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Sheep, like most domestic animals, are susceptible to attack by internal and external parasites. However, internal parasites are more of a problem. Generally, parasites are a major obstacle to developing profitable livestock industries in the tropics. Constant movement of livestock to fresh pastures results in healthier ...
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FUSARIUM WILT OF BANANAS AND PLANTAINS – TROPICAL RACE 4 Fusarium wilt of banana, also known as Panama disease is a destructive fungal disease caused by the soil-borne fungus - Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc). There are four races of the fungus: • Race 1 ...
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Seedling production – Seeds can be sown directly in the field and covered with cups until germination or seedling trays can be used and seedlings transplanted into the field. When trays are used, the seedlings should be watered weekly with soluble fertilizer. Soil and land preparation ...
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Seedling production Seeds can be sown directly in the field and covered with cups until germination. Speedling trays can also be used and seedlings transplanted into a prepared field. Water with foliar fertilizer when trays are used for seedling production. Land Preparation and Weed Control Harrow ...
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SYMPTOMSPROBLEMSSOLUTIONSPile not composingToo dryMoisten until slightly dampToo much woody materialsTurn, add fresh nitrogen rich materials e.g. green materials or organic fertilizerPile smells rotten and attracts fliesToo wetTurn, add dry materialsNon Recommended items presentRemove animal products grease etc. and turnRodents in pileToo much green materials (food waste) ...
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The coconut mite, Eriophyes guerreronis keifer, belongs to a group of mites that feed exclusively on plants. The mites are important pests since they cause plant abnormalities and transmit virus. The coconut mite is a relatively recent pest in the Caribbean and Latin America, being first ...