Author name: Rufus J. Akinrinlola, PhD

Rufus Akinrinlola has a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and an MSc in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He lives and works as a research scientist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rufus's areas of research and interests include integrated plant disease management, disease diagnosis, Agronomy and Horticulture, Agribusiness, teaching, and mentoring.

NEW: Do You Know What Makes Soil Good or Bad for Your Crops?

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For years, many farmers believed that fertilizer alone guarantees a good harvest.But across villages, towns, and cities, we see the same problem: Farmers apply more fertilizer… yet yields remain the same—or even get worse.The real issue?Soil health is declining, silently. I once met a maize farmer who had doubled his fertilizer application and still harvested […]

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How to Protect Ginger Plants from Rot, Wilt, Leaf Spot, and Nematodes

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Ginger diseases pose severe threats, with potential crop losses of 40-90%. The recent outbreak in Nigeria caused 85% production loss, emphasizing the need for proactive management. Key diseases include rhizome rot, leaf spot, and bacterial wilt. In this guide we explain how to identify and manage the most common ginger diseases using safe, effective, and affordable practices.

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