By Sylvia Kuria In this issue we will be reflecting on the Agroecological principle of Human and Social Values. When we refer to this principle we are basically placing a strong emphasis on values such as dignity, inclusion, equity and general improved livelihoods. We will also be looking at the aspirations of those who produce […]
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Dear Reader, As the year unfolds, we hope that you have started actualizing the plans you had made to utilize opportunities the new year presents especially in farming. In the last two years, Covid-19 has disrupted lives in various ways; requiring you to ensure to receive vaccinations availed by the Ministry of Health to protect
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By Sonja Leitner, David Ngome and Daniel Mulat Animal manure is a valuable resource in the farm as it contains important nutrients that are vital for plant growth. Today there is a growing trend of farmers who do not have livestock in their farms purchasing animal manure from farmers with livestock. This is because animal
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TOF Magazine December 2021 Dear Reader,This is the planting season and as the saying goes, you reap what you sow. This calls upon farmers to ensure that they sow seeds of good quality to reap satisfactorily. For details on maize seed varieties suitable for your climatic region refer to TOF Issue No.188, published in the
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Dear Reader, Every New Year brings with it new aspirations. At TOF Magazine, we believe that you have new ideas to grow your farming ventures and take up challenges that were hard to overcome last year. This edition gives you a unique idea of growing butternuts not just for consumption at home, but as a
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Dear Reader The month of July is characterized by cold weather, and this comes with challenges in the farm. It could be pneumonia in livestock especially goats and sheep or affected crops. Bean anthracnose is a common disease in this season. Your chickens might also show a reduced egg production. This issue comes with detailed
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Dear reader, It is that time of the year when fields are lush with green. As rain showers come and go, every farmer is optimistic that what they sowed will yield as expected. This month as you ensure that pests do not cut down your harvest, remember to employ the techniques you have acquired from
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Dear Reader, As you prepare land for planting, remember it is advantageous to plant early, at the onset of rains as this will lead to better yields. Crops planted early in the season, fully utilize the moisture received from the rains and mature in time for harvesting. Employ techniques that do not leave room for
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Dear Reader, Happy New Year! As you harvest last year’s yields and prepare land to plant for the new season, remember to make the most of crop residue from your harvest, by returning it to enrich your soil. Last year’s short rains were below average, as had been forecast by Kenya Meteorological Department. You can
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Slugs and snails are cousins in the mollusk family of animals. They live in damp habitats and crawl on the ground eating green vegetables. They enjoy the cool environment of dusk and dawn coming out early in the morning and late in the evening. These pests can be a nuisance on the farm when they
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