By Miriam Makato POULTRY FARMING HAS gained popularity in Kenya due to the ease in management and fast returns, as compared to other livestock enterprises such as dairy cattle keeping. However, this sector has faced a major challenge-an increase in feed prices, which has caused small scale farmers to reduce the number of birds kept […]
Farmer Supplements Poultry Feed And Earns Some Income From Azolla Farming Read More »
By Keziah Otieno In the sun-scorched area of Machakos County’s Mbuuni, where the earth often seems reluctant to yield, Jackson Chalo has orchestrated a remarkable agricultural journey. His journey into pawpaw farming, particularly with the resilient Malkia variety, is not just a tale of cultivation but a testament to perseverance, innovation, and a deep-rooted commitment
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By David Njenga Fodder legumes play an important role in the smallholder farmers’ dairy farming system as they improve soil fertility through Nitrogen fixation and have high Crude Protein (CP) in leaves and foliage and they can replace commercial supplements. Crude Protein range for legumes is 15-35%, compared to grasses whose CP ranges between 5
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By Mary Kanda Agricultural Technology Development Centre (ATDC) Katumani is a technology development organization under Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development mandated to empower and capacity-build farmers and SMEs in Machakos, Makueni, Kitui, and Kajiado counties on various agricultural technologies with the aim of increasing agricultural production. One of those technologies that is readily accessible
By Rahab Njeri My name is Rahab Njeri, a farmer based in Molo. I grow crops such as vegetables, potatoes, green peas and maize. In the past, I would use three bags of synthetic fertilizers per acre during planting and two bags per acre for top dressing, which is very costly. High cost of farm
Molo Farmer discovers Mazao Flourish;eagerly beckons Farmers to try it out. Read More »
Here comes the harvesting season, when farmers are expected to reap from their hard work. Despite extreme weather in previous seasons, we are optimistic of good yields. This edition focuses on harvesting and storage techniques for staple foods such as maize and vegetables. We highlight good practice in harvesting maize, new technologies that make threshing
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Maize and Beans are the two most common crops in the country, in this issue we feature some of the Maize and Beans Variety suitable for the short rain season. The key to realizing better yields starts with the selection of the right seed for your region as the quality of seeds determines
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The wet season is here and as the crops thrive in the farm, we must be prepared to take care of them through timely scouting for any occurring pests and applying techniques that effectively manage them without contaminating the crops or the environment.In this edition we feature a comprehensive article on Integrated Pest management (IPM)
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The wet season is here and as the crops thrive in the farm, we must be prepared to take care of them through timely scouting for any occurring pests and applying techniques that effectively manage them without contaminating the crops or the environment.In this edition we feature a comprehensive article on Integrated Pest management (IPM)
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