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Planting maize this season: organic method the way to go says Foundation For Farming

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Organic farming involves using techniques to achieve good crop yields without harming the natural environment.
According to the Foundation for Farming using the organic method on maize production is the best way to use as farmers since it increases yield and reduces on cost.

Methods and materials that organic farmers should use are:
The best method to keep and build good soil structure and fertility farmers should use are:
• recycled and composted crop wastes and animal manures
• the right soil cultivation at the right time
• crop-rotation
• green manures and legumes
• mulching on the soil surface
It is stated in their training video that organic farming also involves careful use of water resources and good animal husbandry.

Foundation For Farmers also stated that the best date to put your seed down is 25 November for best yields.

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