plant health

DETAILS OF TAMARILLO (TREE TOMATO) PRODUCTION

Josephat Chengole Mulindo Introduction You can never go wrong with tamarillo (tree tomato) production. It is an easy plant to propagate, the cost of its seed is affordable and the fruits are highly marketable locally and in the export market. This is because tree tomatoes are known for their nutritional and health benefits. The tamarillo […]

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Plants and animal diseases to watch out for during the rainy season.

Charles Kimani  The onset of rains marks the beginning of a busy calendar for farmers and this year is no exception despite the poor rainfall distribution. For Maximum yields, farmers should remain vigilant and practice good agronomy practices for both plant and animals. In this issue of TOF, we feature some of the common challenges

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Dairy goat rearing for health and wealth

Goats and sheep were the earliest domesticated animals in human history. Goat milk not only fetches a higher price than cow milk, it is also more nutritious. Dairy goat keeping is lucrative for farmers moving away from traditional dairy cow rearing. Currently, Kenya’s dairy sub-sector contributes about eight per cent of the Gross Domestic Product

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Safe production of tomatoes: A concept turning into reality in Kirinyaga

Dr Shepard Ndlela Tomato production is a nightmare in most parts of Kenya’s leading tomato producing areas such as Kirinyaga, Taita Taveta and Kajiado. There is so much hope when farmers transplant seedlings into the traditional open field production field system. Sometimes the newly transplanted seedlings establish successfully, offering a glimmer of hope to farmers

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Identifying common nutrient deficiencies in your crops and how to address them

Nutrient deficiencies can easily be confused with symptoms of diseases or physical factors. A keen eye on your crops will enable you to identify these common deficiencies and address them before losses are incurred. Maize Maize has a high requirement for nutrients especially nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Nitrogen deficiency in maize presents as pale green leaves, stunting

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Techniques for soil water management in the farm to improve crop productivity.

Soil water management is a critical aspect in land cultivation. Farmers practice various techniques in soil water management. Whether contour bunding/ creating furrows, building terraces, molding ridges, or compartmental bunding, the most important guiding factor in choosing the right soil conservation measure, is your purpose.  There are no practices of soil water management that would

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