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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Musdalafa Lyaga I heard on radio that one can grow certified seeds. Is the use of certified seeds allowed in organic farming? Certified seed implies the seed has been grown following strict standards, and the resulting seed has been tried and tested before being given the status of being certified. This ensures that there are
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Josephat Chengole Mulindo Introduction You can never go wrong with tamarillo (tree tomato) production. It is an easy plant to propagate, the cost of its seed is affordable and the fruits are highly marketable locally and in the export market. This is because tree tomatoes are known for their nutritional and health benefits. The tamarillo
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By Mary Mutisya Beans are an important source of protein to many. Its consumption however remains limited because of its long cooking time, high fuel and water requirements. Although canned and frozen beans are available, they are often out of reach for most households due to their high cost and the need for refrigeration. For
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By Violet Agweya A normal chicken dropping has a white cap and is brown in color. This white cap is urate. Chickens do not urinate so the urates are expelled with the fecal matter. Diarrhea in chickens will be very loose or not formed at all. It may look like colored water. When the dropping
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Dear Reader As you store your harvest and get ready for the planting season, this edition provides information to guide you in minimizing post- harvest losses of maize and potatoes. Are you struggling with the decision on what variety of seeds to plant before the short rains begin? Read on to identify maize seed varieties
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Honey is mostly applied on bread or added to tea as a sweetener. As concerns about the safety of food products in the market rise, it is important to know ways in which to distinguish pure honey and honey that is impure either because it has been diluted for increased quantity or sweetened with unhealthy
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Pneumonia is an inflammation that affects lungs and surrounding tissues and is one of the common conditions that affects sheep and goats. It is commonly caused by infectious agents, that is bacteria and virus. Common viruses that cause pneumonia include Parainfluenza virus type 3, and Adenovirus while common bacteria that cause pneumonia include Pasteurella, mycoplasma,
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By Violet Agweya My name is Patrick Lukanga from Kajiado. My chickens are not laying eggs. What could be the problem? Thank you for posting this question Patrick. One of the major reasons why laying chickens may start laying fewer eggs or stop laying altogether is the diet they are fed. An improved nutrition can
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It’s the onset of a cold season, which usually starts from late June to October. Most farmers consider this season as the period to wind down their routine pest management practices. This is because the population levels of most insect pests decrease remarkably. Examples of such pests include aphids, whiteflies, thrips, spider mites, mealy bugs,
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