Sylvia’s Diary My first interaction with the terminology Agroecology was in 2018 when I read about it in a WhatsApp group. Members discussed how organic farming needs to transition to broader farming practices that are not just about growing crops without synthetic inputs but have a comprehensive approach that Agroecology would address. I headed to […]
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Mellen Nyabuto For most farmers, getting access to clean planting material (healthy seedlings) is a great challenge. The health state of the seedlings before transplanting is very key. A healthy seedling is highly likely to have a higher survival rate, produce more and be less affected by pest and diseases. For most farmers in Kenya
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Dear Reader, here is the latest edition of TOF. This edition comes with tips on seed selection and new organic farm inputs that change your fortunes in the farm, among other technologies. The edition also represents the debut of a new production model. Starting with this edition, you will be receiving the magazine bi-monthly. With
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By Nelson Barasa It is common among farmers to focus all attention on the lactating cows and the bare minimum to the calf. This should however not be the case for any farmer who wants to improve production in the long run. Ensure that your calves start off healthy as this is going to determine
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The year 2022 has been riddled with major changes in the country that are of importance to the farmer. The major one being the change of government following general elections held in the month of August, and the many decisions made impacting on actors in the agricultural sector. Furtherfrom the global incidents that have led
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By James Kamau Using these recipes, almost all types of common garden pests can be taken care of. Liquid dishwashing soap (organically prepared) in most recipes can help the pesticide to stick to the plant and the soil around it. POWDERY MILDEW CONTROL Mildew is rampant when it is cold. Therefore, farmers should ensure that
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By Charles Kimani & Dr Fathiya Khamis Mango is the second most important fruit after banana in Kenya and its production is a major source of employment for farmers. Each year, mango production earns the country over US$ 1.6 million in foreign currency. There are about 32 mango varieties grown in Kenya. One of the
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By Patrick Maundu Introduction Kenya held its first Indigenous Seeds and Food Culture Harvest Fair at the National Museums of Kenya in October 2022. In this fair issues of traditional seed conservation, biopiracy and the threat to local seeds by genetically modified (GM) were discussed both in plenary and in a seed and traditional food
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By Mary Mutisya Terere, lidodo, alika or muchicha are the common names used for amaranth (Amaranthus viridis) among different communities in Kenya. Amaranth is a fast-growing annual crop belonging to the amaranthacea family. Over seventy species of amaranth have been documented to date, being grouped as vegetables, grains, or ornaments. For vegetable, the two most
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