plant health

Neem Oil can be used to contol locusts

he main active chemical in neem oil called ‘azadirachtin’, (with it’s highest concentration in seeds) is very effective in increasing mortality, by disturbing metamorphosis, and in reducing general activity of locusts and grasshoppers. But neem oil can also be applied as a repellent. When neem oil is applied to crops and grassland, locusts will not […]

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Opportunities for avocado farmers

Avocado fruits from Kenya have continued to dominate the international market due to their high quality,” he avers. To export avocado to the international market, farmers must be certified by government bodies including Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service and Exports Promotion Council.For smallholders, the best place to start is by vetting the export company to

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