1. The choice of land preparation matters. Ploughing does more harm than good (ok this one I learnt from Sebastian Scott a few years back). 2. There are other basal fertilisers other than compound D which perform much better than compound D in maize production. 3. Plant spacing matters when it comes to attaining high yields. 4. Organic matter in the soil plays a big part in providing nutrients to your plants and protecting your soil. Manure , compost etc. use it (the Agronomists re-iterated the knowledge passed down to me from my ancestors). 5. Soil testing and liming your yields is an often ignored activity which is basically the difference between high yield and poor yield. 6. There is an element called Boron which is essential for the growth or should I say fruiting/cobbing of your plants. 7. You can achieve better yields on small fields with good management practices than on large fields with limited knowledge and trying to stretch resources. The question
We are a non-profit online community of visionary, dedicated and passionate farmers who have come together to encourage, share and assist one another with valuable farming information and technology regarding the best agricultural practices and trends across the world. Our primary goal is to “Promote Sustainable Agriculture” as a viable tool to food security across the world.