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Government approves release of wasps to deal with papaya mealybug
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Government approves release of wasps to deal with papaya mealybug

The government of Kenya, through the Kenya Standing Technical Committee on Imports and Exports, gave the green light to farmers countrywide regarding the widespread use of Acerophagus Papayae, an endoparasitic wasp, used in the control of…

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The unique bean variety helping farmers fertilize soil cheaply
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The unique bean variety helping farmers fertilize soil cheaply

Farmers in Njoro in Nakuru county have adopted a bean variety known as mucuna to fertilize their soils. The farmers intercrop mucuna beans with staple crops like maize, a move that has seen some double yields even as their counterparts…

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Top tips to ensure successful cabbage farming in Kenya
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Top tips to ensure successful cabbage farming in Kenya

Cabbage farming is a very good opportunity for farmers considering that it is a staple in most Kenyan homes. There is some care and dedication required in growing cabbages. One does not require advanced skills to start cabbage farming.…

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Meet group of women minting money from watermelon, pawpaws in Wajir
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Meet group of women minting money from watermelon, pawpaws in Wajir

Sofia Ali, a farmer from Wajir County, is the secretary at Sundus Farm, an agricultural project run by a team of dedicated farmers who have turned to farming as an alternative source of livelihood. Sofia is among other women farmers who…

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