Agriculture in Burundi

What are the major areas of agriculture? Agronomy. the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation (a.k.a. crop production and research) Horticulture. … Animal Production. … Aquaculture. … Agriculture Mechanics. … Forestry and Natural Resources. … Soil Science. … Agriscience and Biotechnology. What is the largest industry … Read more

Wax foundation

Can you eat wax foundation? You can swallow it. But the wax is not digested. What is foundation in a bee hive? Foundation is a pressed wax or plastic frame insert with a hexagonal template for bees to build their comb on. Combs built on foundation are always straight, very stable, and are dominated by … Read more

Rotary tiller

What is the use of rotary tiller? Rotary tillers are used to plough the farm by a series of blades that breaks the clods, moisturize the soil and pulverize the soil that helps for soil preparation to grow plants and to get high yield. It uses a set of blades that spin and break the … Read more

Potato leafroll virus

What does potato leafroll virus do? Potato leafroll occurs worldwide. It is caused by the potato leafroll virus (PLRV) and affects only potato. It causes high yield losses and can be the most devastating virus of potato. It causes a prominent upward rolling of the leaves, and the plants are stunted and have a stiff … Read more

Earth auger

What are earth augers used for? Earth augers are used for making holes in the ground and are built with a rotating metal pipe or rod with one or more blades attached at the lower end. As suggested by the name, an earth auger is designed to cut or scrape through ground and soil. Do … Read more

Dubbing (poultry)

Why is dubbing done in poultry? What is the objective of dubbing the combs and wattles of chickens? Dubbing (cutting off combs and wattles) of chickens prevents damage from freezing and fighting. The comb may be removed at day-old, but it is less difficult to remove the wattles if you wait until the birds are … Read more

Droving

Do drovers still exist? The practice of droving livestock is still carried out today, but over much shorter distances and with the assistance of trucks, motorbikes, yards, helicopters or planes. … Contract drovers were often employed to move large mobs. Drovers had to be tough enough to withstand years of riding and living in the … Read more

Crop rotation

What is the 4 crop rotation? The sequence of four crops (wheat, turnips, barley and clover), included a fodder crop and a grazing crop, allowing livestock to be bred year-round. The four-field crop rotation became a key development in the British Agricultural Revolution. The rotation between arable and ley is sometimes called ley farming. What … Read more

Vanishing of the Bees

Why the bees are disappearing? According to Woodland Trust, the biggest causes of bee population decline include everything from habitat loss to climate change. We destroy natural habitats, forests, wildflower meadows, and many other areas that once held flower species necessary for bee survival. What are the 3 main reasons for the disappearance of the … Read more

Australian Braford

What is the origin of a Braford? The Australian Braford breed was developed in Queensland in the period between 1946 and 1952. It is now a stabilized breed with approximately 50 percent Hereford and 50 percent Brahman genetic background. What size are Braford cattle? ​Braford is a medium-framed beef breed that can thrive on even … Read more