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Sep 16 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
🛑 NO MORE APHIDS!
The Best Natural Remedy Against Plant Lice – Made in Just 5 Minutes 🕔🌿
Aphids (also known as plant lice) are tiny pests that suck the life out of your crops, literally! But don't worry, you don’t need chemicals to kick them out.
Here’s a safe, natural remedy that you can make in minutes, and that actually works.👇
🧪 What You Need:
1 liter of water
1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap (mild, non-scented)
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or neem oil for extra power)
Optional: Crushed garlic or a few drops of essential oils like peppermint or eucalyptus for added strength.
Sep 16 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
🍅💥 Never Plant Tomatoes Without This Secret! 💥🍅
If you want BIG, juicy, high-yielding tomatoes, not just leaves — then don’t plant your tomatoes until you follow these powerful steps 👇
✅ 1. Deep Planting = Strong Roots
Bury two-thirds of the tomato stem!
Tomatoes form adventitious roots along the buried stem, giving stronger support and better nutrient uptake = MORE fruits!
Sep 15 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
🌿 20 SICKNESSES YOU CAN TREAT USING LEMONGRASS! 💥🍵
Did you know this simple plant growing in many homes and farms can cure more than 20 health conditions?
Here’s how lemongrass (known locally as serai or urubingo) can be your natural healer 👇1. Fever – Drink warm lemongrass tea to reduce high temperature.
2. Malaria – Use morning & evening to fight parasites.
Sep 15 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
🧄 Never Buy Garlic Again: Grow an Endless Supply at Home! 🌱
Are you tired of buying garlic every week? What if I told you that one clove can give you a lifetime supply?
Yes — garlic is one of the easiest crops to regrow at home with just a little space and patience!
Here’s how to grow garlic endlessly at home 👇👇1. Choose the Right Cloves
➡️ Take a healthy, large garlic bulb and break it into individual cloves.
➡️ Choose the biggest ones — they’ll produce the best garlic.
Want to grow fresh okra (lady’s fingers) at home but short on space? No worries!
Here’s how you can grow okra in pots — step by step 👇🧵
🌱 1. Choose the Right Pot
Okra needs space to grow deep roots. Use:
Container size: At least 12 inches deep
Drainage holes: A must!
You can use plastic pots, grow bags, or old buckets — just ensure drainage.
Sep 8 • 9 tweets • 1 min read
🧵 Home Teeth Whitening: Get a Brighter Smile in Just 2 Minutes! 😁✨👇👇👇
Want whiter teeth without expensive dentist visits? Here’s how you can naturally brighten your smile at home in just 2 minutes!
Sep 7 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
🔴🌱 BEETROOT FARMING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
Want to grow juicy, healthy beets with great market value?
Here’s your beginner-friendly guide to success in beetroot farming 🧵👇
1️⃣ Choose the Right Soil
✅ Beets love well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter.
❌ Avoid acidic soils – they hinder root development.
Sep 7 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
🌿 How to Make Liquid Fertilizer at Home (Step-by-Step)
Skip the chemicals. Feed your plants naturally with this powerful DIY liquid fertilizer using kitchen & garden waste 🧵👇
1️⃣ Gather Your Materials
You’ll need:
✅ Dried leaves, grass clippings, or weeds
✅ Veggie peels, crushed eggshells, leftover food scraps
✅ A plastic container or drum
✅ Clean water
Aug 25 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
🧵 HOW TO USE BAKING SODA FOR PEST CONTROL 🏡🍃
Looking for safer, eco-friendly ways to keep pests out of your home?
Here’s how baking soda, a common kitchen staple, can help you fight off invaders — naturally!👇1/ Why Baking Soda?
It’s non-toxic to humans, budget-friendly, and deadly to many pests.
When ingested by insects and rodents, it reacts with stomach acid and kills them from the inside.
Aug 24 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
Everybody Loves Papaya — But Most People Don’t Know How Powerful the Seeds Are! 🧠🍽️👉
“You eat the fruit and throw away the seeds, right? Big mistake.”
Here’s why you should think twice before tossing papaya seeds 👇
Small but mighty!
Papaya seeds may look tiny, but they’re packed with powerful medicinal properties — from detoxifying the liver to fighting parasites.
Let’s explore the surprising health benefits of these overlooked gems 🧵👇
Aug 21 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
To the investors who want to invest in agriculture but know nothing about it , here are key things you MUST consider before you start 👇
1️⃣ Understand That Agriculture Is Not a “Quick Profit” Business
Farming is a long-term game. It involves seasons, weather patterns, biological systems, and unpredictability.
Be patient, and plan for returns over time—not overnight.
Aug 21 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
🧵No One Will Tell You These Secrets About Pig Farming – But I Will.
If you're planning to go into pig farming or have already started, these little-known truths can make or break your success. Let’s dive in 👇
1️⃣ Fast Growth = Fast Profits
Pigs are one of the fastest-growing livestock.
With the right feed and care, you can start making profits in just 5–6 months.
But here’s the secret: not all breeds grow the same. Choose wisely.
Aug 20 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
PAPAYA FARMING – Step-by-Step Guide for 2025
Looking for a fast, profitable fruit crop? Papaya (also known as pawpaw) is one of the best short-term options.
Let’s walk through everything you need to start and succeed in papaya farming 🧵👇
Papaya is a high-demand crop you can sell either as a ripe fruit or green (for cooking). That means multiple income streams from the same plant.
With good care, papaya starts fruiting in just 6–9 months and can keep producing for 3–4 years.
Aug 20 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Ayam Cemani: The $9,000 Chicken You Need to Know About 🧵
Have you ever heard of a chicken that can cost up to $9,000?
Meet the “Ayam Cemani”
, a rare and striking chicken from Indonesia that fascinates farmers and collectors worldwide. ...
👇👇 2/ All-Black Appearance
Ayam Cemani is known for its entirely black body—feathers, beak, tongue, skin, and even bones! This unique trait is caused by a genetic mutation called fibromelanosis.
Aug 20 • 9 tweets • 1 min read
What to Intercrop with Papaya for Better Yield and Income? 🧵
I recently saw a comment asking, “What can I intercrop with papaya?”
Let’s break it down!
Intercropping papaya can maximize land use, improve soil health, and boost income. Here’s how 👇
Aug 19 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
🧵 One of my followers asked me to help him get started in poultry farming, especially broilers.🐥
And I always prefer answering publicly so everyone can learn.
So let’s dive into broiler farming👇
1️⃣ Why Broilers?
Broilers are chickens raised specifically for meat production.
✅ Fast-growing (ready in 5–7 weeks)
✅ High demand
✅ Small space, big returns
Perfect for both small-scale and commercial farmers.
Jul 24 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Causes of Decreased Egg Production
1. Lighting Condition
Laying birds require at least 16 hours of light daily for effective egg production. During seasons with shorter daylight hours, such as the rainy season, farmers should provide an additional 4 hours of artificial light...
to stimulate the birds' ovaries. Without sufficient lighting, egg production drops.
2. Moulting
Moulting is the natural process where birds shed old feathers and grow new ones, typically occurring when birds are around one year old. During this phase, egg production stops ...
Jul 3 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
HOW TO MAKE COMPOST AT HOME?
As farmers, we all know that organic manure plays a vital role in increasing soil fertility, improving crop yield, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
However, I’ve been hearing many farmers say that manure is becoming scarce and expensive. ....
This is a concern we can address ourselves. That’s why I want to guide you on how to make your own compost using simple materials you already have around your home or farm.
Composting is the process of turning biodegradable waste like kitchen scraps, crop residues, and ....
Jul 1 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
HOW TO GROW CASSAVA?
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the crops we often overlook when it comes to profitable farming.
One that stands out is cassava. Yes, cassava! It might not be the first crop that comes to your mind when talking agribusiness,
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but it’s among the most dependable crops you can grow, especially here in Africa where it feeds millions every day.
What makes cassava so special is how resilient and low-maintenance it is. It grows well in hot, dry places where other crops struggle. It doesn’t demand a lot ..
Jun 24 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
HOW TO CULTIVATE SWEET PEPPERS?
As I promised, today, we’re discussing some valuable tips on cultivating sweet peppers (capsicum), a crop loved in every kitchen and offering great income potential for farmers when grown with care.
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Whether you're a beginner or already have a garden, these tips will help you grow healthier, more productive sweet pepper plants.
1. Choose the Right Variety
Start with the right variety depending on your market and climate. Popular hybrid varieties like California Wonder, ,..
Dec 1, 2024 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
The Secret Behind Black Soldier Fly (BSF) as Poultry feed!!
In modern poultry farming, feed costs account for a significant portion of production expenses, often exceeding 70%. To remain profitable, farmers need a sustainable, cost-effective, and ...
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nutrient-rich alternative to traditional feeds. This is where Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae come in—revolutionizing poultry nutrition and farm profitability.
1. Nutritional Value of BSF Larvae
BSF larvae are a powerhouse of essential nutrients: