Dear reader,
THIS EDITION BRINGS together powerful stories that demonstrate how innovation is reshaping agriculture into a reliable source of livelihood for communities.
We begin in Bungoma, where 3KM farmers have shown the strength of aggregation and value addition, transforming small harvests into reliable market supply.
In Busia, a couple’s venture into bokashi fertilizer making for sale shows how simple, locally made inputs can restore soils and reduce dependence on costly chemicals while creating a source of income.
In Bomet, chilli farmers are proving that processing can turn a perishable crop into a high-value product.
While in Nakuru, Nelly Mwaniki’s homemade biofertilizer is reviving soils and creating new income streams.
At Chuka University, students are reimagining banana residue into eco-friendly sanitary pads, linking agriculture to social impact.
This edition also guides farmers on practical responses to climate and livestock challenges
Articles on El Niño preparedness and water harvesting offer strategies to turn heavy rains into opportunity, along with practical tips on integrated pest management in dairy farming for healthier herds without over-reliance on harsh chemicals. We also spotlight Laikipia County’s newly launched Agroecology Policy, a framework that promises to align farming with climate resilience if successfully implemented.
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Read on for these and much more..
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