How would you respond if you discovered that the water you use for cooking every day has poison in it? Poison that could lead to terminal illness or complications that alter the quality of your life forever. There is a need for food producers to uphold social values, not only to protect consumers in the […]
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By Dr Ann Wachira NEWCASTLE DISEASE HAS a severe impact on local chicken productivity in Kenya. It may wipe out 80-100 % of unvaccinated flocks, and we never know when it strikes. Farmers are hesitant to invest in local chicken because of this uncertainty. There is no cure for Newcastle disease in chicken. The only
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By Tim Mwai Although mushrooms are classified as vegetables, technically, they are fungi. They are low in calories and sodium and have virtually no fat and no cholesterol. Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years. Growing Oyster mushroomsOyster mushrooms are a delicacy. They were introduced into the market in the 1930s. However,
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By Tim Mwai Nutrition at the household level can be enhanced by ensuring that meals contain a balanced diet. To achieve this, families need to integrate various sources of nutrients in meal preparation by adding nutrients-dense ingredients to their daily meals. The Integrated CHIA and Oyster Mushroom System for Sustainable Food Value Chain in Africa
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By Pauline Mundia NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDs) are emerging as a critical health challenge in Kenya, contributing to a noticeable increase in both illness and mortality rates. In 2019, NCDs caused 119,958 deaths, which represents the highest figure recorded since 2011, when the number of deaths attributed to these diseases was 87,865. The primary NCDs affecting
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By Dr Ann Wachira Consumption of chicken products is higher in urban areas due to increasing urbanization, higher incomes, and the convenience and accessibility of chicken products, particularly eggs. Despite the rise in production, processing and value addition remain low, leading to moderate profitability for farmers, with only about 10% of chicken and less than
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By Samuel Monene A Kitchen garden or home garden is a garden or area where vegetables, spices or herbs are grown primarily for domestic use. Establishing a kitchen garden provides a reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective way to produce fresh, organic food while promoting self-sufficiency. A small plot of land and key materials such as manure
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By Esther Ndanu Stress has health implications for chickens and can result in lower production levels and higher costs. Some of the most significant physiological symptoms of poultry stress include: One major way in which chickens are exposed to stress is during transportation. Transporting chickens from one location to another is often necessary but it
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By Kelvin Allan IN KENYA, SWEET potatoes have long been a dietary staple, cherished for their nutritional richness and versatility. However, beyond their traditional consumption, sweet potatoes present abundant business opportunities through value addition. Entrepreneurs in Kenya are increasingly recognizing the potential of sweet potato value-added products, tappinginto diverse markets and creating innovative offerings. In
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By Kelvin Allan SWEET POTATOES CAN be sold fresh, dried or in powder form. The first step in determining how and when to sell the products is conducting a market survey. This is carried out to analyze product pricing, quantities to produce, desired quality of the product, varieties required for the specific market, market segments,
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