New bean varieties that use less water to help farmers beat drought effects
Smallholder farmers in Kenya can beat the current drought effects by growing drought tolerant beans…
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Environment
Latest environment stories from across Kenya.
Water saving crystals that can enable plants survive longer in dry conditions
Bell Industries Limited sales agronomist, Peter Chomba- Mt. Kenya region showing BELSAP during a past farmers’…
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Long rains set for the fourth week of March, says Weatherman
The long season rains are set to begin in the fourth week of March in…
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Water harvesting saves an 84 years old Machakos farmer as peers suffer during drought
Muia Kusenga,84, showing his tree tomato fruits in his farm. He has been practicing water…
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Research institute introduces three varieties of chicken peas suitable for short rain seasons
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) through a project dubbed Tropical Legumes…
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New UN report: Why the global hunger continues to rise
The annual United Nations report, State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018…
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Study: Why cattle population in decline in arid areas in Kenya
Cattle population in Kenya’s semi-arid regions has sharply decreased by more than 26 per cent…
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FAO distributes seeds, farm implements to Kenyan farmers
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the UN last week Friday distributed seeds, farm…
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Heat tolerant beans that fight climate change
Bean breeders have discovered 30 types of ‘heat beater beans’ that could keep production from…
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Researchers set to develop cassava variety that fights climate change
East African farmers may soon benefit from a climate change resilient cassava in a bid…
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Weatherman: heavy rains expected during Nov-Dec short rains, farmers advised to take advantage
Damliner full of harvested water. Farmers can take advantage of the predicted above average November-December short…
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Government plans to transform arid counties into Kenya’s bread baskets
The Kenya government plants to transform the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya into bread…
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KEPHIS launches drought resistant and fast maturing crops in Siaya
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has launched drought resistant and fast maturing crops…
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Bill seeking to protect farmers against losses in harsh weather introduced to parliament
James Kipkoech inspects his dying maize crop (Photo: Wesley Langat) National Assembly Finance Committee through…
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Government to launch sweet potato factory in Migori
The government through the ministry of devolution has announced plans to launch a Sh4bn sweet…
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Kisumu County renews plans to revive cotton farming to benefit farmers within Lake Victoria basin
The county government of Kisumu has become the latest to start the push for reviving…
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Government to build small dams for households to collect rain water
The ministry of agriculture and technology has announced plans to build 5,000 water pans for…
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Beer maker launches new high yielding sorghum variety that can withstand harsh weather
East African Malting Limited (EAML) a subsidiary of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has launched…
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Expect minimal rains this year, says Weatherman
The long rains will start in the fourth week of March and farmers in the…
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Maasai herder adopts smart way to avert drought loses
Boran bulls feeding from a feeding trough. Feedlotting enables cattle gain maximum weight for market…
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This dry season: Nyamira farmer teaming with colleagues to make good use of water sources
Furrow irrigation system set to pump water to channels and basins for irrigating the farm…
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FAO: Millions of people at risk of hunger malnutrition and poverty due to climate change
The recent report by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) last…
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Water harvesting techniques for smallholder and large-scale farmers
Sand-dams dug by Kitui people and Sahelian Solutions (SASOL), a Non-Governmental Organization. Kenya Meteorological Department…
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Heavy rains coming, chance for water harvesting
Damliner full of water. Residents especially farmers in most parts of…
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