environmental health

By Caroline Mwendwa WHEN FARMERS FACE pest challenges on their farms, they must act quickly to salvage the crop and prevent losses. Often, they will reach for a solution that they are familiar with, and one that they are sure to get immediate results from. Unbeknownst to them, the synthetic pesticide they are used to

By Roseanne Mwangi BLACK SOLDIER FLY larvae farming aims at producing protein rich larvae that is very well suited as feed ingredient first for poultry, fish, pigs and pets, and then for other livestock. The protein content of BSF larvae ranges from 40% to 60%, depending on the feeding regime/ waste stream substrate that the

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

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

By Esther Mwanthi Why is it important for farmers to plant trees in their farmlands? Trees play a central role in our restoration efforts because of the many benefits they provide. A farmer can ensure a maximum utilization of his plot while planting trees and other crops. The mixing of trees and crops is known

Charles Kimani fruit fly IPM package is aimed at managing pests at the pre-harvest and post-harvest stage. Overall, these interventions are safe to the users, the consumers, and the environment. The pre-harvest component goes beyond controlling fruit flies by extending cascading effects to the interwoven natural and man-controlled ecosystems which are vital for food production,