As the harvesting season draws near, plan well for your farm produce to ensure they are safely handled during and after harvesting. Poor storage conditions will not only lead to losses but also pose health risks from occurrence of aflatoxins….
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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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To yield maximumly from the farm, farmers need to understand the needs of the soil and have the knowledge on how to maintain its fertility for long-term benefits. Lack of proper knowledge on techniques of enhancing soil health, in a sustainable way has dire consequences on the farmer in terms of cost of producing food,
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In case you missed last week episode of Kilimo Hai, here is the link. In last week feature a woman entrepreneur shared her experiences, challenges and what keeps her going in the dairy enterprise.
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This edition features an article on early signs that show your birds are falling sick. These tips will help you manage the diseases from the onset before a larger population is affected. Are you wondering what fruits to grow in your farm? Passion fruits have benefits that you might not be aware of. Read on
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By Charei Munene The banana weevil is the most important pest of bananas. The banana weevil is among the principal limiting factors of banana production in East Africa. This pest is mainly spread through infested plant material which has eggs and worm like stages of the weevils. Adult banana weevils are initially reddish-brown before eventually
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Potato varieties performing well for Kenyan farmers Mellen Nyabuto Potato is the second most-produced food crop in Kenya and it is produced by both large-scale and small-scale farmers. Potato farming is a major contributor to food and nutrition security and a source of income for most farmers in Kenya. They are also a good source
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By Charei Munene Improved farm hygiene for less crop and animal disease occurrence By Charei Munene Microorganisms are always present in any farm environment. Additional disease-causing microorganisms and pests can be introduced or transferred to different parts in the farm via movement of vehicles, people, stock, the farm’s water supply and contact with contaminated equipment,
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