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.
All about housing, feeding and disease management in chicks. By Dr Ann M. Wachira Choosing proper chick housing Providing suitable housing for your chicks is a crucial step in ensuring their well-being. A well-designed chick shelter safeguards them from various threats, including adverse weather conditions such as rain, sun, cold winds, and chilly night-time temperatures.
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By Faith Maiyo Introduction Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is from Stratiomyidae family in the Diptera order. It is one of the most beneficial and most widespread form of insect farming in the world. The larvae are an excellent source of food for many animals like poultry, bait for fish and pigs. At different stages
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Dear Reader,Here comes the last edition of this year. As we close the year, TOF Magazine appreciates your collaboration in reading and sharing information featured in our publications. We look forward to continued support in improving livelihoods through learning new ideas and technologies. The rains continue to pour uncertainly and farmers across the country are
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By Dr Ann M. Wachira Selecting healthy day-old chicks is crucial for a thriving poultry farm. Begin by locating a reputable hatchery or supplier recognized for their high-quality chicks. Seek advice from local livestock professionals or poultry farmer associations. When inspecting the chicks, ensure they have bright eyes, clean beaks, and clean, fluffy feathers. Avoid
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Sylvia Kuria Growing up in Western Kenya, our daily meal was ugali, African green vegetables and fermented milk. For a long time as a child, I used to associate this meal with poverty and swore to do better when I have my own family. I imagined that foods such as rice, cabbage, margarine spread on
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Dear Reader,THIS MONTH’S EDITION comes packed with insightful articles on a variety of topics ranging from tips to a successful poultry venture; the dos and don’ts of agroforestry establishment and management; the use of ash in making biopesticides among many others. Do you grow the indigenousvegetables in your farm but wonder whether they have any
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Dear reader, Bee keeping is gradually becoming a preferred agroecological enterprise among many farmers in Kenya and beyond. It is an enterprise with numerous benefits; unfortunately 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 and access
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Dear reader,This being the harvesting season, this month’s edition of TOF Magazine features informational articles on techniques to use in storing your harvest to manage post-harvest losses. Did you know that you can reduce the risk of aflatoxin in your farm produce by applying aflasafe in the early stages of the crop development? Find out
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