Proper care of dairy cow improves milk production
Farmer cleans his dairy cow in Nyeri show grounds during Central Kenya ASK show . Cows…
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FarmBiz Africa
Agriculture and agribusiness publication covering farming methods, markets, livestock, crops, innovation and farmer opportunities.
New crop rolled out with potential to end hunger in East Africa
Acclimatization of breadfruit seedlings in the greenhouse at JKUAT. PHOTO/JKUAT A new crop with the…
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Own feed assures livestock farmers high production
Sunflower plants. Sunflower meal is entirely adequate as the sole source of supplemental protein in dairy…
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Solar Milk Pasteurizer to prolong milk shelf life
The solar milk pasteurizer is directly heated by the sun and the hot water produced used…
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Farmers are making a kill with Kenbro chicken
Kenbro chickens. Kenbro breed has been developed and introduced into the Kenyan market by Kenchic Ltd….
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The Post-harvest Loss (PHL) danger; We must face it straight on!
Significant volumes of farming produce are lost through after harvest operations; making farming an expensive…
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The lucrative Indigenous vegetable business
Farming can be a profitable and fulfilling activity for anyone with a commitment to pursue…
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Giant Egyptian Pumpkin seeds available for farmers
Jenifer Wanjiku of Micro Herbs Industries showcasing Giant Egyptian Pumpkin during Central Kenya ASK show in Nyeri….
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Soil testing improving farmers out put
SoilCares expert explaining to farmers how soil testing scanner works. The soil testing equipment including scanners use…
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Irrigation helping Kirinyaga farmers boost their Sweet potato production
Nelson Ngaara’s sweet potato farm with sprinklers open watering the crops. Sprinkler system are up…
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Four diets to boost milk production during the dry season
Smallholder farmers in Kenya face many challenges during the dry season due to dwindling feed…
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Online trading platform to increase farmers’ incomes
STRUCTURING GRAIN TRADE By Titus Kisangau and James Karuga Summary: EAGC G-Soko is among unique…
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Ex-Mukurweini sweet potato variety is good for food and fodder
Farmers growing Ex-Mukurweini potato variety stand high chance of benefiting from its multipurpose nature and…
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Crops to grow for Export to reap maximum returns
A variety of horticultural crops which can be grown for export by smallholder farmers to…
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You may not rear pigs but make their feeds and earn too
Piglets eating from sweet potato vines. Pig feeds are expensive, taking up to 80 per cent…
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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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Maize huller machine saves time for ‘muthokoi’ lovers
Kelvin Kigen of Favour Machinery and Auto Spares explaining how maize huller machine works during this…
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Simple device for trimming fences and weeds
Favour machinery and Auto Spares has introduced a new brush cutter that can trim one…
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Bamboo firm helping farmers grow their own forests
Bamboo plantation. The country has several bamboo types with the most common being Arundinaria alpina, Dendrocallamus…
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Why you should intercrop Napier grass with Desmodium
Napier grass uses nitrogen supplied by Desmodium and therefore saves farmers on costs on top…
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Vitamark Joto livestock salt boosts estrus rate in dairy cows
Some typical signs associated with a cow in heat include increased nervousness, restlessness, mounting, head…
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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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Long experience makes farmer an all-time county champion
Mzee John Wanjohi Mundui tending to his ram which emerged the best during this year’s ASK…
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Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides
Kelvin Kigen, a sales representative at Favor Machinery Ltd demonstrating how to use a Knapsack…
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