Dear reader, FARMERS ACROSS THE country are defying the harsh reality of climate change by turning to climate smart agricultural technologies. Through interventions by Biovision Africa Trust’s Farmer Communication Programme, knowledge on agro-ecology is being transferred through trainings at the ...

POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT "What can farmers do to increase the shelf life and maintain the quality and add value to maize grains after harvest?" By Eunice Sakong FOOD THAT IS lost means all resources (water, land, energy, labour and capital) ...

"As a farmer ensure you get quality vaccinated day old chicks from reputable farmer or well established hatchery" By Vivian Machanury RAISING DAY OLD chicks is a challenge to many farmers. Day old chicks are very delicate and require utmost ...

By Pamela Otieno VEGETABLE PRESERVATION BLANCHING IS A process of scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam from boiling water for a short time, after which they are immersed in cold water to stop further cooking. Blanching inactivates enzymes which ...

By Miriam Makato POULTRY FARMING HAS gained popularity in Kenya due to the ease in management and fast returns, as compared to other livestock enterprises such as dairy cattle keeping. However, this sector has faced a major challenge-an increase in ...