Question,Responses
What fertilizer is recommended for top dressing in maize?,"['Can works', 'Normally urea or npk is used. can better be used after soil analysis. the major soil nutrients are npk and most limiting in soils.']"
How can agronomist overcome problems due to persistent use of fertilizers? ,['Teaching farmers on how to prepare farm yard manure']
Is it advisable to burn plant residues when preparing for the next  season?,"['We do not recommend burning. burning not a climate smart practice. we encourage composting the materials or do rotation to reduce on host specific pests and diseases', 'We do not recommend burning. burning not a climate smart practice. we encourage composting the materials or do rotation to reduce on host specific pests and diseases']"
How can farmers control maize streak disease in dokolo district?,"['Early planting', 'Use torelant varieties. identify affected plants and lodge them out (pull them out and burn them)']"
Where are the nearest markets for cassava in koboko?,"['Normally the nearest market is the local market.  james,  i think try to try your local traders in koboko town.  or call and talk to mr. joseph,  for more guidance. ']"
"Hi, the chat room is not opening ,why? ","['Sorry,  should be able to open now. ']"
What is micro nutrients,"['The plant nutrients are divided into macro and micro nutrients. macro or essential are a must and required in bigger quantities. e.g. nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium,  calcoumetcmicro nutrients are required in small/trace quantities and too much may cause toxicity to the crop and human life e.g. zinc, manganese, iron, copper, boron, chlorine, etc']"
Why do maize appear with different color of the grains during harvest having planted the same color of grains?,"['Cross pollination effects', 'This could be an effect of cross pollination but it happens if you planted different varieties or lines or your garden is a few meters away', 'This could be an effect of cross pollination but it happens if you planted different varieties or lines or your garden is a few meters away']"
Can npk do well on cassava?,['No need to apply npk on cassava. look at other explanations given']
Is there any cassava disease this affects maize i beans,"[""No, we haven't yet discovered any disease that affect both cassava and beans or maize, since they belong to different groups of plants, they may not be able to share common diseases""]"
What chemical can best be used for storage of beans?,"['Question not specific ',  'This is not easy but some artificial seed preservatives are food grade (used to store grain for food)', 'Marathon']"
At wvat intervals should liquid manure be applied on beans,"['Sprinkling on them', ""I know of rhizobia for nitrogen fixation that you mix and plant with seed using a sticking substance such as sugar. it's sold in makerere. they have for bean's, soybeans and groundnuts""]"
Why is it tha t local processd cassva chips can go bad faster,['This is not true. process and dry chips well. we advise that you process cassava during the season when there is enough sunshine to dry them well']
Why ist that white flies are not seen during rain session?,"['Whiteflies are seen through out the year but in rainy seasons their number goes low because they are killed by rain and also their life cycle slow due to cold temperatures. so their population builds up slowly unlike in dry season when their life cycle is fast and population builds up faster.', 'Thank you okao for that reply,', 'Thanks for that reply']"
How can the govt help thefarmersinkagadibehelpedd,['Please approach your district production offices on how to access help from government ']
What biological control can help to fight fall army worms in maize?,"['Where are these stems?  please contact your agricultural or commercial officer or operation wealth creation officers for possible market(s)', 'Were are you located, and market of which crop']"
What is the recommended moisture content for storing beans,"['The conditions vary from seed, to planting method and soils. poor  seeds (almost losing viability) will not germinate evenly. planting at different depth will not come out evenly.  some soils may be poor. other causes may include poor placement of fertilisers (which may burn the seed), etc']"
Which type of fertilizer is best for farmers do apply to bean's,"['Sugar 31 or nabe 12c, locally called masavu', 'According to the past (experience), rain comes in late feb to march depending on your region (u have not mentioned it). however, the changes in climate have led to early and late coming of rains. the meteorological authority posted a weather forecast for this period. start preparing your field', 'Dap is the best for planting beans.', 'Dap is the best for planting beans.', 'Dap is the best for planting beans.', 'Dap is the best for planting beans.']"
What is average productivity of 10h longi in kiboga?,"['Under good management i.e good land preparation, right spacing and good management,  you get average of 7tons per hectare ']"
Some people are complaining that this new varrieties of cassava are the cuoses of cansa is that true.,"[""This is not true. cassava doesn't cause any cancer. just process your cassava well and eat them"", ""No it's not the variety of cassava just depends on how you prepare your food try to prevent afratoccin"", 'Thanks for your reply']"
Aclean planting material  is required for plantig .how can farmer detect  aclean planting material in maize? and where can it be found.,"['A certified seed is considered clean so long as the source is good. if u r interested in a particular variety, know where to source it from. all that information can be received from your production officer, naro zonal institute, nacrri, etc']"
What is conservation tillage in land preparation for maize planting?,"['You will experience a problem if it has dried and it rains when the beans are still in the garden, otherwise, the new bean series can tolerate the rain', 'The information we provide is good for researchers to compile the pressing problems and submit to either research or responsible organisation. all that we enjoy is coming from research (not only agricultural research). remember research can only be done if there is a problem and researchers need to be informed. this forum is one of the ways. please keep forwarding the problems']"
What bean variety has early maturity  and how many days?,"['Most beans mature early and they usually take 60-75 days', 'Bush bean varieties 52days']"
"Suppose one is digging a plot of garden. where there is maize  plants which have been harvested and these plants are put under the soil ,will these maize plants affect the new planted   seeds or seedlings","['It may or it may not. remember the importance of crop rotation.  it helps avoid manifestation of pests and diseases.  by you burying them,  you encouraging multiplication of pests and diseases']"
What are the factors that promote sprayed of white fly in the garden of cassava,"['Although environmental factors encourage spread of the whiteflies, presence of host plants also play a big role. you may need to apply some chemicals to control increase in numbers']"
"How can farmers control pest like monkey,rats from destroying maize in the garden","['Traps, rodentcides and baits, use of scare crawls, muluku (tephrosia) plants, etc']"
"U said da main crops to be focused on are maize, cassava and beans . now my qtn. is sh'd we also report even other crops ie g/nuts dat are not in good situation or not?  ","[""For now, let's accept the three crops.  if u happen to as about another crop, the experts may help to answer it. problem with opening up is that anyone may ask anything and affect the project focus""]"
How can we prevent cassava mosaic?,"['You need to plant clean disease free improved cassava varieties like narocass1 ,nase 14 and also uproot and burn the infected plants']"
Which pesticide can best be used to control aphids in beans?,"['it is not only soils that limit cassava production in kigezi and kabale in particular,  but the issue of altitude and so temperatures.  in kigezi,  cassava does well kanungu and rukungiri low land areas of bwambara and kihihi in kanungu.  otherwise cassava prefers well drained soils which are sandy and light in nature ', 'We need to receive questions from all of you and i appeal to my fellow experts to always try and respond to the queries']"
When are the signs of a poor soil,"[""It's mostly due to nitrogen deficiency (i.e there's shortage of required amounts of nitrogen by the maize plant)"", 'When the top soi is thin or absent', 'When the soi has many stones']"
Which maize variety grows will amidest litle rain fall?afarmer in kiboga.,"['You may try mm3, longe 4 & 5 (but not hybrids). ']"
What is the effect of moisture on stored beans?,['Causes rotting of beans seeds']
How can afarmer control vermines?,['See question on this  about vermine control']
"I have 500 kgs of naro bean 1 seed in kabale,  where is the market ","['The trader in kanungu on  can buy the beans, call him and negotiate ']"
When should i déliver thé report,['After taking your pictures']
What are the uses of living organisms into the soil,"['Mixing soil particles', 'Fixing nitrogen into the soil', 'Mixes soil nutrients']"
What is the yield of naro bean 3 per acre?,['There is no shop for these at the moment. one needs to provide favourable conditions for the growth and multiplication of these predatory organisms. you may need to contact nogamu or organic farmers for help']
How  much is the price of narocash  of a sack,['Between 20000 to 35000= per bag']
What causes low productivity in beans.,"['If you do not do all those good agricultural practices right from seed selection, seed bed preparation, timely planting, fertilisation, timely weeding, pests and disease control, etc', 'Fred,  let me add on what madam nakyagaba has provided,  please always do all the recommended practices properly and timely. short of that you will always get low crop yields ']"
Are beans sprayed with chemicals dangerous to our bodies when eaten?.,"['Chemical.use.is.not bad as such. however, improper use of all things including the medicine we take may be dangerous. advice is to use the right chemical for a particular disease or pest or problem in the right quantities and at the right time']"
How many days or month do beans take to grow,['It depends on variety but bewer varieties take 50 to 70days maximum with a mean of 60days']
 what is the best chemical for treating nabe 15 beans. milka dravuru terego district,"['Mr. milka,  you want to treat against what?  kindly re phrase your question and ask again! ', 'Treatment depends on whether it is for food, feed or seed']"
What are the qualities of good cassava cuttings for planting?,"['The qualities of cassava cutting for planting: disease free, good and many nodes, young stems of age 8- 18 months old.']"
What is wilting in beans?,"['Growing of different crops in the garden (mainly at the same time) e.g. beans and maize, beans and cassava, bananas and coffee, etc but it can be temporal and spatial']"
What is the best cassava variety that is resistant to cbs?,"['Like already indicated, at the moment, the narocas 1 variety is still the best']"
Artificial fertilizers and organic manure which one conserves soil better than the other? .,"['Mr benson,  inorganic fertilizers only provide ready nutrients for quick uptake,  but organic fertilizers build the soil structure and relesease nutrients in small and sustainable quantities and so conservs the soils better ']"
".its now season for growing beans, but does it also apply to bush beans or climbers first?",['For both']
I would like to know the type of pesticides used to kill oxalis weed in bean field,"['This one is stricky. better control the weed before planting or germination of the beans. otherwise, any herbicide for broad leaved weeds can do but be careful since beans are also broad leaved. because oxalis has a seed, a systemic herbicide would be better.']"
"Adjumani district, what are the necessary conditions for cassava germination","['Oxygen,moiture']"
Long five is good for the famers,"['Yes', 'Seen', 'Yes']"
Adsurv team let's us send images,"[' i think we went through the process of sending images. farmers do that please', 'Thanks.']"
What is the spacing necessary  for beans  nambaale,['All short /bush bean varieties including nambale should be spaced at 50cm between lines/rows and 10 cm between plants/beans within the line']
"I am a farmer in masaka, where can i get resistant cassava streak virus free planting materials?",['I hv ns19and norcus1 which is free from desease in free desease district en how many bags do u want.']
Do the use of artificial fertilizers degrade the soil? ,"['True it does', 'True it does use organic manure']"
Why are nitrogenous fertilizer only top dress in beans plants in dokolo district.,"['Fertilizers are applied on beans right from planting and a few days to or at flowering depending on type of fertiliser.  besides, nitrogen fertilisers like urea release nutrients very first and are applied for quick uptake of the nutrients. beans may not need top dressing. at such time, the bean plant should have grown enough leaves and would be in the process of developing pods. if there are excess leaves, then the pods will be few']"
What could be the posible cause of weakly jermination of maize seedling in garden,"['Lack of enough nutrients in the soil ', 'The seed may not be good, hence, poor germination, otherwise maize should start germinating within a week if it has good germination conditions especially water']"
I would like to know if herbicide for weeding gnuts can also be used to weed cassava. ,"["" i am not sure but sor far the available herbicides are for beans and maize. however, u can use selective herbicides which don't affect broad leaved crops""]"
My adsurv 1.1 has stopped n it dos'nt allow me to fill blank forms any more how can i ready load it again,"['Martin we will call you to resolve this. ', 'This was actually resolved.']"
What causes cassava to shade off  leaves during the dry season?,['They do so to survive during the dry season by regulating the amount of water lost from their bodies. this is called survival strategy']
What are the effects of excessive rain fall on cassava production?,['Rotting of cassava tubers']
What is the best spaces for the maize,"['There are 7 narobean varieties, five of which are bush/short type and 2 are climbers. you should point to a particular variety and you will get the descriptions, otherwise we should also put the pictures in resources']"
How do earth worms influence soil development for cassava cuttings? ,['You can do by bird scarig either using people or scare crows']
What is cassava bactarial wilt ,['There is no disease called cassava bacterial wilt but there is cassava bactetial blight or cbb. its a disease of cassava caused by bactetia and causes cassava leaves to look like burnt by fire especially after a hail storm hitying cassava field']
How much is a kilograme of maize in serere?,['Contact a farmer in serere']
Why is it that in kigezi region mast especially kabale they do not plant cassava ?,"['It is because of their climate, it does not favor cassava growth', 'Cassava is grown in kigezi or kabale but the only problem is due to cold weather, cassava takes 2years to mature due to coldness. so most farmers get discouraged']"
Post harvest handling of maize grain has become a problem i there any way this can be solved?,"['How have you being sending your filled forms,you might have missed some steps.', 'White flies to cbsd is like mosquito to malaria. when feeding on sap on plants it transmits the virus that causes cbsd.']"
Pipo i took some photos of cassaver for diagnosis but i have feld knowdge of send'g it,['Please get back to gloria for assistance']
"Are we going to get fliers of maize and beans ad it  was on cassava,,,? ramathan.",['Kindly get in touch with mr. mutembesa']
Why does  my forms fail to be submitted?  surally  am having that problem ,['Get stable place for network ']
What type of soil is beans doing well,"['Loam soil', 'Fertile soil', 'Good soil', 'Fertile soil']"
What other crops can be intercropped with maize in kiboga?,"['Soya beans,millet,simsim', 'Soya beans,millet,simsim', 'Cassava and beans']"
"Once again here in kiryandongo district,we farmer have never received any new veriaty of been seeds.how can we get it.","['The most popular new bush bean varieties are narobean 1 to 3. they can be bought from nacrri, naro holdings, harvest plus, genuine input shops, etc. u may go to bulindi for more information']"
How can farmers in terego be helped to add value to their maize interms of machinery for fine grinding. milka.,"['Milka,  for me i think the farmers can make an initiative of bargaining a maize processing innovation platform and approach owc for seed grant under value addition programme ']"
.in my research farmers have a belief that the best way to control storage pests is by spraying the store with pesticides before storage.is it very effective?,"['  spraying pesticides is right if you use the right pesticides true to the pest in question and timely and properly used. ', ""It is true but also do timely harvesting, dry the products well, use clean bags, ensure good ventilation. don't store seed on ground (get pallets), avoid moisture entering the store, etc""]"
What are the best agronomic practices to maximize cassava yield?.,"['Cassava production in kabale is tricky but like all other crops, good agronomic practices should be applied. avoid floods']"
.what could be the best soil for growing cassava because in our area it doesn't produce high yields?,"['You can do by bird scarig either using people or scare crows', 'you can spray your maize garden with dimethoate pestcide without targeting any crop.  it can repell birds for some days due to its pargent smell.  however the best solution of birds is group farming done at the same time to get big ecaraeges at the same time in the same locality in addition to scaring the birds as mebellu suggested ']"
How can a farmer break seed domarncy locally,['Beans do not have problems of seed dormancy. they can even germinate when still fresh (before drying) as long s they have the right conditions']
What causes leaf spots on the cassava,['This could be cassava brown leaf spot disease or anthracnose disease. send a picture']
There are varieties of maize which one yields beter afarmer from apac,"['Yes, though the farmer is not specific of the varieties grown in apacc']"
Is there any new variety of cassava apart from narocas1 and 2?,"['Mm3, longe 4 and 5 and other new wema varieties', 'Contact gloria ', 'You are right and this will depend on the crop the people are interested in. different areas may need different croos']"
What causes the bean plants to dry after 3to5 weeks of germination and what could be the remedy ? charles from serete district .,['It is usually the effect of bean fry. uproot the bean plant and check for maggots at the collar level. always spray 2 to 3 weeks after germination']
What is cbsd?,"['Cbsd,is cassava brown streak disease.']"
"Musema, in which format do we apply fertilizer in the beans garden","['All forms, e.g. grain, dust or foliar fertiliser. can apply in the hole, make a ring around the plant, furrow or broadcast and plough it in (not very much recommended)']"
Where does white fly originates,['They are indigenous to africa but they not only stay on cassava but other plants as well. ']
Which other diseases mostly affecting cassava apart from cassava brown streak disease?,"['I think cassava bacteria blight disease', 'Cassava mosaic tile most common in other districts', 'There is also cassava mealybug', 'There is also cassava mealybug', 'Cassava green mite is also common', 'We also have cassava root rot. this is more common on cassava planted in swampy areas or any other waterlogged areas', 'Cassava mosaic', 'Cassava mosaic', 'Adjumani district, the deadly cassava mosaic']"
How can i dry my maize seeds well?,"[""Soil fertility is key in maize production especially npk. don't use water logged soils (ensure well drained soils). hence, a good loam soil is advantageous"", 'Seen', 'By drying them on an iron sheet to make them dry well']"
How can farmers ensure the best farming practices,"['Proper digging', 'By following all the agronomic practices', 'It s true']"
How many days do beans take to germinate?,"[' it can take four yo seven days', 'I think one week']"
How many kgs plantet in  1acare,['10 kgs']
What are the uses of soil air in the soil.,['Oxygen for germination']
Which type of cassave can work well at masindi?,['I think all cassava does well in uganda with the exception of high streak virus problem in central uganda']
"During heavy rains, tendrils of beans tend to rot and fall down. how can this be overcomed? .","['I request the beans program, mr ssekandi wilber to respond. here in the zone, climbing beans are just being introduced  ']"
What causes cassava tubers to look like rosary csamuel arua,['Could be due to cassava streak virus']
What's the price of cassava floor in kumi district per kg?,['Check with your district commercial office']
What are the symptoms of maize streak disease,"['The plants is deformed', 'The yellowish stripes running on the leaves', 'Continuous parallel chlorotic streaks on leaves,failure to produce complete seeds']"
Which variety of maize seed is good for plantation in dry area,"['Unlike otherwise, bush beans like nabe 4 are spaced at 50*10cm. the climbers can be spaced at 50*20cm. this is for mono crop. if beans are in an intercrop the spacing may be more. also  soil fertility may determine spacing. ', 'Start pest monitoring as early as one week after planting. at early infestation,you may use rocket. if the pest infestation is high, rocket may not work,. use amdocs. better to spray in the evening (due to pest feeding habit)']"
Why is it that when beans are sprayed with pontet do leaves dry?,['I am not sure of what potent is. may be i make the question clear']
We are looking for supplyer who can supply's wz fuil parkage of maize milling eqwempment cal me,['Contact namalere appropriate technology research institute ']
What is the ideal climatic condition for beans  farmers have experienced poor yields during the past two seasons,"['Please check in earlier questions. i answered it two weeks ago. it depends on planting method', ""It's 750 per kg in busoga region"", ""See response on the previous question..can be prevented by using tolerant bean varieties, proper spacing, don't water beans from top, etc""]"
Which season is good for planting bean's,"['Use a maize crib but if not available, dry maize properly before storin', ""My dear, these are two different things. let you not be confused by the fanatics. hybrids are produced through the normal traditional breeding system. could even be by hands. a hybrid is a 1st generation cross. e.g. cross a & b with the desired characteristics you want mainly yield. if you plant it again, there may be segregation and effect of further uncontrolled crossing. genetically modified products are done through may be engineering. don't worry about these for now. "", 'Of course it will.  the most important step in seed production is inspection. get planting materials from certified gardens', ""I think rainy seasons are good for the planting of beans. so it's better you plant during the beginning of the rainy season."", 'During rainy season']"
Most of cassava varieties are being affected by cassava mosaic which variety is more resistant,"['The major problems associated with yellowing are poor soil nutrition (lack of n mainly), pests especially the bean fry and drought (lack of soil moisture).', 'If it was in the work plan']"
Which desesse attack narro cas cassava,"[""Cassava mosaic and cassava brown streak disease. but the yield still remain like it's not infected""]"
I can i do spacing while planting beans,"['To improve on high yield and allowing proper circulation of air', 'Yes, each crop has a recommended spacing depending on bean type (bush or climber), number of seeds per hole and soil fertility level. e.g. 50x10cm bush type and 50x20cm climbers']"
Will you also provide us with power banks since this phones consum slot of power,"['No, no budget for that']"
What are whiteflies,['They are small white insects found on the underside of a cassava leaf. it spreads diseases of cassava such as mosaic and brownstreak ']
Please help me my app is not sending the collect forms but questions are being sent.what should i do?,"['How have you being sending your filled forms,you might have missed some steps.']"
Farmers ask how can they access chemicals to spray cassava with engulfed leaves of cassava in bugiri district? ,"['We dont recommend spraying cassava. just let the look for or select planting materials with no disease and plant. chemicals are not economical to a farmer', ""Tge symptom 'engulfed leaves' that you are describing appears to be that of cassava mosaic virus which is a disease caused by a virus. unfortunately, there are still no chemicals  to treat virus infected materials.  however, u can take a photo and send to us to be able to make the right conclusions""]"
Which soil is better for maize production?,['Loam soil']
What is the payment criteria being used in this project?,"['Lady gloria, you may need to give a response and the frequency used. what determines the amount? etc. thanks']"
"What is the recommended spacing for cassava,bean and maize?","['Cassava is spaced 1mx1m ie 1m between lines and 1m between rows', 'Maize: 75cm from row to row and 39cm from hole to hole, plant 1 seed per hole or 75cm  from row to row and 60cm from hole to hole and plant 2 seeds']"
What is adistance btn casavs to get planted,['Plant cassava at a spacing of 1mx 1m between plants and between rows']
How can bacterial blight of cassava be controlled?,"['If you start with a clean seedbed, weeding twice is enough. thanks', 'Yes, go to play store and download it. if u fail, get back to gloria']"
What are the example of bitting and chewing pest,"['Termites', 'Mantids', 'The aphids grasshoppers', 'The aphids and grasshoppers', 'Beetles,grasshopers,termted,caterpillars']"
What brings a bean plant to turn into yelowish in ealy stage?,['Could be a problem of bean fly. uproot the bean plant and check at the collar level. or else it may be nutrient deficiency esp. nitrogen. or lack of soil moisture']
A farmer of agriculture cluster has 3 and half acres of narocast 1 stem ready for sale in terego district. plz call ,['Hope u got the market']
"Among beans, cassava and rice which one require s small land on commercial basis,","['Going commercial means quite large acreage so all these crops need some good land', 'When going commercial, every crop requires you to have some good acreage']"
What fertilizer does well at planting stage in kiboga for maize.,['Di-amonium phosphate (d.a.p) ']
Syrock fm kiryandongo                                                          is it possible to get chemical for weeding cassava?,"[""Yes it's possible remember to consider the hight of cassava should be lower than grass, type of grass, herbicide type, mixing doses, spraying style,and time.""]"
How many tonnes of cassava are harvested per acre?,"['Depends on variety, management practices especially soil fertility, disease management and to some extent soil moisture']"
Which type of beans is best in the market,['It depends on main crop but normally farmers may plant maize first since it takes a longer growth period than beans']
What are the climatic conditions for growing,['Translocation']
What causes bean ponds to develop water inside the pond .,['High moisture and high humidity for a.long time after poding. this may be low with new naro bean varieties']
How can maize grains be stored locally for more than 6 months?,"['Start with a tolerant variety. use clean tools. uproot affected plants', 'Milka,  for me i think the farmers can make an initiative of bargaining a maize processing innovation platform and approach owc for seed grant under value addition programme ']"
What cassava variety is resisant to diseases in kiboga.,"['We advise that you use disease free planting materials especially of nase19, narocass1 or nase3. you may also use the local varieties of cassava in your areas as long as they are disease free.']"
What is the price of beans in kampala markets during this month of feb especially nabe12c commonly known as sugar 31 in kabale katuna . musinga david from kabale,"['Prices in ugandan markets are never fixed for a period,  but currently it stands between 3,000 and 4,000 in common markets.  amos of kazardi  ']"
What bring dijlse to cassavs,['Cassava whiteflies bring disesse to cassava plants']
How can farmers be assisted in having the soil tested for cassava growing?,"['All seasons are good especially at the moment that we have early yielding varieties. ', 'Taking it to a nearby lab', 'Musema from kiryandongo you are saying all season are good do u mean we even during dry season']"
Can we now plant maize?,"['Please get rid of all the stock you have (if you still have some). even if they recovered, dispose them off. disinfect the pigsty and all that u use. wait for atleast three months and disinfect again, then restock atleast six months after. be sure of the source, avoid dogs and birds on your farm (or wild animals which may move the disease from one place to another)']"
Are chemicals dangerous to our gardens?.,"['What chemicals are we talking about? proper use of chemicals (right type, dosage, concentration and timely application) is safe to the environment']"
What are the reasons for the increase in crop pest population? ,"['You are right and this will depend on the crop the people are interested in. different areas may need different croos', 'Favourable condition for the disease causing agent to reproduce faster\nlack of proper knowledge on how to use the pesticides to kill the pest\nfarmers lgnoring to use the available extension workers to help them to minimize the rapid increase of crop pest', 'It depends on temperature because low temperature tends to increase the the reproduction']"
How do we call da d'se caused by whiteflies in cassava? ,['The common one is cassava mosaic disease (cmd) but i think the cassava streak virus (csv) is also spread by the whiteflies']
How many kgs of maize  makes 1 tan?,"[""1000 kg and it's 10 sacks of 100kgs""]"
What are the uses of soil air,"['Oxygen for germination', 'For respiration', 'Provides oxygen for germination']"
"Musema from kiryandongo district , l have planted my maize and it's now two weeks old at what stage do l apply my n pk fertilizer","['When it is 4-5 week after germination', 'After the first weeding and after 5 weeks (after germination) and normally 1 to 2 feet high/height (normally called knee high), especially if it is growing normally as expected']"
"Musema from kiryandongo, how can maximum production of beans right away from planting upto the time of harvesting  please l real need detailed information about beans so that l get high yields , in case of pdf  l real appreciate it","['Mr musema,  to be frank with you,  you can not get the full information on this app,  you can go to google and get booklets.  however,  kindly know the following,  beans need fertile well drained soils which are not water logged and are fairly deep.  beans require fairly evenilly distributed rainfall and so can be irrigated with ease. timely planting of beans can be achieved 14 days after the start of rain in normal rainfall times,  that is first and second week of september and march with late planting of up to week one of october and april each year. in the times of climate change, depending on the variety of your interest,  irrigation handover can be used when rain has failed seven days following the last rainfall. beans are commonly disturbed by suckling pests especially aphids,  lice,  thrips and others, use of cypermethren and dimethoate in alternate parten where dimethoate replaces cypermethren in case of little response to cypermethren is recommended using the dilution rates described on the bottles will give a reliable remedy.  common fungal diseases can abely be managed,  by available fungicides. beans will give you good yield when weeded twice and maturity is determined when leaves turn yellow and some ponds start getting dry.  harvest the mature beans by uprooting the plants heap them in a dry place and allow natural drying to reduces seed moisture content to about 40 percent and then determine the utilization value chain. ']"
How many farmers on this platform grew beans this season,['Maybe for project management??']
"There will be shortage of planting materials  ,how set are u to solve the problem, ","['Please, contact the nearest agricultural office, or  up with cassava office on 414573016 for details']"
Is it true that there is a cassava variety which can mature within 6 months.fred masindi,"['Mr. fred,  most of the new cassava varieties generated by naro are early maturing and may have eadble in the 6 months period,  however it is recommended that utilization commences at 9 months to allow time for the disappearance of the poison part of the crop which prevents soil pest attack during root formation ']"
Isit advisable to intercrop cassava with legumes?,"['Yes, we advise that cassava is inter cropped with legumes and those that grow to low heights like gnuts, beans soya etc but not things like cotton.', 'Yes it is, the best legume to grow alongside cassava are beans']"
How can i prepare myself better for the next dry season. it's very hot and it is affecting my crops.,"['Prepare your land early and plant when there is enough moisture in the soil ', 'Try and conduct soil conservation measures like water collecting centres (trenches, contours, pits, basins), plant grasses, mulch, or try shade trees']"
Here in katuna kabale beans are turning into yerrow.which could be the problem.,"['Which beans? the seed or plants in the garden? in the garden, we have always advised to look out for these possible causes i.e. poor soils, lack of moisture in the soil, soil ph issues, pests especially bean fly, diseases like root rot, etc', 'In katuna,  i am confident the soils have been over cultivated,  so also think about adding manure before planting crops after a season and always carry out right crop rotation ']"
When or at what maturity  level can i harvest cassava stems without affecting the tuber formation and yields? ,['We recommend that stems can be harvested for planting at 8-18 months after planting. when after 18 months use mainly the branches or young but ready shoots']
Why does cassava yield keep on ,"['Due pests and diseases', 'Because of disease ']"
Where can we get fertilizer on low price for maize?,['If you want to get cheap fertelizers for maize production go organic by making your own manure.']
How long should maize grains to be boiled for it's effective nutrients in human consumption,['It depends but as long as it is well cooked']
When can i start planning cassava for the second season,['As soon as the second rains set in . plant cassava early at the onset of rains']
How can we be identify as farmer t shirt ,['No t-shirt now but may be later']
What fertilizer is recomended for beans?,"['Firstly, nutrient management in amy crops should be based results and recommendations after soil analysis. blind application of fertilizers are costly and counter productive. however, for bean a number of fertilizers are used, most commonly, npk, dap, urea, ', 'Npk should be applied to the soil once throughout the crop cycle at planting preferably by broadcasting, at 20kg  per acre; ', 'Dap and urea are applied in combination, first, apply dap at planting at a rate of 20 kg per acre, and top dress using urea at first weeding preferably before flowering', 'Makerere has soil microbial inoculants that can enhance legume yield by up to 30percent eg beans, soybean, groundnuts @ has its own innoculant. lets entrance these innovation.']"
Is this platform free for every body to ask questions or for only those who went for the workshop? justine kiryandongo.,"['I think if you have a question and the app to unable you send a question or two, well and good']"
You  didn't  show us the  size of cassava cuttings for planting,"['Cuttins should be 15-20cm long', 'Use 5-7 nodes cuttings', 'Or if the plants are very old use the branches']"
If i plant my maize in season.1 & harvest it...is it okay if i use the same maize as seed to plant in season.2 or it may affect the season.2 yields?,"['At the moment, the issue is not only on yield but tolerance to diseases especially the csvd and cmd. even if you get yield but diseased roots, they may not be useful. you are advised to plant narocas 1', 'It is advisable for you to buy new improved seeds .', 'At times the seeds may tend not to germinate because they are not fully dry']"
Which crops can be intercropped with cassava?,['Legume crops especially beans ']
What is the best suitable soil for growing cassava?,['Cassava grows in all kinds of soil except in rocky or swampy areas ']
"My name is cathy from rukungiri -katojo viilage, i have 2tones naro bean1(seed).where can i get market for my beans?","['Is this bean grain or seed? to help understand the kind of market you are looking for. if seed, it should have been inspected and certified', 'Question fit for market category']"
"Sugar 31 and sugarr30 bean varieties  are both very nice and sweet when cooked except that. sugar ,31 is very soft and goes bad quickly in a second  day .are these beans original or modified from a scientific bean lab? if original where do these bean varieties originate from?","['Mr.  musinga,  what you need to know is that in uganda no one is allowed modified crops in the fields,  we naro only improve the crops through cross breeding.  so the sugar series are not modified in the lab but were bred in a conventional way.  the parents are some of the old varieties you used to know that had colors like munyamunyu and some of the soft varieties like kiryohire ']"
Which fertilizer and pesticide a farmer should use on beans of two weeks when they are being cut by centipedes?,"['Mr baguma,  kindly apply cypermethren at a dilution rate of 40 mls in 20 liters once after 4 days and apply for 3 times in a row if the problem is huge. ']"
Why do the cassava tubers rote before uprooting,"['Army worms are controlled with pesticides and not herbicides. can use rocket imado...., etc. it better u start early e.g. monitored 10 days after germination. ', 'Army worms are controlled with pesticides and not herbicides. can use rocket imado...., etc. it better u start early e.g. monitored 10 days after germination. ']"
How can i differentiate nase14 and nase19 at early stage? ,"['They are very similar at the young stage but at harvest, nase 19 has longer tubers']"
What couses variation in seeds in terms of size,['Bean seed size depends on variety and to a less extent management']
Am ronald from mayuge are early maturing cassava species that can be grown present,['Most casava mature in 1 year but u may begin eating at 8 month if u r hungry. no early maturing cassava at less than 8 months']
Here in kiryandongo there is aproblem where by bean leaf is seen with holes without any insect seen. what could be effects. ,"['Beyongyera,  the bean leaves can be eaten by either crickets,  field locusts or leaf minors,  please spray with cypermethren range of pesticides to prevent further damage ']"
What does the word highbreed mean in bean varieties?,['May be beans with high yeilds but what i no that in beans we naro not highbreed.']
What fertilizer can be applied for top dressing in maize.,"['Use urea and 50 kg per acre', 'One can also.get specific crop formulated fertilisers from grain pulse uganda']"
What causes resistanceof bean pests to chemicals,['Over use and or improper use of chemicals leads to resistance']
How can afarmer control terma,"['Destroying anti hills', 'By digging  a hole of 2ft deep round the field']"
"What are we going to do with seasonal crop, like.maize,beans in case there off season",['Best if had irrigation facility. however you can plant in swampy land']
Where can i find the good variety of cassava stems in kampala.?,['Call or come to namulonge and get advice']
Farmers ask how can they get resistant planting materials of cassava in buluguyi bugiri district ,['Please contact our host farmer.']
How do i cover all my area of operation if not facilitated?,['U will get facilitation by first sending photos and get paid']
Am musema from kiryandongo district how much is kilogram of maize per now then where exactly can l bring it,['White flies to cbsd is like mosquito to malaria. when feeding on sap on plants it transmits the virus that causes cbsd.']
How many month should narucus one take to mature,['Narocass1 and most cassava varieties mature in 12 months']
What makes sweet variety of cassava bitter when planted in some soils,"['This is because, some soil types are acidic and this causes the cassava to become bitter when planted in them']"
Which soil ph devours good production of beanssss,['Beans like many crops will do well on soils above 5.6 to 6.5.']
How best can we add value on cassava for better revenue?,['The simple way is to process into high quality flour that can attract market']
What is the current market price for maize?,"[""If you have the receipt,  get back to them and explain.  it's most common that farmers don't take that seriously making it difficult for one to justify that he / she bought maize seeds from that particular outlet.""]"
What is the proper spacing for different varieties of maize .,['0.75x 0.25 that one u plant 2 seeds and then thine to 1 \n0.75x0.60 plant 2 plant per hill\nbut 0.75 in raws and 0.25 or 0.60 in lines']
Which variety of maize do well in arua?,['Longe 5 (not hybrid) and bazooka (hybrid)']
Question 1:what's the difference  between cbsd and the disease caused whiteflies in cassava ?,"['White flies to cbsd is like mosquito to malaria. when feeding on sap on plants it transmits the virus that causes cbsd.', 'Cbsd and the disease caused by whiteflies (like we knew in the begining) the cmd are different in the effects they cause on cassava. cbsd affects the roots directly by causing brown streaks in the tubers . such tubers cannot be used for food or feed. on the other hand the cmd (cassava mosaic disease) affects leaves there by reducing on photosynthetic area, cause stuntedness and reducing tuber formation. cbsd can also be detected on stems and leaves']"
What are the characteristics of a good chemical in pest management? ,"['Could be a problem of bean fly. uproot the bean plant and check at the collar level. or else it may be nutrient deficiency esp. nitrogen. or lack of soil moisture', ""A good  pesticides should have ability to have long residual effect onces applied to the crop\n\na good pesticides should be effective at play it's role\n\na good pesticides should have ability to dissolve in the water uniform"", 'Should be easy to apply on a particular crop']"
Some places in masaka region have been afford by hail stones and beans have been destroyed is it possible to plant again?,"['Yes', 'It depends on the length on of the rain season. beans (new naro early maturing bean varieties) need at least some moisture in soil for 6 weeks (just at fruiting) for you to.get good yields']"
What are some pests of beans,"['Bean weevil', 'Bean weevil']"
What type of soil can be better for uplying kayongo go ?,['What is kayongo go?']
How is maize streak diseases transmitted?,['Maize streak is a virus disease which is normally seed born. control transmission by use of clean seed and or torelant varieties']
"There some disinfectant bags i heard for storage, in 2013 i heard they were at 30000sh now i hear they are at 10000sh can i get a chance of getting one, or it's just a myth?","[""Could you be meaning pics bags for grain storage. it has no chemical s but cuts off oxygen from reaching the grain, hence pests can't survive in that environment"", 'I think that , pics bags where can i find them? pests at storage have become a problem']"
"Spraying fertilizer on leaves , how is it effective in boasting productivity in beans? kiboga.","['Not all fertilizers are fit for spraying on leaves, leaf applied fertilizers are normally the ones with micronutrients. these should be applied when the leaves are young preferably during vegetative stage', 'They boost and are effective to a great extent, but still only be applied when there is need', 'Folia fertilisers are good in boosting  vegetative growth. at early growth, they increase on the ability of the leaves to absorb the sun and the crop makes food ready for reproductive growth (flowering and pod formation). foliar fertilisers are also good in strengthening the leaves during dry conditions. ']"
"Syrock beyongyera, i planted 1acr of bean when am surprised to spray it and if i spray it won't the chamical stop bees form visiting my garden. some to advise me. ",[' of course the chemical may affect bees but it is better to spray before flowering to maximize on effect of bees on crop pollination']
Which new vareity has been aproved that works better than narocase 1?,['No new varieties yet. but use the available materials appropriately and get good yiels']
What is the spacing for maize?,"['75cm x 60cm, 2 seeds per hole or 75cm x 30cm, 1 seed per hole', 'You can also use 90cm x 60cm if you are using kenya hiybrids but in very fertile soil and use 3 seeds per hole.  where ca is used and ppbs  (permanent planting basins)  is used,  70cm x  75cm is used with 3 seeds per basin ']"
Maize does well in areas where rainfall is evenlly distributed.is any drougt resistant varieties? if any where can farmers get them.,"['Wema 2114, wema 2115, wema 3016', 'Get from pearl seed co and naseco seed co', 'Even mm3 and longe 5 is not very bad']"
Nase14 does well but scarce planting materials because they supplied during dry season last year and now supplies have been small ,"['Multiply what you have and next season you will have enough to plant.', 'Ok please ']"
"What commission per form is to a data collector working in his or her,  area,  subcounty ,district and outside ones district it wasn't clear during the training? ",['Will be decided by management soon but first collect data.']
What causes rotting of maize fruit at ripening stage?,"['Much rain can cause rotting of maize fruit at ripening stage.', 'Some types of maize does not did much rain at that stage. ', 'At gym it could be abreed']"
What maize variety is drought resistant?,"['Local', 'Drought-tolerant varieties in uganda']"
Can cassava be intercropped with coffee and banana? a farmer of cassava terego district dravuru milka.,"[""Mr. milka,  cassava can be intercropped with a range of many crops including coffee and banana,  however you must use the right spacing otherwise you won't get the benefits.  for example in bananas,  cassava is better planted in the edge of the plantation and so for coffee,  but if you are to increase intensity,  then ensure that there is about 2 meters between cassava and in partches not uniformly in the plantation and must not be throughout the year "", ""Whatever the case, we don't advise farmers to plant cassava in bananas or coffee, especially bananas. the process of harvesting cassava destroys banana or coffee roots. cassava is not even a leguminous plant that coffee or banana may benefit from. if you have no any other space, plant cassava wisely at the hedge of the garden""]"
How much is a a kilograme of casssa flour in mbale,['I do not understand why my question can not be submitted today.could you explain  please?']
Is there difference between fresh and dry maize in  terms of the food value,['I think no because both contain carbohydrate which is the only food value.']
How can local maize breeds be improve  on productivity?,['Planting selected mature fruit']
Which fertilizer is good for planting beans nambaale,"['Npk at 20 kilograms per acre applied at planting is best', 'But you can also app dap and urea in combination. dap is applied at planting and urea as top dressing just before flowering or as you do the second weeding']"
What are the effects of reliable rain fall,"['Enable farmers to assets the risk involved in growing a particular crops', 'Reliable rain ensures timely planting and good yields', 'Reliable source of income hence happy family']"
"I have 10 bags of beans , where is the market?","['50x10cm or 25x20cm) for bush types, and (50x15cm or 50x20cm) for climbing']"
How long can i  replant the beans,['U mean in the same garden after harvesting then if u should not to avoid pest and disease that ve long life cycles']
Which type of soil is best for growing beans in bugiri district,"['There is no shop for these at the moment. one needs to provide favourable conditions for the growth and multiplication of these predatory organisms. you may need to contact nogamu or organic farmers for help', 'Milka,  for me i think the farmers can make an initiative of bargaining a maize processing innovation platform and approach owc for seed grant under value addition programme ']"
What adverse can you give to one of my farmer whose cassava has been burt when it's at a young stage(6months)?.,['Fred slash it the it will bring stems  afresh.']
How can i test veryerbility of beans seeds,"['You can do viability test by socking some seeds in watered\ncotton wool.', 'By chocking in water']"
What news cassava verity has been realized,"['There are new cassava varieties of narocas 1 to 3 but at the moment, narocas 3 is recommended. even nase 14 is being promoted']"
State the recommended spacing of maize when planting. .,"['This depends on whether hybrid or composite, soil fertility, intercrops, etc but spacing is 76cm x 60cm when planting 2 seeds and 75cm x 30cm with one seed.']"
What causes cassava tuber rot ,"['Tubers normally rot due to diseases such as cassava brown streak disease, fungal diseases']"
What is the disease that affects maize most in masaka,"['Please contact lady gloria for advise ', 'Where are these stems?  please contact your agricultural or commercial officer or operation wealth creation officers for possible market(s)']"
Is it advisable to spray beans during flowering stage?,"[""For beans it's 50cmx30cm and 10cmx 30cm for soya"", 'Like it was explained last time, the current recommended cassava variety (national wide) is narocas 1', 'Consult call center team ', 'No, this is because spraying may scare bees that pollinates their flowers']"
"There is fear of whiteflies destroying pawpaw some parts of apac district , now is it the same whitefly sp which attack cassava? john amunyu    apac district.","['What can be done to a mature cassava plantation that gets burnt? its common in terego especially during dry season there are stray fire out breaks. am dravuru milka terego district.', 'Mr. d miika,  fire control is done before the outbreak.  this is done by creating a grass free strip of land about 2 meters between the garden and the un dag field.  this will work as a fire break ', 'Mr john,  whiteflies are insect pests,  so pesticides like cypermethren and dimethoate which control them in cassava can effectively control them in the paw paws,  but you must not confuse whiteflies with fruite flies which are pests of fruits ', 'Seen such cases in kiboga too.']"
Why is bazooka too expensive yet it does not germinate well,"[""It's a hybrid and germinate very well but may be u bought fake one"", 'How can i see the difference between the fake one and the good one?']"
What is the best weather for proper growth of maize,"['Rainy season', 'It s both rainy and dry season', 'It s both rainy and dry season']"
How can we be in touch with our colleges,"['Hello esther , you can contact colleagues using the chat if you know the username.go to chat, select a username and start chatting']"
What has the government of uganda done to find another market for the maize?  from iganga district.,"['Mr. bagalana,  i saw some information that kenya had lifted up the burn. in my area,  southwestern uganda,  the price of maize grain had reduced to below 400 but after that information,  it has risen to above 500 shillings per killo ', 'The government put a public private sector partnership where millers are certified to mill park and market posho with unbos logo,  this encourages value addition and hence strong local market ', 'The market for maize is available within the country too e.g. schools and institutions are opening now']"
How best can storage beans be protected against weevils? ,"['Nothing is specially developed for nabe 4. handle like for other bean types. try your level best to dry the beans properly and store in well ventilated stores. ', 'Like i have always explained. dry the bean seeds well to the right moisture condition, pack on airtight containers and store away from. moist conditions but should be well ventilated storage area']"
Which type of soil is good for planting maize,"['You may.inquire from.different sales points, production and marketing office or the social.economist at.bulindi.zardi']"
Name the crops that can be successfully grown in sandy and clay soil,"['Sandy soil-sweet potatoes,', 'Clay soil-yams,rice,sugar cane', 'In sandy soil you can grow ground nuts, tomatoes, sim sim, and cassava.', 'Rice,maize,sugarcane,coffee,cassava', 'Groundnuts, cassava, sweet potatoes & simsim']"
Which ferterlizer is good for growing maize,"['Thus depends on stage e.g. dap at planting, urea or npk for top dressing but there are also specific fertilizers formulated for maize e.g.the yara and or pulse type. they are normally compound fertilisers with micro nutrients formulated for a specific growth stage']"
There is no good harvests of beans this season due to much sunshine. what is the best drought resistant variety of beans to plant?,"['Sorry for the poor performance of the crops. you can try planting narobean 6 and narobean 7, as they are drought tolerant', 'Thanks wassekandi, what are the colours of nato bean 6 and 7?', 'All need reliable rainfall']"
Mon application s'arrête une fois je demande le diagnostic ,"['This is french, plesse use english']"
What damage do sucking pest cause to plants like beans in the garden,"['Rotten beans pods', 'All sucking insects suck sap from the plant causing losses. the plant may wilt and or die due to loss of sap. sap also contains nutrients which plants use']"
What term hibanation means?,['When there is no provision for irrigation a farmer cannot do much. it will be a loss which is very unfortunate ']
When do we start spraying beans with chemicals to prevent diseases ?,"['The control of diseases in beans starts with planting clean seeds/not diseased; proper crop management and the use of chemicals should be last resort; only foliar fungal diseases of beans can be managed using fungicides but still success is limited but in case of their use spray twice, first at 3_ leaf stage and again 2 weeks later\n', 'Use 3_4 spoonfuls of the fungicides in a 20 liter pump', 'Any time you notice and abnormality or disease, contact your nearest agricultural officer for proper diagnosis and advise on chemical to use', 'At the period of two weeks after germination.', 'I n two weeks after germination']"
What is the best way of controlling cassava mosaics,"['Cassava mosaic can be controlled by destroying infected planting materials and planting clean ones.', 'Burning the affected stems']"
Which pesticide is effective in the management of fall army worms?,"['We are already in march. please do plant ', 'Plant beans at start of rain, as soon as possible. you will realize better yield when you do that..', 'If you do not do all those good agricultural practices right from seed selection, seed bed preparation, timely planting, fertilisation, timely weeding, pests and disease control, etc']"
What are the causes of droping in the flower of beans before proper maturity of the seed,"['If you apply a pestcide during flower setting,  you can kill bees also and then you get none pollinated flowers,  which abort and drop prematurely.  also some biting pests like beetles can cause the flower drop,  if it is the case you can spray using dimethoate ', 'Causes vary from poor soil fertility and moisture, to insect pests and diseases. and drought']"
.in uganda it's a big challenge where traders in certain areas decide on the price of beans. how can this be overcomed for farmers to get a better market for their harvests?,"['This is a good question. an expert should help us please with this question', 'You need to increase your bugaining power e.g. sell in a group or cooperatives. you can also decide to reduce on middlemen by selling direct to your consumers e.g. institutions']"
I have sugar30 sorted beans where's market?.,"['Look for your district commercial officer, approach the produce buyers or inquire from kampala']"
As the news of aflatoxin case waves around do have programmes of teaching our farmer of the demise that awaits them?,"['Consult call center team ', ""There were projects in place working on that in the ministry, makerere, iita, etc. let's have hope but everything starts with u the farmer and traders""]"
"What is the best chemical of controlling american army worms,? justine kiryandongo",['Try rocket 20 mls per 20 littles of water']
How important is a pest to a plant,"['What chemicals are we talking about? proper use of chemicals (right type, dosage, concentration and timely application) is safe to the environment', 'Mr. fred,  rats are wild animals which are not noctannenals in their eating habits,  so having a clean field will make them scared of eagles as their predators,  and also laying black fiber like materials like banana fibers will scare them as snakes.  but also if you are used to move with a cat in the field,  it will scare them away by actually eating some of them.  you can also manage rats by doing regular monitoring of the field, but the most important thing is field phytosanitation ']"
How can you control bean flies? .,"[',  bean flies are insects and so spraying using dimethoate or cypermethren rightly and timely like you control aphids and other insect pests will help. ']"
"There is cassava varieties that makes people diarrhea, what they do to eliminate? ","['Bitter cassava varieties when eaten without processing through fermenting or  drying can cause  vomiting,headache, dihorea or death, ']"
How  do we  deal with  cassava thieve? ,['Arrest them and take to police or local leaders']
Which  type of is so much productive?,"['If you meant soil, all soils are good if they are rich in nutrients but a sandy soil has higher issues with fertility and water retention. aim at a loam soil with high humus']"
Brown streak is a disease but how better can prevent it?,"['Plant improved cassava varieties', 'You can also uproot the infected plants within your field and burn']"
Which type of fertilizer is good for beans?,"['Use fungicides to control this fungal disease but also do clean weeding since the disease has many alternative hosts like weeds', 'I think try urea at knee level', 'You may.inquire from.different sales points, production and marketing office or the social.economist at.bulindi.zardi']"
Can we get pest for cassava,"['Contact ngetta zardi', 'Question not clear']"
Which type of beans does best in central region?,['All bush bean varieties do well in central region. even the climbers are doing well in southern buganda']
Which type of beans is good in market at masindi?,"['You may.inquire from.different sales points, production and marketing office or the social.economist at.bulindi.zardi']"
Any maize markets out there,['Where are you based']
".when you grow sugar 31 (kacwekano),at harvest you find it mixed up with sugar 30 beans.what could be the cause of it and how can it be overcomed?","['Do regular spacings of at least 2ft', 'These bean varieties could be related, but remember when beans are new,  the new variety has its parents and as it produces some seeds tend to resemble the parents.  you can overcome this by sorting to one colour at planting and getting seed from the reliable source.  amos kazardi ']"
Which best method can one use in controlling birds from eating maize in my garden ?,"['You can use someone to scare but not economical to both commercial and peasant farmers ', 'You can also scaring cloth and keep changing their style like after two days']"
What is the average yield of cassava,['How can we prevent diseses']
Should we start sending images for cassava?,"['Yes please cassava images are welcome', 'Yes u can', 'I think spending messages is all the time since the app is up and functional ']"
When are demo gardens gonna be set,"['Demo gardens setting in the various districts are in plan but funds for such is not yet available. however we are talking to our partners of unffe to see how to get funds to initiate the demo activities. ', 'We are planning to do so']"
Where can we get new cassava varieties for multiplication?,"['Please contact naro institutes in your area, or production officers at the district or agricultural officer or namulonge, rooot crops program']"
Which disease make maize leaves to turn yellow,"['Bacteria', 'Maize dwarf mosaic virus']"
Today they buy a sack of  cassava  at25000.now where can l get the  best price?,"['Ln westnile cassava is sold at 1k per kg, therefore a bag goes at 100 k.', 'Seen']"
How can i store beans safely?,"['Proper drying of beans seeds', 'Yes, you can store using different methods. the first step is to ensure proper drying  of the beans and keeping them away from moist conditions. there are air tight containers which can be used to store these well dried beans e.g. pix bags']"
 and i would like to plant cassava in half acre of land.up to now i have not got stem cuttings because in our area it's very rare.can i access them and at what price?,"['Benson, like i said please contact kachwekano zardi for a good answer.']"
What causes maize smut disease?,"['Yes, training, field visits and farmer field schools may help. u may also need to visit ngeta zardi for help']"
I would like to know spacing of beans,['It 50x10 cm for bush beans and 50x20 for climbers. but this depends on soil fertility and other intercrops in the garden']
Can cassava demonstration gardens be introduced at sub-county level to increase the cassava varieties? ,['Yes it can but we need the sub county office to get intouch with us to make arrangement']
What is the right time to apply fertilizer in my bean garden?,"[""The amounts of rains vary from rvion to region. if the fields are well prepared and there's enough moisture in the soils you can plant "", 'It is best to apply at or just after germination and a foliar at flowering (just after weeding)']"
Any update regarding covid,['This is ministry of agriculture bt not healthy contact medics to get updates']
"I am nakyagaba winfred with a farm in mpigi, i need 100kg of narobean2 seed for 1st season 2021?",['Be sure you need that particular variety after taking into consideration a number of factors; seed of all these nutrient rich bean varieties are available at namulonge whatever quantity you need']
"I have 2000kgs of cassava flour made from cassava processed from cassava chipper, iam from arua district","['How much is the a kg', 'Which part of arua district are you?']"
Where did i get nabe 1in kiboga?,['Wilber please guide us on this']
Which chemical is best for controlling white fly in cassava plantation.,"['White fly is an insect pest, therefore pesticides like cypermethren and dimethoate are effective ']"
Is it true that there is a liquid fertilizer shocked in maize seed before planting it?.,"['Not true', ""Apparently, it is true. at times people use supergrow (or something in that line). these are liquid fertilizers. you sock them on the day u r planting. don't leave it in sunshine. plant all the socked seed."", 'Farmers use di grow foliar fertilizer for soaking. one ml per one litre. for spraying, use marathion or rocket for spraying but mix in di grow.']"
Some farmers say that once you use artificial fertilizers in your garden and in case you don't apply it in the following season you have to get very low yields. how true is it? .,"["",  that is not correct at all,  the correct thing is that once you use fertilizers,  you get better yields than when you don't and the soil is not fertile.  this has no effect on the subsequent crops grown in the coming season. ""]"
Which variety of beans takes short period for maturity?,"['The new naro bean varieties, rich in iron and zinc takes about 2months and the yield is good']"
What type of soil suits the growing of cassava,['Loam soil']
What is the best type of maize can be planted in iganga?,"['Hybrid plant bazooka, non-hybrid plant longe 5']"
"Is there chamical for weeding cassava,if there this is to request to tell farmers the real name of a chemical to use. than you techenical team for the great work.","[""I think i have responded to this two times. so far, crop specific herbicides are just coming up. like they have developed for other crops, let's give it time, we shall also get for cassava and other crops. however, selective herbicides can weed cassava, even weed master itself if used carefully and depending on the stage of the crop""]"
What brings about rust on bean leavcs,['Rusts are common diseases which affect leaves of plants. it is a fungal disease which is favored by the microclimate around the plant']
Am in amolatar and where can i get the market for cassava?,"['Okay', 'I hope you planted by now']"
"Apart from the certification tag,  what other signs can a farmer check on to proove that such seeds are original?..",['The best thing is to buy from a sure source and the shop u trusted.']
What causes cassava root rot?,['Cbsd is the main cause']
Why does sliced dry cassava have low market,"['Market is relative, it depends on where u are. if market is bad, add value']"
What causes stanted growth in cassava,"['There are a number of causes but mainly poor soil conditions especially fertility and diseases mainly mosaic', 'It can be poor preperation of land,bad weather,desease or poor fertility of land']"
What is the sustainable plan of this project to farmers,['Farmers will b equiped with knowledge on pest and diseases that will b able to reduce pressure in the community']
I hear that over drying of beans of nabe12c  may change bean colour why is it so? ,['The more the beans are dried the higher they change colours but not to a large extent if they are stored well. ']
What maize vaierty has early maturity and how  many days?,"['Dk 5', 'Dk5 is it available in our local market?', 'Dk5']"
"Another thing are ready for new type of cassava  but how  will  we  have access  to it?  because  in, buyende district we have never  received  any. ",['Talk to your district agricultural officer and ask him to help u get good cassava varieties']
"Do we have the latest best improve variety  of cassava , apart from naarocast1 soroti","['Not yet but hope to release them soon. but we advise that u use the available varieties such as narocass1, nase19 and nase3']"
"Now with the ottoman tax the government has put in place, what can we do depending on the token of appreciation we always get, it is affecting us. ","['We have taken that it consideration, so your reward will not be affected.']"
Pingo two swing amolatar,['Pien lwangi akobo two dwong kunu dang opur pe ngeo yero koti a two pe iye me apita. nok a koti anyen me apita dwong iyi amolatar']
How effective is single super phosphate and sulphate of ammonia when applied to crops,"['Hope our farmers contacted you', 'Sorry it seems the response was for another question. please ignore. about cassava planting method, when u plant cassava flat and burry it, you create a wider/bigger/large surface area for root development than when it is up right. the cassava roots will also have a larger area for feeding ', 'Cassava production in kabale is tricky but like all other crops, good agronomic practices should be applied. avoid floods', 'This improve on better roots growth and development']"
"During soil analysis, how can you identify the suitable soil for growing cassava? .","['Cassava also needs fertile soil with npk. n for leaf growth for good photosynthesis, p for root development (as the productive parts are roots) and k for root growth and expansion']"
Am asking from masindi what are the payment's procedures,['May be you call gloria direct']
What's the life span of bean seeds? or for how long can you keep bean seed,"['If beans are not mouldy and have no issues of weevils, they can keep well for one year. test for seed viability before planting']"
What is the reason as cassava is called staple food,['Is contain starch']
What kind of fertilizer best for planting maize,"[""If you have the receipt,  get back to them and explain.  it's most common that farmers don't take that seriously making it difficult for one to justify that he / she bought maize seeds from that particular outlet."", 'Dap or organic manure']"
What is the difference between nassae14  and nassae19,"['They are two different cassava varieties. they also yield differently with nase19 giving more yield but its a bit less tolerant to diseases.', 'They look alike from the leaves but nase 19 has long tubers and along stock between the stool and tubers commonly refered to as long neck']"
How many farmers do you intend to train in west nile,['30 farmers']
Can the project connect us to tbe international market of cassava if we produce in bulk ?  charles rfrom serere ,"['I think this can be done. of recent there is a market which is interested in a number of products including cassava. let me see if i can paste their information here', 'Agricycle is looking for bussiness partners in east africa to fulfil our ingredients supply orders in usa. we are looking for a partner who can process and supply us cassava flour, sweet potato flour, coconut flour, chia seed, and banana flour. others are mung bean powder and chicken pea powder. \n\nthe quantities we are targeting for each of the products is more than 10 metric tons per month with some like cassava flour going as high as 25mt per month. we do not expect anyone to have such capacity alone that is why we need alot of suppliers to work with us.\n\na business partner must be ready for almost immediate supply and needs to already have gfsi recognized certification (e.g brc or fssc 22000). other useful but not mandatory certifications include kosher, gluten free, and organic certifications. \n\nwe have a strong interest in empowering small holder farmers somewhere along the supply chain. we would prefer a partner with such an inclination. \n\nif interested or knows someone who may be, please email me through patrick@agricycleglobal.com and cc our operations coordinator willis@agricycleglobal.com and our food safety manager joseph@agricycleglobal.com']"
Price of maize in kamuli,"[""If you have the receipt,  get back to them and explain.  it's most common that farmers don't take that seriously making it difficult for one to justify that he / she bought maize seeds from that particular outlet.""]"
"Cassava dries stems,  what causes that? ",['Stems of cassava that dries is mainly due to cassava bacterial blight(cbb) or due to cassava brown streak disease(cbsd) in very severe and early infection cases']
What causes the roting of cassava tubers because is common in some parts of unless i. e bugosere ,"['Cassava can rot because of cassava brown streak disease and also root rot which causes the cause to be soft and with a bad smell', 'There are a number of reasons why cassava rots. among them are diseases like cassava brown streak disease, root rot and attimes when it us grown in areas heavily infested by a weed called speargrass which pierces the tubers and appears to be rotten', 'Disease can cause rot of cassava but also type of soil']"
With out amoisture metre how can farmers detect the rquired moisture content in the bean grain before storage.,"[""They can shake then in empty containers and the sound tells whether they're dry or not yet. "", ""They can also bit and see how they crack, a sharp cracking sound means they're dry, but if the don't crack, they're not dry enough"", ""You can as well use the salt glass bottle technic ..put two table spoons of salt in a glass  bottle and abit of beans , cover and shake \n after 5 -15 minutes if the beans stick on the walls of the glass bottle with the salt then the beans are still wet and if they don't stick then they are of reasonable moisture.""]"
What causes bean leaves to become white in colour.,"['Fred,  this is a deficiency of a number of nutrients,  if not becuase of planting a sick seed.  sometimes if the seed had affected plumuel it can produce discolored leaves due to a mutation.  however if the soil has limited and unbalanced availability of macro and micro elements, this can happen.  for example in a  combination difficienc of n, p, k and zinc,  lead or molbodenum and manganese  nutrients,  you can get discolouration ']"
What csuses moulds in maize.and how can it be prevented.,"['Moulds are due to high humidity and temperature in the store. at times storing wet maize lead to moulds. ', 'Fred,  nakyagaba has give a very correct response,  so avoid storing wet maize,  ensure that stores are well dried,  cleaned and have enough aeration but water proof roof before storage,  but also most importantly is that you must dry you maize very well before storage ']"
Where can i get naro,"['Get naro at abi arua in west nile', 'Contact ngetta farmer groups in oyam at adyegi, iyanyi, oribcing and anotocao']"
Is maize growth affected by altitude?,['The expert will reachout to help. ']
How long does beans take  from planting to harvesting season?,['In most cases beans takes 75 days to 90 depending on the variety']
How best could cassava stalck be cut for planting in terms of length.,"['The length is not an issue,  but the number of nodes.  we encourage that a stem has 2 to 3 nodes ', 'A one foot stem with 5 to 7 nodes is also okay']"
Which pesticide can best be used to control fall armyworms?,"['If done early just a few days after germination, rocket can do but one can use amdocs (sp) and others']"
When we meet? ,['We shall update you']
State any two pests that affect beans in uganda,['Watch beans presentation']
My adsurve app is closed to send,"['Hey, my application keeps on disturbing me  what could be the problem']"
Farmers cry of much spoiling of cassava tubers that cause serious famine.,"['This is true. let them look for resistant varieties like narocass1 and nase14 to plant. tell the to remove diseased plants within their gardens and also select plant with no disease and use as planting matetials', 'Ok ']"
What is the current price of maize today?,['500#']
How can help farmers who want narocas1 planting materials ,['Contact me']
"We have received some little rain in masindi , should people start planting maize now?","['Yes, unless otherwise but after 15th march rains normalises']"
What is the minimum and maximum price of narocast and nase 19 cassava stem per bag when farmers want to sell locally? a farmer from terego district.,"['It depends on location but remember the law of demand and supply', 'How many acres i want stems']"
How often should the cassava garden be weeded,"['Regularly especially when u see it weedy. weeding should b done properly in the first 5months of cassava growth', '1m x 1m']"
What could be the advantages of using biological pest agent? ,"['They are cheaper, natural and do not develop resistance']"
What causes bean root,"['There are 3 types of bean root roots, but all in all, the disease z rampant when the soil is very wet, so water logging should be avoided, ']"
Are locusts also considered as pests as they also eat off leaves from a cassava field?,"['Yes, locusts are very dengerous pests.', 'Yes locust are pest that destroys a garden in an hour', 'Locusts are destructive leaf eaters which eat all the leafy materials they come across. however, they are more dangerous on grass type crops like cereals']"
Currently what's the price for maize,['500 a kg in dokolo']
What is the aporoperate distance for planting bean seeds,"['50x10cm or 25x20cm) for bush types, and (50x15cm or 50x20cm) for climbing']"
How does cassava affect the environment,['How? cassava may not have an effect on the environment except when another if white flies fall on it or when the roots rots and smell']
What farming practices destroy soil nutrient,['Burning bush']
What is the best pesticide to spray beans against pests that destroy the leaves?,"['Marathon', 'Any pesticide can be used to directly kill these pests e.g. rocket, dude guard, etc etc']"
"Do maize needs ferterlizer for growing,if yes which type of ferterlizer. orobia moses from arua city.","['Use urea fertilizer to topdress at aknee  hight stage that is after one month , and dap while planting', 'Thanks', 'Both organic and inorganic fertilisers improve maize productivity. can use from planting to fruiting stage. dap or poultry litter at planting, urea or poultry litter at knee high and npk just before tasseling ']"
How can i control the buying of fake agrochemicals,['Check from qualified physian']
"How best can i store beans i have a retail produce shop, are there sacks that can store better? where can i find them and at which price?",['The sacks are there but ensure the beans are dry enough. buy is small quantities u can sell in a few weeks.  avoid carry over of weevils in sacks. the sacks available are for storage. they should be closed all the time yet u r selling everyday. ']
How much is akilogram of cassava dried chips,['It varies from place to place and demands']
"L have enough nassa19 stalk.if you want , you can contact ,am  from arua city",['Ok']
What is price of maize,"['Unlike otherwise, bush beans like nabe 4 are spaced at 50*10cm. the climbers can be spaced at 50*20cm. this is for mono crop. if beans are in an intercrop the spacing may be more. also  soil fertility may determine spacing. ']"
Good evening former? a would like to know how many days can farmer start spraying beans after germination.,['One may spray after two weeks. the bean fry pest is common at 2-3 weeks after germination']
Which organisms in the soil are improved by farm yard manure? ,['Earth worms']
As farmers in kiboga we need more trainings on commercial cassava growing .i can mobilise farmer groups on this cause.,"['The national cassava program can organize in collaboration with muzardi. it is timely but funds may not be there to enable trainers to reach your side. ', '1st make you group then give a plan of growing cassava because it a good security food lt me say that one you grow 5 acrs of cassava, y have agarantee of feeding your village for 1months in case there is outbreak of farmine in your village therefore the market is in your village. ']"
What makes bean seeds bitter,['Most likely moulds and weevils']
Which two types of beans gives high yields...the climbing beans or the ordinary beans?,['Both if the rain is reliable']
What's the best soil for cassava in eastern,"[""Could you be meaning pics bags for grain storage. it has no chemical s but cuts off oxygen from reaching the grain, hence pests can't survive in that environment"", 'Not necessarily. ', 'I think this can be done. of recent there is a market which is interested in a number of products including cassava. let me see if i can paste their information here']"
What are the most dangerous pests of cassava in central region?,['At the moment the dangerous pest of cassava is whitefly']
Weekly payments help on mobile internet to send images,"['When they send the payment, sending costs are on you. weekly payment may increase the charge on you. i think monthly is appropriate', 'Seen']"
Why fewer women for the training yet they are the backbone of the family?  ,['We invited many as many women as men during verification but their turnover was poor. reason for which is not known']
Farmers are inquiring that how will they be helped on deases contral by the organisation with in the near by future,['The information we provide is good for researchers to compile the pressing problems and submit to either research or responsible organisation. all that we enjoy is coming from research (not only agricultural research). remember research can only be done if there is a problem and researchers need to be informed. this forum is one of the ways. please keep forwarding the problems']
Isn't it risky to eat cassava affected by cbsd? jimmy apac.,"['But how do you eat it? it is all brown. unless some parts are still white (not attacked), one can peel and cook or dry for making flour']"
Are dried cassava advisable to be put in sacks or leave them on the bare ground because most farmers do leave them on the ground,['It is advisable to store all food or even crop products when at the right moisture content and away from moisture. moisture causes mounds and or rotting.  it also encourages attack from storage pests especially  weevils. cassava on the ground can easily absorb moisture. please store it on a raised ground or in clean containers like bags']
.birds have become dangerous pests for maize in the garden. how best can they be controlled?,"['You can do by bird scarig either using people or scare crows', 'you can spray your maize garden with dimethoate pestcide without targeting any crop.  it can repell birds for some days due to its pargent smell.  however the best solution of birds is group farming done at the same time to get big ecaraeges at the same time in the same locality in addition to scaring the birds as mebellu suggested ']"
Which pest can mostly attack cassava leaves apart from domestic animals?,['There are many pests but the most dangerous are whiteflies and locusts (if they happen to attack). cassava does not have many leaf eating insects']
How can i control foliage beetles in beans garden?.,"['This can be controlled by use of recommended pesticides.', 'There are a number of leaf eating insects e.g. beetles and caterpillars.  ', 'Use contact insecticides like rocket, dude, etc']"
What is the price for maize floor?,['It is usually the effect of bean fry. uproot the bean plant and check for maggots at the collar level. always spray 2 to 3 weeks after germination']
Which type of fertilizer is good to apply for beans,"['Diammonium phosphate', 'Phosphorus and potassium']"
How best can picks bags store maize grains for a long period of time?,['It prevents pest from destruction']
What variety of beans copies with heavy rains.,['Like i said the new bean varieties are tolerant of rain extremes (too low and too high). the naro bean series 1-3 for bush beans']
Why are farmers advised to spray pesticide in the morning time,"[""For it's effectiveness""]"
What is the best chemical for controlling american army ? justine kaahwa kiryandongo ,"['Justine,  is american army a pest,  or? ']"
What is happening to your gps,"['Explain more the problem you are facing ', 'Not clear question ask again']"
Can cassava be planted in october,"['As long as there is moisture in the soil, all crops including cassava can be planted']"
Farmers are complaining about holes in leaves while not seeing insects but beans look healthy.which could be the problem?.,"['There are a number of leaf eating pests like caterpillars and beetles. of recent there are snails. spray with insecticides where necessary.', 'Enid,  it is important to know that the majority of the leaf chewing insects are noctannenals,  especially crickets and you may never see them physically destroying the beans.  just apply the correct pestcide at the recommended dosage and you will see problem stop ']"
How can afarmer in mayuge control smurt in the maize platation,['Remove affected cobs and berry or burn them. use torelant varieties']
"In band placement, fertilizers are placed in rows.is it very effective? ",['Yeah true it works better']
How can afarmer increase soil fertility with out use of artifical fertilizers?,"['Mulching,crop rotation,use of organic manure', 'Other cultural or traditional methods include: crop rotation, fallowing, intercropping, agroforestry, mulching, use of organic matures, use of nitrogen fixing plants, etc']"
Wherecanigetthegoodmaterial,['Visit your district agric office or nearest research station']
What is the correct spacing for planting cuttings?,['1m x 1m']
"Are you doing something about the images of cassava, maize and beans affected leaves with their diseases and the army...... on our phones on adsurv like cassava last time ",['That is the ultimate goal. ']
What causes wilt in beans?,['There can be different causes with the most common being the bean fly pest']
What causes cassava seedling blight?,['Cause by bacteria']
Seed selection an important aspact in agronomy .what should the farmer consider before he/she selects a maize variety for planting.,"['Consider the location because some varieties (especially hybrids) may be suitable for certain locations e.g. high lands (high altitude areas) compared to low lands. this especially for imported varieties. otherwise, most naro variety are suitable in many areas of the country. a dry area or semi arid may be suitable for early maturing (short growth period) varieties']"
Why lower leaves are the ones affected with cassava brown streak?,"['Its not only lower leaves that get affected by brown streak, but the whole plant system. lower leaves mostly show symptoms because the plant reacts to the virus late and the results of the late reaction is expressed on lower leaves.', 'Thanks for the reply']"
Please there  is much rain in iganga district.might this not affect beens ?,"[""If the beans are not yet dry, don't worry especially if u have grown the new naro bean varieties""]"
I hv 15 acrs of narocuss 1 looking for cuttings/stems market call me on .,[' and i would like to plant cassava in half acre of land and i need stem cuttings.call me on and we negotiate on the means of transport.']
"Cassave clean planting materal is important for cassave agronomy, where in kiboga can it be found.",['Please find out from the production officer or contact namulonge']
Is it good to plant crop in the first rain?,['Yeah']
Farmers always ask what do they do to store beans safely,"['Proper ventilation', 'Proper ventilation', 'Good', 'Keep drying and apply wivel repellent']"
Which variety is the best interms of disease resistance?,"['Currently we recommend narocass1, nase14 and nase3 but use  disease free planting materials at planting. ', 'The major cassava viral diseases are cassava brown streak(cbsd) and cassava mosaic disease.  the symptoms of ', 'Narocass1 and nase14 are resistant to cassava mosaic disease but are tolerant to cassava brown streak disease', 'Narocass1']"
Which condition is suitable for cassava plantation,"['Humus,air,moisture', 'Like other crops, cassava needs well drained soils with enough organic matter, phosphorous and potassium. then apply good agronomy practices from seeded preparation and through the growing season']"
Does maize which is disturbed by drought has high food value,"['Yes  if your area is prone to drought,  i encourage your to buy water efficient maize varieties eg. wema 2115. get this variety at pearl seed co. however, does not mean that you can plant your crop late in the season ']"
What pesticide can i apply when beans  flower,"['Marathon', 'You can apply any contact pesticide to keep aphids and leaf eaters. also use of systemic for sucking insects like aphids and leaf miners', 'You can apply any contact pesticide to keep aphids and leaf eaters. also use of systemic for sucking insects like aphids and leaf miners', 'At flowering, thrips are also a problem. apply chemicals like rocket']"
Suppose my garden hard effected with cm can l replant  cassave in that garden after harvesting cassave .,['Cassava mosaic is not soil born. replanting is okay if one is using clean planting material']
How can i improve on the quality of local maize to maximize productivity?,"['How have you being sending your filled forms,you might have missed some steps.', 'Cassava production in kabale is tricky but like all other crops, good agronomic practices should be applied. avoid floods', 'Be specific still, in the field or store and against what????']"
"Our dear farmers, are you all getting on well with photo taking if not let us know your problems so that we can help. ","['Some but some no due to experience of smartphone using ', 'My phone is shutting down now and then and yet the battery was replaced']"
Why farmers should be encouraged to do proper seed bed preparation,"['To kill weeds', 'To improve soil aeration', 'For high yield', 'To retain the maximum amount of soil moisture', 'It loosens the soil for better yielding']"
"What are the differences between nase 14,nase 3 and nase 9?",['The difference can be best explained by naro']
"We are still in dry season , are  we  going 2 plant  or not.           

           ","['Oliver,  it is important to know that timely planting is about conditions necessary for germination being available in the soil rather than the rainy time.  therefore prepare your fields and wait ', 'After 15th march most people start planting bcse rains have more of stabilised']"
How can we control the maize strike disease,"['Plant improved naro seed. eg 9h, 10h, bazooka, uh5351, wema2115']"
Good morning comrades. can anyone updates us about our project?,"['Yes, gloria, we may need this. through an email or something']"
What bean variety can be grown at kiboga this season,"['30kg kiboga', 'Most of the improved bean varieties do very well in kiboga, however, consider factors like market availability, personal interest etc']"
Which type of maize is good for storage,"['Local breed of maize', 'Hybrid maize']"
What's the most dengerous maize pest in the country? and what is the solution to erradicate it?,['Please see earlier responses. it is the fall army worm and control is timely use of pesticides']
"Am  benson from katina kabale district. there's  a certain disease called kigutiya that attack beans at flowering stage,how can it be controlled?","['Researcher amos from kachwekano zardi, could you help here, what disease is kigutiya?', 'It changes beans to black']"
What is the best chemical for the treatment of bean seeds?,['Marathon']
What is the best variety of maize to be grown in lango sub- region especially in apac?.,['Longe 5 and wema 2115']
Where in serere district can good varieties coz it's not there again in serere ,"['There are good cassava varieties in serere research institute. consult the office of the director, farm manager, root crops program or. go the the iita unit at the station you will get help. or look for someone called akena of iita unit.']"
What type of herbicide can a farmer use to weed cassava which is three months old,"["" i am not sure but sor far the available herbicides are for beans and maize. however, u can use selective herbicides which don't affect broad leaved crops"", ""I think i have responded to this two times. so far, crop specific herbicides are just coming up. like they have developed for other crops, let's give it time, we shall also get for cassava and other crops. however, selective herbicides can weed cassava, even weed master itself if used carefully and depending on the stage of the crop""]"
Farmers always ask why bean leaves are turning yellow and again they get dry,"['Cassava mosaic is not soil born. replanting is okay if one is using clean planting material', 'Cassava is generally a low cost production crop. the highest cost is in seed and land preparations. hence, one may do zero tillage and may start small by multiplying his stem for the next planting. instead of hand weeding after canopy has formed, one may just do slashing', 'It is not very easy. we have tried to research on tobacco, hot pepper, tephrosia, and a mixture of them,etc but still the dust was better ']"
How do i prepare a bean garden in a proper way?,['Should have a fine garden dug at least twice whether using hoe or oxen or tractor; refer to presentation']
"In some parts of serere hailstorm has destroyed cassava plantations ,is it advisable for farmers to plant cuttings that have been struck by hailstorm ?","['No mr. oyange charles,  some times hailstorm can even peel off some stem buds from the stem and yet it is these buds which sprout,  therefore all for some heeling on the remaining stems and ratouni them for planting. ']"
Where does new naro fall under the varieties,"['There are 7 narobean varieties, five of which are bush/short type and 2 are climbers. you should point to a particular variety and you will get the descriptions, otherwise we should also put the pictures in resources', 'No t-shirt now but may be later']"
What weather condition re recommended for bean growing?,"['Those that have high water retention', 'Beans need soil moisture from planting to fruiting. avoid very dry conditions at planting, flowering and fruiting. avoid too much rain at physiological maturity, harvesting and drying', 'Beans need soil moisture from planting to fruiting. avoid very dry conditions at planting, flowering and fruiting. avoid too much rain at physiological maturity, harvesting and drying']"
Market of is not good what can we do?,"['Were are you located, and market of which crop', 'Kindly try to be specific on which crop you want market for ']"
The use of artificial fertilizers and organic manure tend to confuse farmers when planting. which one conserves soil better than the other? .,['If you can afford to make organic manure that would be better.']
Can beans seeds be soaked and if for how long?,"['Spray with a pesticide like rocket to kill the bean fly and a fungicide to get rich of fungal diseases like dumping off', 'Could be a problem of bean fly. uproot the bean plant and check at the collar level. or else it may be nutrient deficiency esp. nitrogen. or lack of soil moisture', 'It is a variety issue. with some varieties, too much rain cause pod rots. i encourage to use new bean varieties which are tolerant to extremes or rain and sunshine/ temperature']"
Why do control cassava mosaic?,['We control mosaic cause it causes loss to yield and results to famine or food insecurity']
Where should we get nabe 15 ?,"['Oliva,  all crop required technologies are mandated at namulonge,  therefore kindly contact the scientist at nacrri namulonge or any other naro institute near you ,  you will be able to get what you want ']"
Npk and dap winch one is good for planting maize?,"['Npk', 'It is dap because it enables for proper root development', 'At planting, the crop needs to have faster root development. the crop nutrient which is most important for root growth is phosphours. hence the reason dap is normally used at planting. dap is di-ammonium phosphate. although it has n in ammonia, the interest is mainly in phosphorous. hence other phosphorous fertilizers like ssp (single super phosphate), tsp (triple super phosphate) are recommended']"
What are the cultural methods of weed control in bean plants?,"['Please visit a genuine seed company. you may also contact the abi zardi or district production or agric officer', 'Mr. musinga,  it is the reason adsurv app was innovated,  so you can start the one voice movement in marketing the produce of the farmers on the group.  otherwise farmers if united can determine the prices of their produce based on the demand supply curve since they are the suppliers ', 'Congs, what are u going to process?']"
What type of fertilizer to be used in beans after plantation,"['Poultry litter, npk, just after germination or before flowering']"
Which methods are used to test seed germi ability,"['There two major ways to test the viability of seeds by planting and putting them in to shocked cotton wool , this done by picking some seeds at random', 'Picked seeds at random and put them in water for shocking and see when they are germinating']"
Is there salary for this work since it's a contract? ,"[""It's a voluntary work to enhance our knowledge for our own perfection in cassava production""]"
What are the causes of beans seedlings fall after healthy germination?,['Am abias syrock in kiryandongo please use narocuss1 variety it z good ']
How can farmers control maize streak disease?,"['Early planting', 'Uprooting the affected plants', 'Early weeding', 'Use certified disease free are fostered stock list and plant at onset of rains', 'Use certified disease free are fostered stock list and plant at onset of rains']"
What are the problems facing farming organization in uganda?,['Lack of capital']
"Farmers hlep monkeys are seriously distroying our maize we have used faradan, combola but it as not hlept us may u give  more advice","['Try using dogs to scare them away. if u use furadan and one dies, they will even destroy more crops', 'Amooti,  koboine ne nekyende kurya ebicoori byaawe boojo!  my advice is that stop killing the monkeys,  it is environmentally not recommended.  however using nakyagabas model of dogs is great but you can clear away the forest away from the garden,  use community hunters to chase them or use wild life measures of providing alternative livelihood for monkeys in the neighborhood forests ']"
Suggest ways in which the properties of sandy and clay soil sample can be improved so that they can become fertile enough to sustain a variety of crops,"['Add organic fertilizer', 'Digging and covering with grass']"
Why is it that beans planted in october period grow somehow stunted as compared to the one planted in june/ july season?,"['All seasons are good especially at the moment that we have early yielding varieties. ', 'May be this one depends on the area but beans grow well in both seasons. e.g. the new naro beans take only two months to mature and by then rain or moisture is still']"
What pesticide is good for maize,"['Question not specific ', 'Depends on what to control e.g. weeds, pests like fall army worm of diseases? you can simplify it for us', 'This is a good question,  but not specific to what pest of maize you want to control?  however you can use dimethoate to control all sacking pests like thrips,  aphids, and mites.  you can also use cypermethren for biting pests like cut worm,  carterpillars, and locasts.  also you can use rocket and related pesticides in that family to control fall army worm applied in evening hours preferably after 5.00 pm']"
What method control of the maize strike disease,"['Plant early, plant improved varieties, uproot the infected plants and burn']"
Beans are much affected by heavy rains .what should the farmer  do to avoid loss.,"['You will experience a problem if it has dried and it rains when the beans are still in the garden, otherwise, the new bean series can tolerate the rain']"
What bean varieties should i plant in kamuli,"[""Again consider market availability and personal interest, but  still i highly recommended the nutrient rich bean varieties ie narobean 1, narobean 2, narobean 3 and  narobean 6; narobean 7 is also good but black in colour, i don't know if you're okay with it""]"
What should  be the right space for planting maize?,"['Crops (including beans) can be weeded wherever necessary. it is only that the soil may be hard yet you need to heap the beans. above all, weeding during dry season makes the weeds dry and die faster. however, one has to be careful not to injur the beans ', 'What you need to know is that in uganda no one is allowed modified crops in the fields,  we naro only improve the crops through cross breeding.  so the sugar series are not modified in the lab but were bred in a conventional way.  the parents are some of the old varieties you used to know that had colors like munyamunyu and some of the soft varieties like kiryohire ']"
Can naro help arua farmers source out  cassava  procesesing machine,['Talk to the abi zardi management and this should be in writing requesting  for the same. u must be in a group not individual']
What are the roles of mineral matter/particles in the soil,"['Hold plants roots in the soil', 'Make the frame work of the soil', 'Decomposition', 'Helps crops grow and mature']"
Can beans be milled like soyabean for human consumption,"['I think no', 'Yes, beans can be pretty treated to remove toxins e.g. through roasting. this can be processed into flour and used for human and animal consumption as food and feed respectively.']"
"Musema from kiryandongo district , in these season we normal have short term rain, so experts which breed of maize seed can u recommend me to plant during these season, secondly what is the recommended spacing and how many kilograms is required for 1acre of land ","[""Hello musema, variety choice to be planted largely depends on what's available in your market. water efficient maize would be the right choice if you anticipate drought. they take 120 days to mature. we have four varieties in the market we 2101-we2106. yes you can plant this season, seed rate is 10kg/acre at a spacing of 75cmx 25cm (one seed per hole) or 75cm x 50cm (2 seeds/hole)"", 'Thanks']"
"Apart from supergro, what other fertilizer can a farmer use to retain moisture in the garden during the period of drought?.",['I think it is only supergro']
Can we still plant maize or it's late?,"['Well, we are still in a april.  but plant longe 5 as it matures early as compared th hybrids.  however,  if you know the pattern of rain in your region,  you can as well plant hybrid but not in may']"
Which variety of maize is more affected by maize streak,['Recent released varieties are torelant to maize streak virus']
For how long are we serve?,['For one year']
Is there specific fertiliser for cassava? if yes which one.,"[""We don't advise farmers to use fertilizer as of now. because its expensive""]"
Which maize product is good 4 growing,"['Longe 5(non hybrid) longe 6h, 7h, 9h 10h, bazooka, wema 2115, uh5351', 'If the soil fertile, grow hybrid. if not very fertile, grow non hybrid like longe 5']"
Which variety of beans is used in biscuit production ? my name is musinga from kabale  katuna town council,"['Oba which biscuit? of recent, the zinc and iron rich bean seeds from naro namulonge are used in fortifying a number of food products including baked products, flour, etc. hence, pick pick from naro bean series']"
Will peer project introduce pest control method and disease vaccination for crops policy.,"['No, use the knowledge you acquired to advise farmers to control pests and diseases in their farms. there are no vaccines or medicine for viral diseases. ']"
What makes beans to dry,['Maybe for project management??']
Narse 14 takes about how many months to mature  and the same to narocast 1 and 2 afarmer from apac,['Ask cassava expert']
How much is a kg of maize right now in kampala?,"['We need to receive questions from all of you and i appeal to my fellow experts to always try and respond to the queries', 'You can use what ever foliar fertilizer on market accessible to you,  but currently super grow is one of the best foliar fertilizer for beans ', 'Beans like other crops require major nutrients npk but n should be limited just before and during flowering in order to encourage seed development at the expense of too.much leafy vegetation']"
Why is there still  abig challenge  in control  and management of cassava brown streak disease among farmers,['Because farmets are stuck with their susceptible varieties and recycle them within their communities. they also lack knowles on disease identification and how to conttol. so u the trained need to play your roles in the communities where u live']
Where  can i get a good control of pest and diseases of cassava,['Its any where but use the knowledge you got during training']
Which chemical is best for preserving beans seeds for long periods against weavels,['Marathon']
How can one store beans to keep it fresh locally for more than 8 momths.  ,"['It is not very easy. we have tried to research on tobacco, hot pepper, tephrosia, and a mixture of them,etc but still the dust was better ']"
Where  do i get market for 7 bags of longe ten maize in apac,"['This depends if it is seed or grain. if grain, contact produce stores, schools, maize milling centres, your  district commercial officer, etc']"
"Musema from kiryandongo district , l would like to ask what is the current price of maize",['I think this can be done. of recent there is a market which is interested in a number of products including cassava. let me see if i can paste their information here']
How much is a kilogram of cassava in kampala,"['We need to receive questions from all of you and i appeal to my fellow experts to always try and respond to the queries', 'Flour or roots? the question is not clear']"
Which fertilizers can improve on good root development of beans at planting,['Diammonium phosphate']
What causes the yellowing of the lower leaves of beans,"['Kahwa, yellowing is always a sign of lack of enough nitrogen nutrient in the field,  but also if the leaves are old enough, they also turn yellow before drying and falling off.  therefore depending on the growth stage of the beans this may be the difficienc of the nitrogen,  spray with a nitrogen rich foliare fertilizer to deal with the problem timely. ']"
Which one is the most resistant cassava spices,"['Narocass1, nase14 and nase3']"
What is the recommended seed rate of maize in an acre garden?jimmy okello,"['In one acre you can use 8 to 10 kg of maize seeds.', '8-10kg about 20 cups', '10kg per acre', ""Adjumani district,  odongosarah you are right, it's 8-10 kgs including gap filling"", ""Of course it's 10kg in an acre""]"
What size should acassava sterm be for planting?,['Cassava cuttings should be at least 10cm _25cm long']
How can farm yard manure increase the depth of soil? ,"['Since it is applied on top of the soil when it is rotten it can improve', 'Soil is decomposed materials and parent rock. the decomposed materials are plants and animals. once these decomposed, they increase on the top layer of the soil.']"
My app is not displaying anything why?,"['Hello shaban', 'Can you please tell us what part of the app is not displaying']"
Which wheather is best for planting beans?,"[""It's rainy season"", 'Adjumani district,  both dry and moist soil', 'Rainy season', 'Plant now!', ""In eastern uganda it's rainy season""]"
What fertilizer is recommmended for planting maize by reseacrhers?,['Npk']
What are the signs of excess nitrogen into the soil,"['Chemical.use.is.not bad as such. however, improper use of all things including the medicine we take may be dangerous. advice is to use the right chemical for a particular disease or pest or problem in the right quantities and at the right time', 'As responded to your earlier question on the same, it may be cause by a bacteria or fungi and in many cases after damage to the roots.', ""Generally it's not a good practice to cut dendrils unless they musch exceed 2 meters, which the stake should ideally not exceed. "", 'Weakening of stem and fruits', 'Scorching of leaves', 'Scorching of leaves']"
How can a farmer control foliage beetles from affecting beans.?.,['This can be controlled by use of recommended pesticides.']
"After germination, how long a farmer is supposed to carry it weeding","['Make sure beans are weed free especially during the first 3 weeks, the number of times of weeding depends on a number of factors eg rainfall, type of weeds etc', 'If one starts with a clean seedbed, it is expected that three weeks after germination he should weed. weeding can be manual or use of bean clean']"
Who are the leading bean traders in uganda?,['Which district are you interested in']
Some experts recommend send dressing. does it promote proper germination? .,['Question not well constructed ']
"According to many varieties of beans, which variety is resistant to pests and diseases.","['The new bean varieties are tolerant to diseases. they mature faster and escape the pest problems. they also tolerate the drought and high rainfall amount', 'Nabe 15, 16 are tolerate but here in the eastern part of uganda', 'Always try to use good quality,  clean seed from known source and of improved varieties to beat up the problem of disease,  and ensure that your management practices are standard agronomic practices as required by the crop ']"
Is it true that too much rains may affect the performance of beans in the field especially in terms of quality & yield?,"['Yes too much rain affects beans yield and quality.', 'Beans need moderate rainfall for it to yield']"
.what determines the height of cassava before reaching maturity stage?,"['In many cases fertility and variety type determines the height of cassava', 'The growth vigour attributed to soil fertility,  variety and agronomy can also determine how the cassava plant can be tall ', ""Thank you so much for your response but as earlier requested in kabale district it's very rare to access cassava stem cuttings.so members you may enable us to get them..""]"
Can cassava be sprayed like other crops incase it is attacked by a disease?.,"['Yes only u need to know carefuly  the kind of disease, pesticide mixing rate and the best time of spraying.']"
What brings cbs,['Cbsd is caused by a virus and transmitted by whiteflies found underneath cassava leaves']
How do you market the crop?,"['Moulds are due to high humidity and temperature in the store. at times storing wet maize lead to moulds. ', 'Plant beans at start of rain, as soon as possible. you will realize better yield when you do that..']"
How can a farmer control the pests locally in the maize store from dokolo district,['Dry your maize well. store is pest free air tight containers and should be on raised ground with good air circulation']
Which maize variety is resistant to drought,"['Yes  if your area is prone to drought,  i encourage your to buy water efficient maize varieties eg. wema 2115. get this variety at pearl seed co. however, does not mean that you can plant your crop late in the season ']"
"Where  should afarmer go to access the following: lady bugs, lacewing larvea and whitefly parasite to control the spread of white fly. ",['There is no shop for these at the moment. one needs to provide favourable conditions for the growth and multiplication of these predatory organisms. you may need to contact nogamu or organic farmers for help']
Where in kiboga can cassava nase19 be found?,"['Yes here in kiryandongo we have nase19 call me', 'You can also try namulonge for more guidance ']"
What characteristics should a good crop store have to prevent pest,"['Should be vermin proof', 'Well aeration and dry', '1. should have a clean vision.\n2. variety and products assortment\n3.free from wet condition', 'Must be airy,shady,cool and dry', 'Must have ventilation and no linkage']"
Most farmers wants to know when is the real rain coming,"['According to the past (experience), rain comes in late feb to march depending on your region (u have not mentioned it). however, the changes in climate have led to early and late coming of rains. the meteorological authority posted a weather forecast for this period. start preparing your field']"
Is it advisable to plant long 5 maize seeds in this month?,"['All crops can be grown in any season only that people have perceptions. and for maize, the second season is even longer and wetter', 'I hope you planted by now']"
At what stage do signs and symptoms cassava brown streak appear on the plant? ,"['Between 3-12 month, in the tubers, stems, and leaves', 'Two months when it grows because i have observed that']"
What's price of beans,"['This depends on bean variety, type (seed, food or feed), location and quantity one has']"
"How can afarmer minimazi cost of cassave production with out affecting the productivity.
","['Cassava is generally a low cost production crop. the highest cost is in seed and land preparations. hence, one may do zero tillage and may start small by multiplying his stem for the next planting. instead of hand weeding after canopy has formed, one may just do slashing']"
Do we expect enough rain like last year's,['We leave that to god']
"How many farmers on this platform grew beans this season

",['Maybe for project management??']
Farmers always ask how should they control cassava mosaic,"['The control is mainly through use of clean planting materials and clean tools. however, always start with torelant varieties and keep them clean']"
What causes cassava to rot in the garden? ,"['Cassava briwn streak disease causes the rotting in tge garden', 'Toting can caused by diseases like brown streak and root rot. also mechanical injury from weeding can cause it']"
After training can get clean stock,['Try the management of abi or look for someone with materials and buy']
All local viriaty has been affected our fellow farmer need to be senstaised to make them adopt to new viarity.      ,"['Yes, need for new varieties which are tolerant to mosaic and streak viruses']"
"Hi members,what is da difference between genetically modified organims and high breeds? iganga  district.","[""My dear, these are two different things. let you not be confused by the fanatics. hybrids are produced through the normal traditional breeding system. could even be by hands. a hybrid is a 1st generation cross. e.g. cross a & b with the desired characteristics you want mainly yield. if you plant it again, there may be segregation and effect of further uncontrolled crossing. genetically modified products are done through may be engineering. don't worry about these for now. ""]"
What is the best season for planting beans in arua,"[""It's the longest rainy season stretching from around june, the second season. ""]"
Where do i submit my response to a farmer's question?,['Right here']
Which medicine can we use on maize for fall army worm?,['We use pesticides.like those o ha e mentioned above']
"During training we were informed dat we shall be sending one image from each ie cassava, maize and bean in order to get our pay but now i can see your announcement of 2yrs & 5month back is saying dat we are supposed to send 20 images and above. now which is right. ",['Please get in touch with lady gloria on this.  the more images the better. the project is about information sharing. let us share as much as we can']
What is the price for cassava flour,"['I think if you have a question and the app to unable you send a question or two, well and good']"
"If termits are destroying maize plants,which pest cide is good for controlling it. orobia moses from arua city","[""You can use amixture of  rocket  with water like 50ml in 20ltr of water and spray on the plant stand of the maize and it's done during the morning time "", 'Thanks for your .']"
Which type of maize seed grows faster,"['Please get in touch with lady gloria on this.  the more images the better. the project is about information sharing. let us share as much as we can', 'This depends on when rains will or will have started', 'A certified seed is considered clean so long as the source is good. if u r interested in a particular variety, know where to source it from. all that information can be received from your production officer, naro zonal institute, nacrri, etc']"
When is the planting season for maize?,"['There are two seasons in ayear.  ', 'Season a and b , planting season for a is march , b is aug.']"
How to prevent cmb and cbsd? ,"['Use tolerant or resistant varieties, such as narocass1. uprooting all diseased plants in the young fields and selecting clean planting materials at the time of establishing new garden', 'May you please tell us the best cassava variety? ']"
Can we get pest to spray maize,"['We control mosaic cause it causes loss to yield and results to famine or food insecurity', 'Yes, pesticides are very important especially for stem borers especially now when we have army fall worms.', 'Yes, pesticides are very important especially for stem borers especially now when we have army fall worms.ñb']"
What are the effects of bitting and chewing pest on the crops,"['Beyongyera,  the bean leaves can be eaten by either crickets,  field locusts or leaf minors,  please spray with cypermethren range of pesticides to prevent further damage ', 'Mr. beyongyera,  which stems are available,  if it is cassava cuttings,  kindly contact your district owc offices.  but also adsurv is okay! ']"
How can sanitizer and waragi be prepared from cassava? ,"['You can come to northern uganda and learn they make waragi from cassava.', 'Even in nakasongola district some people make waragi by local distiller. the process is long you can make a visit to learn more', 'It possible to prepare sanitizer and waragi from cassava from starch but the process is unknown to me', 'Distillation confirm that (chemistry)', ""Adjumani district it's the same process of making local waragi""]"
Which type of fertilizer farmers should use,"['Julius,  for disease resistance,  you need a clean and sure sourced seed but for yield you need to care for your soil and for market,  it will depend on your purpose of production ']"
What is the price of a kilogram of bean?,"[""It's at 3000kg in kamuli district"", 'Adjumani district, it varies from 2500_4000', 'A kg of beans  is at 2600 shillings in katuna  town council from musinga david katuna t.centre', 'In koboko a kg ranges at shs  2500 to 3500', '1800 dokolo', '1800 dokolo', ""In wakiso it's between 3,000 & 3,500 shs per kg"", '1800shillings at kigandalo subcounty']"
What is the right time for planting beans?,"['All seasons are good especially at the moment that we have early yielding varieties. ', 'So long as the soil is moist, you can always plant your beans. however, ensure the soil will be moist for the next 5 to 6 weeks']"
Why is it dat my phone is consuming alot of mbs ?,"['Mbs are usés like the more calls u mare thé more sortie used ,the dame to internet']"
Can beans still be planted in october this year in amolatar?,['Season matters a lot']
What causes cassava root rot.,['Bacterias and fungi.cause most of the cassava root rots. ']
Which fertilizer is suitable for maize at the time of sowing? ,"['Dap or organic manure', 'And poultry litter. cab\nn be used at planting or within 2 weeks after germination']"
"What is the most recent disease free cassava variety ,. ",['Narocass1 and nase14']
"Apart from the use of chemicals, what other methods can a farmer use to protect his/ her beans against storage pests..",['By use of ashes mixed with tobacco']
How many days does k132 takes when planted,['About 75 to 85 days']
"Am syrock beyongyera,fm kiryandongo district. am inquiring to know the inogarnic chamical that can be used to spray maize ","['No idea', 'The organic chemical for? fertility? pesticide or? the liquid organic fertilizers are available and they say they increase on tolerance to drought. ']"
Am coming from masindi what is the best season 4 planting soya bean,"['Being an annual crop, one can plant it in either season. however, you may contact your agricultural office or bulindi zardi agronomist']"
Whendoweplant,['You are advisable to plant on the onset  of rains. both seasons can be used for planting cassava ']
What's  the right spacing  of cassava,"['Cassava spacing is 1 m* 1m', 'Thanks a good reply']"
Which cassava variety is most resistant to cassava mosaic?,"['Like already indicated, at the moment, the narocas 1 variety is still the best', 'For resistance to cassava mosaic, please use nase 14, nase19 narocass1, narocass 2 time 14, tme 204. these are very resistant to mosaic but plant them using the recommended procedures. in areas where brown streak is a lot , use maily narocass1']"
What bean variety fetchs high price on market?,"['Currently the yellow beans sell at higher price than the others', 'The brown ones is at 2000k']"
What is the best seedling can plant now?,"['This depends on beliefs from a certain area but it is true most diseases are soil bone. but this is not practical for a bigger field', 'Maize, beans']"
How can i best store my beans seeds for long periods,['Use fungicides to control this fungal disease but also do clean weeding since the disease has many alternative hosts like weeds']
I want to know whether my information and images are reaching you well. ,['Yes we are']
I s it true that i can make glue from cassava,"['How', 'What i know is that from cassava you can get starch, but not glue']"
How often can i sprinkle liquid manure?,"['Sprinkling of', 'Every two to three weeks are okay depending on stage of growth. not necessary after full podding']"
For how long can narocass1 and 2 be maintained in the garden  before getting rotten?fred masindi,['As long ur gardens a nt in wet land it can stay five yrs.']
Since cassava brown streak disease is aproblem and disturbing also spreads easily now to control what can bedone? afarmer from apac district,"['Please use clean, tolerant planting materials. make sure the source fields are certified']"
What are the best months of planting maize?,['I hope you planted by now']
How can we mitigate rotting in beans in case rain is tóo much as we have replanted as a result of hailstone affecting us,"['It is caused by a fungal disease which comes due to too much moisture or dampness', 'I request the beans program, mr ssekandi wilber to respond. here in the zone, climbing beans are just being introduced  ']"
"What bean  variety does well in kiboga?

",['Short beans for example nambale. ']
What is likely effects of not replacing new seeds every season?,['Poor yields']
Wot cause rotting of cassava root tubers,"['Army worms are controlled with pesticides and not herbicides. can use rocket imado...., etc. it better u start early e.g. monitored 10 days after germination. ', 'Up to 500kgs']"
What pesticide is best for controlling armyworm in arua district,['Clobenzo and amdocs']
When is better to plant cassava? ,['Plant cassava early at the onset on rains']
"What are the major insects which destroy beanl leaves,?","['All leaf eating insects like beetles, leaf miners, grass hoppers (and all crickets) small caterpillars, etc eat bean leaves']"
What type of soils are favourable for planting cassava,['Loam soil']
How can you identify cassava chemicals which are not toxic to the plant? ,['All chemicals are toxic. use them according to the manufactures instructions. also use them if all other  methods have failed']
Where do we get  makert  for dried cassava,['Please talk to your district commercial officer for advise on cassava market']
How can maize streak virus be controlled? .,"['U uproot the affect plant and throw away far from ur garden or burn it', 'Use tolerant maize varieties']"
Farmers ask varieties of cassava that is resistant to diseases ,"['The narocass varieties 1 and 2 are resistant to. cmd. the 2 varieties are also tolerant to cbsd. this means that they can survive cbsd', 'Narocas.1', 'We have narocus 2 is doing well and resistant to diseases.']"
Iam planting maize advice me how to apply fertilizer.l have dap and npk,"['An expert will reachout to help. ', ""Don't use npk on maize,  instead apply dap at planting and urea at weeding nkee height at a rate of 10 grams per plant ""]"
Will you be paying us salary? ,['Narocus 1']
"Narocass 1 and made 14 which are said to be disease free are all affected in my area by cassava mosaic  and cassava brown streak, will it put tubers?  can farmers  still multiply these stems when they mature because the farmers now don't have any other hope. ",['That might not be narocass1.please consult the production office to access the clean planting materials ']
What is the measure cause of the army worm,"[""There is no major cause of fall army worm. it's a pest which migrated from america to africa. only that it's favoured by dry spell""]"
What causes wilting of beans in the garden?,"['This depends on crop but for beans (if all important factors are favourable), by 7 to 10 days the seeds would have germinated', 'Lady gloria, you may need to give a response and the frequency used. what determines the amount? etc. thanks']"
"I always see some maize combs having a variety of colours ranging from purple , blue , red , orange , yellow , white etc. what causes such maize to have all those colours in one comb,?",['Cross pollination effects']
What causes molds in beans  and how can the farmer  prevent it.,['Moulds can be prevented with proper drying of beans and ensuring dry conditions in the store (avoid moist conditions)']
Where is the market for kakira sorted beans?,"['Well, we are still in a april.  but plant longe 5 as it matures early as compared th hybrids.  however,  if you know the pattern of rain in your region,  you can as well plant hybrid but not in may']"
Give us fliers about the disease,['U will get at a later time']
Wacakoningomejukutwogwana,['Wa cako ki pwonyo lupur ma ikin paco. wun ma  wunongo pwony myero wu pwony lupur mukene ikin gang']
Which places should be avoided when collecting soil sample,"['Under trees', 'Rocky  places', 'Wetspots,old manure,urine spots', 'Only on rocks']"
What causes  prise  fluctuation  in maize production samuel arua,"['Seasons. when the season is good, there will be good harvest for many farmers hence low market and vise-versa ']"
Which condition is suitable for maize plantation,"['Oxygen,moiture,soil']"
If we advocates of cassava who will advocate for price,['First let farmers grow enough issues on prices will follow later']
"What is the best type of fertilizer for beans? ,","['Beans like other crops require major nutrients npk but n should be limited just before and during flowering in order to encourage seed development at the expense of too.much leafy vegetation', 'Even dap is good']"
"During drying of beans after harvest,how can you test the required moisture content? .","['There a salt test, u can try to break the seed using your teeth, etc, etc']"
I planted maize the past season and had used cow dung while sowing the drought  affected the maize i intend to plant maize again in the same place do i need to apply cow dung again or i plant with out,['It is required to improve on the soil fertility for good yields']
I heard mixed beans have the highest nutrient is it true?,"['Not true', 'The nutrient rich beans are available. even if you mixed beans low in nutrients, they may not compete with a certain rich nutrient bean in terms of nutritional value']"
What transmit cassava mosaic,"['White flies', 'Yah white flies through the dissemination of stem cuttings', 'Bemisia tabaci or vector whitefly', 'The whiteflies']"
What is the best varity,['Narocass1 and nase14']
Where's market for kakira beans?.,"[""I don't know of a variety called kakira. may be u use a picture for us to identify it. for markets, please contact your district commercial officer, produce stores, etc""]"
"Am sese musema from kiryandongo district,how can l prevent the invasion of army worms  in my maize garden","['Do early planting and when you see signs early, spray with recommended pesticides e.g amdocs, ... ...', 'Spray 3x after every 10 days ']"
Is broad casting method good in application of fertilizers? ,"['Use of fertilizers is good when you plant in rows because you have to put it in the holes where you are going to plant the seeds', ""It's good for crops that take to use fertilizer"", ""Adjumani district,, it's not good in terms of proportion"", 'It is not economical especially if you are doing commercial farming']"
What are the measures farmers can take minimize crop losses during storage,"['Drying seeds properly', 'Regular checking ot the store']"
"Dear fellow farmers in kabale and neighbouring districts  at large in greater kigezi, what is the current method of planting and staking climbing beans especially  in this coming season of march 2021  .?","['Thanks for your question,use row planting and upright bean stakes. .']"
How can i know that soil lacks air as a major nutrient,['Poor germination that takes long time']
. how is fall armyworm pest different from common stalk borers in terms of crop injury and damage?,"[',  crop damage remain crop damage,  the difference is that fall army worm is a noctanal while the ordinary maize booreres can feed during the day ']"
How long are we going to work? ,['One year']
Kato masindi how can we control stoke burera at early stage?,['By sprying earlier in two weeks after germinating.']
Which fertalizer is good for beans veriety narow 3 in arua,"['The bean variety is called narobean 3, fertilizers are not variety specific, so use any fertilizers following the recommendations in question above', 'Thanks for you.']"
Which type of fertilizer is used in the planting of beans seeds like nabe 15,"['Npk', 'Always think of phosphorous fertilizers  or poultry litter at planting just after germination']"
When shall we get anew verilaty,"['A new variety of what? varieties are developed according to the need and released as they are available. plant varieties take long to develop, hence the long process. especially now when the breeder has to breed against many fronts including climate change', '3 new cassava varieties may be released early next year.']"
Which season is good for growing beans.,['All seasons are good especially at the moment that we have early yielding varieties. ']
I am trying to send photos but it is failing to send what could be the problem?,['Check network connection properly and resend them. or check with your datas  you may have lost all over']
What is proper spacing of cassave .,"['1 x 1 meter spacing. but for intercropping, one may vary the spacing by widening it accordingly']"
How will u help those districts which are notvrepresentedn,"['When you perform very well, we shall roll it to other farmets']"
How many times do we spray beans,"['Against what boss', 'You can at least make this in three stage two weeks after germinate , at z frowerig stage ,& after frowering', 'Three times in aseason.']"
How do i access the effective pesticides of army fall worms ,['Get in touch with your nearest agro-dealer']
What are the advantages of spacing beans during planting,"['To improve on high yield and allowing proper circulation of air', 'For better weeding and spraying', 'To promote the quality of beans hence good yielding of beans', 'Improves rapid growth and yield']"
How long should artificial fertilizers be used in a certain piece of land in order to avoid degradation? ,"['A year after a year', 'Fertilization depends on crop and organic matter content of the soil. it would be advisable to always apply fertilizers after soil analysis. however, inherently, our soils (especially in buganda) are poor. by default the lack n, p and k. soil erosion  is also causing  lot of depletion. it is advisable that the inorganic fertilizers be applies every cropping season. remember fertilizers will not work well if the soil does not have organic matter']"
What is the best herbicide for weeding groundnuts,['Any selective herbicide may do but should be applied a few days before planting. others may also be applied after planting']
Is it advisable to leave maize stocks in the garden and manure ?,['Yes']
I would like to know the ways of keeping cassava planting material during dry season with out being damage by the goat,"['Cut them, tie in bundle of 100 sticks, dig a small hole the size of a basin under a big leafy tree, put the base in the hole, cover with little soil and keep pouring water to it every two weeks till planting']"
Do bean weevils affect the germination of bean seeds? ,"[""Soil fertility is key in maize production especially npk. don't use water logged soils (ensure well drained soils). hence, a good loam soil is advantageous"", 'U mean after planting it under the ground i say no when u do seed selection well']"
How can the bitterness in cassava tubers be reduced,"[""No. if it's drought not much you can do."", 'If you start with a clean seedbed, weeding twice is enough. thanks', 'Sugar 31 or nabe 12c, locally called masavu']"
Can pesticide get spoiled by storing it after spraying,['True because all has there expiry dates']
How can i control whaitfly? ,['We advice farmers not to bother with whitefly control. but control disease to deny whitefly the source of virus for infection of other plants']
Is planting using oxen better than hand  hoe,['Oxygen in faster and row planting can vmbe achieved faster and easily']
How many cuttings of cassava should a farmer plant in one hectare?,"['Unpredictable', 'Approximately 10000 cuttings when you plant 1m * 1m.']"
What type of fertilizer is good during planting of naro bean 3?,"['As has been earlier explained, a phosphorous rich fertiliser like dap, ssp, tsp are all good. the importance of this fertiliser is to increase and fasten root growth.']"
Am  resty.  from  mayuge  what can we do  to access. good  valiets. of cassava  cutting s  for  planting,"['Not recommended because as the beans climb maize, it affects the performance of maize. ', 'If the stems are planted in a relatively wet soil, there will be no serious effect of termites. you can eliminate anti hills before planting ']"
What are the criteria for variety selection in maize?,"['Oliva,  nase stands for bean varieties released by namulonge bean programme under naro,  but naro bean varieties have bean realesed by naro at namulonge.  the difference is just in the time of release.  the nabe beans were released before naro really alignment but naro bean varieties have been released after the naro program re alignment ', 'You can use selective herbicides eg. maize plus, lomax etc', ""No. if it's drought not much you can do.""]"
What are the best seed varieties for beans on market,['Nabe l and nadi']
Why is that whitefly multiple faster and spread quickly,"['Favourable climatic conditions', 'The white flies are pests which increase in numbers depending on the host plant and environmental conditions']"
Which fertilizer can be used for improving productive of maize,"['The information we provide is good for researchers to compile the pressing problems and submit to either research or responsible organisation. all that we enjoy is coming from research (not only agricultural research). remember research can only be done if there is a problem and researchers need to be informed. this forum is one of the ways. please keep forwarding the problems', 'Dap for planting and urea for top dressing.you can also spray with super grow.', 'Dap  and urea are good for improving the productivity of maize', 'Sulphate of ammonia: this promote rapid growth and increase crops yield as well improving on the the quality of the seeds']"
Will organisation fund the demo garden in case  we set them  and  were?by hellen,['If it was in the work plan']
How can farmers control cbsd on the farm.kiboga,['Use clean planting materials and tolerant variety']
Which chemicals are best for spraying beans after flowering?,['Please be specific? spraying against what? ']
How long does naricas 1 take in the garden?,['Cassava takes one year in the field but we can recommend that in case of famine at home u can start eating at 8 months by picking one by one from each plant until one year']
Which maize variety is resistance to both pest and diseases,['I noticed that longe 5 is more resistant than the other varieties']
Some farmers have a belief of removing the first leaf from the bean soon after germination that it had become into contact with soil pests.is it a good practice? .,"['This depends on beliefs from a certain area but it is true most diseases are soil bone. but this is not practical for a bigger field', 'Thanks alot for your response']"
Which type of disease is mostly affect'g cassaver,"['The cassava brown streak diseased', 'The common diseases of cassava are cassava mosaic virus disease, cassava streak virus and root rots. however, the two virus diseases are more common.', 'The common diseases of cassava are cassava mosaic virus disease, cassava streak virus and root rots. however, the two virus diseases are more common.']"
What  bean variety is recommended for planting in season  with heavy rains?,['Those that have high water retention']
How can local farmers determine the acidity of the soil? ,['Poor growth due to much salt']
Can peas be mixed with groundnut and yield good variety,"["",  that is not correct at all,  the correct thing is that once you use fertilizers,  you get better yields than when you don't and the soil is not fertile.  this has no effect on the subsequent crops grown in the coming season. "", 'This depends on crop but for beans (if all important factors are favourable), by 7 to 10 days the seeds would have germinated']"
I need cassava stem cuttings to plant in an acre of land. where can i get them and at what price? am  benson from katuna kabale district,"[""Go to kachwekano research institute in kabale and ask. if you can't find it then try come to namulonge""]"
Where can farmers get torelant seed varieties," 'We need to see pictures to make a good conclusion. however could that be bean root rot.', 'Against what boss']"
Can maize. grow in clay soil,['Yes as long as it contain plants nutrients']
"Farmers always burn maize residues, is it a good or bad practice","['Bad practice because when the remains rot in the soil it improve on soil fertility', 'What if they store pests that destroy crops']"
How can farmers in kiboga get naro bean1-3 in case there's need.,['The beans are available in farm supply shops. you can contact beans program naccri or your zonal naro institute muzardi. harvest plus also promotes narobean 1-3']
What disease or pest causes the beans to wither immediately after germination?,"['Maybe soil acidity', 'Nematodes']"
What causes cassava trees to dry before maturity?,['Bacteria that causes rotting of the cassava tubers']
"I have sent images but, i have not received any payment were is the problem ","['Hmmm, please call gloria for payment issues']"
What are the major fertilizers are required in cassava production in order for increased produ,"['Only is it was open pollinated or composite maize variety. never use hybrids to plant as seed from previous season unless it was breeders seeds managed in a specific way', 'Diammonium phosphate', 'If the soil is rich in soil nutrients especially with high organic matter and good ph, well drained and not stony one may not need to apply fertilizers. but, being a root crop, some phosphorous may be applied to encourage root growth']"
What soils are recommended for bean growing?,['There are a number of leaf eating pests like caterpillars and beetles. of recent there are snails. spray with insecticides where necessary.']
Can newly havested bean seeds gives good production when planted again omoses from arua city,"['If dried well of course will give good yield, also provided you harvested then when they were ready']"
What chemical is best recommended for weeding beans? afarmer from kiboga.,"['The recommended chemical for weeding beans is called potent  buy from agro chemical shops in your area  .musinga david from katuna kabale district.', 'There is a new chemical called bean clean. please find out from genuine chemical suppliers']"
"Question 2:l could recall very well , during training we were recommended to use ' ambusi' on fall army warm but getting it is  not a simple task.for that case, do you have other alternative pesticide.","[""I don't remember this recommendation in any training unless or otherwise but there are pesticides like amdocs, rocket, striker,  chlobenzo.......(check with genuine agro-dealers. ""]"
What is the spacing of cassava and maize intercropped together?,"['5 meters', ""In case you want to intercrop cassava with maize, please plant cassava 1.5m from one row to another, then 1m from one plant to the other. plant only one row of maize in the middle of the cassava rows. i'm sure you will get maximum yields for both crops.""]"
What is the longest period of narocas to live in soil after maturity without rotting?,['Narocass1 can stay in the soil safe for about 3 years']
How can we identify as farmer,['Talk about yourself to the disttict and sub county officials']
Where in uganda can i get the local maize variety,"['Dokolo,amolatar']"
Which  method  ican use  cheeply  to control  weed in beans  but and cannot  affect  de  bean growing  and  de soil,"['Use a selective herbicide /chemical called bean clean or potent. use 200-280 mls in 20 litres of water/ pump, depending on type and stage of weeds', 'So one litre can weed 1 acre']"
Who has never had any problems on the app ,['I have never had any problem with the app']
Is it good to plant maize only in the first season?,"['All crops can be grown in any season only that people have perceptions. and for maize, the second season is even longer and wetter']"
I need to know more about how chropyil cause cassava brown streak disease.. ,"['Chlorophyll does not cause cbsd, it caused by viruses that attack the chlorophyll molecules turning them yellow']"
What is the name of the pest that cause black spots on bean leaves and pods.,"['Yes  if your area is prone to drought,  i encourage your to buy water efficient maize varieties eg. wema 2115. get this variety at pearl seed co. however, does not mean that you can plant your crop late in the season ']"
Do you have cbsd app because adsurv shows only bacterial blight,['Hello steven. the adsurv diagnosis is not concrete so please send any pictures of diseased leaves using collect so that we can do further analysis']
What is the price of g-nuts per kg redbeauty,"['This depends on location and type. for instance a price in kampala is higher than rakai. similarly, a kilo for food cost less than groundnut seed.', 'It depends on quantity and quality because from dokolo district is 3000# per kilogram in the market', 'It depends on quantity and quality because from dokolo district is 3000# per kilogram in the market']"
Is there any value addition for beans? and if any how can we use it to help farmers b'se the px of besns is down.,['There are a number of value added products on the market. this is mainly the new naro bean varieties rich in iron and zinc. please contact harvest plus for details']
To which family of crops do beans belong?,"['You may use rhizobia if it is available with makerere university, soil science', 'Contact namalere appropriate technology research institute ']"
What is the best pesticide for spraying maize? ,"['Use amdocs, chlobenzo, rocket and those others in the chat i told you to take a photo']"
If afarmer uses pesticide to spray pests does it affect the fertilization  of flowers in beans?,"[""Yes, it's advisable to apply pesticides before and after flowering plants."", 'True i can affect just apply before and after flowering', 'Use of pesticides has led to loss of pollinating, parasitic and paranoid which are important in crop production. it is advisable to use chemicals carefully and spray at the right time. spray before and after flowering because at flowering many insects visit these flowers and may die in the process or may carry the chemical to the hives (pesticides in honey) which may affect huma life. always try integrated 9r agronomy practices before applying the insecticides']"
"Farmers always say there are some water in the soil,what are they?","['Gravitational water', 'Capillary water']"
How do farmers benefit from a farming organization?,"['Farmers benefit from farming organization by acquiring more farming skills, access to mordern technologies', 'Farmers may also benefit from farming organizations as they can easily access new varieties & disease free plating materials', 'It is cheap']"
What are proper ways of containing faw,"['Plant early, crop rotation, spray with pesticide when necessary']"
How long do rice take to yield,"['120 days (4 months)', '4 months']"
Should farmers plant loge10 or bazooka,"[""It's a hybrid and germinate very well but may be u bought fake one""]"
What causes maize streak disease,['Virus']
Ways farmers can guard against drought,"['Preservation of forest', 'Diversifying farm business', 'Water harvest during the rain season']"
Is supergro a fertilizer to be used in maize garden?,"['Where are these stems?  please contact your agricultural or commercial officer or operation wealth creation officers for possible market(s)', 'Bacterias and fungi.cause most of the cassava root rots. ']"
Where are markets for beans?,"['Which type, seed or grain? depends; be specific; question fit for market category']"
What can i do to improve my harvest as in quantity coz as i get 800 to 900 per acre,"['Chake on the plant spacing eg 30cm from plant and 75cm from row ', 'Do all recommended agronomic practices timely i.e. early field preparation, early planting, proper fertilization, early weeding, pests and disease control, etc. use the right variety']"
How can we call the disease that affects the eatten cassava ,['The disease that affects the edible part of cassava roots is cassava brown streak disease. its affects the flesh and makes cassava not good for good and for sale. follow the best practices of agronomy to be able to manage the disease and get good yields']
How can i access good material,"['Look for oribcing group, anotocao and adyegi women group in oyam']"
What are the major setbacks in the implementation of integrated pest management in developing countries? ,"['Ipm is the integrated pest management. when we say integrated, we mean combining or using all the control measures or all approaches that are available. for instance, start wit cultural methods, consider agronomy practices, use torelant varieties, plant on time, etc etc. major set back of ipm is lack of consistency and adherence.', 'Climate change has also played a big part in upsetting the various approaches used i  pests and disease control']"
What is the best fertilizers for beans? farmers are in need  of rhyzobium  is it possible for me to get them and sell to my fsrmers?,['Diammonium phosphate']
Habwaki obyara emihogo ekunura baitu nihinduka nesalira? ,['Eitaka neriyo lireta ekyo kasta liba lihorwemu ekilisa.']
Famers we have 45 acres of narocuss1 roots on sell located kiryandongo someone help and for us market for stems also. ,"['First consult with your owc offices to know the current supply plan and secondly consult bulindi zardi for guidance', 'The district production office may also be of help. organisations which work with refugees may also help']"
What would be the best method of planting cassava stems to give good yields?,"['Nase 14 and naro case 1', 'U dig ahole of a depth of 5 inches and press the  cassava  stem, but  in each put one then cover with some soil']"
May i know lifecyle of white flies,"['It starts from egg, nymph and adult which takes between 15 to 21 days depending on weather conditions']"
How can leaf rust of beans be controlled?,"['But how do you eat it? it is all brown. unless some parts are still white (not attacked), one can peel and cook or dry for making flour', 'You are right and this will depend on the crop the people are interested in. different areas may need different croos', '0.75x 0.25 that one u plant 2 seeds and then thine to 1 \n0.75x0.60 plant 2 plant per hill\nbut 0.75 in raws and 0.25 or 0.60 in lines']"
"Of all the varieties produced by naro, which one tastes best while fresh",['Most of the varieties released by naro are sweet in their taste']
"The season has just started in some areas. what could be the good variety of  beans, resistant to deseases, marketable, and so forth. ","['Julius,  for disease resistance,  you need a clean and sure sourced seed but for yield you need to care for your soil and for market,  it will depend on your purpose of production ', 'This depends on location and kind of beans e.g. bush or climbing. ensure you use pest and disease free seeds. do all the recommended agronomic practices timely']"
How much is akilogram of cassava flour in moroto,"['I think if you have a question and the app to unable you send a question or two, well and good']"
"What causes  early and late bright in beans.and could be the solution.
","['The cause is the wet whether or environment. the disease spreads with splash water, diseased equipments, humans, animals, etc']"
What is the best type of beans for planting?,"['Kanyewa bean', 'Depending upon the soil texture', 'Depending, even nabe spice', 'We have varieties that are good but it now depends on you whether you are growing it for food or market.']"
Which type of beans can work very will 4 the first season at masindi district ,['U can use seed the big one but remember to keep time.']
Which places one should consider when choosing area for collecting soil samples?,['Areas that do not have shade']
I what fertilisers for beans,['This depends on the stage of beans. please be specific']
At what stage can a farmer spray his /her maize garden with fertilizers in order to get good yields in kasese district?,['You can top dress with urea one month after planting.']
"I would need some help  on the scientific names of these cassava species locally known in luo (nyaraboke ,bao, atimatim)",['Please contact ngenta zardi or any other zardi in your region to be assisted']
When shall we get interventions of our submissions?,"['Where are u located, yr district. we can connect u to a buyer if we get one. but try your sub county or district agric office.', 'We advise that you continue moving to the easy reach areas within your community. ']"
What fertilizer can best be used during planting of maize,"[""If you have the receipt,  get back to them and explain.  it's most common that farmers don't take that seriously making it difficult for one to justify that he / she bought maize seeds from that particular outlet."", 'Yes, go to play store and download it. if u fail, get back to gloria', 'Npk']"
Where can we access market from kiryandongo,['Contact traders and or your district commercial officer']
What are the effects of cassava mealy bugs in cassava production?,"['May be you call gloria direct', ""No. if it's drought not much you can do."", 'Legume crops especially beans ']"
What are the possible ways of controling cassava mosaic,['Start with a tolerant variety. use clean tools. uproot affected plants']
What is planting period/ calender for beans in kiboga and kyankwanzi.,['This depends on when rains will or will have started']
Can we still plant beans?,"['Yes', 'Yes in the month of august']"
How to prevent cmd locally?,['Select disease free planting materials and uproot diseased plants from the garden regularly']
Am a farmer from kapundo what causes the outbreak of army worms,['Weather']
For how long can i keep my matured cassava uharvestef,['For between 2 to 3 years ']
Help me what can i do to improve my harvest,"['1. prepare land well 2. plant at a correct spacing (75cm x 30cm 1 seed per hole  or 75cm x 60cm 2 seeds per hole) 3. apply d.a.p fertilizer at planting and urea 1 month from germination (each 1 bag per acre)  4. weed three times ', ""Also survey for fall army worm as early as one week after germination. ensure the right variety for your area. don't use poor drained soiks""]"
What is the best first aid for one affected by a pesticide,['Read manufactures instructions. then visit a health centre']
What type of soil is recommended for growing beans?,['Well drained fertile soils are adequate']
Am  benson from katuna kabale district.state any four agronomic practices in the management of beans,"['Wait for beans presentation', '1. choose the right variety and seed source for your area\n2. prepare the garden on time\n3. plant early\n4. ensure good soil fertility\n5. keep beans weed free\n6. look out for pests, diseases and control them timely']"
When is another workshop?,"['They will inform us if it is necessary, you know it requires funds']"
State any two pests that affect maize at a young stage.am  benson from katina kabale district,['Fall army worm and stem  borers']
"According to some farmers, there is fear that the cassava brown steak may be harmful to human beings, is it true?","['I do not understand why my question can not be submitted today.could you explain  please?', 'I have not learnt about its effects on humans being. the only effect i know is that it reduces of food availability and causes food insecurity']"
Question 1 i 'be not used fertilizer during planting maize. what is the based fertilizer to apply and at what stage?,['D.a.p at planting. 1 bottle top per hole at a spacing of 75cm x 30cm and 2 bottle tops at a spacing of 75cm x 60cm directly in the holes. make sure you cover that fertilizer with little soil before putting in seed.\n\nurea at 1 month from germination. 1 bottle top at a spacing of 75cm x 30cm  2 bottle tops at a spacing of 75cm x 60cm. put this fertilizer some 15cm away from the base of the maize plant \n\nnote:- 1. do not put this fertilizer onto the leaves because it will burn the maize \n\n2. apply the fertilizer after weeding \n\n3. apply the fertilizer when there is moisture in the soil']
Where can we farmers get the beans seeds with iron content?,['Food store']
What is the spacing  for made 14 cassava,['Generally all the released varieties are planted at spacing of 1meter by 1 meter']
What is the current price of maize as of today?,"['It is not very easy. we have tried to research on tobacco, hot pepper, tephrosia, and a mixture of them,etc but still the dust was better ']"
How many kilograms of beans can be planted in one acre?,['About 20 to 25kgs depending on the spacing and seed rate u adopt and intercrops involved']
Why is cassava keeps on low yield  as years go  on  esp new varrieties,['Because the varieties break down to diseases after planting the same materials for repeated cycles']
What facilitates farm yard manure to loosen upper soil layers? ,"[""It's alkalinity"", 'Farm yard manure has organic materials. when it decomposes, it produces organic matter and humus. these are small soft spongy like particles. when mixed with soil, they losen it']"
Is it a good practice to carry out irrigation in maize plantations? ,"['I request the beans program, mr ssekandi wilber to respond. here in the zone, climbing beans are just being introduced  ']"
Why is it that fall armyworm affect maize crop so badly during sunny period as compared to rainy period?,"['Like all other pests, they are more active during dry season when temperatures are high. carbondioxide increases activity of.pesticides. when it rains, the activities of pests slows down due to dump weather. rain can also kill some pests through washing them away']"
The authories are chasing a way people using some parts of the swamps.no sensitisation.what alternatives have govt done to help such wanainchi?,['No way let them leave coz they are destroying resources']
What are the best maize planting months?,['Early weeks of march']
What causes maize streak disease?,['It is a virus disease carried by a vector']
Where in uganda can a concerned farmers take their soil for testing if they want to know the soil,"['Soil samples can be tested at kawanda national laboratories but at a small fee. ask for soil science lab', 'Ijesca teefe know kawanda research can do  it.']"
What causes dumping off flowers in beans.,"['It is caused by a fungal disease which comes due to too much moisture or dampness', 'Dumping off is a fungal infection,so application of the common fungicides like agrozeb at inception of the problem and or mistress as the problem try to intesfiy will help ']"
What chemical can use on planting beans,"['Fertilizers can preferably applied at planting, and sometimes seeds are dressed with chemicals prior to planting to protect them against insects that can eat them before germination but also seedling insect pests eg cut worms and bean stem maggots and diseases eg root rots', 'Generally, if one uses dressed seed, he/she may only use manure or broadcast an appropriate fertiliser like dap after planting']"
Can cassava stems be planted immediately after cutting or they can wait for sometime?,['It depends on the farmers will because it can be planted at the same time']
What is the price  of cassava dry cheeps now? ,['Check the markets for price update']
What good. session  to  grow beans  in order to  realise  high  production,"['From 8 to 10 days', 'Fred,  this is a deficiency of a number of nutrients,  if not becuase of planting a sick seed.  sometimes if the seed had affected plumuel it can produce discolored leaves due to a mutation.  however if the soil has limited and unbalanced availability of macro and micro elements, this can happen.  for example in a  combination difficienc of n, p, k and zinc,  lead or molbodenum and manganese  nutrients,  you can get discolouration ', 'Resty,  still am not  satisfied  with the reply because the  question  was about session not  seed']"
Which chemical can one use to treat nabe 15 bean perfectly after harvest in terego?,"['Can use plant materials like red pepper , dry tobacco leaves, ashes, leave beans un winnowed, and frequently sundry to avoid infestation by the bean bruchids']"
How can farmers control field pests?,"['Use of good agricultural\npractices is the first line in pest (pests, diseases and weeds) control. the farmers can use manual or mechanical methods, can use pesticides or integrated methods (ipm)']"
What causes white and black spots on cassava leaves.,['A common problem in humid weather. it is caused by a fungus; white leaf spot.']
What type of soils is good for planting cassava,['Loam soil']
Most farmers in kiryandongo wants to grow high quality  maize this season which type can they grow and when,['For cassava please']
Delayed harvesting may lead to...(what),"['Maize is having a good market at the moment ( fresh and dry). no worries', ""Lost of produce due to splitting of poe's,rotting of fruit and vegetables"", 'Increase number of volunteers plants or self down plants which harbour disease and help in carrying than to the next season']"
Which pestcide is good for treating cassavamozic,"['Look for oribcing group, anotocao and adyegi women group in oyam']"
How can couch grass be effectively control from the cassava garden.,"['Carry out deep digging followed by removal of the rhizomes', 'Repeated spraying of young plants with recommended herbicides', 'Thanks']"
How to control fall army worm,"['1st. plant early. in case you notice serious signs,  use pesticides. see that chat i told you to photograph']"
"What is bean cleaner?, people are talking about bean cleaner i don't understand what is't.","['Moses,  the word cleaning simply means making pure,  so depending on the context of the bean cleaner,  i want to think that it may be the winowing technology where beans are easily separated from chaff after harvesting.  but also there is a herbicides which is called bean clean,  which is used to spray in bean fields,  it kills all the other plants and leaves beans clean. ', 'It is a herbicide called bean clean. it is used in weeding beans after germination']"
How to store maize locally,"['Dry maize well to the right moisture content, store in airtight containers under moisture free conditions. you can use some chemical dust at the rate recommended by manufacturers']"
Which pests affects mostly beans?,"['Bean weevil', 'The pests are many depending on stage. the field pests include aphids, beatles, flies (especially the bean fly), crickets, locusts and all those leaf eating insects. the weevils are mainly storage pests but can start right away from the field. the most dangerous field insects are bean fly and aphids']"
Why do cassava rote? kiboga,['Cassava rot due to diseases']
Why  does cassava doesn't yield better in wetlands,['Too much moisture content']
Which month  is a farmer supposed to plant maize in the first season. birungi doreen masindi ,"['Early weeks of march', 'In march']"
.i used npk fertilizer to grow beans and they flowered on the top parts only leading to low yields.how best can such problem be overcomed?,['I hope u didnot over fertilise. what was the n ratio in that npk? too much n may lead to over production of leaves at the expense of fruits. seems the lower parts were over crowded due to low spacing and high n. always use recommended spacing and fertiliser amount']
Can cassava serve as a raw material in paper industry and if so why is it not applicable in africa ? ,"['Cassava has many uses including in paper industry but in uganda now, production is still low and most of it is used as food at home. we therefore encourage people to increase production so that the excess can be sold to industries for various uses.', 'Yes']"
"Farmer,good morning am one of the farmers of cassava in kiryandongo district, who ever is need of cuttings /planting stems of narocuss1 and nas19  free from deseases contact me on . 50 acrs cassava  ","['Beyongyera,  this is good information,  we shall direct who ever is in need ', 'Please contact others too e.g. your district production officer, owc officers, etc']"
How much is narro bean1 in owino market,"['Is this bean grain or seed? to help understand the kind of market you are looking for. if seed, it should have been inspected and certified']"
This application does not diagnose diseases of beans and maize bc what could be the problem?,"['It does. unless there is a problem with taking photos', 'True its not on beans and maize but they are still working on it using the photo we are sending to them, so lets be calm']"
"Gudmoning every one. farmers,dry season has stay long in kiryandongo and masindi which are food basket of our country cassava have been uprooted in kiryandongo and who ever havested didn't plant. maize is expected to be planted late therefore farmers don't drain your greeneries an forget to reserve for your families. i also remind you fermers to plant atlistb half acre of cassava for food security of your families. god bless u all.",['Thank you for advising everyone']
Do naro also supply virus  free  planting  materials? ,"['Yes,the improved cassava varieties curtently suitable for farmets to grow are narocass 1, nase 19, nase 14, nade 3, ']"
I think there is need to group adsurv members so that demo gardens for new varieties of crops are established for them.am alex from amolatar,"['These seed companies always provide this information when u r buying the seed. you may need to use soil or trays with the growth media. it is the shade which is constant', 'L posted something to do with market. last week, naro and uganda breweries signed a ppp agreement and major products are barley, sorghum and cassava']"
"Pakanyi area co-cperative we got 200,000,000  from maaif for buy'g processing  machine,dryer and other we are looking 4 good qwlfied supplyer 2 work wz us you can call me","['Congs, what are u going to process?']"
Which strategy can the govt use to enforce bye laws to control cbsd spread.?,['I believe the best strategy is to enforce that bye laws are set in a community and strictly adhered to']
"Whay is the quantity of cassava stem and flour, beans and maize required for large scale market out there? dravuru milka terego district.",['Question not clear but remember the economies of small and need for a one stop centre for business']
How do beans grow successfully,"['Start with the right variety, clean and practice all the recommended agronomy practices']"
Zombo district farmers not included how shall they benefit? ,['Pakwach and nebbi team can cover zombo as well']
What are the different hybrids for maize,"['Yes, need for new varieties which are tolerant to mosaic and streak viruses']"
How do i plant f10?,"['Cintact naro ir serere', 'F10 is not an officially released cassava variety in uganda']"
What bean varieties have a higher market value in kiboga and around?,"['The farmer should undertake a marker survey  however, currently, the nutrien dense varieties namely narobean 1,2, 3 and 6 are on high demand. you can contact kiboga district farmers association for more guidance, and these can link you to some farmer groups in kibiga and other subcounties who are already growing these bean varieties and habe vast market']"
How does farm yard manure preserve moisture in the soil? ,"['They cover the top soil hence preventing water loss', 'They cover the top soil hence preventing water loss', 'I have explained this somewhere. please look at it. however, farm yard manure (fym) has a lot of organic material which is converted into organic matter and later humus. these contain very minute particles and when they come together, they form a sponge like nature which holds water and releases it slowly ( the higher the smaller particles in the soil, the higher it is likely to have more clay, hence the longer it can keep the soil more moist).']"
Name for me the three varieties of cassva,"['Natocass1, narocass2 and nase14']"
What's the best pesticide for armyworm,"['Maize is having a good market at the moment ( fresh and dry). no worries', 'Sincerely there is no other best method i know other than bird scaring ', 'Not true', 'Garden tech']"
Where can one access factory for cassava? ,"['You can access a cassava processing plant in arapai soroti district', 'There is a  also a cassava processing factory upcountry in nwoya district', 'Agricultural service in kampala', 'The farm uganda cassava batch dryer factory in kigumba', 'Soroti in eastern']"
What are the different forms of value addition in beans?,"['If you use conservation agricultural practices like permanent planting basins,  an acre has 7000 basins each planting 3 seeds,  in which the acre will require 21,000 seeds and depending on the variety,  this may not vary so much from the conventional methods ', 'Yes very advisable to intercrop the two.  ensure that you have about 30 cm between the maize and the bean plant and you can use dap fertilizer at planting at a rate of 10 grams per plant for both maize and the beans at planting and urea on maize alone at weeding ', 'Use a selective herbicide /chemical called bean clean or potent. use 200-280 mls in 20 litres of water/ pump, depending on type and stage of weeds']"
What is the rate of dap fertilizer to be used in planting maize in an acre?,['50kg per acre and use a bottle top to be applied in each hole']
How  can  cbb  be managed  in a field of cassava ,['Naro is currently researching on it and will communicate our findings soon']
Which common chemical is used for seed dressing,"['Malathon dust', 'Lindone dust']"
Which is the best chemical for spraying bean fly?.,"['Any pesticide can do e.g. rocket, dudu guard, etc']"
What can i do to overcome yellowing of maize (white maize) leaves in ntungamo?,"['I think try urea at knee level', 'Ensure proper soil fertility especially nitrogen and proper soil fertility']"
What  type of  pests which causes bean  leaves  turns  into  yellowish,"['Yellowing  of beans leaves is not only a result of pests. however, the bean fly is one of the major pests of beans which can cause this. the bean root rots can also do so. but more important are the soil nutrients especially nitrogen. on top of that, the soil moisture conditions especially dry soils can lead to yellowing']"
Why do cassava perform well in poor soils,"['It is not that cassava performs well in poor soils but it is tolerant of low nutrients. when heavy feeders fail to grow and cassava grows the farmers think like so, the reason for low yields. please ensure the soil has some nutrients for better yields']"
What brings the cassava lower leaves to become as black?,"['Yes  if your area is prone to drought,  i encourage your to buy water efficient maize varieties eg. wema 2115. get this variety at pearl seed co. however, does not mean that you can plant your crop late in the season ']"
Is it applicable to do earthing up in maize garden? ,"['Mr benson,  inorganic fertilizers only provide ready nutrients for quick uptake,  but organic fertilizers build the soil structure and relesease nutrients in small and sustainable quantities and so conservs the soils better ', 'Yes mr.benson its good because it keeps moisture in the soil and control soil erosion']"
Any market for cassava stems naricas 1 ready now,"[""We can't guarantee market for but look around for buyers. contact subcounty agric office. or advertise them in church, schools or markets""]"
What happens to the tubers of cassava plants that have been hit by hailstorms ?,['Nothing happens to the tubers but the stems may nit be good for replanting.']
How can i control pests locally in stored beans,"['By use of ashes mixed with tobacco', 'Use of red paper to control beans wevel', 'Use of red paper to control beans wevel', 'The first and cheapest control.methods are proper drying and storing the beans away from moisture conditions e.g. on raised grounds']"
We have experienced a prolonged dry spell what could be the time to begin sowing,['When it started raining']
Which month is best for growing beans,['All seasons are good especially at the moment that we have early yielding varieties. ']
Which type of seed is resistant to pests and diseases,"['Local seeds', 'Okey', 'The improved seeds', 'This depends on the pest or disease in question. however, most of the improved varieties have not only been bred for early maturity and high yield, but also for resistance to pests and diseases.']"
Is cassava grown in temperate climate as well or is purely a tropical crop ?,"['Cassava is grown in both temprate and tropical areas but it does well in the tropics than the temperate zones because cassava needs warm climate such as africa, brazil etc. in temperate areas they suffer frost burn during winter and die.', 'Its mostly in   thetropics']"
Which pesticide is used to spray on the dried beans,"['We do not spray pesticides on dry beans but 8f u have to keep for long, use marathon or actellic dust at recommended rates (for seed or feed).']"
Can we get firtilezer to help us on beans,"['At planting a farmer may apply a fertilizer rich in phosphorous depending on the fertility of the soil. later after germination (3 to 4 weeks), a farmer may apply an insecticide and a foliar fertiliser', 'On beans inoganic fertilizers are not recomendeble but use  foliars in two weeks after germination.']"
Which type of soil is suitsble for abeans in kiboga?,['Well drained sandy loam soils with adequate soil fertility']
What is the current price for dry beans (yellow),"['1000 per cup', 'Is it true or per two cups']"
What is the treatment for maize streak disease?,"[""It's a virus disease so u have to uproot the affected plant and throw away from the garden""]"
How long does it take for a good clean seed in a good fertile soil with a favourable good  rainfall to germinate? musinga david from katuna.,"['This depends on crop but for beans (if all important factors are favourable), by 7 to 10 days the seeds would have germinated']"
How much is a kg of sugar 31seed variety  in kabale  and kampala cities ?,"['Please visit a genuine seed company. you may also contact the abi zardi or district production or agric officer', 'The government is working on this. many stakeholders are involved. just follow the developments', 'Mr. bagalana,  i saw some information that kenya had lifted up the burn. in my area,  southwestern uganda,  the price of maize grain had reduced to below 400 but after that information,  it has risen to above 500 shillings per killo ']"
Which cassava is best for what purpose,"['For now grow narocass 1 variety, for food and income', 'What are the best cassava ', 'Most released varieties are good for value addition ']"
Where does white flies feed on in cassava leaves? afarmer from apac district,"['Just know that the white flies are the major causes of streak and mosaic in cassava. they mainly attack the leaves, mostly underside.']"
Can cassava be planted in this month?,"['These seed companies always provide this information when u r buying the seed. you may need to use soil or trays with the growth media. it is the shade which is constant', 'Like i said the new bean varieties are tolerant of rain extremes (too low and too high). the naro bean series 1-3 for bush beans', 'Yes even in dokolo planting is on going', 'Yes....this is actually the right time of planting cassava (begining of the rainy season). so please go ahead and plant!']"
How much is the cost of maize grain as per kg,['Busoga religion 1000/kg']
What couses yellowing in maize? kiboga.,"['Lack of nitrogen in the soils ', 'A number of factors but mainly poor soil fertility and lack of soil moisture', 'Yellowing of maize is due to lack of nitrogen in the soil,  so you can apply manure at planting at a rate of 10 tons per ectare or apply dap at planting and urea at weeding nkee height at a rate of 10 grams per plant ']"
What causes maize cob rotting esp. during the time of harvesting . jimmy apac.,"[""That's because the maize cob has a poor tip cover which allows water to enter into the cob causing rotting ""]"
Carrying stems  for fire wood  can it spread further the disease ,"['What are the best varieties of cassava for karamoja sub-region? ', 'It depends on tue the on the purpose for which you use the stems ie if you use them for planting you will spread but if u burn them no', 'Thank you. so long as you are not planting the infected stems,  there is no need to worry. ']"
What can farmer do to prevent cassava mosaica?.,['Plant stems that are disease free and uproot any diseased plant in your garden']
Why  is that  there was low harvest of maize this year,['Rains started late and farmers never anticipated that. ']
How can bean fly be controlled?,"['Mr. fred,  rats are wild animals which are not noctannenals in their eating habits,  so having a clean field will make them scared of eagles as their predators,  and also laying black fiber like materials like banana fibers will scare them as snakes.  but also if you are used to move with a cat in the field,  it will scare them away by actually eating some of them.  you can also manage rats by doing regular monitoring of the field, but the most important thing is field phytosanitation ', 'There are a number of leaf eating pests like caterpillars and beetles. of recent there are snails. spray with insecticides where necessary.', 'Not recommended because as the beans climb maize, it affects the performance of maize. ']"
What is the proper line spacing for cassava,"['From mr polo klzlto', 'Use 1m x 1m between rows and between plsnts']"
Drought has hit serere district any advise on the flowering beans .charles ,"['Sorry about that, but you now have to strategize for the next season. i advice you to plant narobean 6 or narobean 7 as they are drought tolerant beans']"
What pesticides can i use to spray my beans?,['Npk at 20 kilograms per acre applied at planting is best']
"Apart from cow dung and urine, what else are contained in farm yard manure? ",['Kitchen remains']
Is it recommended to plant cassava stems with manure say cowdung,"[""Yes you can plant cassava with manure but it's not profitable""]"
What çould be the  reason why beans can't gemlnate  equally in the same garden having been planted on the same day? musinga david from katuna.,"['The conditions vary from seed, to planting method and soils. poor  seeds (almost losing viability) will not germinate evenly. planting at different depth will not come out evenly.  some soils may be poor. other causes may include poor placement of fertilisers (which may burn the seed), etc']"
What causes cassava frogskin,"[""Cassava frog skin disease is caused by a virus. but this disease is not yet discovered in uganda. it's found in latin america where cassava came from""]"
What causes shrivelling and rotting of beans seed.?.,"['Sucking pest', 'This may be a result of bothering pests and diseases. the rots (bacterial and fungal) as well as sucking insects may cause this but mainly diseases']"
Which type of cassava can last for more than two years?,"['Use urea and 50 kg per acre', 'Use a maize crib but if not available, dry maize properly before storin', 'Najeria is good', 'Najeria is good']"
What storage pesticide do i use for. beans. nebe 15 in arua,"[""We encourage use of botanicals, regularly sun drying if beans are for eating, but it's for seeds you can use actelic dust or aluminum phosphide"", ' you can also use hematic bags, these cannot allow weevils to eat the beans']"
Why  in  kiiboga  local  casava  getiting  broun leat  disease more than other places,"[""Is it brown streak disease or? this may depend on kind of planting materials and their source but we know that's is always a gxe interaction. please report to your agric officer""]"
"Am requesting the bosses instead of sending  our payments as airtime, you would rather sent it via mobile money to facilitate on both transport and data while collecting data. ",['I support the idea 100+%']
What couses beans to turn yellowish and later dry before maturity.,"['The major problems associated with yellowing are poor soil nutrition (lack of n mainly), pests especially the bean fry and drought (lack of soil moisture).']"
L mean beans.,"['The plant nutrients are divided into macro and micro nutrients. macro or essential are a must and required in bigger quantities. e.g. nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium,  calcoumetcmicro nutrients are required in small/trace quantities and too much may cause toxicity to the crop and human life e.g. zinc, manganese, iron, copper, boron, chlorine, etc']"
What's the current price of beans in your area?,"['Its about two thousand per kilo', 'Dokolo is 1200# per cup']"
What's the best way to apply fertilizers for better maize production?,"['Fertilizer application in maize can be done at mainly two (and at times 3) stages. e.g. at planting, within 2 to 3 weeks after planting, at knee height (and one may apply a foliar fertilizer before flowering especially if it is a dry season).   however, the best way is to apply in the whole at planting and on sides or ring or fallow at knee height.']"
I have 100kgs of sugar 30 beans and i need market at a price of 4000shillings per kg. is it possible? ,['The price is high']
Can cassava do well in a fertilised soil?,"['Already fertile, well drained soils are okay. farmer may not need to apply more.fertilisers']"
Is it adviserble to do weeding of beans at flowering  stage,['Most crops would be better weeded before or after flowering to reduce flower fall off']
How can soilborn disease be controlled in bean garden?,"['You put directly on the floor or cement , so your storage matters', 'Short beans for example nambale.']"
Due to low price of cassava cheaps at 300 per kg fermers have decided to stop cassava farming on large scale  inform our government for help.,"[""It is a pity but don't give up. i posted information about exporting the chips. problem we have is quantities. even then, fresh cassava roots have market ""]"
What chemical can a farmer use to spray beans affected by hailstorm?. apac.,['Not really dat z nature so i would be difficult']
How can farmers preserve their beans without being intoxicated.,['This is not easy but some artificial seed preservatives are food grade (used to store grain for food)']
How do you indetify cassava brown disease,"['Cassava brown streak disease has symptoms like, yellowing along the leaf veins, green parts of the stem appear bruised, root constrictions and brown hard parts in the root flesh']"
Which fertilizer is good for planting beans?,"['Npk', 'Like the emphasis has always been, use a phosphorous rich fertiliser at planting all types of crops']"
How can afarmer control stokeborer in maize,"['Plant early, timely monitoring of the pest, spray with available and recommended pesticides  like rocket and amdoc']"
"What remidy  can be used to address maize roots being eaten up  by underground pests where eventually  couses the whole plant to die.
 ","['Most soil pests which affect maize (not very young seedlings) are termites. try to control termites. they are more dangerous during season. kill the antihills', 'Get rocket and mix 100 ml in 20ltr of water and spray on the base of each maize plant.', 'Namanyu,  i think soil pests can be killed by pesticides,  so apply pesticides at the base when the crop is still young preferably lower than knee height and before topdressing.  also fight termites as advised by nakyagaba ']"
Which type of cassava is good for planting that produce good yields,"['Nase 14 and naro case 1', 'For better yield go for base 14', 'For resistant against cbsd go for narocas 1', 'At the moment, narocass.1 is recommended for better yields & high tolerance to cassava mosaic & cassava brown streak diseases', 'Adjumani district, mh 204']"
Where can i get market for my cassava here in lira.?,"['Bryan, i think you can talk first to your local traders in lira town and then you let us the prices there and guide you otherwise ']"
How can farmers control maize weevils in the garden,['Plant clean seeds. harvest maize on time.']
What causes black spots in the tubers of cassava at tubers stage? ,"['There are many causes of black spots in tubers. these could be cbsd, dry root rot, soft rot etc. please send pictures to guide us to diagnose for you']"
Which month is the best for planting cassava,['At the onset of rains ie march and august']
After how long shall d 4nes be picked frm de farmers,['First work you will be told about the phone after working for one year']
Which method of fertilizer application do we use during weeding beans?,['Broadcasting method']
Why is cassava sour  these days?,"['True it does', 'I think you must have got the flour from bitter cassava variety e.g tongolo', ""Some times it's due poor agronomy practices by farmer\n( poor use of agrochemicals)"", ""Some times it's due poor agronomy practices by farmer\n( poor use of agrochemicals)"", 'Cassava may be bitter due to environmental factors especially prevailing temperatures and rain (moisture). if the roots are harvested during a dry season they may have less moisture and higher cyanide content (especially for varieties which were developed from bitter types).']"
Is it ok to plant ccassava in the second season of june to de-c,"['Yes plant cassava when there is rain but not in dry season or nearing dry season', 'Yes it is advisable but please plant when the rains have just started. like in august. ', 'The first few months are critical in cassava production because this is the  time when cassava is bulking or storing its food in the roots. anything that disturbs cassava during this time will greatly affect its yield. among these is drought. in the second season, normally the rains are shorter than those of the  second. so it is okay to plant in the second rains also better you need to plant early to escape the long dry spell']"
When are we going to the field,['Just start right away']
I imargin there are some farmers who does not know how torecognise very first cassava brown sreak disease what can be done to help them?experts has to go for aradio talk shows?apac district lady,"['Yes, training, field visits and farmer field schools may help. u may also need to visit ngeta zardi for help']"
Testing cassava ,['Do you what to test for viruses?.']
Why is it that some cassava is poisonous? lganga  kigulu  north,"[""This could be due to cassava varieties that have high amounts of acid in them. i guess these could be varieties called magana and matuja. these are very poisonous and shouldn't be eaten fresh. must process or ferment them for flour""]"
Who wants to get extra experience from me in cassava production,"[""I'm the one alorobazil@gmail.com""]"
Which type of maize seeds is good for storage,"[""Aaahh, everything has been made easy through use of chemicals. cassava can be weeded with chemicals that don't have ingredients found in 24-d but one has to be careful when spraying. also mind the concentration i.e. mls to use. don't spray on the stems. any selective grass like weed herbicide can do."", 'You may.inquire from.different sales points, production and marketing office or the social.economist at.bulindi.zardi']"
What are your expectations from today's training? ,"['Smart phone, transport ,sitting allawance', 'How do we get good planting mate? ', 'It went well', 'To learn more about on cassava diseases and how to control them', 'Nothing much', 'More than what i expect', 'Am not attending', 'Nothing much', 'You really want to know', ""I don't know""]"
How can farmers control mln in maize plantations,"['Plant clean seed i.e do nt get seed harvested from infected garden. uproot infected plants and burn, plant early  ', 'Plant improve varieties, plant early, crop rotation, uproot and burn the infected plants']"
Why not to export casssva  in bulk to foreign markets so as to push up prices ?,"[""This can happen but farmers are not organised into groups or cooperatives to have a voice. individual farmers can't access foreign markets easily. first organise yourselves into groups, register them and look for markets. secondly what you have now is too little to satisfy the foreign markets. if foreign markets start to buy now you will not be able to sustain the supply . so train farmers to increase production then markets later""]"
What is plant population for cassava in an acre?  by akol anna grace,['Cassava is planted at 1mx1m spacing. an acre is 100mx40m an area of 4000squre meters and that is the plant population in one acre']
What can we do to protect the beans that where planted late  and are affected by the rains?,"['You will experience a problem if it has dried and it rains when the beans are still in the garden, otherwise, the new bean series can tolerate the rain']"
I was told that by fellow farmer that if i want my maize to germinate very fast i should first shock maizs seeds in water and allow them to develop radicals first before planting.is that good practics?,"['Not not really that you sock the maize seed until the radical comes,  but sock the seed for at least 12 hours and plant.  the shocking helps devolve the stored food in the endosperm,  makes it available for the first growing vegetative parts  (premule and the radical) during germination which quickens the growth process ', 'If you wait for the radical to come out , chances are high that it will be damaged at planting. this will affect germination']"
How can fall army worms be identified from other field worms?,"['It may or it may not. remember the importance of crop rotation.  it helps avoid manifestation of pests and diseases.  by you burying them,  you encouraging multiplication of pests and diseases', 'Against what boss', 'Please be specific? spraying against what? ', 'It a worm normally got from maize']"
Farmer the season of cassava planting has stated. who ever needs planting material cantact me .thanks farmers and technical wherever you are god bless ui,['This is good information mr. beyongyera ']
How efficiently can i apply liquid manure on beans,"['Sprinkling on them', 'Can use it as a spray or in watering can or ring application near the base of the plant depending on stage of growth']"
Some beans are very bitter; what is the couse of the bitterness?. orobia from arua city,"['I have not heard about bitter beans. find out if it is not the added chemicals or cooking utensils which were not contaminated', 'The cause may also be due to damage by pests or contamination from moulds']"
"Adjumani district, why does farmers preferred cassava stem cuttings than it's seeds","['Cassava is propergated by means of stems not seeds.', 'Seeds are only meant for research purposes, but farmers can only use cuttings', 'Quick accessible']"
What quantity of dap fertilizer can be applied during planting of maize grains?,"['It is not very correct to plant the stems hit by snow because some of them may have lost their buds and so may not sprout.  i advise that allow sometime for heeling of the remaining stems and ratouni them for planting ', ""It's the longest rainy season stretching from around june, the second season. ""]"
Hello this is musema from kiryandongo district how can l prepare good and economical necessary bed for tomatoes ,['These seed companies always provide this information when u r buying the seed. you may need to use soil or trays with the growth media. it is the shade which is constant']
Why does cassava fail to grow well in kabale highlands?,"['Cassava grows well in kabale highlands but only it takes a long time, about 2 years to mature because of the cold weather there. remember cassava does well in warm environments but kabale and other highkands are slightly cold hence slow growth']"
What courses yellowing of leaves  during flowefing stage .charles serere.,"[""It's mostly due to nitrogen deficiency (i.e there's shortage of required amounts of nitrogen by the maize plant)""]"
What do u call the name of the insect image i send on 9/5/2018,['We have not yet seen the photo but will get back to you']
How would you assess pest damage in cassava plantations? ,"['Pest damage is assessed through sampling and economic injury levels. however, some pests are so dangerous that just even a few pests may be economically dangerous']"
What is the best chemical for preventing  store pests in maize?,"['Aluminum phosphate for commercial farmers but for peasant farmers keep putting it under the sun regularly ', 'Malathion or actellic can be good']"
Give examples where biological methods have been used in pest management. ,['Alot of research has been done on biological control on biological control on a number of crops and against pests and diseases']
What causes brown spot on the cassava leaf.,"['These spots are caused by viruses', 'Different diseases (and by the way soil nutrition and environmental stresses) may cause leaf spots on plant leaves, including cassava']"
Causes of drought,"['Unreliable rain forest', 'Excessive drainage of swamps,rivers', 'Charcoal burning']"
Which type of chemical is good to spray beans during this rainy season?,"['Spray with a pesticide like rocket to kill the bean fly and a fungicide to get rich of fungal diseases like dumping off', 'Enid,  it will depend upon the challenge your encounting on the field,  fore instances if there exist a combined range of pests,  please use dimethoate range of pesticides,  but if it is one and just at the on set stage,  then cypermethren will work for you.  if the problem is fungal, and clearly seen in the field,  use the systemic range of fungicides like mistress,  victory ànd or rhdomil,  and you feel you want to prevent the problem from occurring,  then use the contact fungicides like agrozeb,  indofil,  fungicil and the like.']"
What is the price of maize ( grains) in mbale ?,['After one month']
Can a disease be transmitted to clean planting material if i use a knife used for peeling diseased cassava tubers,"['No, the diseases are transmitted only through use of diseased stems or by whitefly']"
"Apart from burning cassava stems, what other solution can i give a farmer whose garden are affected by brown streak disease? ",['Burning of stems may be expensive to farmers. we advise that you uproot the affected cassava and put it aside in the sun to dry naturally. ']
How can aflatoxins be controlled in maize grains?,"[""For beans it's 50cmx30cm and 10cmx 30cm for soya"", 'Any pesticide can do e.g. rocket, dudu guard, etc']"
What is the best season and spacing for planting long 5 maize in arua?,['Both seasons. spacing at 75 cm x 60 cm plant 2 seeds per hole or 75 cm x 30 cm plant 1 seed per hole']
"Apart from yellowist leaves of the cassava, what are the other danger signs of cbsd especially in the northern part of uganda","['Signs of cbsd are leaf yellowing along the veins, stem lessons, root flesh browning and tuber construction']"
Ln the villages ladies  harvest cassava and put directly to furment in water for 3-5 days does it has no health problem csamuel arua,"['Cassava fermentation has been practices since time.immemorial. it is good for certain cassava varieties which are mainly bitter. ', 'Fermentation improves cassava nutrition value thru enhancing protein and detoxifying cyanide content']"
"Hello everyone , how is the project moving? any updates for us .",['We need to receive questions from all of you and i appeal to my fellow experts to always try and respond to the queries']
How can we i control pests from. tomatoes  rety  mayuge?,"['Contact ngetta zardi', 'Tomatoes are attacked by different pests and diseases. the control will depend on type of pest and disease. for instance, the diseases especially wilts are controlled with fungicides. the pests like fruit borers are controlling with a range of pesticides. and the new pest tuta absoluta is also being controlled using a number of pesticides. you may need to be specific']"
How can i improve fertility of soil for proper production of maize without application of fertilizer,"['Never burn the grass in the field, early land preparation and.make sure the grass is mixed up in the soil, you can also make some organic manure which you can apply during planting', 'Use of organic manure', 'Use of organic manure', 'Crop rotation', 'Proper tillage and enough time given for decomposition']"
"My payments off the 2 weeks,why was it like that? moving from one garden to onther is not.....","[""Aaahh, payments, payments. have we ever failed to pay someone within the promised time? let's be considerate. patience pays"", 'Seen']"
"Good evening farmers and technical team? this to request you to let us know the the spraying chamical to use in beans before flowering. 
",['Many farmer use fuger cide']
Which fertilizers is applied to crops in 4-6 weeks after germination to promote rapid growth,"['Sulphate of ammonia', 'Rapid grow']"
Where can i get clean material for planting,"['Visit you subcounty agricultural office for advice', 'You can get good planting material from nacrri']"
Where can i get best varieties of cassava in katakwi,['Contact nabuin in moroto or serere agricultural research. look for the contact of mr. kodet from the chat group and talk to him']
Can we get good market of maize,['Maize is having a good market at the moment ( fresh and dry). no worries']
How can bean seedlings which have developed holes on leaves be cared for? ,['Spray with a pesticide to control leaf eaters']
"Farmers, cantact me on i need 20 tuns of sweet potatoes.",['Hope our farmers contacted you']
What is the quantity of cross dust needed for treating 100kgs if beans and maize? from a farmer in terego district,"['Be specific still, in the field or store and against what????']"
What are the factors affecting response of crops to fertilizers,['Poor soil']
How can soilborn diseases be controlled in bean garden?,['Planting deferent crops in the garden after season']
How will you help farmers to manage stray animals as one of the most serious  pest in langley subr,['Talk to your sub county and district leaders especially councillors']
What can bring  cassva diseases,['Whiteflies and farmers using diseased stems']
Who can discribe for ne new naro bean seed looks like,"['There are 7 narobean varieties, five of which are bush/short type and 2 are climbers. you should point to a particular variety and you will get the descriptions, otherwise we should also put the pictures in resources']"
Is it good idea to intercrop maize with g.nut,['Yes to encourage crop cover']
Farmers cry of bitter cassava in the community of  nabinyu village of kapyanga s/c bugiri district ,['Yes there are some cassava types that are naturally bitter. these need not be eaten fresh. need to ferment or process to remove the bitter substance then you can eat it as ugali. always ask the owner of the garden if the variety is a sweet one or not because bitter cassava can kill especially children and the eldery.']
From the current 2020 to2021 research among bean scientists in uganda which type of bean variety gives the most high yeilds in south western uganda and especially in kabale high lands? musinga david abean farmer from katuna town council.,"['Sugar 31 or nabe 12c, locally called masavu']"
How best can i prevent white fly,['It is mainly recommended that you use resistant/tolerant cassava varieties']
Can maize grow in relatively rocky soils?,['When the area is absolutely fertile']
. explain why it is not recommended to replant seeds saved from previously grown maize hybrids.,"[',  hiybrids are most viable once planted in one season and not save seed for next season to avoid back crossing,  which reduces the vigour and bring back parentage characteristics ']"
How  much  does a bag  of  fresh  maize  bought  rety namayanja  mayuge?,"['A bag will depend in weight. the price is normally estimated at 1kg, 100kg or 1ton', 'Or if it is fresh maize they talk of number of cobs or price per cob. or else contact the district commercial office']"
"Are the questions to be limited within the three crops only ie beans, maize and cassava?","['Unless it is mixed seed otherwise they should similar. except sukari (climbing beans) which at times has mixed spots intensity', ""My dear, these are two different things. let you not be confused by the fanatics. hybrids are produced through the normal traditional breeding system. could even be by hands. a hybrid is a 1st generation cross. e.g. cross a & b with the desired characteristics you want mainly yield. if you plant it again, there may be segregation and effect of further uncontrolled crossing. genetically modified products are done through may be engineering. don't worry about these for now. "", 'All are good at different stages e.g dap at planting to stimulate root growth while npk is a compound fertiliser (n for vegetative growth, p and k for tuber growth and enlargement ']"
Why do maize grains sometimes appear with different colors after maturity having planted the same seeds?,"['The most popular new bush bean varieties are narobean 1 to 3. they can be bought from nacrri, naro holdings, harvest plus, genuine input shops, etc. u may go to bulindi for more information', 'If you use conservation agricultural practices like permanent planting basins,  an acre has 7000 basins each planting 3 seeds,  in which the acre will require 21,000 seeds and depending on the variety,  this may not vary so much from the conventional methods ', 'You can use what ever foliar fertilizer on market accessible to you,  but currently super grow is one of the best foliar fertilizer for beans ', 'Could be some element of early harvesting']"
How may stages does american bill worm undergoes on maize,"['Please get rid of all the stock you have (if you still have some). even if they recovered, dispose them off. disinfect the pigsty and all that u use. wait for atleast three months and disinfect again, then restock atleast six months after. be sure of the source, avoid dogs and birds on your farm (or wild animals which may move the disease from one place to another)', '13percent is good enough for storage', 'It depends on main crop but normally farmers may plant maize first since it takes a longer growth period than beans']"
Did researchers get herbicides for army warms? kiboga,"['Army worms are controlled with pesticides and not herbicides. can use rocket imado...., etc. it better u start early e.g. monitored 10 days after germination. ']"
What fertilizeris applied on maize at planting stage?,"['Diammonium phosphate', 'Dap or organic manure']"
"Maize leaves have turned to a yellow colour during the flowering period  and the plant has a stunted growth what could be the cause and what chemical can i use? from musings david kabale , katuna town council","[""This is due to lack of nitrogen in the soils. always apply nitrogen fertilizer 1 month after germination when there's enough moisture in the soil and no weeds in the garden ""]"
What cultural methods are good in controlling soil erosion in maize gardens especially in hilly areas of kigezi? ,['Terracing']
Which agricultural method can be used to improve on soil fertility,['Mulching']
Among the varieties of beans which one is more resistant to pests and diseases,"['Firstly, nutrient management in amy crops should be based results and recommendations after soil analysis. blind application of fertilizers are costly and counter productive. however, for bean a number of fertilizers are used, most commonly, npk, dap, urea, ', 'The new bean varieties are tolerant to diseases. they mature faster and escape the pest problems. they also tolerate the drought and high rainfall amount', 'All new naro bean varieties are tolerant to pests and diseases especially if the farmer does the agronomy practices as recommended. these beans have been bread for high nutrients, resistance to pests and diseases, early maturing and high yields. the advantage is that they mature early and escape the problems of pests.']"
We keep struggling wz getting inform'n but no payment y really?,['Contact gloria ']
What is the planting depth for cassava?,['Please check in earlier questions. i answered it two weeks ago. it depends on planting method']
What is the best weather for growing beans in mbale,"['Plant beans at start of rain, as soon as possible. you will realize better yield when you do that..']"
What is the spacing necessary for cassava naro 17?,"['Did you mean narocass 1, generally for cassava use 1x1metres ', 'Generally the saving of cassava is 1meter x 1 meter despite the fertility and variety', 'I meant spacing and not saving']"
How can farmers control cassava mosaic?,"['The most popular new bush bean varieties are narobean 1 to 3. they can be bought from nacrri, naro holdings, harvest plus, genuine input shops, etc. u may go to bulindi for more information', 'There are a number of value added products on the market. this is mainly the new naro bean varieties rich in iron and zinc. please contact harvest plus for details', 'D.a.p at planting. 1 bottle top per hole at a spacing of 75cm x 30cm and 2 bottle tops at a spacing of 75cm x 60cm directly in the holes. make sure you cover that fertilizer with little soil before putting in seed.\n\nurea at 1 month from germination. 1 bottle top at a spacing of 75cm x 30cm  2 bottle tops at a spacing of 75cm x 60cm. put this fertilizer some 15cm away from the base of the maize plant \n\nnote:- 1. do not put this fertilizer onto the leaves because it will burn the maize \n\n2. apply the fertilizer after weeding \n\n3. apply the fertilizer when there is moisture in the soil', 'The best way of controll the cassava mosaic is by identifying the affected plant and uprooting it   and burn the affected plant\n\nwe can controll cassava mosaic by practicing crop rotation inorder to destroy the life cycle of the disease causing agent']"
What are the prominent signs and symptoms of cbsd,"['Veinal chlorosis, stem lesions and root necrosis/ browning in roots']"
Which one is the best variety of cassava in the country at the moment in terms of yield and resistance? ,['Narocass1. it yields highly and is resistant to diseases']
How can i know my soil fertility is good production of beans,"['Moses,  please do soil testing and share your results with the scientist ']"
Good afternoon my colleagues and management iwas operated that's why am not responding or seen but am trying to get fair,['Sorry shaban.']
What transmits cassava mosaic?,"['Cassava mosaic is mostly transmitted by planting infected planting materials and white flies.', 'Cassava mosaic disease is transmitted by a virus that is carried by whiteflies from one plant to another', 'White fly']"
What is the current price of maize?,"['500#', 'In amolatar is 600=per kg', ""In nakaseke it's 850#""]"
I would like to know the maize diseases and that of beans,"['Maize streak virus disease, maize leaf blight, grey leaf spot, maize lethal necrosis disease']"
Which type of beans can move verywell  in market in lira,"['Since you stay that side, u could find out, but generally, red mottled beans are marketable everywhere', 'As a farmer, it is good to do your own survey and inquiries from your area. visit produce stores, markets, shops, institutions, etc']"
Which fertilizer is best for increase of productive of beans,"['Dap is the best fertilizer', 'Npk']"
What is the recommended spacing for planting maize,['At least a metre']
How can the farmer store his /her maize grain safely .,"['Use a maize crib but if not available, dry maize properly before storin', 'By drying well and put in the smart sillo ', 'Fred,  you can also use hematic bags,  which are air tight.  dry maize very well,  sherry them off from the cob,  clean the grain from chaff and fill the bag and tie very well,  but protect from rats ']"
What is the nature of soil used for planting cassava in pader,['Bacterias and fungi.cause most of the cassava root rots. ']
I bought maize seed from a seed outlet shop but it didn't germinate.what should i do?.,"[""If you have the receipt,  get back to them and explain.  it's most common that farmers don't take that seriously making it difficult for one to justify that he / she bought maize seeds from that particular outlet."", 'It may have been fake seed or expired. or you planted when there was not enough moisture in the soil. eliminate the growing conditions if they were suitable and go back to that shop']"
What should be considered while chosing good seeds to plant,"['This depends on beliefs from a certain area but it is true most diseases are soil bone. but this is not practical for a bigger field', 'Suitability to the production area, torelance to pests and diseases, maturity period, production objective, etc']"
"What common diseases affect beans in jinja?  c.bagalana
",['This question is not called for. you only need to describe the disease problem you have if any by way of symptoms if you are to receive applicable solutions/advice']
How can we control army warm in maize?,"['Start pest monitoring as early as one week after planting. at early infestation,you may use rocket. if the pest infestation is high, rocket may not work,. use amdocs. better to spray in the evening (due to pest feeding habit)']"
Which type of feralizee is good in planting maize?,"['Npk zan after 1 month urea', 'Maize is planted using dap or poultry manure. these provide the required phosphorous to enhance root development but also nitrogen to fasten leaf development', 'Dap is the best', 'Npk']"
Is it a good practice to apply fertilizers to beans at flowering stage? ,"['Not much necessary. u know at flowering, beans are remaining with less than 35 days to maturity. unless it is a foliar fertiliser or boron or potassium to make the flowers strong. at this time we need potassium and or micro nutrients for pod formation and growth']"
What is the spacing of narocas1 since it tends to be bushy?,"['Use a maize crib but if not available, dry maize properly before storin']"
Ekka emu eyebijanjalo nambaale omumpi avaamu ensawo klg 100 mekka?,"['They are very similar at the young stage but at harvest, nase 19 has longer tubers', 'One acrae of nambale short can give you eight hundred kgs.']"
Does cassava give high yields in clay soils? ,"[""Soil fertility is key in maize production especially npk. don't use water logged soils (ensure well drained soils). hence, a good loam soil is advantageous""]"
If i am to plant beans in ntungamo what kind of beans should i plant ?,"['Short beans for example nambale.', 'Try kaki short  and try to space them 2feet by10cm ']"
Why my beans are geminating with yellow leaves.,"['They still lack chlorophyll to determine their colours', 'Use coding or  ather manure', 'The seeds can be diseased or the soil has problems']"
How can we control cbb? ,['Use healthy planting materials free of cbb symptoms']
Where can i get narocas 1of cassava variety in amolatar?,['Ask olobo daniel or etap hellen of amolatar']
What makes weeds so competitive with crops in the garden?,"['There must be a pest (caterpillar) causing this. please use any insecticide to spray against this kind of pest', 'Please contact lady gloria for advise ']"
Which distric in uganda has  the  highest cassava plantation,"['Koboko', 'How is u wrok am isaiah kalaki']"
"I almost visited the farms within my reach, how do l move far since there is no facilitation ? ","['Please if you cant, then just visit farms within your reach. you can repeat fields after 3 or 4 weeks. situations always change after sometime']"
What causes bean pods to develop water ?,['Sucking pest']
 what's the best season for growing cassava?,['April  and  sept']
What is the scientific  name for (kindimumpale)?,"['All the edible cassava we have is scientifically refered to as manihot esculenta. may be u meant the variety name. when farmers receive planting materials, they refer to them with different names depending on maturity or growth period, yield, productivity, person who introduced it, etc. it is better to contact an agricultural office who will look at the plants and or roots and match with a certain variety description(s)']"
"Baale constituency is dry, which type of maize seed can be grown?","['Not recommended because as the beans climb maize, it affects the performance of maize. ', 'Which beans? the seed or plants in the garden? in the garden, we have always advised to look out for these possible causes i.e. poor soils, lack of moisture in the soil, soil ph issues, pests especially bean fly, diseases like root rot, etc', 'Seen']"
What are. good valiets of  beans  to  plant  and. what  those ones,"['The plant nutrients are divided into macro and micro nutrients. macro or essential are a must and required in bigger quantities. e.g. nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium,  calcoumetcmicro nutrients are required in small/trace quantities and too much may cause toxicity to the crop and human life e.g. zinc, manganese, iron, copper, boron, chlorine, etc', 'Start pest monitoring as early as one week after planting. at early infestation,you may use rocket. if the pest infestation is high, rocket may not work,. use amdocs. better to spray in the evening (due to pest feeding habit)', 'Resty i was not satisfied with de  reply because  question was  about good varliets not  nutrients']"
Which chemical is best for controlling insects which distroyes beans leave,"['Marathon', 'Like indicated earlier, most pesticides (especially contact pesticides) can kill these leaf eating insects']"
Why is it that maizecob begins to rot before rippening,"['If it is not a maize smut problem or too much rain, then we refer to the maize program especially mr. moses ebellu']"
What cause beans to dry at flowering stage mostly when its heavely raining?,"[""The diseases are many but it's not that they come at flowering stage. they start way before flowering but disease symptoms are clearer towards or at flowering.\nhowever a number of insect pests appear at flowering including flower  bettles, thrips"", 'Nothing much but if you come across a good flower strengthening foliar fertiliser, use it. also think of using new naro varieties']"
For how long does a farmer keep the seeds for planting,['One month']
What are the side effects of preservatives on human health.?.,['Causes death if not properly use']
What is the importance of the storage organs to plants,"['Store food which provides energy use during germination or growth', 'Storage organ is apart modified for storage of energy']"
"What chemical pesticide can be best  used to kill the army fall worm in kiboga and kyankwanzi,and the apllication rate per acre?",['Amdocs and chrobenzo']
What is the recommendable moisture content required for bean storage.,"['Preferably 13% and less', 'But endeavor to use the local methods i have talked about above to avoid storing beans with a high moisture content. such beans are very susceptible to weevil attack, fungi. ']"
Can you send someone afeed back when he is not doing the right thing.,['We surely can do that. ']
Farmers ask for good planting materials of cassava in bugiri district ,['There are improved cassava varieties like narocass1 and nase 14 which can be bought from james walude in kamuli. he is also on this platform.you can contact him']
How can a farmer increase the variability of maize in arder to get good yeilds,"['Moses,  the word cleaning simply means making pure,  so depending on the context of the bean cleaner,  i want to think that it may be the winowing technology where beans are easily separated from chaff after harvesting.  but also there is a herbicides which is called bean clean,  which is used to spray in bean fields,  it kills all the other plants and leaves beans clean. ']"
What is the best season for beans?,['Second season is the best for growing beans .because it has constant rain']
How do you safeguard the planting  stems against termites? ,['By used of insecticide']
What kind of herbicide can be used to weed beans,"['Consult call center team ', 'At the moment, the issue is not only on yield but tolerance to diseases especially the csvd and cmd. even if you get yield but diseased roots, they may not be useful. you are advised to plant narocas 1', 'But how do you eat it? it is all brown. unless some parts are still white (not attacked), one can peel and cook or dry for making flour', 'Weed control can be applied preplan incorporated with in one week before planting', 'Weed control can be applied preplan incorporated with in one week before planting', 'Pontent  and bean clean ate the best hercide yo weed beans']"
What causes biternes in maize flour  candia samuel logiri arua,"['That is a resul3of aflatoxin! poor handling, poor storage and poor processing of maize. maize needs to be dried well and kept in a cool dry place to get good quality our']"
"When maize cross pollinates, does it change the variety","['Yes , that is why  seeds production is done in isolation.', 'To me i think if the two varieties of maize are crossed, say by wind or bees, one can definitely come up with a completely different variety (hybrid)', 'No if  cross pollination z taking place within the same spices of the plants']"
Will u provide us with transport to the field ,['No but you will be paid reward for the pictures sent .you will use this for transport']
What is the best method of controlling cbsd?,"['What chemicals are we talking about? proper use of chemicals (right type, dosage, concentration and timely application) is safe to the environment']"
Where is peer project located,['Makerere and namulonge']
Where can i get good varieties for cassava?,['Please get in touch with your district production office who will give you more information. you can also reach me on this contact. ']
Can cassava be graftey,['Like said no at moment']
What camechal can use spraying arm warm,"['There are a number of different types used ,but it depends to the location were u are . the one which works in busoga region it can not work for u ']"
How is seed drying important to farmers before storage?,"['To reduce insect damage', 'Proper drying increases shelf life and reduces damage due to weevils']"
"At what stage of maize, application of fertilizer is the best","['You can top dress with urea one month after planting.', 'Use dap for planting', 'Use dap for planting']"
Which plant nutrient helps in the formation of chlorophyll? ,"['Starch', 'Chlorophyll is a component of many compounds and enzymes. magnesium is more important in aiding the function of enzyme rubusco(sp) but also nitrogen for green color, carbon, et']"
Is there any boasts that can be applied on maize to boast its growth under drought.,"[""No. if it's drought not much you can do.""]"
When u see some scratches on the stems does it mean its already afected by cassava brown streak? apac farmer,['Not necessarily. ']
.what could be the cause of bean mosaic?,['You use clean seeds/ seeds free of diseases']
What is spasement of casava.,['Plant cassava 1meter by 1meter .that spacing is good enough for good yields']
What is crop rotation,"['Crop rotation is the practice of growing/planting of different crops(mainly from different families) on a given or same piece of land (in a sequence). it is aimed at improved soil health, pests, diseases and weed control']"
I need to know the best soils for planting  cassava ,"['The best soils for cassava are: sandy loam or sandy clay. avoid pure clay, rocky and stony soils.  ']"
At what stage should we splay fitterisers,"['Its good  to aply fitelizer after two weeks of r germination', 'Be specific on which fertilizers and crops to be applied to because some are applied at growth so which one is which']"
Which type of disease is known by yellow leaves?,"[""It's mostly due to nitrogen deficiency (i.e there's shortage of required amounts of nitrogen by the maize plant)""]"
At what moisture content should beans be stored?,"['The conditions vary from seed, to planting method and soils. poor  seeds (almost losing viability) will not germinate evenly. planting at different depth will not come out evenly.  some soils may be poor. other causes may include poor placement of fertilisers (which may burn the seed), etc', ""Is it brown streak disease or? this may depend on kind of planting materials and their source but we know that's is always a gxe interaction. please report to your agric officer""]"
Why do beans leave turns yellowish before maturity dispute rain is available,['Some could be affected by diseases']
What best recommendable chemical for controlling arm worms  in maize.,"['Amdocs and chlobenzo', ""Fred and colleagues,  it's important for us to know that fall army worm is a simple pest to deal with and it is killed by by a range of pesticides ranging from cypermethrens, through dimethoates to combined chemicals like rocket and even those given by mebellu above,  but you must spray in the late evening hours not less than 5pm,  becuase the pest is a noctanal and feeds only and only at night ""]"
How can i prevent my cassava crop from cassava mosic virus?,['Uproot the diseased plants as early as possible to avoid disease spread']
What is the best variety of cassava on deep soils,['Most of the released are good with deep soils.you can plant narocass1 because of its added advantage of high yield and disease resistance ']
Wat sh'd l do? going on da plate form needs a lot of data to enable me to send & read my colleagues q & a which am not provided. ,['Please contact lady gloria for advise ']
"Is it possible to get seed for longe 1 variety in uganda currently,  where? ",['Yes']
Is it good to leave beans stock as manure for the next season?,['Yes because the root nodules fix nitrogen in the soil']
Which month is most recommended for planting nambale beans in mbale,"['Plant beans at start of rain, as soon as possible. you will realize better yield when you do that..']"
Why is maize succeptible to fall armyworms?,"['It is not that maize is susceptible, but fall army worm is a pest of main and may be other cereal crops. like measles are to human and coccidiosis to poultry or swine fever, the same applies to full army worm to maize.']"
What are the limitations of using seeds for propagations,['Should be of the same offspring and free from diseases']
. how best can rust in beans be controlled?,['Use fungicides to control this fungal disease but also do clean weeding since the disease has many alternative hosts like weeds']
What is the leading area of whiteflied  in uganda,"['Whiteflies are found everywhere but highly in kamuli, amolatar, buliisa, nakasongola, luwero, nakaseke, pakwack, oyam, serere and masindi']"
How long are we going to work this time,['8months']
Two gwana ma'am loki pot gwana may elo,['Mosaic disease']
What causes root for?,"['Justine,  i want to thank you for your question,  but kindly re think the question to provide specific crop of which the root you are talking about? ', 'I think since the subject is cassava, we may say cassava root rot.']"
Farmer stems for planting are available contact me on,"['Mr. beyongyera,  which stems are available,  if it is cassava cuttings,  kindly contact your district owc offices.  but also adsurv is okay! ']"
When is the right stage to spray foliar fertilizer to beans?,"[""The amounts of rains vary from rvion to region. if the fields are well prepared and there's enough moisture in the soils you can plant "", '50x10cm or 25x20cm) for bush types, and (50x15cm or 50x20cm) for climbing', 'Oliver,  it is important to know that timely planting is about conditions necessary for germination being available in the soil rather than the rainy time.  therefore prepare your fields and wait ']"
What chemical is used in conservation of maize?,['Aluminum phosphate tablets. this recommended only in warehouses']
For how long should farmers keep bean seeds before they get spoiled?,['One month']
Why does cassava in wetlands cramp,"['Too much moisture content', 'Please use clean, tolerant planting materials. make sure the source fields are certified']"
My app is closed,['Please give more information on this when you are called']
What causes cassava to be biter,"['Cassava is bitter due to a substance called cyanide. ', 'Poor souls can stress the cassava and cause it to also be bitter. however there are also bitter varieties like tongolo and magana which are bitter']"
What should a farmer do in case he or she realizes that some strange disease has attacked his or her cassava field?,['Report to your sub county crop service provider.']
What cause beans 2 dry at flowering stage & when is rain'g?,"['A disease called bean common mosaic necrotic virus or black root', 'Select the seed you plant carefully, and water logging should be avoided']"
How are the reduce whiefly problems by,['Naro is researching on that to come up with resistant varieties. for now we recommend planting early in the season so that the crop is strong enough to withstand the pest attack when it sets in']
Is it good to fertilizer sugarcane?,"['Please farmers, know that every thing that grows in your garden uses up nutrients. these nutrients have to be replaced from various sources. the easiest way to do this is use of fertilisers (organic or inorganic). ', 'The information we provide is good for researchers to compile the pressing problems and submit to either research or responsible organisation. all that we enjoy is coming from research (not only agricultural research). remember research can only be done if there is a problem and researchers need to be informed. this forum is one of the ways. please keep forwarding the problems', 'Yes, actually sugarcane is a very high consumer of fertilizers (both macro and micro nutrients)']"
Hiw does this work?,"['Jst press the plus button in the bottom right corner and type a question', 'If you want to reply, click my reply on a question and type your reply the submit', 'Click view replies to see the replies for a particular question', 'You ask a question and you are given a response by an expert']"
Were  can l get a new cass varlty,['Contact ngetta zardi but as a group not individual']
What spacing is recommended for cassava planting?,['1m * 1m distance and width']
Some farmers grow maize with bush beans. is it a good practice? .,"['Not recommended because as the beans climb maize, it affects the performance of maize. ', 'Use stakes instead, use bush beans to intercrop with maize']"
Where can i get maize in kampala?,['Kalererwe market']
"Apart from nar0 where else can we get access to quality seeds/ cuttings,?",['Nacro']
How can one become an exporter of maize brand to kenya following the current crisis ? charles serere.,['The government is working on this. many stakeholders are involved. just follow the developments']
What is the best stage of applying  bean cleaner  in nambaale beans,"['Bean clean which is a herbicide/chemical for weed control in beans at be applied as early as 3 weeks after planting when all beans have germinated and established well. ', 'Another herbicide one can use instead is called potent, it is also effective and cheaper ', 'Best yield results are obtained if chemical weed control is done during the second weed control regime not the first one. because during the first weeding, you are supposed to earth up/heaps soil around bean stem bases which is not possible when you use chemicals']"
Two gwana twerk mako gweno,['Two gwana pe mako lee ki dano. en mako gwana keken']
The price for treated beans for sowing,"['Yes  if your area is prone to drought,  i encourage your to buy water efficient maize varieties eg. wema 2115. get this variety at pearl seed co. however, does not mean that you can plant your crop late in the season ']"
How much is a kg of g-nuts redbeauty.,"[""It's at 3000kg in kamuli district""]"
Which chemical is good for maize longfive at flowering stage in arua,['None ']
Any one to direct me where there is engine water pump for irrigation in my garden,"['Not recommended because as the beans climb maize, it affects the performance of maize. ', 'This one is stricky. better control the weed before planting or germination of the beans. otherwise, any herbicide for broad leaved weeds can do but be careful since beans are also broad leaved. because oxalis has a seed, a systemic herbicide would be better.']"
How can i improve on production of beans right from land preperation to hervest.,"['Please ensure you do the required agronomic practices timely. e.g. early and good seed preparation, timely planting (use the right variety for the area), timely weeds, pests and disease control, proper fertilisation where necessary and timely harvesting']"
". with out cutting a cassava root tuber,how can you i dentify a good one for human consumption?","['Am abias syrock in kiryandongo please use narocuss1 variety it z good ', ""Thanks for your response but here in kabale district it's very rare to access cassava stem cuttings please members can you export them to us and we give you money?"", ',  cassava tuber should be physically complete with no damages including cuts,  and should be fresh from the field or having been kept underground if not very fresh ', ""Thanks abias, but where can i get it from because in kabale district it's not common?"", 'Benson, please contact kachwekano zardi for more information on suitable cassava varieties']"
Do we have any recomendable seed loan programme for our farmers?,"[""At the moment,  we don't have such a specific programmee,  but in your local groups and  saccos you can obtain an agricultural loan ""]"
How deep should cassava stalk should be planted,"['One can plant the stems straight or slanting or flat. with flat, cover the whole stem. with straight or slanting, depth will depend on length of the stem (20-30cm recommended length). one can leave 2 or 3 growth buds outside.']"
Which bean variety has a high nutritious soup.,"['The new bean varieties i e. naro beans, are rich in zinc and iron in addition to other nutrients ', 'Different beans have different good soup depending on your preference in terms of colour,  texture  and taste,  but the improved and new naro bean varieties are the best in all the parameters ']"
Do haue anew variety of casava apart from narocas one,['We hve many cassava varieties that are available with the zardis near you']
How does manuring of cassava garden control pests? ,['Manuring increases plant vigor and its ability to fight against disease attack. a health plant is not highly affected by attack from. certain pests and diseases as compared to a nutrient deficient crop']
Which maize vareity is  drougt resistant and where can such vareity be got.,"['Mm3, longe 4 and 5 and other new wema varieties', 'Bazooka ']"
My name is birungi doreen from masindi district. how many times are beans supposed to be sprayed in a season?,"['Spraying using whichever chemical should be need based and as above, be last option; then sprayed for what? pest, or disease control or nutrients enhancement? so the chemical type and number and frequency of spraying should be called for']"
What is the proper cassava spacing? ,['1 mx1m']
How can i apply urea in planting an acre of beans garden.?.,"[""You need to apply the phosphorous fertiliser at planting, i'm the hole. cover with soil and then put the seed. the rate is 50kg per acre depending on seed used"", 'Do not use urea at planting please. all the nitrogen will be leached before the plant starts to use it']"
The distribution of cassava stems some times are done withoutthe trained personel visiting or inspecting the field gardens dont you think this wil lead to the continous spread of cassava brown streak disease?,['Of course it will.  the most important step in seed production is inspection. get planting materials from certified gardens']
Are u satisfied with the images i send,['Thank you for always sending the images. the images sent so far are quite informative. please keep sending more.']
How can beans harvest be controlled from the past,"['Dry the beans well and store away from moisture conditions. if it is for seed, you can apply a pesticides. sore in clean, air tight containers on raised ground and well ventilated storage place']"
What spacing is suitable when planting beans ?,"['See above response but consider 50*10cm for bush beans, 50*20cm for climbing beans']"
It's as started rain'g at masindi can we plant seeds?,['I hope you planted by now']
What type of soil is good for planting maize?,"['Loam soil', 'Well drained fertile loam or sandy loam soils']"
What are the damages caused by the bean flower thrips?,"['There are a number of leaf eating insects e.g. beetles and caterpillars.  ', 'What chemicals are we talking about? proper use of chemicals (right type, dosage, concentration and timely application) is safe to the environment', 'David,  for kabale use highland bred varieties like pana, bazuka and others ']"
Which cassave variety gives the highest yields per acre.,"['At the moment, the issue is not only on yield but tolerance to diseases especially the csvd and cmd. even if you get yield but diseased roots, they may not be useful. you are advised to plant narocas 1']"
"Fresh and old seeds, which ones are better to be grown? ","['Consider the location because some varieties (especially hybrids) may be suitable for certain locations e.g. high lands (high altitude areas) compared to low lands. this especially for imported varieties. otherwise, most naro variety are suitable in many areas of the country. a dry area or semi arid may be suitable for early maturing (short growth period) varieties', 'It is not very correct to plant the stems hit by snow because some of them may have lost their buds and so may not sprout.  i advise that allow sometime for heeling of the remaining stems and ratouni them for planting ', 'This depends on what we are spraying against (weeds? pests? diseases, foliar fertilisers, etc)']"
What causes cassava mealybug,"['Cassava mealy bugs are pests. they can be transmitted  through planting materials. however, they can be from 9ther host plants like coffee, pineapples, sugar canes, etc']"
Is it okay to plant cassava in november ?,"['These seed companies always provide this information when u r buying the seed. you may need to use soil or trays with the growth media. it is the shade which is constant', 'See above response. so long as u soil has moisture']"
How many kgs of beans can a farmer get from an acre of nambale short if well managed.,"['Up to 500kgs', 'If the standard yield of beans is about 2.5 tones  per hectare,  and 1 hectare is equal to 2.5 acres,  then it means that 1 acre will yield 0.5 tones, equivalent to 500 kilograms ']"
When can farmers expect good variety of cassava? ,"['There are already high yielding and  disease resistant varieties like narocass1 and 2 that are available and can be assessed ', ""We don't give materials to farmers but we advise that you consult your subcounty or district agric office to get help and go as a group of farmers or write a letter through your leaders at the village or parish""]"
What is the best way for preserving beans for  long time againest weavels;?orobia  moses from arua city,"['You can use  red paper or cowdung  to stop the weevil entering your beans immediately after harvesting put on the top ,middle and bottom of the container you are storing in. ', 'Previous research indicates less effectiveness from herbs. the best way is to dry the beans properly. do not store directly on ground, ensure a moist free storage area. one may use safe food chemicals/dusts/tablets. there are also storage bags which can keep off the weevils for some time']"
Which type of soil is good for planting cassava?,['Loam soil']
When is season of planting bean will end at masindi,"['Plant beans at start of rain, as soon as possible. you will realize better yield when you do that..']"
What's the price of maize,"['Grain, seed or flour']"
"I have 1000kgs of maize seeds for human consumption can i get market at a price of 1500shillings per kg? ,.","['This price is a bit high because this is what is normally offered for seed before treating it. if u r sure it is seed and you were inspected, please contact naro or any seed company especially where you got the seed that u plated.']"
Does eating rotten cassava cause problems in animal or people ,"['Eating rotten cassava due to cbsd may not be a problem but we dont encourage people to eat them because they may have secondary infection due to other pathogens like bacteria or fungi. try to eat clean cassava. ', 'Cassava rotten due to disesse is not good for food. but may not cause problems to man and animals except if bacteria or fungi enters them. so avoid eating the diseased roots just look for good ones']"
What is the name of three new cassva varieties,"['Narocass1, narocass2 and nase14']"
1.why is gertlizer expensive? 2.which type of ferlizer is beans? 3.what variety of beans is suitable for lganga soils? 4.where can i get better seeds of beans? 5.ls market for beans ready and reliable?,"['Already answered above, refer to question that asked about fertilizers, all details are included', '1. like anything else, fertiliser is expensive because it is not produced in  uganda. it is also a product considered worth (value) for the money.\n2. look at my previous answers\n3. beans are normally suitable everywhere because even climbers are now.produced in masaka, lwengo, bukomansimbi, etc', '4. get better seeds from nacrri or contact them to link you to suppliers of certified seed. go to reputable seed companies for seed and other agricultural inputs\n5. beans are consumed everywhere in uganda and outside, so market is readily available.', 'O.k thank u madam.']"
What can eight hundred shillings do in uganda today? please we seen to become steping stones for some people to benefit from donors,"['Very unfortunate that this is how you are looking at this. the system we are using is very fair and all based on the submissions that a farmer makes. we have farmers receiving as much as 300,000/= a week. ', 'Please kodet, talk to the people at makerere direct but not on this platform']"
We find problem of mbs,['Please check the channel named mbs for help']
Which type of soil is favourable for the growth of maize for human consumption?.,"[""Soil fertility is key in maize production especially npk. don't use water logged soils (ensure well drained soils). hence, a good loam soil is advantageous"", ""Mr benson,  it's important to know that appart from specific varieties of maize,  all maize will be consumed by human being regardless of what type of soils.  but like nakyagaba advised plant maize in well drained fertile roam soils,  which are light and ensure appropriate crop management ""]"
How do i get healthy cassava cuttings for my group,['Go to abi and talk to the management or write a letter as a group']
What is the maturity periof of 10h ?kiboga,['4 months']
Good morning farmers? 40 acrs of narocuss1 and nas19 cassava any one in need of cassava stems cantact me on .,['Where are these stems?  please contact your agricultural or commercial officer or operation wealth creation officers for possible market(s)']
.l have half acre of land and i would like to plant there cassava.is it possible to get planting materials because in our area they are very scarce?,['I hv narocuss1 at 25000 per bag and u need 6 bags to plant ur garden contact me for more ']
Which type of disease affects beans at pod filling?,['You can do by bird scarig either using people or scare crows']
Which bean type mature's faster?,"[' of course the chemical may affect bees but it is better to spray before flowering to maximize on effect of bees on crop pollination', 'We have the k 132 and the nabe varieties, they take 75 to 80 days.', 'Good reply thanks', 'Thanks']"
Nabel 4 beans are usually damaged by weevils immediately after harvest. how best can it be overcomed? .,"['Nothing is specially developed for nabe 4. handle like for other bean types. try your level best to dry the beans properly and store in well ventilated stores. ', 'Yo\nu have to hervest beanns with. in 75days to avoid bean weavils and store well into acool dry place']"
"Am sese musema from kiryandongo ,what are some of the guidelines for me to consider inorder to get maximize production of the beans","['Know the soil type, get the right variety, plant on time, ensure the right soil fertility, do optimum plant population/spacing, weed on time, control pests and diseases, do timely harvesting', 'Consider the following:  variety, plant at the right spacing (45 cm x 10 cm), keep the crop free of weeds and monitor invasion by pests and diseases and seek guidance from your experts']"
How can i get  good material ,['Visit the nearest research institute or your agricultural office at the district']
"Through observation holes have emerged on the newly germinated seedlings, what could be the cause? ",['These are leaf eaters or cutting and chewing insects']
Someone guid me i want to plant cassava uprite than burring it. if an effect on it am in kiryandongo.,"['Sorry it seems the response was for another question. please ignore. about cassava planting method, when u plant cassava flat and burry it, you create a wider/bigger/large surface area for root development than when it is up right. the cassava roots will also have a larger area for feeding ']"
What type of maize seed is resistant to pests and diseases?,['Local seeds']
What is the right time or period from plantin to harvest cassava stalk for planting in order not to affect yield of the parent crop?,['12 months but there are some varieties that take 12-18 months']
Which soil is good for maize. a farmer from kabale.,"['Both clay loam and sandy loam soils are good for maize', 'Deep fertile, well drained and earated , sand loam or loamy soil...very good for maiz.']"
Application of fertilizer in our gardens is now being used every where in uganda  especially n p k  and d a p  among the two which is good for beans and irish potatoes in kabale katuna  area musinga david katuna town council,"['All are good at different stages e.g dap at planting to stimulate root growth while npk is a compound fertiliser (n for vegetative growth, p and k for tuber growth and enlargement ', 'It is not that fertilisers are used everywhere but there has been too much nutriet mining without replacing them. it is generally by default that npk is limiting in most soils. so recommended to apply them or use their organic sources']"
How can a farmer control lethal maize disease in a garden from kamuli district?,"['Early planting', 'Also use clean seed of torelant varieties']"
What is the cause of flower abortion in beans?,"['Cassava is generally a low cost production crop. the highest cost is in seed and land preparations. hence, one may do zero tillage and may start small by multiplying his stem for the next planting. instead of hand weeding after canopy has formed, one may just do slashing', 'Beyongyera,  this is good information,  we shall direct who ever is in need ', 'High moisture and high humidity for a.long time after poding. this may be low with new naro bean varieties', 'Too much sunshine']"
Which pest is the most destructive to cassava,"['The common pests are green mite, mealy bugs and grasshopper. all may be destructive depending on the weather and population of the pests.']"
"Helo, is there any liquid fertilizer used in planting groundnuts?","['You may use rhizobia if it is available with makerere university, soil science']"
Are we going to be given ids and t-shirts? ,['Not this time but we will consider it in the coming trainings. ']
How does farm yard manure keep moisture in soil?,"['Proper crops cover', 'It covers the soil', 'Farm yard manure contains high organic matter which acts as a sponge which absorbs water (like sponge) and nutrients too. the small particles composed in organic matter there keeps moisture in the soil']"
Which one of the soil is the best to grow on cassava?,"['But how do you eat it? it is all brown. unless some parts are still white (not attacked), one can peel and cook or dry for making flour', 'A common problem in humid weather. it is caused by a fungus; white leaf spot.', 'Plant beans at start of rain, as soon as possible. you will realize better yield when you do that..', 'Seen', 'Good thanks for the reply', 'Loam soil since it has all the plants nutrients necessarily needed for growth']"
What spreads bacterial blight in cassava?,['Bacteria']
What could be the cause of low yield of cassava ?,"['Pests and disease ', 'Diseases and pests and poor farming methods by farmers']"
What fertilizer is recommended for maize at planting stsge?,['Dap or organic manure']
Which disease of cassava is very common in your area? ,"['In katuba village,cbsd is the most']"
"Most crops have known seasons for planting, what could be the best season for growing cassava?   .","['Mr ,  grow cassava in less rainy period around june,  february,  december and other months as long as the rainy season is about to start or end ', 'All crops germinate with moisture. so long as the soul has moisture, the stems will germinate. avoid water logged soils. hence, cassava can be planted after maize, beans and other plants that need a lot of water']"
What can be done to increase maize productivity?,"['Ensure timely land preparation, timely planting, timely weed management, right spacing and get good/clean seeds ', 'Also consider the variety, soil fertility improvement, timely control of pests especially fall army worm', 'All what is mentioned above are correct but also add the following,  application of fertilizer, pest management,  use organic manure to improve the soil structure and avoiding soil erosion, flooding and water logging as well as wind breaking ']"
"Hello everyone! this is ronald from bulisa district, a drought prone area. what variety of beans is most suitable for my area? thank you in advance for your responses","[""Narob bean 2/high iron reach beans (it's a drought tolerant variety)""]"
How many times should l weed my maize garden inorder to maximize production .from musema kiryandongo district,"['If you start with a clean seedbed, weeding twice is enough. thanks', 'Musema,  if your seed bed was not clean enough you to weed thrice,  after emergency,  at knee height during top dressing and just before flowering where you only uproot the competing weeds ']"
What is the best room temperature for bean storage?,['Preferably 13% and less']
How best can farmers control weavils in stored beans,['I support the idea 100+%']
Is it possible for scientist to share sent images on adsurv to all farmers so that some of us understand more.?,['Okay']
What is the current price of maize in masindi?,"['Please contact nacrri beans program, your naro zonal office, the district commercial office, produce stores, harvest plus and other outlets']"
"What causes root rot ""zibugo""in cassava and how can it be prevented.","['As responded to your earlier question on the same, it may be cause by a bacteria or fungi and in many cases after damage to the roots.']"
Which type of fertilizer is good to increase cassava production??,['Diammonium phosphate']
What are the symptoms of cassava mosaic,"['Leaves become distorted and yellow', 'Poor formation of tubers', 'The plants is stumted', 'Mosaic mottling,mishapen and twisted leaflets and reduction in size of leaves']"
How can we access new naro beans here in masaka,"['There are 7 narobean varieties, five of which are bush/short type and 2 are climbers. you should point to a particular variety and you will get the descriptions, otherwise we should also put the pictures in resources', 'The beans are available in farm supply shops. you can contact beans program naccri or your zonal naro institute muzardi. harvest plus also promotes narobean 1-3']"
Do animal manures contain pathogens which affect beans after planting?,"['Could be a problem of bean fly. uproot the bean plant and check at the collar level. or else it may be nutrient deficiency esp. nitrogen. or lack of soil moisture', 'Please contact ngenta zardi or any other zardi in your region to be assisted', 'Amdocs and chlobenzo', 'No because by the time of planting manures would have decomposed']"
How do l treat fungus on my bean plant?,"['You can use fungcide', 'Spray with recommended herbicides.']"
What plan do you really have to give us hope  about the cassava disease,['Narocass1']
I s it late to plant maize in this mid september,['Yes follow season for planting']
Why it does not work on banana,['What does not work on bananas? please rephrase the question for clarity']
 can delaying weding cassava cause cassava mosaic,"['No cassava mosaic is cause by mosaic virus and transmitted by whiteflies ', 'No it affects the stem  and tubers yields ']"
"Question 1:besides our advice and knowledge given to farmers, still they have in their mind that they are going to be supplied with material things ie spray pumps, pesticide ,planting materials among others. what's should i tell the farmers?.","[""Knowledge is more important that material things. let's try to change the mind set of our audiences (farmers mainly). this is what failed the advisory service. let us be changed first in order to change others""]"
What are the signs of a soil that have lost its fertility?,"['High moisture and high humidity for a.long time after poding. this may be low with new naro bean varieties', 'Cassava mosaic is not soil born. replanting is okay if one is using clean planting material', 'The cause is the wet whether or environment. the disease spreads with splash water, diseased equipments, humans, animals, etc']"
What advice can be given to farmers  whose  cassava  has mosaic? ,['Let the uproot the diseased plants and destroy']
What is the recommended planting depth for maize? .,['75cm×25cm and 5cm deep']
What causes yellowing of leaves in beans.,"['There are many possible causes e.g. bean fly, lack nitrogen (& other nutrients) in the soil, drought conditions (plant cannot take up the nutrients due to lack of moisture)']"
"How can rats be controlled in beans, b'se rats eats ponds.","['Mr. fred,  rats are wild animals which are not noctannenals in their eating habits,  so having a clean field will make them scared of eagles as their predators,  and also laying black fiber like materials like banana fibers will scare them as snakes.  but also if you are used to move with a cat in the field,  it will scare them away by actually eating some of them.  you can also manage rats by doing regular monitoring of the field, but the most important thing is field phytosanitation ']"
Who has mature narocase1 in buvuma to plant this very season,['I have in dokolo ']
Which type of beans seed suitable in areas of bugiri,"[""We encourage use of botanicals, regularly sun drying if beans are for eating, but it's for seeds you can use actelic dust or aluminum phosphide"", ""Knowledge is more important that material things. let's try to change the mind set of our audiences (farmers mainly). this is what failed the advisory service. let us be changed first in order to change others""]"
Am sese musema from kiryandongo district we just received today some heavy rain so isn't the right time for me to plant my maize or that rain is for preparation,"['We are already in march. please do plant ', 'Yes, maize benefits from the nitrogen birch effect']"
"Why are there variations of sizes of seed beans in the same garden ?fred, masindi","[""Variations exist everywhere in nature; but for bean grain/seed, non uniformity i'm soil fertility across the garden, effect of pests  and diseases, weather conditions at the time when such grains/seeds were being formed/ filled etc are some of the factors accounting for the observed difference in size of the bean grains""]"
In which type of soil does narocust1 performs best,['All types of soil but not in swampy and rocky soils']
Poverty as a result of covid-19 has greatly affected the market price for my cassava. what can i do?,"['Covid 19 is here to stay,  so we need to adjust and live with it.  so you can adjust and sell to the available price,  or try to store a little bit to increase on chances or add some value and widen you out let values ']"
What's the most dangerous disease of cassava in uganda?,"[""At the moment it's cassava brown streak disease""]"
When are we supposed to begin the new work? ,['Now']
Farmers always ask for the reason why nitrogenous fertilizer are only top dress,"['They take long to be use by plants', 'For nitrogen only top with urea but sulphur is not volatile like nitrogen fertilizer', 'Because it is salty']"
Whats the effect  if you plant seed that has been affected  by storage  pests?,['They will not germinate or they will have a very poor germination percentage. may even carry over the pests to the store again']
Which strong chemicles is used for spraing against fall army worm on maize in mayuge districts ,['Amdocs and chlobenzo']
How can a farmer control and prevent whiteflies from affecting cassava.?,['The major issue would be to control the side effects of white flies by using torelant lines. one can spray to reduce on the numbers']
Where is market for cassava in kabale district? ,['  spraying pesticides is right if you use the right pesticides true to the pest in question and timely and properly used. ']
How can we control the wiveals ?,"['Harvest on time, dry maize properly and store in a dry place or airtight containers']"
I planted beans and it is now one week germination it has started to dry what could be the effects.and which could be the best chamical for spraying. ,"['We need to see pictures to make a good conclusion. however could that be bean root rot.', ""If it's bean root rot, then spraying can't solve the problem"", 'We need to see pictures']"
Is there a liquid fertilizer use to mix in beans when planting?,"[""I know of rhizobia for nitrogen fixation that you mix and plant with seed using a sticking substance such as sugar. it's sold in makerere. they have for bean's, soybeans and groundnuts""]"
For how long should beans be stored before they get dormant for germination,"['Lack of enough nutrients in the soil ', 'The bacterial diseases like brown spot causes black spots on the bean pods. the pod folding may be due to a pest attack', ""I think i have responded to this two times. so far, crop specific herbicides are just coming up. like they have developed for other crops, let's give it time, we shall also get for cassava and other crops. however, selective herbicides can weed cassava, even weed master itself if used carefully and depending on the stage of the crop"", 'For aleast a month']"
Is possible to create for us a diagnosis app for beans and maize  for easy understanding of diseases on them?,['This is what we will work on with the images that you will be sending. ']
How can clay soil be improved?,['Adding lime and humus which clamp tinny particles to form larger one hence improving aeration and drainage.']
Farciltation of local plus technical personal is needed to hold worships at the district level fo make farmer awareness of new veriaty and their advantegas or use of radiotalk show. we request. where is manistry of agric?,['You are right and this will depend on the crop the people are interested in. different areas may need different croos']
Which season is best for planting beans,['All seasons are good especially at the moment that we have early yielding varieties. ']
State any two problems that affect bean farmers in uganda,['Wait']
Some farmers harvest mature maize when it is not yet fully dried won't this have some side effects,['It may because the maize grains may rot']
What are the new cassava varieties,"['No new varieties yet but we trust narocass1, nase14, nase19, nase3 and mkumba']"
What is inter croping,"['Growing of different crops in the garden (mainly at the same time) e.g. beans and maize, beans and cassava, bananas and coffee, etc but it can be temporal and spatial']"
Ls it possible to  plant  cassava from the same garden where you have  removed cassava immediately?,"['You can do it but we always encourage rotations. if the garden has problems of diseases like root rots, it may be carried to the next crop.']"
What is the appropriate distance for planting beans,"['It mostly depends on soil fertility, ( 40 cm *10 cm) and ( 50 cm * 10 cm)']"
What causes seed dormancy,"['Immature embryo', 'High temperature during seed maturity', 'Hard seed coat which prevententrence of oxygen and water']"
Is it adviserble to inter crop beans with maize,"['Yes very advisable to intercrop the two.  ensure that you have about 30 cm between the maize and the bean plant and you can use dap fertilizer at planting at a rate of 10 grams per plant for both maize and the beans at planting and urea on maize alone at weeding ', 'It is okay, the crops have different growth habits, mature at different times and beans add nitrogen to the soil']"
What are the couses for accoumulation of water in prematuered bean pod,"['It is a variety issue. with some varieties, too much rain cause pod rots. i encourage to use new bean varieties which are tolerant to extremes or rain and sunshine/ temperature']"
What spread brown streak,"['It is white flies', 'Cassava whiteflies and planting infected stems', 'It can also be spread by using infected cuttings', 'It is spread by diseased planting materials and an insect called whitefly']"
What are the good stems for planting ,"['Good stems fir planting should be frim cassava plants of 9-16 month old', 'You count the nods on the steam ie around 3 then u plant.', 'One futi']"
How is seed drying important to farmers,"['To reduce insect damage', 'To prevent seed germination from the store', 'To increase on the seeds shelf life.', 'Prevent moulding', 'To reduce moisture content', 'To keep the temperature of the seed as low as possible', 'Prevents seeds from rotting.']"
What causes cassava mosica,['Cassava mosaic viruses']
What are the causes of cassava mosaic,"['Virus and transmitted by white flies', 'Dissemination of stem cuttings  affected by the disease', 'Through the activities of whitefly vector ,nemesis tabeci', 'Mainly when you plant infected planting materials.']"
"If possible send more and proper identification of diseases and control guide on cassava, maize and beans for proper and accurate data collection. that is the hand outs during our traing in makerere. dravuru milka terego district.",['Okay']
How can i improve vierbility of maize seeds before planting.,"['Please farmers, know that every thing that grows in your garden uses up nutrients. these nutrients have to be replaced from various sources. the easiest way to do this is use of fertilisers (organic or inorganic). ', 'Different in different parts of the the country but between 450 to 650 shillings a killo ']"
What causes cassava to become like gridend even when its in store?,['Cassava dry chips in store appear powdery due to a pest called storage weevil which attacks dry stored cassava and causes it to look like flour. always put the cassava chips in the store in the sun regularly to drive the weevils away.']
What is the effect of hailstone on cassava tubers?,"[""No. if it's drought not much you can do."", 'Most farmers use bean clean to weed beans', 'Try using dogs to scare them away. if u use furadan and one dies, they will even destroy more crops']"
Which fertilizer can a farmer use to spray maize  after second weeding.?.,"['Foliar fertilizers with micro nutrients are normally applied. however, n containing fertilizer are dissolved and applied on foliar especially during dry season. but remember, the crops mainly take in nutrients through the soil i.e. roots. another reason for applying foliar is that the soil may not have moisture to ulitise the soil fertilizers. fertilizer uptake only happens when there is moisture to dissolve it and roots take it up']"
What is the best bean variety for western uganda?,"['Specific to district, most of the bush bean varieties do well in western uganda, expect southwest where only climbers do best. i still encourage you to go for the nutrient rich bean varieties of narobean 1,2,3,6, 7 for bush beans']"
"How can we controls army worms  from a  maize  shamba,and. is it recommend to use organics resty  mayuge?","['Start monitoring for presence of the worms about 3 weeks or less after planting. then spray with rocket. if you delay, spray with amdocs']"
What can uganda do to eliminate white flies of so no by,['Use of natural enemies that eat the whiteflies']
"L was told that for quickly germination of maize seeds,it needs first to be shocked in water before planting,is that true?","['Yes this is because it should absorb water and oxygen to ease the growth', 'Sometimes shocking is good for viability test and quick germination']"
People what will happen after the period of research? ,['We shall still value u as our agents and hope that u will still continue giving us information on disease status in your area. we shall continue collaborating and partnering']
"Why is it possible to use chemicals like ""potent"" to weed a bean garden  and yet beans remain  safe while weeds are destroyed or burnt? musinga david from katuna.","['The herbicide manufacture incorporate chemical to achieve that purpose. however, in most cases, the broad leaved weeds (like those of beans) do not die properly ']"
Which type of weed is very dengerous to beans in kabale region?,['All weeds are bad for all.crops. the most dangerous are perennial weeds because they are hard to control']
"After buying maize grains from agro-dealers and i plant for the first time, how many times should i plant the same maize without going back to buy new ones?","['I do not understand why my question can not be submitted today.could you explain  please?', 'Lady gloria, you may need to give a response and the frequency used. what determines the amount? etc. thanks', ""See response on the previous question..can be prevented by using tolerant bean varieties, proper spacing, don't water beans from top, etc""]"
At masindi it has started running can we start planting maize,"[""The amounts of rains vary from rvion to region. if the fields are well prepared and there's enough moisture in the soils you can plant ""]"
Where can i get naro cass 1,['Contact opio abdala of oribcing in aber and otim jasper of anotocao group in loro subcounty']
"What is the appropriate spacing for nabe 4 .and what determines spacing in beans.
","['Unlike otherwise, bush beans like nabe 4 are spaced at 50*10cm. the climbers can be spaced at 50*20cm. this is for mono crop. if beans are in an intercrop the spacing may be more. also  soil fertility may determine spacing. ']"
What are the examples of chewing and bittingpests?,['White flies and aphids are some of the examples.']
What is the recommended spacing for cassava?,['1 meter']
When should farmers harvest beans and how should it be done.,['Beans should be harvested when you see them dry. when all have ripened and majority have changed the pod color from yellow to brown meaning dried']
What should the farmer do if hisor her maize effect by drought before maturity.,['When there is no provision for irrigation a farmer cannot do much. it will be a loss which is very unfortunate ']
What is the price for  fertilizer in jinja,['There are a number of leaf eating insects e.g. beetles and caterpillars.  ']
"In serere district hailstorm hasdestroyed fields of cassava is good to plant the same mateial ,iam charles oyonga serere district .",['It is not very correct to plant the stems hit by snow because some of them may have lost their buds and so may not sprout.  i advise that allow sometime for heeling of the remaining stems and ratouni them for planting ']
How can control cassava mosaic,"['Use clean planting materials, uproot diseased plants in the field and let them dry.']"
Striga weed has become a problem to maize how best can it be prevented?,"['Use a selective herbicide /chemical called bean clean or potent. use 200-280 mls in 20 litres of water/ pump, depending on type and stage of weeds', 'On a maize garden?', 'On a maize garden?', 'Dig deep in the soil to uproot the rhizome']"
L have 20 mbs which i tried to send 10 images but it failed  so i tried 6 and eventually 1 but also in vain  now what could be  the minimum mbs to send  an image(s),['The most mbs required to send an image is 1.5mb. but if you reduce the image quality which we recommend you should be able to send 2 images for 1mb']
What is the spacing for cassava currently? ,"['1m x 1 m', '1m x 1m']"
We need drought resistant crops. where can we get them?,['Like which crop supecificly ']
Some experts recommend seed dressing. does it promote proper germination? .,['Yes it does increase the germination percentage and effect of soil pests and pathogens ']
What is the best fertilizer for planting bean?.,"['Already answered above, refer to question that asked about fertilizers, all details are included']"
Why is diammonium phosphate put in planting hole,"['Plants require it for growth', 'Like explained earlier (please follow up), phosphorous is used at planting to enhance or fasten root growth. once the plant establishes roots fast, it will take up nutrients fast and growth will be fastened or enhanced']"
Why is cassava mosaic very common in soroti,['It looks farmers in that area are using varieties that are not resistant or tolerant to cassava mosaic disease. also could be they are not selecting their planting material at the time of planting new fields. they cut any stems around and plant']
What's the maturity period of nambale beans?,"['Most beans mature early and they usually take 60-75 days', 'Nambale, which type?']"
Why is it that loam soil is dark in colour?,['It contains humus']
How can brown streak disease be spread?,['Cbsd can be spread by moving a diseased one from one place to another.']
What maize variety does during the short rains.,['You are right and this will depend on the crop the people are interested in. different areas may need different croos']
How can farmers reduce the cost production in maize without affecting productivity?sfred,"['You can use selective herbicides eg. maize plus, lomax etc', 'Try to use zero tillage at planting and selective herbicides during weeding. these are labour intensive practices']"
At what spacing can cassava be intercropped with beans?,['One meter']
"This season some parts of the maize leaves are turning yellow some red,what causes that.",['Bacteria']
What are the effects of temperature to our crops,"['It is caused by a fungal disease which comes due to too much moisture or dampness', 'Affect maturity of crops', 'Affects the type of crop and animals kept', 'Affects the yield,affects the growth and development of plant']"
Which certified bean seeds are on market for a farmer to buy in jinja district?,['Nabe l and nadi']
Relate the different infections to the root,"['Cbsd attacks the leaves,stems and roots']"
How will you help farmers to manage stray animals,['Discuss this with your leaders at subcounty or districts']
How can local farmers get drought resistant seed varieties? ,"['Mr ,  grow cassava in less rainy period around june,  february,  december and other months as long as the rainy season is about to start or end ']"