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Kalro launches app to give farmers instant rainfall info

Farmers across Kenya will now be able to get information on rainfall patterns within their regions at the touch of a button on their phones….

Why farmers in Nandi are wooed to grow bamboo

Farmers in Nandi County are set to diversify into bamboo growing. The county, in collaboration with the Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA), is piloting bamboo…

Tea farmers’ fears amid good prospects

Tea production is set to increase following the continued rains that are increasing green leaf production. There is even hope that the good fortune could…

KALRO releases new potato seed for multiplication

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), has officially released a new seed variety – Potato basic seed, for multiplication. According to KALRO, potato basic…

Six trees for your year-round supply of fruits

Fruits supply vital vitamins and minerals. A study conducted in Machakos County in Kenya shows that planting a carefully selected portfolio of easily grown fruit…

Relief for horticultural sector as KQ flies fresh produce

It was a great relief for Kenya’s horticultural sector, as a Kenya Airways passenger Dreamliner aircraft, Boeing 787, flew to London, carrying more than 40,000…

Vertical farming association to tackle food insecurity

Africa’s food security future is bleak and yet the continent has many more mouths to feed today than it did several years ago. With more…

Kenya, Tanzania rank high on animal welfare in Africa

Kenya and Tanzania have edged out other African countries on animal welfare ranking, a new report shows. Releasing the Animal Protection Index (API) 2020 report,…

How to grow and market strawberries

What Variety should you choose? There are 42 varieties in Kenya, but the Chandler has the highest demand. It is high-yielding and produces large and…

How to Get the Best Out of Your Rabbits

Rabbit rearing is the latest farming craze, as it stakes its claim to its rightful place in the lucrative agribusiness enterprise. However, all is not…

How fodder planning boosts milk yield

Dairy business is becoming the new craze among small and large-scale farmers around the country. With stories about the large amounts of money one can…

Why dogs bite during the rainy seasons

In Kenya, most dog bites happen during the rainy seasons of March – May and October – November. This is because the seasons coincide with…

How researchers and farmers ensure you get quality potatoes

The importance of the potato meal on the table for many Kenyans cannot be overstated. It is a delicacy that ranks second most important after…

Misuse of antibiotics in animals a threat to public health

Since their discovery, antibiotics have played a pivotal role in modern medicine. However, the inappropriate and widespread use of antibiotics in animals and humans has…