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Clearing the bush using appropriate tool.
Primary cultivation using appropriate tool/deep tillage.
Secondary cultivation/harrowing to a fine tilth..
Make drills 30cm apart and 1cm deep.
Apply appropriate rate of a phosphate/compound fertilizer/DAP, MAP, DSP.
Sow seeds along the drills.
Cover and firm the seeds with soil.
Apply DSP at 90kg/ha
Remove all perennial weeds.
Plant at onset of rains/when soil has enough soil moisture.
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