Agricultural Training/ Landbou Opleiding/ Uqeqesho Lwezolimo

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

If your chilies aren't spicy, it's not the variety — it's the environment. The heat comes from capsaicin, which the plant produces as a defense when it's stressed. When you give chilies too much water, too much shade, and too much nitrogen-rich fertilizer, the plant gets comfortable and stops making capsaicin, resulting in mild, watery fruits. To get hotter chilies, you need controlled stress: full direct sun, less frequent watering once fruits form, and leaner soil. Genetics and ripeness also matter — a fully ripe red chili will always be significantly hotter than the same one picked green

06/09/2026

John Deere 7R 290 and Fendt 728 Vario... two powerful tractors, which would you choose?

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06/09/2026

Scientists have discovered that when insects attack plants, plants can release chemical signals into the air.
These chemicals can help activate the plant’s own defenses and may even warn nearby plants that danger is present.
Some plants also release scents that attract predators or parasitoids that attack the herbivorous insects.
So when a caterpillar starts feeding, the plant isn't simply sitting there—it can launch a chemical defense response. 🌱🧪
📍 U.S. agricultural research — plant chemical defenses

06/09/2026

Broilers don’t need the same nutrition at every age. As they grow, their bodies shift from building organs and early muscle toward rapid muscle growth and finishing. That’s why farmers typically move birds through starter, grower, and finisher feeds, with each diet formulated to provide a different balance of protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals.

The goal isn’t simply to feed more—it’s to feed the right nutrients at the right stage so birds grow efficiently, stay healthy, and convert feed into valuable body weight. Good nutrition changes with the bird. 🐔📈