TOF Magazine

The year 2022 has been riddled with major changes in the country that are of importance to the farmer. The major one being the change of government following general elections held in the month of August, and the many decisions made impacting on actors in the agricultural sector. Furtherfrom the global incidents that have led

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

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

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

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

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