By Charei Munene The banana weevil is the most important pest of bananas. The banana weevil is among the principal limiting factors of banana production in East Africa. This pest is mainly spread through infested plant material which has eggs and worm like stages of the weevils. Adult banana weevils are initially reddish-brown before eventually […]
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Potato varieties performing well for Kenyan farmers Mellen Nyabuto Potato is the second most-produced food crop in Kenya and it is produced by both large-scale and small-scale farmers. Potato farming is a major contributor to food and nutrition security and a source of income for most farmers in Kenya. They are also a good source
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By Charei Munene Improved farm hygiene for less crop and animal disease occurrence By Charei Munene Microorganisms are always present in any farm environment. Additional disease-causing microorganisms and pests can be introduced or transferred to different parts in the farm via movement of vehicles, people, stock, the farm’s water supply and contact with contaminated equipment,
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By Esther Mwoloi Every household requires a source of light. If your home is situated in areas that are not yet connected to the grid, you most likely incur high costs of paraffin to light lamps in the evening. Have you ever thought of saving costs by using candles that you make at home? Julius
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By Grace Kinyanjui Tuta absoluta is a serious insect pest of tomato. The caterpillars of Tuta absoluta feed on all parts of tomato plant including leaves, flowers, growing shoots and fruits. Damages on tomato fruits cause fruit rot and reduced crop quality. Currently, tomato growers are investing heavily on synthetic insecticides to control Tuta absoluta
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Vincent Kipyegon A hanging garden – as the name suggests – is a simple aesthetic hanging structure for planting of crops suspended on wooden boxes or plastic pipes raised above the surface of the earth. It is an innovative garden structure that can be used to grow vegetables and fruits where space is limited. This
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information on indigenous vegetables is now a text way.SMS Vegetables to 40799 To learn how you can improve your vegetable farming. For more information call us on 0711082296.
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30% to 40% of crop harvest is lost due to pest and diseases, thus there is need for appropriate measures to reduce the situation. One of the most destructive pests is fruit fly. It is a key horticultural pest which attacks both fruits and vegetable crops like Mangoes, citrus, melons, papaya, guavas, pumpkins, over ripened
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