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How to grow popular ‘dhania’ spice

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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Kiambu Poultry Farmers’ Cooperative: The power of a visionary group

By Caroline Mwendwa  When egg prices dropped in November 2018 due to imports flooding the Kenyan market, local farmers were hit hard. They had nowhere to take their eggs, and some had to sell them at throwaway prices. Kiambu, just like other places across the country, was badly affected. To counter this adversity, the farmers

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Use the right beans variety for better yields

Use the right beans variety for better yields As the short rains approach, farmers are naturally getting ready to plant. In this Issue, we feature beans varieties suitable for the season. Identifying the right seed The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has put in place measures to ensure that farmers buy quality seeds. Every

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