Crops Directorate greenlights 2023 avocado harvest season, issues handling guidelines
By George Munene The Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) has announced that the 2023 Kenya avocado…
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Advanta Seeds to produce, distribute in-demand Kamboka rice to farmers
By George Munene On 15th February 2023, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and…
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Faulu Bank sets aside Sh1.5B to finance farmers
By George Munene Faulu Microfinance Bank has set aside Sh1.5 billion aimed at financing livestock…
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500,000 small-holder chicken farmers to benefit from new KALRO multiplication center
By George Munene The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) today (20th March 2023)…
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KALRO holds countrywide farmer open day marking 10 years
By George Munene To celebrate 10 years since its founding, the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock…
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“We will flood country with maize, lease land in Zambia for food security”– Agri CS
By George Munene According to Kenya’s Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi, in a month’s…
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Technology enables farmer harness power of ‘green farming’
In 2014, Brian Bosire founded UjuziKilimo which in Swahili means “Knowledge farming.” He was motivated…
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Poor wheat growing techniques lead to low yields by Kenyan farmers
Kenya’s wheat production has been on a downward spiral in recent years, even as demand…
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How to prevent fish fingerling death & improve their adaptability
Following simple delivery procedures after buying fingerlings may reduce death of the new stock while…
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Experts recommend maize stalks, ash solutions, banana peels/beans to reduce aflatoxin
Scientists have recommended simple indigenous ways that ugali lovers can significantly reduce levels of aflatoxin…
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Leaf banana preservation enables farmers reduce losses 30%
Proper banana post-harvest packaging with its leaves can save farmers three out of 10 fruits…
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Worn mosquito nets help recent nursery pest attacks
Immediate laying a of a net over a nursery bed can prevent pest which attack…
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Temporary beehives ward off disturbance raise output
Beekeepers can restrain animals and human beings among other strangers from disturbing the insects by…
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Cheap innovative method enables long term legume storage
Millions of farmers across Africa can now prevent their cowpeas from destructive weevils using a…
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IT professional strikes gold in pawpaw, passion fruit farming
Margaret Mutheu (left) and her friend tending to their passion crops at Kaewa in Machakos…
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Kirinyaga potato farmer finds success treating potato blight with local herbs
One Kirinyaga County farmer is turning local herbs into remedy against potato blight disease, which…
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Tied ridge water harvesting increase sorghum & millet yield 33% in arid regions
Farmers can increase their sorghum and millet yields by 33 per cent by using the…
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Farmers advised planting drought-resistant, early-maturing crops as long rains to be insufficient
By George Munene According to the Kenya Meteorological Department farmers should plant drought-resistant and early…
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Weatherman warns of below-average rainfall for March-May long rains season
By George Munene According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, average to below-average rainfall is expected…
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How to safely apply pesticides on your crops
In 2017, Kenya’s fresh produce to the European Union was intercepted 29 times due to…
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Controlling deadly roundworms in sheep and goats
Roundworms are parasites found in the large and small intestines of sheep and goats. They…
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Drought tolerant bean varieties safe haven for farmers with anticipated poor rains
According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, the long season rains which normally begin from March…
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Studying seeds pivotal for serious farmers
Just like any other business’ success which depends on how well one invests, seeds are…
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Soil roasting effective way of combating bacterial wilt
Soil heating system. Bacterial wilt is one of the soil-borne diseases that attack tomatoes, potatoes,…
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