Groundnut grows best in sandy loam soils, with less than 15% clay and a pH between 5.3 and 7.3.
Author: Justin Salani
J. S. Machiri: ‘When it rains’
Like taunts from an invisible mocker…
IoT solutions for Precision Agriculture
Farmers can use DSG’s Ultrasonic Distance Sensor for measuring grain level in a silo or a liquid in a container. The system uses ultrasound to measure the distance to an object, a high frequency sound wave is emitted by the device, measuring the time it takes for the wave to reach the object and then return to the sensor.
#Pfumvudza/Intwasa: Thunderstorms expected across the country
Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the country, with heavy rainfall in excess of 30mm/24hr between Sunday 29 November and 03 December 2020 though in different days, the Meteorological Services Department said on Saturday.
Ditching ‘ancient norms’ to address Gender-Based Violence in 21st century
As we take time to rethink and revisit our social lives, let’s deliberate on the issue of gender-based violence.
Pfumvudza/Intwasa, solution to food insecurity in Zimbabwe
Crop failure caused by long dry spells and erratic rainfall has resulted in food insecurity in the country. Communal farmers who rely solely on crop cultivation for food have been seriously affected.
New ‘home’ for Rocky the orphaned rhino
Running hilariously and strengthening his bond with his friend Esther, Rocky now spends days out in the woods with his special protection unit.
Drone technology for Precision Agriculture in Zimbabwe
World population is projected to grow to almost 10 billion by 2050, with global food demand expected to increase substantially. Questions have been raised on whether there will be enough food or not by 2050, noting also the impact of climate change on food security.
Poetry: It’s a hoax, hocus-pocus not
Conspiracy theories circulated, with racial dichotomous beliefs
Indian economy recovering faster than anticipated: Oxford Economics
The Indian economy is seen recovering faster than expected and the Reserve Bank is likely to have come to an end of the rate easing cycle, according to global forecasting firm Oxford Economics.