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.
New FAO representative to Kenya takes office
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has appointed Ms Carla Elisa Luis Mucavi as its new representative to Kenya.
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.
E-voucher system to root out cartels
The distribution of subsidised fertiliser should not lock out large-scale food producers. Players in the agricultural sector have said that the e-voucher system, which is expected to eliminate the cartels
Cotton industry to benefit from procurement of BT cotton seeds by government
The cotton subsector is set for a major turnaround following the government’s decision to procure and distribute BT cottonseeds and pesticides to farmers in 23 counties.
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.
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
MANAGING BLACK-LEAF STREAK DISEASE IN BANANAS
This disease can reduce the weight of your banana bunch by up to 50 per cent and result in over 60 percent loss in production
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).
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.
Farmers reap big by restoring degraded forests
Farmers in Ghana are benefiting from a reforestation project financed by the African Development Bank.
Free milk cooling systems for Nakuru dairy farmers
County enhancing value addition to stabilise milk market By Jackosn Okata Nakuru County is banking on value addition to stabilise raw milk market prices to…
Kiambu Poultry Farmers’ Cooperative: The power of a visionary group
By Caroline Mwendwa When egg prices dropped in November 2018 due to imports flooding the Kenyan market, local farmers were hit hard. They had nowhere…
How to install a biogas system
By Clifford Akumu The cost of running farm machines can be very high, depending on the kind of fuel used. Biogas an environmentally friendly renewable…
8 tips to becoming a healthier farmer
It is surprising that farmers grow food and keep animals to feed millions of people yet they are not the healthiest. Eating healthier food is…