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January 21, 2021

Importance Of Dog vaccination

By Mwangi Mumero Dog bites are responsible for 99 per cent of all cases of human rabies and a study by researchers at the International Livestock Research…

January 20, 2021

HASS AVOCADO FARMING READY FOR TAKE-OFF

It is common to spot rickety trucks in Karangi Village of Gatanga, Murang’a County, crisscrossing the chilly hamlet, picking up avocado fruits in the evenings…

January 20, 2021

Caring for livestock during the rainy season

Many parts of the country are experiencing above-average downpours. This has led to flooding in some areas, ravaging both animal and human lives. In some…

January 5, 2021

How to deal with ticks on your farm

Of all the animal parasites, ticks are one of the most stubborn. They are a menace and can cause havoc of monumental propositions despite their miniature stature.

November 27, 2020

The benefits of ash on the farm

When applied to soil, ash
provides important nutrients
such as carbon, potassium
and lime

November 27, 2020

10 ways to deal with slugs and snails on the farm

These pests can be a nuisance on the farm when they invade in large numbers. They consume several times their body weight each day and often hide on the undersides of leafy greens.

November 20, 2020

Kenya finalises Uk trade pact amid EAC tension

Kenya has concluded a trade deal with the United Kingdom that will benefit many farmers. The UK-Kenya Free Trade Agreement was finalised after top officials met early this month.

November 17, 2020

Over 20,000 Africans Implore CS Maina to reject the Kenya-US plastic deal

Greenpeace Africa and its supporters are urging the Ministry of Trade to say no to this deal.

November 11, 2020

10 tips to achieving peak milk yield

What dairy farmers want is a healthy offspring and increased milk production after calving. These 10 tips will help you do exactly that

November 6, 2020

Farmers increase cereal production by 75%

Cereals farmers in Nakuru County have improved their production by 15 bags per acre, thanks to the Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme (KCEP).

November 2, 2020

CABI BioProtection Portal welcomes global associate

The CABI BioProtection Portal – an online bio-protection resource, available in four continents – has strengthened its ability to promote the worldwide adoption of natural pest control by welcoming BioProtection Global (BPG), a worldwide association of biocontrol and bio pesticides industry associations, as an associate.

October 12, 2020

Improved cassava pest control tool

Researchers have developed a cheaper, more time effective molecular diagnostic tool that accurately identifies different subgroups of cassava whiteflies, bemisia tabaci. The team behind this…

October 2, 2020

What you should never forget about hay bales

There are more than 400,000 dairy farmers in Kenya, with the majority keeping dairy cattle on small plots and in the urban and semi-urban environments….