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Temo Agro, Mendana Avenue, Honiara (2025)

This includes value adding and packaging of honey, kava, breadfruit, and other agro products of Solomon Islands Eastern Province of Temotu.

09/11/2025

The Power of Agriculture

Farming is not just a job—it is a calling, a responsibility, and the heartbeat of every community. Every seed you plant carries the promise of life, every harvest you reap brings hope to families, and every effort you put into the soil sustains the world.

Agriculture is the backbone of our nation. Without farmers, there is no food, no growth, and no development. You are the silent heroes who feed cities, nurture generations, and keep the economy alive.

Yes, farming comes with challenges—uncertain weather, rising costs, and long hours in the field—but remember this: every challenge is an opportunity to grow stronger. The same way a seed must break through the soil to reach the sunlight, farmers must push through difficulties to achieve greatness.

The future of agriculture is bright. With dedication, innovation, and hard work, we can produce more, earn more, and inspire the next generation to see farming not just as survival, but as prosperity.

So rise with pride, farmers!
Stand tall in your fields, knowing that your sweat today is tomorrow’s abundance.
Keep planting, keep growing, and keep believing—because agriculture is life, and you are the life-givers.

19/08/2025

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗴𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Proper nutrition and feeding schedules are essential for healthy, productive layer chickens. Knowing when to switch your birds to layer feed and the best times of day to feed can maximize egg production and ensure strong eggshell formation.

When to Start Feeding Layer Feed:
Transition to layer feed at approximately 18 to 20 weeks of age, or when the hens start laying their first eggs. This is when they become sexually mature and require higher levels of calcium and other nutrients essential for eggshell production.

Avoid starting layer feed earlier than 16 weeks, as the excess calcium can harm young chickens' kidneys and interfere with their bone development.

Until then, provide grower or starter feed formulated for pullets (young hens) to support healthy growth.

Daily Feeding Schedule:
Feed your layer chickens twice a day, ideally providing fresh layer feed in the morning and evening.

The evening feeding is particularly important because laying hens do not eat overnight but require calcium for shell formation during this time.

Provide layer feed 4 to 6 hours before lights are turned off to ensure hens have enough calcium to produce strong eggshells overnight.

Feed Quality and Quantity:
Use quality layer feed with about 16-18% protein and at least 3.25% calcium to meet their nutritional needs.

Adult layers generally consume 100-130 grams of feed per day, which can vary based on breed and individual bird condition.

Always provide fresh, clean water throughout the day, as water intake is critical for feed digestion and egg production.

Additional Tips
If you feed treats, limit them to no more than 15% of total feed intake to avoid nutritional imbalance.

Provide free-choice access to grit, which aids in digestion.

Monitor your flock for changes in egg production or shell quality, which can signal nutritional deficiencies or other health issues.

By following these guidelines on timing and feeding practices, you can optimize your layer chickens' health and egg-laying performance, ensuring a productive and profitable flock.

Aba Organic Farm: Liberia Farmers Union

16/08/2025

Soil Regeneration Strategies

Soil regeneration is crucial for maintaining ecosystem health, improving crop yields, and mitigating climate change. Here are some detailed strategies for regenerating soil:

1. Cover Cropping
- Plant cover crops between crop cycles to:
- Reduce erosion
- Increase organic matter
- Enhance soil biodiversity
- Improve soil structure

2. Crop Rotation
- Rotate crops to:
- Break disease and pest cycles
- Improve soil fertility
- Enhance soil structure
- Increase crop yields

3. Organic Amendments
- Add organic matter like:
- Compost
- Manure
- Green manure
- Mulch
- to improve soil fertility, structure, and biodiversity

4. Conservation Tillage
- Reduce tillage to:
- Minimize soil disturbance
- Preserve soil organic matter
- Enhance soil biota
- Reduce erosion

5. Agroforestry
- Integrate trees into agricultural landscapes to:
- Enhance soil fertility
- Improve soil structure
- Increase biodiversity
- Provide shade and shelter

6. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Use a holistic approach to manage pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and maintaining soil health.

7. Soil Testing and Analysis
- Regularly test soil to:
- Determine nutrient levels
- Identify pH imbalances
- Detect contaminants
- Inform management decisions

8. Reduced Chemical Use
- Minimize or eliminate the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to:
- Reduce soil pollution
- Protect soil biota
- Promote ecosystem services

9. Grazing Management
- Implement rotational grazing and other sustainable grazing practices to:
- Improve soil health
- Increase pasture productivity
- Enhance biodiversity

10. Education and Extension Services
- Provide training and support for farmers and land managers to:
- Adopt regenerative practices
- Improve soil health
- Enhance ecosystem services

By implementing these strategies, we can regenerate soil health, improve ecosystem services, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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