How Farmer – processor radio conversations became the key in unlocking banana markets access potential. The small-scale farmer in Kenya is today plagued with more challenges than ever. Even after the farmer navigates successfully the challenges of climate change, declining soil fertility, proliferation of fake seeds and other input, combat with pests and diseases and […]
EOA-I success stories for Phases I & II.Phase II, which commenced in 2019 and ended in 2023, built on thesuccesses of Phase I, which was implemented for four years (2014-2018).
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The wet season is here and as the crops thrive in the farm, we must be prepared to take care of them through timely scouting for any occurring pests and applying techniques that effectively manage them without contaminating the crops or the environment.In this edition we feature a comprehensive article on Integrated Pest management (IPM)
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Introduction Bee keeping is gradually becoming a preferred enterprise among many farmers in Kenya and beyond. It is an enterprise with numerous benefits; but only a few beekeepers enjoy the full range of these benefits due to lack of skill, knowledge, and capacity to process the various products of the enterprise. This article features practical
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The wet season is here and as the crops thrive in the farm, we must be prepared to take care of them through timely scouting for any occurring pests and applying techniques that effectively manage them without contaminating the crops or the environment.In this edition we feature a comprehensive article on Integrated Pest management (IPM)
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Using this simple technique, you can turn your kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost that will have your garden looking beautiful, green, and healthy. By Susan Wanjiru Vermicomposting (worm-composting), is the process of using worms to turn organic waste, such as kitchen waste, into nutrient-rich compost. The worms eat the waste and excrete nutrient-rich excrement known
By Mourice Barasa Hay refers to grass, herbs, or legumes planted or naturally grown, cut and dried, and stored as animal fodder. Hay has been used worldwide since ancient times to enhance animal food supplements during different seasons. Hay baling is the process that involves tying up grass, herbs, or legumes tightly into various-sized bales.
