New project addresses antibiotic-resistance challenge
By Jackson Okata The National Antimicrobial Stewardship Inter-agency Committee (Nasic) is piloting a health project to create awareness, inspection, prevention and control of pathogens resistant…
Testimony: Growing coffee still profitable
Youthful Nyawira Njiraini, keenly inspects the coffee cherries on her quarter-acre plot in Kiratina Village, Kirinyaga County, and breaks into a smile. The information and…
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…
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…
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…
Quality semen now available to increase farmers productivity
Farmers can now access high quality semen and AI services, at very affordable prices from leading semen producer, Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC)
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.
The benefits of ash on the farm
When applied to soil, ash
provides important nutrients
such as carbon, potassium
and lime
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