Author 1. Fried plantains 2. Roasted plantain Procedure Clean the plantain with the covers on Roast on charcoal fire using low heat, turning the plantain regularly When soft (after about 30 min) remove from fire and peel Add salt (optional) Eat as snack or serve with beef or chicken sauce Note: This is a snack. […]
Author Traditional starch sources for food and nutrition security Introduction Root and tuber crops are an important source of carbohydrates in Kenya, second to cereals. A number are considered traditional as they are part of the local traditional cuisines. These include cassava, sweet potato, taro (arrow root) and yam. Up to 15 other types of
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Mellen Nyabuto Underground Tanks are storage structures that are constructed below ground purposely for water storage. They can be designed to collect and store water from ground catchments such as open lands, pavements, and footpaths. Water from roof gutters can also be channeled into this tank. In most cases, the water collected is used mainly
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Dear reader,SHOWERS OF RAIN have hit the dry ground and farmers are sighing in relief after a prolonged dry season. As shoots sprout up from the soil, and nourishment pours, remember to make the most of it by storing as much water as you can, for future use when the rain is no more. To
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By Author NAIROBI, KENYA – May 2, 2023 – Key local stakeholders representing the veterinary and farming sector, have met in Nairobi, Kenya, today for Zoetis’ new African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement Plus (A.L.P.H.A. Plus) initiative, a continuation of the A.L.P.H.A. initiative first launched in 2017. This first event in Kenya marks the significant
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By Author A Biological Fertilizer, Mazao Flourish The effects of climate change are evident in every aspect of life. On a usual day in January a few years back, the temperatures would averagely be 26 degrees Celsius, but now temperatures get as high as 31 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. Years back,
By Susan Wanjiru The Super Napier grass also known as Pakchong or Hybrid Napier is an interspecific hybrid of two species native to Southeast Asia. It was first developed in Thailand in the late 1960s by culturing the tissue of the pearl buckwheat tree with the African Napier grass. The resulting hybrid has a number
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Sylvia’s Diary My first interaction with the terminology Agroecology was in 2018 when I read about it in a WhatsApp group. Members discussed how organic farming needs to transition to broader farming practices that are not just about growing crops without synthetic inputs but have a comprehensive approach that Agroecology would address. I headed to
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Mellen Nyabuto For most farmers, getting access to clean planting material (healthy seedlings) is a great challenge. The health state of the seedlings before transplanting is very key. A healthy seedling is highly likely to have a higher survival rate, produce more and be less affected by pest and diseases. For most farmers in Kenya
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Dear Reader, here is the latest edition of TOF. This edition comes with tips on seed selection and new organic farm inputs that change your fortunes in the farm, among other technologies. The edition also represents the debut of a new production model. Starting with this edition, you will be receiving the magazine bi-monthly. With
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