“Cassava is one of the resilient staple crops that plays a vital role in ensuring food security and nutrition, while at the same time providing by-products for animal feed and bioenergy” By Elias Biwott AS CHALLENGES OF harsh climatic conditions characterized by erratic rainfall increase, farmers are gradually embracing farming of resilient and sustainable crops. […]
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By Pamela Otieno VEGETABLE PRESERVATION BLANCHING IS A process of scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam from boiling water for a short time, after which they are immersed in cold water to stop further cooking. Blanching inactivates enzymes which cause loss of flavour, colour and texture. To cool them off, rinse under cold running
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By Grace Kinyanjui Maize is targeted by several pests, which cause significant yield losses. The most damaging pests are the caterpillars (larvae) of Fall armyworm and other night-flying moths such as African armyworm, cutworms, and African maize stalk borer. Other important pests include spotted stem borers, maize beetles, earworms, leafhoppers (vectors of maize streak virus),
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Sylvia Kuria Growing up in Western Kenya, our daily meal was ugali, African green vegetables and fermented milk. For a long time as a child, I used to associate this meal with poverty and swore to do better when I have my own family. I imagined that foods such as rice, cabbage, margarine spread on
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By Vincent Kipyegon Garlic is a high-value crop and herb from the onion family used both for medicinal purposes and to spice food. A piece of garlic is a white or purple head the size of an egg that is made up of small cloves. When used as a food ingredient, garlic, locally referred to
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By Charles Kimani Poultry farming is very popular across the country. This can be attributed to the low cost of production and the availability of a ready market. Despite that, like in any other business, poultry farmers face challenges throughout the year due to various factors the most common being diseases, especially during cold seasons.
By Sylvia Kuria In this issue we will be reflecting on the Agroecological principle of Human and Social Values. When we refer to this principle we are basically placing a strong emphasis on values such as dignity, inclusion, equity and general improved livelihoods. We will also be looking at the aspirations of those who produce
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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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