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…
Poultry farming boost in Kisumu county
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Kenya is working in partnership with the County of Kisumu to promote poultry farming. The main aim is to improve agricultural production as…
Plans for maize flour subsidy
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya promised to conduct an audit of millers contracted to provide subsidized maize. On Wednesday, a day after the general election, CS…
Agriculture sector celebrates 63m€ from AfDB
In the middle of last month Kenya confirmed the approval of a 63 million Euro loan from the Africa Development Bank. The loan will work…
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…
Calf feeding, housing and hygiene
Feeding calves below six months with silage causes them to have “distended stomachs, which in the long run adversely affects their growth, Calves should be…
Crop grafting; the future of increased yield?
Farmers over decades have embraced grafting as a way to blend plant varieties. Essentially grafting takes the makeup of two crops, places them together in…
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…
Save the date: Agricultural machinery event tailormade for small-and-medium scale farmers in the offing
By Clifford Akumu Kenyan farmers and stakeholders will get an opportunity to view, experience and access the latest in Italian agricultural innovations, mechanisation and technologies…
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…
COFFEE BENCHMARKING PROGRAM FOR MURANGA COFFEE COOPERATIVES LAUNCHED
Murang’a Coffee Cooperatives will benefit from a benchmarking program with successful cooperatives in Nyeri and Kirinyaga Counties. This program will see the 44 coffee cooperatives…
Q fever present in Tana River and Garissa, new study reveals.
By Mwangi Mumero Livestock herders in Garissa and Tana River counties need to be extra vigilant in their handling of milk and meat products to…
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…
WHOLE GRAIN DIETS HEALTHY
People eating whole grain foods have a reduced risk of almost all the chronic diseases and are less likely to gain weight as they age,…
Eating millet can cut obesity, anemia and heart diseases
BY MWANGI MUMERO mwangimumero@gmail.com Millet diets can reduce blood cholesterol by eight percent, from high to normal, according to a study con- ducted by the…