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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By Charles Kimani & Dr Fathiya Khamis Mango is the second most important fruit after banana in Kenya and its production is a major source of employment for farmers. Each year, mango production earns the country over US$ 1.6 million in foreign currency. There are about 32 mango varieties grown in Kenya. One of the
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By Patrick Maundu Introduction Kenya held its first Indigenous Seeds and Food Culture Harvest Fair at the National Museums of Kenya in October 2022. In this fair issues of traditional seed conservation, biopiracy and the threat to local seeds by genetically modified (GM) were discussed both in plenary and in a seed and traditional food
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By Mary Mutisya Terere, lidodo, alika or muchicha are the common names used for amaranth (Amaranthus viridis) among different communities in Kenya. Amaranth is a fast-growing annual crop belonging to the amaranthacea family. Over seventy species of amaranth have been documented to date, being grouped as vegetables, grains, or ornaments. For vegetable, the two most
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By Evelyn Night Pollination, the transfer of male reproductive units to female reproductive organs of plants is a crucial process to produce about 35% of the food we eat. This process can occur automatically or use the services of agents of pollination such as wind, water, and animals. Animal pollinators are the biggest contributors to
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This has been quite an eventful year for The Organic Farmer Radio TOF Radio. As I look back on our farmer radio programs in the year 2022, I can’t help but marvel how much we have been able to achieve in the last 12 months. Our radio programs continued to dominate the rural landscape as
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Farmers across the country have found themselves in a tussle of opinions about the recently lifted ban on Genetically Modified crops. Stakeholders from various sectors put up a case for what they see should be ideal for the good of everyone in mitigating the throes of famine, resulting from long bouts of drought. The organic
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This month as we reflect on the process of food production and consumption, we celebrate the role played by Biovision Africa Trust in empowering farmers with knowledge and skills on safe food production and maintaining a healthy environment. This edition features articles that inspire farmers to diversify the crops they grow, to include climate resilient
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This edition features an article on use of groundnuts to produce cooking oil or as paste or powder to use to add flavor and nutritional value to foods cooked without oil. It also features a step-by-step guide on how to produce quality avocadoes for sale both locally and in the ex- port markets. Overcome pests
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