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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 use seedling trays for better germination and returns

With 2000 seedling trays, each holding 200 seedlings, a  young farmer produces 400,000 plants monthly from a 100m x 100m piece of land and earns…

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 to tackle soil-borne diseases

You have done everything possible, including using enough fertiliser, top dressing, foliar feed, herbicides, fungicides and all, and even ensured your plants are well watered,…

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…

Tips on how to be successful in Tilapia farming.

One of the most popular species in fish farming in various parts of the country is the delicious tilapia. Tilapia are a group of fresh…

Yvonne shows you how to be a successful farmer and an exporter.

Becoming an exporter was not on the mind of Yvonne Otieno when she leased a one-and-a-half acre farm to grow crops. All she wanted to…

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…

Pig disease ravaging Chinese herds

African Swine Fever (ASF), the deadly disease that has been ravaging China’s pork industry, has spread right across the entire Asian country. Mounting losses of…

What you should know about Agriculture in Nakuru County

In the first two decades of independence, the vibrant agricultural sector experienced robust growth rates of four to six percent, which put the country on an economic growth path towards prosperity.

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…

Mistakes you are likely to make when you diagnose your animals online

With the advent of technology and unprecedented communication media, there has been an influx of virtual farmers and those who seek services from professionals virtually….

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…