(i) Done towards the onset of long rains
(ii) Mould board ploughing/digging seedbed to a depth of 20cm
(iii)Disc harrowing to break big soil clods
(iv) Drill furrows / using drillers
(v) Seed drilling with hand at a spacing of 20-30cm
(vi) Mix thoroughly the soil with phosphatic fertilizers e.g. DSP at the rate of 90kg/ha
(vii) Cover the seeds lightly if planted/drilled manually
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