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Unlock potential to milk dairy sector benefits

BERNADETTE MURGOR bmurgor@smartfarmerkenya.com This Special Dairy Edition was borne out of our commitment to helping farmers get the right information to derive tangible benefits from…

Animal feeds: which is better, to buy or formulate?

formulating your own feeds can help you manage feed costs or be the cause of your downfall. What should you consider when making this decision?…

Harnessing the Power of Millets in the Global Fight Against Diabetes

Op-Ed by Director General of ICRISAT, Dr Jacqueline Hughes Every year, World Diabetes Day provides an opportunity to pause and truly take stock of a…

Are you a strawberry farmer? Boost your yields by using runners, avoid splits

 By Zablon Oyugi In the world of strawberry farming, success hinges on the choices made right from the start. Aiming for a flawless 100 per…

AAK Grow is championing sustainable agriculture amidst rising pest and disease threats

While pesticides better known as Pest Control Products (PCPs) have become indispensable, aakGROW is promoting safety standards to protect farmers, consumers, traders, and the environment…

“FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH STRUCTURES”: AN AGROECOLOGY BASED FRAMEWORK TO EQUIP LOCATIONS AND FARMERS WITH THE ROADMAP TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

By Tushar Narula and Tom Gard Why do we need it ? Climate change has created rifts in the formal ways of farming in Africa….

Livestock antibiotic use threatens food security in Kenya, study reveals

By Smart Farmer Reporter The use of antibiotics for livestock has formed part of a study in Kenya aimed at investigating technological challenges in development…

How alternative protein sources like insect-based feed and lab-grown meat are impacting animal agriculture

Year by year, decade by decade, the world is ever changing. The global population continues to increase, economic status is rising, thus creating change in…

The rising risks: improving your farm’s fire safety

Although the agricultural sector plays a significant role in ensuring food availability, no farmer can afford prolonged downtime as margins become more constrained and demand…

Are bees really on the decline or is it just a myth?

By Ojepat Okisegere It is possible textbooks of the future will relay our current era’s stories of a global decline in bees as an extraordinary…

Turmeric the golden spice of life

It is said to aid in healing wounds, cuts and burns due to its natural antiseptic and antibacterial properties; it boosts the immune system and…

Agriculture sector during election period

As the entire nation watches one of the most important weeks unfold, farmers hope for much needed change. The general election in Kenya allows for…

Enhancing the ability of your soil to hold water

Soil health, quality and water holding capacity is a critical factor in building a productive and resource-efficient farm. Enhancing your soil water holding capacity, increases…

Cow comfort equals more milk

The comfort of your cow determines how long it remains healthy and productive. A cow has to move 25,000 litres of blood through its udder…

How to control fall army worms

Recently, FAW has spread to Southern and Eastern Africa and has brought havoc to maize farmers. In Kenya, the fall armyworm (Spodopterafrugiperda) is becoming a…