maize sunflower intercrop

Intercropping maize & sunflower reduces bird damage, improves soil fertility

Farmers who target off season green maize market may save up to 10 per cent lost to birds besides improving soil fertility in their farms by intercropping maize with sunflower. In this, prepare the land in mid-February for early planting in March during the long rainy season. As for the short season prepare the land …

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