TOF Magazine December 2021 Dear Reader, we hope that you are having a great start to the year. Last year, farmers faced numerous challenges since rainfall was inadequate in most parts of the country. In this edition, we share information on techniques such as Conservation Agriculture (CA) and agroforestry, elaborating why you should consider planting […]
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Dear reader as the year comes to an end, we are happy to share with you the latest issue of TOF Magazine. In this issue, you get to learn affordable farming techniques to employ on your farm to realize better yields and reduce the cost of production. Read on for this and much more.
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By Vincent Kipyegon Capsicum, popularly known as pilipili hoho, is a short term vegetable crop mainly used to add spicy flavours and essential nutrients to meals. Capsicum provides essential health benefits and diet to the body. It keeps the heart healthy, it is rich in vitamin B6 which is important for formation of red blood
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Musdalafa Lyaga Mr. Philip Nyongesa from Bungoma County has been keenly following Kilimo Hai radio programs on Radio Maisha every Thursday from 7.30 PM. Nyongesa wants to know how to control worms in his livestock. Worm and fluke infestation have been a burden for many livestock farmers, causing large productivity losses. A bad case
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By Charei Munene The potato seed you use will determine whether you harvest a good potato crop or not. Seed is the most important input for a farmer. Seed quality affects the performance of the crop and eventually the yield. The choice of potato seed can affect your production with margins of over 50 percent.
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Growing runner beans for improved food security By Beritah Mutune Runner beans (Phaseolus Coccineus) commonly called the butter bean is a plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. Although it is traditionally grown in the highlands of Eastern Africa, it has received little research attention in the region including Kenya. If awareness is done on the
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Have you been wondering how you can start a business in capsicum growing? This month’s edition of TOF provides you with a step-by-step guide on capsicum farming. The edition is also rich with information on managing late blight in potatoes; white flies in vegetables and demystifies worm infestation in livestock. Read on for these and
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Do you know how much you can do with the banana plants in your farm? TOF Magazine September edition tells the story of farmers in Kisii County making value products such as tissue paper, artificial hair used in braiding by women, sanitary towels and a highly nutritious porridge flour especially for weaning babies; all from
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By Maureen Kamore Farmers are encouraged to practice intercropping as it not only helps in effective utilization of land but also facilitates better utilization of soil moisture and nutrients. Other reasons for intercropping include: repelling pests, reducing weeds and providing nutrients for the neighbouring crops. Intercropping offers smallholder farmers the opportunity to use the same
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