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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By Sonja Leitner, David Ngome and Daniel Mulat 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. This is because animal
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By Beritah Mutune Introduction On May 20, 2021, the world was celebrating The World Bee Day, to acknowledge the role played by bees in food production and life sustenance. One out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of pollinators, including many fruits and vegetables. Healthy ecosystems also depend on pollinators. Pollinators
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Fall Armyworm is an insect pest that attacks more than 80 Varieties of crops but primarily attacks Maize. Fall armyworm larvae attack maize plants at all stages. When the larvae feed on young maize plants, they can kill the growing point and as a result, no new leaves or cobs will develop. In older maize
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Icipe scientist Dr. Jeremy Herren and his team have identified a new microbe, named Microsporidia MB that can prevent mosquitoes from being infected by malaria parasites. This microbe can be used to block the transmission of malaria parasites from mosquito vectors to human.
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Amaranth sprouts freely as a weed, and continues to gain popularity, especially in Europe, where it has been categorised as a superfood. This annual, fast-growing plant, popular in many rural homes in Kenya, has over 70 species, which are used as vegetables, grains, and to create attractive ornaments. Amaranth is rich in magnesium, phosphorus, calcium,
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Most people will throw away the messy remnants from burning firewood, including the ash. It is because they do not know that what they consider as waste can be beneficial in their farms. Ash, especially for an organic farmer, is a very important asset. There are many types of ashes but the ash from wood
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Coriander, also known as dhania or Cilantro, is a multipurpose crop used in cooking in many Kenyan households. Coriander is majorly grown for leaves, but some farmers extend this to produce seeds. Dhania is used to make kachumbari, a popular accompaniment for Kenyan meals or can be chopped up and added to stews, vegetable salads,
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