Zambia Agribusiness Society

Winter is upon us! What can you do then, to keep your trees safe this year? You probably take great pride in your lawn and trees, just like the majority of homeowners. They improve the aesthetics and monetary worth of your house. However, it can be difficult to keep tree nutrition up and make them look their best during the winter. For trees, winter can be a difficult season. Between the colder temperatures and the drying winds, the majority of trees begin to exhibit stress signs. Additionally, the growth of new leaves and flowers is slowed down by the cold. To prepare trees for spring blooms and warmer weather, pruning can still be done during the winter. Additionally, you can be proactive about safeguarding your investment this season because the cold air slows down some fungal diseases that can establish themselves in wet conditions during other seasons. Before the season starts hampering tree nutrition, take a look at these best winter tree care tips. Tree Nutrition Tips to...

Study the Pests, Diseases and Weeds Regular monitoring of pests, diseases and weeds is the basis for effective management. To be able to manage pests, diseases and weeds, information is needed on the specific pests, diseases and weeds present in the region, village or crop fields and the associated damage they cause. Typical signs of pest attacks on crop plants Most crop pests belong to the insects, mites and nematodes. Pest damage is obvious and easy to identify. Insect damage can be categorized by biting and chewing (e.g. caterpillars, weevils), piercing and sucking (e.g. aphids, psyllids) and boring (e.g. borer, leaf miner) species. Some are slow moving (e.g. caterpillars), fast moving (e.g. fruit flies), hidden (e.g. stem borer), or easy to observe (e.g. caterpillars, weevils). Pest damage is often species-specific: leaves with holes or missing parts is an indication of caterpillar or weevil damage; curled leaves is an indication of aphids; damaged or rotten fruits are of...