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 […]
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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
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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
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By Melody Vulifa In Kenya, it is estimated that 3000 tonnes of waste are produced daily, with over 70% being organic waste. To deal with this, various waste management processes have been championed to help transform waste into forms that can be used for economic or environmental benefit. Composting, which can also be termed a
By Rahab Njeri My name is Rahab Njeri, a farmer based in Molo. I grow crops such as vegetables, potatoes, green peas and maize. In the past, I would use three bags of synthetic fertilizers per acre during planting and two bags per acre for top dressing, which is very costly. High cost of farm
Molo Farmer discovers Mazao Flourish;eagerly beckons Farmers to try it out. Read More »
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,
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By James Kamau Using these recipes, almost all types of common garden pests can be taken care of. Liquid dishwashing soap (organically prepared) in most recipes can help the pesticide to stick to the plant and the soil around it. POWDERY MILDEW CONTROL Mildew is rampant when it is cold. Therefore, farmers should ensure that
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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…
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