ɛyɛ wo ara wo deɛ anaa wo hann me a me dea wɔato ne hann wonnhan
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Dɛn nti na me cowpea nhaban no ayɛ kurukuruwa na ɛte nka sɛ ɛyɛ nnam?
Ahaban a ɛyɛ kurukuruwa ne nea ɛyɛ nnam yɛ mmoawa nketenkete te sɛ aphids ho sɛnkyerɛnne. Wɔnom aduannuru nsu a efi afifide nhaban mu no na wogyaw nneɛma nketenkete a ɛyɛ nnam a wɔfrɛ no ɛwo.
Why do my bean plants wither and die even when the soil is very wet?
Excess water rots the roots of bean plants because they cannot breathe in flooded soil. Once roots rot, the plant can no longer drink water or take in nutrients, causing it to wither.
Pest and Disease Signs
It is by day, or they are sitting and you have been with them for a long time; they are sitting and we have stayed, how should I show you? Verse 4:33, and that is what you can tell them. The one we are looking at, if it is like this, I will just address them; that is more than how you will evict them, and the land is y...
ɛyɛ by day anaasɛ ɔmo te na wone ɔmo akyɛ ɔmo te na yɛakyɛ mokyerɛ mo sɛn yɛ kyɛmu 4:33 na ɛno ne nea wobɛtumi ɔmo ka no the one na yɛhwɛ a ɛnom ɔyɛ sei deɛ mebɛtua ɔmo kwa ɛno yɛ kyɛn sɛdeɛ wobɛtu ɔmo ka na asaase no ɛyɛ wo ara wo deɛ anaa wo hann me a me dea wɔato ne hann wonnhan
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Dɛn nti na me bankye afifide wew na ewu ɛmfa ho mpo sɛ asase no yɛ nsu paa?
Nsu pii ma afifide no ntini porɔw efisɛ entumi nhome nkɔ asase a nsu ayiri afa so no mu. Sɛ ntini no porɔw a, afifide no ntumi nnom nsu anaasɛ ennye aduannuru bio. ma ɛnwo
How do I know if my land is fertile enough to plant yams?
Fertile soil for yams is usually dark, soft, rich in decayed leaves, holds moisture well without getting waterlogged, and breaks apart easily in your hands.
Soil Fertility and Crop Rotation
It is by day, or they are sitting and you have been with them for a long time; they are sitting and we have stayed, how should I show you? Verse 4:33, and that is what you can tell them. The one we are looking at, if it is like this, I will just address them; that is more than how you will evict them, and the land is y...
ɛyɛ by day anaasɛ ɔmo te na wone ɔmo akyɛ ɔmo te na yɛakyɛ mokyerɛ mo sɛn yɛ kyɛmu 4:33 na ɛno ne nea wobɛtumi ɔmo ka no the one na yɛhwɛ a ɛnom ɔyɛ sei deɛ mebɛtua ɔmo kwa ɛno yɛ kyɛn sɛdeɛ wobɛtu ɔmo ka na asaase no ɛyɛ wo ara wo deɛ anaa wo hann me a me dea wɔato ne hann wonnhan
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Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu sɛ m’asase no yɛ frɔmfrɔm araa ma wotumi dua ɛmo a ɛyɛ dɛ?
Mpɛn pii no, asase a ɛsow aba ma ɛmo yɛ tuntum, ɛyɛ mmerɛw, na nhaban a ɛporɔw pii wom. Ɛkora nsuo a ɛyɛ nwini so yie a nsuo nhyɛ mu. na ɛbubu ntɛmntɛm bere a ɛwɔ nsa mu no
Why is it good for my field to plant groundnuts after harvesting maize?
Maize uses up a lot of nitrogen food from the earth, but groundnuts put nitrogen back into the soil naturally, restoring soil fertility for the next season.
Soil Fertility and Crop Rotation
It is by day, or they are sitting and you have been with them for a long time; they are sitting and we have stayed, how should I show you? Verse 4:33, and that is what you can tell them. The one we are looking at, if it is like this, I will just address them; that is more than how you will evict them, and the land is y...
ɛyɛ by day anaasɛ ɔmo te na wone ɔmo akyɛ ɔmo te na yɛakyɛ mokyerɛ mo sɛn yɛ kyɛmu 4:33 na ɛno ne nea wobɛtumi ɔmo ka no the one na yɛhwɛ a ɛnom ɔyɛ sei deɛ mebɛtua ɔmo kwa ɛno yɛ kyɛn sɛdeɛ wobɛtu ɔmo ka na asaase no ɛyɛ wo ara wo deɛ anaa wo hann me a me dea wɔato ne hann wonnhan
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Dɛn nti na m’afuw no dua atoko bere a wɔatwa atoko no awie no?
Atoko de nitrogen a ahoɔdennuru pii wom fi asase mu na edi dwuma. Nanso atoko fi awosu mu san de nitrogen san kɔ asase no mu. Sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a asase no bɛsan ayɛ frɔmfrɔm ama bere a edi hɔ no
Why do my young cocoa seedlings keep dying when the sun gets very bright?
Young cocoa trees have tender leaves that burn and dry out easily in full sunlight. They need shade crops like plantains or tree canopy above them to block the harsh heat and keep the soil moist while their roots grow strong.
Tree Crops & Shade Management
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Dɛn nti na me kakao nnua nketewa no kɔ so wuwu? Bere a owia hann no yɛ hyew kɛse no?
Kakao nnua nketewa wɔ nhaban nketewa a ɛhyew na ɛyow ntɛm wɔ owia hann a edi mũ mu. Wohia afifide a ɛyɛ sunsuma te sɛ plantains anaa nnua a ɛwɔ soro na ama wɔatumi asiw ɔhyew a ano yɛ den no ano na ama asase no ayɛ nwini bere a wɔn ntini nyin denneennen no.
Why are the leaves on my young maize plants turning pale yellow instead of dark green?
Yellow leaves on maize usually mean the crop is lacking nitrogen, which is the main plant food needed to make leaves green and healthy. Adding manure or nitrogen fertilizer restores their healthy green color.
Cereal Crop Health
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Dɛn nti na nhaban a ɛwɔ me nkokoaa atoko afifide so no reyɛ kɔkɔɔ a ɛyɛ mmerɛw mmom sen sɛ ɛbɛyɛ ahabammono tuntum?
Nhaban kɔkɔɔ a ɛwɔ atoko so no taa kyerɛ sɛ afifide no nni nitrogen. Ɛyɛ afifide aduan titiriw a ehia na ama nhaban no akɔ so ayɛ ahabammono na ayɛ nea ahoɔden wom. Sɛ wode nwura anaa nitrogen fango ka ho a, ɛbɛma kɔla a ɛyɛ ahabammono no asan ayɛ den.
What is making holes in my maize leaves and leaving brown sawdust-like dirt inside the plant funnel?
That damage is caused by Fall Armyworm caterpillars. They hide inside the central leaves of the maize plant during the day and eat the soft growth from the inside, leaving small droppings that look like fine sawdust.
Cereal Crop Health
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Dɛn na ɛde ntokuru reba m’atoko nhaban mu na ɛregyaw efĩ a ɛte sɛ sawdust a ɛyɛ bruu wɔ nnua a wɔde dua no mu?
Fall Armyworm nwansena na ɛde ɔsɛe no ba. Wɔde wɔn ho sie atoko afifide nhaban mfinimfini awiabere. Na di nyin a ɛyɛ mmerɛw a efi mu no, na ɛka nsu nketenkete nkutoo. ɛno te sɛ sawdust a ɛyɛ fɛ
How do I know when my cassava roots are fully grown and ready to harvest?
Cassava is usually ready between 9 and 12 months after planting. You can tell it is maturing when the lower leaves turn yellow and drop off, and the soil around the base of the plant begins to crack open.
Root and Tuber Crops
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Mɛyɛ dɛn ahu bere a cassava ntini no anyin koraa na ayɛ krado sɛ wobetwa?
Mpɛn pii no, cassava yɛ krado sɛ wobedua wɔ asram 9 kosi 12 wɔ bere a wɔadua akyi. Wubetumi ahu sɛ nhaban no anyin bere a nhaban a ɛwɔ fam no dan kɔkɔɔ na ɛtɔ, na dɔte a atwa ne nnyinaso ho ahyia no fi ase bubu no.
Why do we build high dirt mounds to grow yams instead of just digging small holes?
Yams need loose, deep, soft soil to expand into big tubers. High mounds keep the soil soft for easy root growth and stop excess rainwater from pooling around the roots and causing rot.
Root and Tuber Crops
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Dɛn nti na yɛkyekye efĩ akuwakuw a ɛkorɔn de dua ɛmo a ɛyɛ dɛ sen sɛ yebetutu ntokuru nketewa?
Ɛmo hia asase a ɛyɛ mmerɛw, emu dɔ, na ɛyɛ mmerɛw na ama anyin ayɛ bulb akɛse. Nkoko a ɛkorɔn ma asase no yɛ mmerɛw sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a ntini betumi anyin ntɛmntɛm. na wɔmma osutɔ nsu a ɛboro so no nhyia wɔ ntini no ho na ɛnporɔw.
Why do my crops grow tall and thin with tiny fruits when I plant many seeds close together?
When crops are planted too close, they steal sunlight, water, and soil nutrients from each other. Instead of growing thick stems and big fruits, they stretch upward competing for sunlight.
Plant Spacing and Competition
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Dɛn nti na me nnɔbae atenten na ɛyɛ teateaa na nnuaba kakraa bi na ɛwɔ mu bere a midua aba pii bɛn ho saa no?
Sɛ wodua afifide bɛn dodo a Wowia owia hann, nsu, ne asase mu aduannuru fi wɔn ho wɔn ho hɔ. Sɛ́ anka ebenyin nnua a ɛyɛ den ne nnuaba akɛse. Mmom no, wɔtrɛw wɔn ho mu de sii akan wɔ owia hann ho.
Why should I cover the soil around my vegetable crops with dried grass?
Covering soil with dried grass, called mulching, acts like a protective blanket. It keeps the ground cool, traps water in the soil so it stays wet longer, and stops weeds from getting light to sprout.
Soil Moisture and Care
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Dɛn nti na ɛsɛ sɛ mede sare kata asase a atwa me nhabannuru ho ahyia no so?
Sɛ wɔde sare a ayow gu fam a wɔfrɛ no mulching a, ɛyɛ adwuma te sɛ kuntu a ɛbɔ ho ban. Ɛma asase no yɛ nwini. Ɔkora nsuo wɔ asase mu na ama ayɛ nsuo akyɛ. na ɛmma nwura ntumi mfifi.
Why is it dangerous for me to plant my seeds immediately after the very first rain of the year?
The first rain often refreshes the surface, but the deep soil remains dry. If the rain stops for a few weeks afterward, your newly sprouted seeds will run out of water and dry up.
Weather and Planting Timing
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Adɛn nti na asiane wom ma me sɛ megu aba bere a osu a edi kan atɔ wɔ afe no mu akyi pɛɛ?
Mpɛn pii no, osu a edi kan a ɛtɔ no ma nneɛma a ɛwɔ soro no nya ahoɔden. Nanso asase a emu dɔ no da so ara yɛ nwunu. Sɛ osu no gyae wɔ adapɛn kakraa bi akyi a Aba a afifi foforo no rennya nsu na ayow.
Why do the flowers on my tomato plants fall off without turning into small tomatoes?
Tomato flowers fall off when the plant suffers from sudden heat stress, dry soil, or lack of insects like bees to pollinate them. The plant drops its flowers to save water and survival energy.
Vegetable Farming
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Dɛn nti na nhwiren a ɛwɔ me tomato afifide so no hwe ase a ɛndan tomato nketewa?
Tomato nhwiren so tew bere a afifide nya ɔhyew a ɛba mpofirim, asase a ɛyɛ kusuu, anaa nkoekoemmoa te sɛ ntɛtea ntumi mfa nsu a ɛyɛ fĩ nhyɛ mu no. Afifide tow wɔn nhwiren gu sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a wɔbɛkora nsu ne ahoɔden so na ama wɔatumi atra ase.
Why do weeds always grow back much faster than my planted crops after a heavy rain?
Weeds are wild, tough plants that have adapted strong root systems over time. They are built to absorb water and soil food much quicker than planted crops, allowing them to jump up right after rain.
Weed Control
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Dɛn nti na nwura nyin ntɛmntɛm sen afifide a midua bere a osu kɛse atɔ akyi no?
Nwura yɛ wuram afifide a ɛyɛ den, na bere kɔ so no, enya ntini a ɛyɛ den. Wɔbɔɔ wɔn sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a wɔbɛtwe nsu ne aduannuru a ɛwɔ asase no mu ntɛmntɛm sen afifide a wɔadua. Eyi ma wotumi huruw kɔ soro ntɛm ara bere a osu atɔ awie no.
How do I keep small insects from eating up my harvested maize while it is sitting in my storehouse?
Insects like weevils multiply quickly in stored grain if the storehouse is warm and damp. You can protect your maize by drying it completely until it is hard, cleaning the storehouse thoroughly before storing, and using sealed airtight bags (PICS bags) or approved storage dusts to suffocate any pests.
Grain Storage and Pest Control
What time and what method do we use to go about that thing, and regarding my mangoes that I have done, I am not afraid to go and cut them down, but rather I can continue to do it, okay thank you. So the first one we will tackle is, um, insects in the store, it is very important, so the first review time is that...
bɛn bere bɛn kwan bɛn ɛna yɛfa so ko saa adeɛ na me mangofoɔ na mayɛ no mensuro nkɔ nkɔtwa ngu na mmom mɛtumi atoa so ayɛ okay medaase ɛnti first one no a yɛbɛ tackle no yɛ ɛɛm insects no ɛyɛ store no na ɛyɛ very important ɛnti first refu no time no yɛ sɛ
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Mɛyɛ dɛn asiw nkoekoemmoa nketenkete kwan sɛ wɔrenni m’atoko a matwa bere a ɛte m’adekoradan mu no?
Nkoekoemmoa te sɛ nwansena dɔɔso ntɛmntɛm wɔ aburow a wɔde asie mu sɛ baabi a wɔkora so no yɛ hyew na ɛyɛ nwini a. Wubetumi abɔ w’atoko ho ban denam nea wobɛma ayow koraa kosi sɛ ɛbɛyɛ den no so. Siesie ɔdan no mu yiye ansa na wode asie. Na fa vacuum-sealed bags (PICS bags) anaa mfutuma a wɔapene so a wɔboaboa ano di d...
Why do my stored beans get small holes and powdery dust inside the sacks after a few months?
Those small holes are caused by bean weevils (bruchids) that hatch from eggs laid on the seeds. The young insects eat the inside of the bean and leave dust behind. Storing fully dried beans in airtight containers prevents these insects from surviving and ruining your crop.
Grain Storage and Pest Control
What time and what method do we use to go about that thing, and regarding my mangoes that I have done, I am not afraid to go and cut them down, but rather I can continue to do it, okay thank you. So the first one we will tackle is, um, insects in the store, it is very important, so the first review time is that...
bɛn bere bɛn kwan bɛn ɛna yɛfa so ko saa adeɛ na me mangofoɔ na mayɛ no mensuro nkɔ nkɔtwa ngu na mmom mɛtumi atoa so ayɛ okay medaase ɛnti first one no a yɛbɛ tackle no yɛ ɛɛm insects no ɛyɛ store no na ɛyɛ very important ɛnti first refu no time no yɛ sɛ
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Dɛn nti na kɔfe aba a mede asie no wɔ ntokuru nketenkete? Na mfutuma wɔ kotokuo no mu wɔ asram kakra akyi.
Bean weevils (bruchids) a wɔtow fi nkesua a wɔde to aba no so na ɛde ntokuru nketenkete no ba. Nkoekoemmoa nkumaa no di bankye no mu na wogyaw mfutuma. Sɛ wode bankye a ayow sie ade a mframa ntumi nkɔ mu mu a, ɛremma nkoekoemmoa yi nguan na wɔnsɛe wo nnɔbae.
How often should I inspect my stored grains to make sure insects have not invaded them?
You should check your stored grains at least once every two weeks. Look for fine dust at the bottom of the bags, feel if the bag feels unnaturally warm inside, or check for live bugs so you can re-dry or treat the grains before serious damage occurs.
Grain Storage and Pest Control
What time and what method do we use to go about that thing, and regarding my mangoes that I have done, I am not afraid to go and cut them down, but rather I can continue to do it, okay thank you. So the first one we will tackle is, um, insects in the store, it is very important, so the first review time is that...
bɛn bere bɛn kwan bɛn ɛna yɛfa so ko saa adeɛ na me mangofoɔ na mayɛ no mensuro nkɔ nkɔtwa ngu na mmom mɛtumi atoa so ayɛ okay medaase ɛnti first one no a yɛbɛ tackle no yɛ ɛɛm insects no ɛyɛ store no na ɛyɛ very important ɛnti first refu no time no yɛ sɛ
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Mpɛn ahe na ɛsɛ sɛ mehwɛ m’aburow a mede asie no mu hwɛ sɛ nkoekoemmoa ntumi nkɔ so?
Anyɛ yiye koraa no, ɛsɛ sɛ wohwɛ w’aburow a wode asie no pɛnkoro adapɛn abien biara. Hwehwɛ mfutuma pa wɔ kotoku no ase. So bag no mu te nka sɛ ɛyɛ hyew wɔ ɔkwan a ɛnteɛ so? Anaasɛ hwɛ sɛ nkoekoemmoa a wɔte ase nni hɔ sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a wubetumi asan ayow anaasɛ woayɛ aba no ho adwuma ansa na asɛe kɛse.
Why is it bad to put freshly harvested crops directly into storage sacks without drying them in the sun first?
Freshly harvested crops contain high moisture. Putting them directly into bags creates a damp environment where mold and fungi grow rapidly, which generates heat and attracts destructive store insects that will destroy your entire harvest.
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What time and what method do we use to go about that thing, and regarding my mangoes that I have done, I am not afraid to go and cut them down, but rather I can continue to do it, okay thank you. So the first one we will tackle is, um, insects in the store, it is very important, so the first review time is that...
bɛn bere bɛn kwan bɛn ɛna yɛfa so ko saa adeɛ na me mangofoɔ na mayɛ no mensuro nkɔ nkɔtwa ngu na mmom mɛtumi atoa so ayɛ okay medaase ɛnti first one no a yɛbɛ tackle no yɛ ɛɛm insects no ɛyɛ store no na ɛyɛ very important ɛnti first refu no time no yɛ sɛ
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Dɛn nti na ɛyɛ adwene bɔne sɛ wode nnɔbae a wɔatwa no foforo bɛhyɛ nkotoku mu tẽẽ a woanni kan nyow wɔ owia mu?
Afifide a wɔatwa no foforo no wɔ nsu a ɛyɛ nwini kɛse. Sɛ wode gu kotoku no mu tẽẽ a, ɛbɛma baabi a ɛhɔ yɛ nwini. baabi a nsunsu ne nsunsu nyin ntɛmntɛm Eyi ma ɔhyew ba na ɛtwetwe nkoekoemmoa a wɔsɛe sotɔɔ ahorow a wɔbɛsɛe wo nnɔbae nyinaa.
Will cutting off big branches from my mature mango tree kill it, or is it actually good for the tree?
Cutting back heavy or overcrowded branches will not kill a healthy mango tree. Pruning actually helps by allowing sunlight and fresh air to reach the inner branches, which stops fungal diseases and encourages the tree to produce fresh, high-yielding shoots.
Tree Crop Management and Pruning
What time and what method do we use to go about that thing, and regarding my mangoes that I have done, I am not afraid to go and cut them down, but rather I can continue to do it, okay thank you. So the first one we will tackle is, um, insects in the store, it is very important, so the first review time is that...
bɛn bere bɛn kwan bɛn ɛna yɛfa so ko saa adeɛ na me mangofoɔ na mayɛ no mensuro nkɔ nkɔtwa ngu na mmom mɛtumi atoa so ayɛ okay medaase ɛnti first one no a yɛbɛ tackle no yɛ ɛɛm insects no ɛyɛ store no na ɛyɛ very important ɛnti first refu no time no yɛ sɛ
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So nkorabata kɛse bi a wobetwa afi mango dua a ɛho akokwaw so no bekum no? Anaasɛ ɛyɛ ade pa ma dua no ankasa?
Sɛ wotwitwa nkorabata a emu yɛ duru dodo anaasɛ ɛyɛ den dodo a, ɛrenkum mango dua a ɛte apɔw. Nkorabata a wotwitwa no boa ankasa denam owia hann ne mframa pa a ɛma ɛkɔ nkorabata a ɛwɔ mu no so. Eyi ma fungal nyarewa gyae na ɛhyɛ dua no nkuran ma ɛsow nkorabata foforo a ɛsow aba pii.
Why do my mango tree blossoms keep falling off before turning into real fruits?
Mango flowers often drop early due to insect pests like thrips, fungal diseases like anthracnose during rainy periods, or a sudden lack of water. Applying recommended safe sprays right before flowering helps protect the blooms so they can set fruit.
Tree Crop Management and Pruning
What time and what method do we use to go about that thing, and regarding my mangoes that I have done, I am not afraid to go and cut them down, but rather I can continue to do it, okay thank you. So the first one we will tackle is, um, insects in the store, it is very important, so the first review time is that...
bɛn bere bɛn kwan bɛn ɛna yɛfa so ko saa adeɛ na me mangofoɔ na mayɛ no mensuro nkɔ nkɔtwa ngu na mmom mɛtumi atoa so ayɛ okay medaase ɛnti first one no a yɛbɛ tackle no yɛ ɛɛm insects no ɛyɛ store no na ɛyɛ very important ɛnti first refu no time no yɛ sɛ
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Dɛn nti na mango nnua hwe ase na ɛbɛyɛ aba ankasa?
Mango nhwiren taa tɔ ntɛmntɛm esiane mmoawa a wɔsɛe nnɔbae te sɛ thrips ne fungal nyarewa te sɛ anthracnose wɔ osutɔ bere mu nti. anaasɛ nsu a ɛtɔ mpofirim Sɛ wode aduru a wɔkamfo kyerɛ a ahobammɔ wom a wɔde petepete nhwiren no so ansa na ayɛ nhwiren a, ɛbɛboa ma wɔabɔ nhwiren no ho ban na ama atumi asow aba.