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Farmer examining his crop regularly for detection of pests
"The careful farmer examined his crop regularly for early detection of pests and diseases. Attacks by Aphids or incidences of Black Shank and other diseases require immediate attention."
Vigorous growth of young tobacco
"Vigourous growth of yong tobacco cultuivations of this nature can only be achieved if the correct procedure are followed in the seed bed stage."
Suckering is done to curb the plants natural tendency to reproduce itself
"Suckering is done to curb the plants' natural tendency to reproduce itself. Since the leaf of the plant must get all the nutrients, chemicals have to be applied to control all sucker growth."
Irrigation of the Tobacco
"Irrigation of the tobacco: an essential aspect of the cultivation of this crop, is done using pumps and piping provided by the Company. Pumps are installed at the riverside and a network of pipes is laid throughout the field. The tobacco need,…
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Homeless child
A young boys sleeps on a slab of concrete near the NCB Towers off Oxford Road in St. Andrew.