High-yielding Striga-tolerant maize coming
The development of a high-yielding Striga-tolerant maize variety is close to fruition, according to scientists at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT). Common in…
Canadian wins 2020 Poultry Science Association Research Manuscript Award
Canadian Sarah Struthers is the recipient of this year’s Alltech Student Research Manuscript Award. The award, which recognises young leaders in scientific innovation for their…
Partnership to ease 2.2-billion litre shortage of dairy products
A partnership between five companies could see an increased production of milk in six counties across Kenya. Corteva Agriscience, Land O’Lakes Venture37, Bidco Land O’Lakes,…
Women dairy farmers set to benefit from a Ksh 37.5 million boost for milk production
At least 5,000 women small holder dairy farmers in Kenya stand to benefit from a new partnership aimed at boosting milk production and improving access…
African Development Bank president Adesina re-elected to second term
The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, has been re-elected to his second term. Dr Adesina scored a 100…
Wheat researchers set to meet Virtually in October.
The Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI) virtual technical workshop was supposed to take place in Norwich, United Kingdom, earlier this year but was postponed due…
A portal to get Fall Armyworm inform is here
It will now be possible for research organisations to provide information on the Fall armyworm, an invasive crop pest that has affected thousands of acres…
Digital tool to promote use of fertiliser data launched
Kenyan farmers will easily get information on fertiliser trends following the launch of a digital dashboard to provide critical information on its usage, pricing, supply…
Nakuru launches mobile-phone based mechanisation school for farmers
To take knowledge closer to farmers and improve the quality of their produce, Nakuru County has partnered with a private player to launch a mobile-phone…
What you should know about poultry vaccines
Vaccination is the introduction of an inactivated disease-causing agent (vaccine) into an animal to stimulate the production of antibodies within it and create immunity. Poultry…
Minimising postharvest loss through proper storage
A large percentage of the world’s population consumes grains, which include cereals and pulses. However, even when all the factors of production remain constant, poor…
Is your farm produce free of aflatoxins?
There are 14 types of aflatoxins but four – B1, B2, G1, and G2 are particularly dangerous to humans and animals. Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1), a…
Mass camel deaths ‘not caused by coronavirus’
The camel deaths reported recently in the northern Kenya counties are not as a result of the coronavirus disease, the government has confirmed. The animals…
New technology to increase maize yields in western Kenya
Farmers in western Kenya are set to benefit from the use of cutting-edge digital tools to monitor agricultural soil health conditions, and optimise the use…
How to make your own natural pesticides
The best time to spray is early in the morning and evening to avoid disintegration from the sun and to kill predators and beneficial insects….