Meaning of Poultry Drinkers Poultry drinkers are tools or equipment used for holding, storing, and providing water for poultry birds. They are made of metal, plastics, or ceramics. This equipment could be hung, placed on the floor, or specially designed to automatically provide water for birds. Irrespective of the types of drinkers used in providing…

 Causes of Food Shortages in Nigeria, an Overview. Food shortage occurs when the quantity and quality of food produced in an area are insufficient to meet the needs of the people living in that geographical area. Moreover, Food shortage ensues when the demand for food in an area exceeds the available supply, leading to importation,…

What is Food Crops Food crops, also called arable crops, are crops cultivated specifically for human and animal consumption as well as industrial purposes. These crops are staple foods across the globe and are vital in the food processing industries, where the produce and by-products of these crops are important. Examples of food crops are…

Meaning The fruit picker is a hand-operated farm tool used in the agricultural industries for harvesting different types of fruit.  This harvesting tool is a relief to orchards and plantation owners and managers as it enables farmers to harvest their fruit with ease, unlike the traditional methods of harvesting fruits by shaking or using a long pole, which often…

  Introduction to Yam Production  Yam is one of the most cherished food crops produced in Nigeria because of its usage in cultural and religious activities. There is no household in Nigeria where yam is not cherished; in fact, yam food is a ceremonial food in some parts of Nigeria, particularly in Eastern and Southern…

Meaning of 14.9-28 Tractor Tire The 14.9-28 Tractor tire is designed to be fixed into the wheel of agricultural tractors. It is made from either natural or synthetic rubber.  The tire is 14.9 inches wide and can be perfectly used for the tractor tire rim of 28 inches. This indicates that both the tire and…

Meaning of Sowing/Planting Sowing / planting is an agronomic practice that involves cultivating seeds or seedlings in the soil to increase food production. It involves a series of activities such as clearing, tilling, ridging, and finally sowing the seeds. Adequate land preparation is necessary for good germination of seed in the farm. It is generally…

Components of An Agroecosystem  Some of the Components of An Agroecosystem as stated by studysmarter. com are:  Biotic Components of An Agroecosystem Abiotic Components of An Agroecosystem Autotrophic Components of An Agroecosystem Heterotrophic Components of An Agroecosystem Biotic Components of An Agroecosystem These are the living components of an Agroecosystemwhich includes all living organisms in the environment….

Meaning of Sharpening Tools These are manually or electrically operated tools used to sharpen the cutting edge of metal farm tools and small farm machines for effective and efficient uses. Newly purchased small farm tools are usually blunt or dull and require whetting before use.  Tools such as cutlasses, kitchen knives, sickles (short handle), go-to-hell…

Overview of the Contributions of Animal Science to Agricultural Development  Animal Science has contributed immensely to agricultural development, serving as a crucial avenue for the domestication and production of livestock or farm animals for the importance of man and national agricultural growth. The livestock industries provide different types of farm animals for food and industrial…