Farming in Botswana is a challenge for most people since they are always looking for ways to improve yield and get better results. Most farmers do not know that there is usually a lot that goes into practice to getter better results, there are a few practices that one could follow to better improve their production. There are a few things one would consider to improve production.
Land preparation is the first operation in ensuring that crops can achieve the best yield. It is important to provide plants with the best soil conditions for their development. A proper seedbed should be prepared with the right nutrients and conditions that can allow seed sprouting. This however might be labor intensive especially in low mechanized contexts, and might become a burden for small scale farmers that have to prepare seed beds manually with basic tools.
According to farming scientists, about 5% of crops destroyed by insects, pests, and diseases. Most of the farmers are oblivious to the use of medicines and insecticides developed in recent years. Improving the production of the crops, yields, a farmer must use these medicines and pesticides to protect the plants.
Another method that can improve production is the management of water being given to plants. Water is an essential need for planting crops, and by management of water, a farmer can enhance the production. Water management is the best way to improve production. Using the sprinkler irrigation system, you can increase the output of plant yield. By the manufacturing canals, tube wells get a better irrigation system for the safety of crops.
A farmer could also practice weeding. Weeding by hand using traditional hoes takes a long time for one person to weed a hectare. Weeding is conducted at critical times to avoid the establishment of crop damage. The use of adequate tools and equipment can help accomplish the task faster and with less manpower, improving the livelihood of farmers and increasing the time efficiency. There are two ways of controlling weeds: mechanically or chemically. For the mechanical option, the aim is to uproot the weeds. While for the chemical, the aim is to kill weeds using a selective chemical agent that usually is sprayed.
