Research and Development project for Castor seeds farming and oil production small businesses in Africa.

I'm working on a documentary report on the plight of small holder Castor seed farmers of African descent titled

"The Ignored Treasure of Africa". This report is aimed at capturing the resilience and creativity of the African Castor seeds farmers, the benefits of the Castor oil plant, and the challenges of attracting partnership and support for the sustainable development of the value chain of Castor in Africa.

It's showcases the unique difference between the African indigenous Castor seeds variety, our farming practices and oil processing methods and the huge market potentials within the continent, as well as exploring and comparing with other cultures on the emerging trends in the global industry.

Join me on this journey, share your experience with the world.

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Some Agronomic practice for castor seeds farming 1

1. Preparation of the field Plough two-three times with country or mould board plough. 2. Application of Organic Manures Spread 12.5 t/ha of FYM or compost evenly on the main field before last ploughing and incorporate in to soil by working a country plough. Apply 30 kg sulphur/ ha through gypsum at the time of last ploughing for higher castor yield. NOTE: Do not leave FYM or compost exposed to sunlight as nutrients will be lost. 3. SEED RATE Adopt a seed rate of 10 kg/ha for varieties and 5 kg/ha for hybrid. 4. SPACING Adopt the following spacing. Rainfed situation Irrigated situation Varieties 90 cm x 60 cm 90 cm x 90 cm Hybrids 120 cm x 90 cm 150 cm x 120 cm In irrigated conditions, for clay soils wider spacing of 150 x 150 cm can also be adopted. For TMV 5 short duration variety 60 x 30 cm may be adopted. 5. APPLICATION OF FERTILIZERS Apply NPK fertilizers basally as per soil te...

Organic Pest and Disease Control for Castor Crops in Nigeria.

Nigeria offers a diverse agro-ecological environment suitable for castor bean cultivation. However, like in other regions, pests and diseases can pose significant challenges. Here are some organic methods to manage these issues: Pest Control * Crop Rotation: Rotating castor with non-host crops can disrupt the life cycle of soil-borne pests. * Intercropping: Planting castor beans with crops like garlic or onions can repel certain pests. * Natural Predators: Encouraging beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps can help control pests. * Neem Oil: Extracted from the neem tree, this oil is a potent natural insecticide with fungicidal properties. * Insecticidal Soap: A solution of water and potassium hydroxide can be used to control soft-bodied insects like aphids. * Physical Removal: Manually removing pests like caterpillars can be effective for small-scale farmers. * Traps: Using pheromone or light traps can help ...

Buy Indian Brown Variety Castor Seeds for Planting in Nigeria and across Africa. (Premium Quality)

The following are a list of Indian brown hybrid Castor seeds varieties that are tested and are recommended for farmers in sub Saharan Africa. Maharaja: Red stem, Capsule semi-spiny, Double bloom, Long medium thick spikes, bold seed, 12-15 productive branches, high resistance to wilt diseases, insect attack less, very high seed yield, maturity of first spike 105-110 days, Total duration 210-220 days, 49.5% oil content. Raja – 5: Stem colour red, capsules spiny, double bloom, long compact spikes, bold and heavy seeds, 14-16 effective branches, tolerant to wilt diseases, tolerant to sucking pests, seed yield very high, maturity of first spike 110-115 days, total duration 220-225 days. 48. 4 % oil content. Biogene – 5: Red stem with double bloom, spiny capsules, long and compact spikes, high branches, medium size seeds, resistant to wilt, tolerant to sucking pests, high seed yield, maturity of first spike 100-105 days, total duration of crop 195-200 days, 49. 0 % oi...

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