By Tim Mwai Although mushrooms are classified as vegetables, technically, they are fungi. They are low in calories and sodium and have virtually no fat and no cholesterol. Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years. Growing Oyster mushroomsOyster mushrooms are a delicacy. They were introduced into the market in the 1930s. However, […]
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By Tim Mwai Nutrition at the household level can be enhanced by ensuring that meals contain a balanced diet. To achieve this, families need to integrate various sources of nutrients in meal preparation by adding nutrients-dense ingredients to their daily meals. The Integrated CHIA and Oyster Mushroom System for Sustainable Food Value Chain in Africa
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By Judith Chepchumba ZOONOTIC DISEASES ARE diseases that can spread between animals and people.They are mainly spread through milk, manure,blood, fluids from either the nose or mouth and aborted fetuses. In some instances, they can be spread through air or animal bites and scratches, drinking raw milk, or eating contaminated food. The most common zoonotic
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By Pauline Mundia NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDs) are emerging as a critical health challenge in Kenya, contributing to a noticeable increase in both illness and mortality rates. In 2019, NCDs caused 119,958 deaths, which represents the highest figure recorded since 2011, when the number of deaths attributed to these diseases was 87,865. The primary NCDs affecting
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By Dr Ann Wachira Consumption of chicken products is higher in urban areas due to increasing urbanization, higher incomes, and the convenience and accessibility of chicken products, particularly eggs. Despite the rise in production, processing and value addition remain low, leading to moderate profitability for farmers, with only about 10% of chicken and less than
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By Dr Jesse Kagai Biogas is a product of a process where micro-organisms decompose organic matter in the absence of oxygen. This organic matter can come from diff erent sources, e.g. animal manure, agricultural residues and by-products and food waste from kitchens and markets. The end products of this process are methane gas used for
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By Esther Mwanth Tree planting is a practice that is encouraged due to its myriad benefits. In Kenya, there are various initiatives and policies that have been formulated to promote agroforestry and protect natural resources such as water sources and public forests. These are: National tree growing and restoration campaign This campaign was launched on
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By Leah Munala Water is an important natural resource in sustaining life for plants and animals. However ,its inequitable distribution has led to the exploitation of alternative sources. Harvested water plays a crucial role in both agricultural production and domestic use. Most farming communities depend on rain-fed agriculture, which is sometimes characterized by acute dry
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By Samuel Monene A Kitchen garden or home garden is a garden or area where vegetables, spices or herbs are grown primarily for domestic use. Establishing a kitchen garden provides a reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective way to produce fresh, organic food while promoting self-sufficiency. A small plot of land and key materials such as manure
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By Dr. Ruth Waineina Record keeping entails collection of relevant information that can help make good decisions and to keep track of activities, production, and important events on a farm. Records should not be complex, rather, they should be limited to only necessary information. Complex records will probably increase chances of making mistakes or they
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