Agency Steps Up Fight Against Papaya Mealybug with Natural Enemy in Kenya
The fight against the devastating papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) in Kenya is being stepped up…
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Apple Snail Invasion Serious Threat to Rice Production and Food Security in Kenya
A recent study conducted by CABI sheds light on the alarming consequences of the apple…
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Study: Precision Farming Improves Production, Cuts Costs, Tames Environmental Degradation
A study by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) described precision farming as a…
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Coastal Farmers Find Empowerment Growing Neem Trees
Kwetu Training Centre is at the forefront of mobilizing other environmental organizations and community volunteers,…
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Understanding Chicken Laying Cycle to Maximise Production
The laying cycle of a chicken flock usually covers a span of 12 months. Egg…
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Best Practices for Maximizing Fish Feeding Efficiency
Feeds are an important component of fish farming as they constitute over 70 percent of…
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Fertiliser-free Kisumu Farm Provides Blueprint for Permaculture Farming in Kenya
In a small village in Nyanza area, a farm has caught villagers attention and attracted…
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US Commits Sh2.1B to Revive Kenya’s Pyrethrum Industry
The United States government has committed Sh2.1 billion to support the revival of the pyrethrum…
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Innovative Rack Drying Revolutionizes Fish Preservation in East Africa
Drying fish using low cost racks is reducing drying time from three days to eight…
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8 African Countries Sign Deal With S.Korea to Increase Rice Production
Africa’s quest for improved food security and reduced dependence on rice imports is receiving a…
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Farmers advised to harvest produce in July to reduce post-harvest losses
Headed into July, near to below-average rainfall is expected over the Highlands West of the…
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Western youth farmers double yield, access ready markets through USAID program
Farmers have doubled their maize yield through the USAID-sponsored Kilima Tumaini (Mount Hope) youth group…
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Kenya’s June Inflation Unchanged, Food Prices Expected to Increase Next Month
Kenya’s June inflation rate remained unchanged at 7.9 per cent compared to last year and…
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Training farmers as extension workers boosts farm yields 200%
Through the pioneering use of professionally trained farmers known as Village Based Advisors (VBAs), Farm…
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FAO to Establish Fall Armyworm Research Hub in Kenya
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is intensifying its efforts to combat the effects of…
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IRRI Empowers Kenya’s Rice Seed Production with Modern Seed Dressing Machine
In a significant development aimed at boosting rice seed production and scaling up improved rice…
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Korean Company Donates peanut peeling machines to five counties
Korean company Banseok Industry Ltd, in collaboration with the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA),…
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Bungoma Woman’s Sustainable Farming Efforts Inspire Transformation
One woman’s innovative farming practices and dedication to feeding her family have sparked a movement…
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Harnessing Trap Crops for Pest Control and Increased Yields
Farmers are finding effective solutions to pest infestation and increased crop yields through the use…
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AfDB approves Sh184M investment for Kenyan youth & women in agriculture
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a Sh184.3 million investment to support youth and…
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Drought-Resistant Pigeon Pea: A Game-Changer for Farmers in Mbeere, Eastern Kenya
Farmers in Mbeere, Eastern Kenya, have embraced drought-resistant pigeon peas as rains become unreliable, a…
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Cooperative Model Boosts Yields and Income for 5,000 Households in Nyandarua
In Nyandarua County’s Njabini area, a groundbreaking initiative called Farmers Together is revolutionizing potato farming…
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Kenyan Soils Rejuvenated by Mucuna Bean’s Nitrogen Fixation
A unique bean variety is helping fertilize degraded soils due to its nitrogen-fixing traits. Mucuna…
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Nakuru Farmers Reduce Pests 40% With Neem Leaves
Farmers in Subukia, Nakuru are cutting the spread of pests by up to 40 percent…
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