Social distancing’ in poultry can reduce antibiotic use
Animal producers have been urged to adhere to proper spacing or ‘social distancing’ to help reduce the use of antibiotics, which end up in the…
How Africa Soil Health experts have made more farmers smile than expected
A soil health consortium has reached more than 1.3 million smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa, helping them to grow more and better crops. This has increased…
KALRO releases new potato seed for multiplication
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), has officially released a new seed variety – Potato basic seed, for multiplication. According to KALRO, potato basic…
Six trees for your year-round supply of fruits
Fruits supply vital vitamins and minerals. A study conducted in Machakos County in Kenya shows that planting a carefully selected portfolio of easily grown fruit…
ADC – one stop for quality semen, animal feeds, seeds, and seedlings
But this need not be the case. There is a ‘big brother’ that farmers can rely on – the Agricultural Development Corporation of Kenya (ADC)….
Banana Farming secrets revealed
Below is a general guide on bananas, their classification, growth, and management all through to maturity and harvesting. Classification Bananas are from the family Musaceae….
Good news for flower and horticulture sectors
There is a glimmer of hope for both the flower and horticultural sectors, as demand in the international markets begins to bounce back. The easing…
Say Goodbye to Downy Mildew in rose stems
Downy mildew, Peronospora sparsa, is among the most feared diseases in industrial rose production in the highland tropics. Outbreaks are triggered when the presence of…
Relief for horticultural sector as KQ flies fresh produce
It was a great relief for Kenya’s horticultural sector, as a Kenya Airways passenger Dreamliner aircraft, Boeing 787, flew to London, carrying more than 40,000…
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,…