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• States in Nigeria by Ecological Zone
    S/N Ecological Zone State LGAs 1 Sahel Savanna Yobe All LGAs Except Gulani, Gujba, Jakusko and Damaturu that are under Sudan Savanna 2 Borno All LGAs Except Shani, Hawul, Bayo, Biu, Kwayakusar, ...
• Seed Cleaning and Preparation - TGx 1951-3F
  ·         Soybean seeds easily lose their viability. ·         It is common for soybeans, even when stored properly, not to germinate after 12 –15 months in ...
• Site Selection - SAMMAZ 63
  ·       Maize is more extensively distributed globally than any other cereal crop because it adapts to a wide range of climates. ·       It needs a lot ...
• Seed Treatment - SAMMAZ 63
    Treat maize seeds before planting using recommended dressing chemicals in order to protect them against soil borne pests, diseases and bird attack before and after ...
• Spacing and Planting - SAMMAZ 63
    Plant at a spacing of 75cm x 50cm when two plants per stand or 75 x 25cm when one plant per stand is adopted. ...
• Site Selection - FARO 67
  ·         Rice can be grown practically on all types of soil, sandy loams to heavy clays ·     A heavy soil, slightly acidic to neutral ...
• Site Selection - FARO 67
  ·         Rice can be grown practically on all types of soil, sandy loams to heavy clays ·         A heavy soil, slightly acidic to neutral (PH ...
• Seed Management and Priming
  ·         Seed treatment protects the crop from seed borne diseases and insects as well as gives better germination. ·         Chemical treatment should be undertaken with ...
• Soil Health Management - FARO 67
  ·         Integrated nutrient management is the management of both organic and inorganic plant nutrients for optimal rice production while conserving the natural resource base essential ...
• Site Selection - SAMPEA 20T
  A well-drained sandy loam soil is suitable for rainfed cowpea cultivation, while inland depressions or areas along lake shores can be utilized for dry season ...
• Site Selection - SAMPEA 20T
  For cowpea cultivation in the Nigerian Sudan savannah region, the well-drained sandy loam soils typical of this area are ideal for rainfed production, while the ...
• Seed Preparation - SAMPEA 20T
  Select seeds that are of good quality, without any damage, holes, or wrinkles. Well-stored seeds kept under optimal conditions will exhibit good germination rates. Farmers ...
• Seed Treatment - SAMPEA 20T
    Treat the cowpea seeds with Apron XL® at a rate of 10 grams per 4-5 kilograms of seeds (one sachet), which will enhance good germination ...
• Site Selection - TGx 1951-3F
  ·         A flat or moderately sloppy land with good drainage, ·         Avoid deep sandy or extremely gravel soil or waterlogged soils. Avoid heavy texture soil ...
• Soybean Germination Test - TGx 1951-3F
  v  Test seeds for germination before planting. v  The germination rate should be 85% or more to obtain a good stand. To conduct a quick ...
• Seed Rate - TGx 1951-3F
  v  About 50–70 kg (20–28 standard mudus) are required to obtain a population of 400,000 plants/ha under the spacing of 5cm X 50cm intra and ...
• Seed Treatment - TGx 1951-3F
  Treat seeds with fungicides, such as Captan, Apron Plus, or Thiram, at the rate of 1 sachet/8 kg of seeds before planting for protection against ...
• Soil Health Management - TGx 1951-3F
  ·         A good fertilizer recommendation for soybean production depends on a good soil test. Under normal conditions, soybean as a legume should provide itself with ...
• Soil Health Management - TGx 1951-3F
  ·         A good fertilizer recommendation for soybean production depends on a good soil test. Under normal conditions, soybean as a legume should provide itself with ...
• Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiency - TGx 1951-3F
  (i)                 Nitrogen Deficiency: Leaves become pale green with a yellowish tinge; later the entire leaves become distinctly yellow; deficiency symptom usually appears first on leaves ...
• Site Selection - Tylka
  Tomato requires a Temperature of 15-25 degrees Celsius, It also requires a rainfall of 500-1200mm per annum and it grows best in well-structured soil but ...
• Seed Treatment - Tylka
  ·         Treat seeds before planting using recommended dressing chemicals to protect them against soil-borne pests, diseases, and animal attacks before germination. Recommended chemicals for treating ...
• Staking - Tylka
  Tomato seedlings are usually staked at the peak of the rainy season and this is done using canes that are at least 1m high, preferably ...
• Site Selection - SAMMAZ 40
  ·     Maize is more extensively distributed globally than any other cereal crop because it adapts to a wide range of climates. ·    It needs ...
• Site Selection - SAMMAZ 40
    ·       Maize is more extensively distributed globally than any other cereal crop because it adapts to a wide range of climates. ·    It needs a ...
• Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiency - SAMMAZ 63
  ·       Nitrogen Deficiency: Leaves yellow; older leaves dying at tips and progressively along mid-vein; stalks slender; stunting. ·       Phosphorus Deficiency: Leaves turn purplish during early growth; ...
• Seed Treatment - SAMMAZ 48
    ·       Treat maize seeds before planting using recommended dressing chemicals in order to protect them against soil borne pests, diseases and bird attack before and ...
• Spacing and Planting - SAMMAZ 48
    Plant at spacing of 75cm x 50cm when two plants per stand or 75 x 25cm when one plant per stand is adopted. Seed rate ·       ...
• Spacing and Planting - SAMMAZ 48
    Plant at spacing of 75cm x 50cm when two plants per stand or 75 x 25cm when one plant per stand is adopted. ...
• Seed Rate - SAMMAZ 48
  Seed rate ·      About 15 to 20kg of maize seeds are required to plant a hectare which is about 2½acre. Plant 3 seeds per hole, later ...
• Soil Health Management - SAMMAZ 48
  Soil management v  It is important to return crop residues of the previous year into soil where maize is to be planted. Maize do not ...
• Soil Health Management - SAMMAZ 48
    Soil management v  It is important to return crop residues of the previous year into soil where maize is to be planted. Maize do not ...
• Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiency - SAMMAZ 48
  (i)          Nitrogen Deficiency: Leaves yellow; older leaves dying at tips and progressively along mid-vein; stalks slender; stunting. (ii)        Phosphorus Deficiency: Leaves turn purplish during ...
• Site Selection - SC-SL01
  ·         Soybean growth is influenced by climate and soil characteristics. Soybean performs well in the southern and northern Guinea savannas of Nigeria where rainfall is ...
• Seed Cleaning and Preparation - SC-SL01
  ·         Soybean seeds easily lose their viability. ·         It is common for soybean, even when stored properly, not to germinate after 12 –15 months in ...
• Soybean Germination Test - SC-SL01
  ·         Test seeds for germination before planting. ·         The germination rate should be 85% or more to obtain a good stand. To conduct a quick ...
• Seed Rate - SC-SL01
  v   ·         About 50–70 kg (20–28 standard mudus) are required to obtain a population of 444,444 plants/ha for soybean varieties. ·         Since soybean seed size varies ...
• Seed Rate - SC-SL01
  About 50–70 kg (20–28 standard mudus) are required to obtain a population of 444,444 plants/ha for soybean varieties.  Since soybean seed size varies among varieties, it ...
• Seed Treatment - SC-SL01
  Treat seeds with fungicides, such as Captan, Apron Plus, or Thiram, at the rate of 1 sachet/8 kg of seeds before planting for protection against ...
• Soil Health Management - SC-SL01
  ·         A good fertilizer recommendation for soybean production depends on a good soil test. Under normal conditions, soybean as a legume should provide itself with ...
• Site Selection - Chibli - Sudan Savanna
  Tomato requires a Temperature of 15-25 degrees Celsius, It also requires a rainfall of 500-1200mm per annum and it grows best in well-structured soil but ...