Scientist finds solution to deadly banana disease through genetic orientation
A principal scientist at Plant Biotechnology at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Kenya…
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Health
Latest health stories from across Kenya.
How to control deadly goat disease
Farmers can control the deadly mange disease in goats by using a new treatment method…
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KALRO develops vaccine to fight deadly cattle disease
Farmers will now control the East Coast Fever disease easily after researchers at the Kenya…
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Dudutech launches natural biological solution to control fungal diseases
Dudutech Limited has released a biological solution for control of soil borne fungal diseases in…
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Early planting and farmyard manure control bean stem maggot pest that causes wilting to the crop
Beans farming in Kenya. Photo courtesy. Kenyan farmers can cheaply control bean stem maggot, a…
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Government to vaccinate 300,000 livestock in Isiolo against Rift Valley Fever
National Veterinary Services (DVS) and other stakeholders have partnered to vaccinate 300,000 livestock in Isiolo…
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Opinion: Vaccinating livestock against East Coast fever increases incomes of smallholder farmers
. Vaccinating goats against peste des petits ruminants in Kenya. Photo:Martin Karimi Wide-scale vaccination of…
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Roasting soil helps deal with bacterial wilt
Soil heating system. Bacterial wilt is one of the soil-borne diseases that attack tomatoes, potatoes,…
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KALRO to introduce new camel drug to bolster productivity
Men work together to bleed a camel during a brucellosis study in Marsabit County. Photo: Nelson…
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Self-Care: Take Care Of Your Mind And Body For Better Productivity
“Yes, you have a social responsibility to your community. You are not, however, solely responsible for your community. Your biggest responsibility is yourself – do not forget that.” Joan Thatiah. It is often said that you cannot pour from…
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Coffee farmers staring at losses berry disease destroys crop in Mt. Kenya region
Coffee farmers in the Mt.Kenya region are staring at losses after their crops were affected…
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Research organization launches high yielding disease resistant Napier grass varieties
Smallholder farmers can control Napier stunt disease that causes losses of 40 to 90 per…
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University receives machine to control aflatoxin from Mexican government
The Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology has received a machine meant to control…
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KEPHIS unveils 140 new disease resistant seed varieties
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has unveiled 140 new disease resistant and fast…
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Eating crickets can end malnutrition in children
Eating crickets can end malnutrition in children and ensure food security by boosting the nutritional…
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WHO warns use of antibiotics in healthy animals
World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that farmers and the food industry should stop using…
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Nandi farmers using ‘Kangara’ to treat foot and mouth disease
Nandi farmers have devised a new way to control the deadly foot and mouth diseases…
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Alfasafe protects your maize from deadly aflatoxin
Aflasafe is a 100% natural product for controlling poisonous Aspergilus flavus (A flavus) in food…
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AgroNet reduces cost of pest control improves yields
Vegetable net a family of AgroNet. AgroNet products provide farmers with affordable alternatives to generally expensive…
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AfriKelp LG-1 prevents abortion of flowers increasing yields quality and quantity
AfriKelp LG-1. helps plants produce their own hormones resulting into more roots, a stronger and healthier…
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Research: Human Urine effective Agricultural fertilizer
Smallholder farmers grappling with the high cost of fertilizer for use in their farms can…
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Study: Organic agriculture generates comparable yields for income and health benefits for farmers
Organically grown kales. Non-use of chemical inputs in organic farming systems generates beneficial effects on…
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Experts: Learn lessons from success to beat malnutrition in Africa
A farmer weeds her maize garden. A report on global hunger says malnutrition in sub-Saharan…
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KALRO warns of bokoboko banana disease
Farmer displays banana bunch in a market. Millions of banana consumers may face hunger and…
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