Dear Reader, As you prepare land for planting, remember it is advantageous to plant early, at the onset of rains as this will lead to better yields. Crops planted early in the season, fully utilize the moisture received from the rains and mature in time for harvesting. Employ techniques that do not leave room for […]
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Dear Reader, Happy New Year! As you harvest last year’s yields and prepare land to plant for the new season, remember to make the most of crop residue from your harvest, by returning it to enrich your soil. Last year’s short rains were below average, as had been forecast by Kenya Meteorological Department. You can
TOF Magazine January 2021 Issue Read More »
Dear Reader, The year 2020 has not been easy for many farmers, having begun with a locust invasion that left many with huge losses. This was closely followed by the Covid-19 pandemic that continues to threaten the stability of our economy. With most operations paralyzed, schools closed and the rules discouraging public gatherings, the TOF
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We are excited to bring you yet another edition of The Organic Farmer magazine. In this edition, we give you tips on how to manage without pesticides the snails and slugs that consume your crops.Read about parasitoids and other beneficial insects that protect your farm from destructive pests., All this and more in this month’s issue! From
TOF Magazine November 2020 Issue Read More »
The corona virus pandemic is causing heavy losses and worry to many Kenyans. During such a crisis, farmers must steadfastly uphold their important responsibility of producing enough food for the country.In this edition, we advise you on how to stay safe on your farm and why you should keep on producing food. We have also
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January 2020 is here and farmers are looking forward to another successful year. Most parts of the country en- joyed above-average December rains. Our team is upbeat that despite the changing rain patterns and pest infestations, this year will be better.This issue is rich with information on how to prevent post-harvest losses in mango farming,
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It is June and farmers are busy weeding and fighting pests to ensure that they harvest maximum yields. We hope that you will apply the easy approaches featured in the May issue to fight pests. Ensure that you harvest rainwater to cater for the coming dry season. We thank farmers who continue to produce food
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As the harvesting season approaches, we can only urge all farmers to keep their produce free of synthetic pesticides and toxins by applying the ecologically sustainable techniques that they have learnt from TOF magazine.This issue highlights the dangers of careless pesticides use and the adverse effects they have on human health, the environment and the
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