June 2015

Researchers develop M-Pig app to curb inadequate extension officers

Pig researchers in Uganda are developing mobile based pig information platform that is aimed at empowering pig farmers and addressing the country’s problem of inadequate extension officers. The initiative dubbed M-pig will help farmers seek for guidance and receive information on pig farming through their mobile platforms. The service which is being developed by researchers …

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Bamboo farmers’ patience pays off as markets open up

A company in Kenya is training rural and urban communities on growing bamboo, propagating, harvesting and making products, giving income to hundreds and offering a viable alternative to wood that has become expensive in making furniture. Kenya Bamboo Center, which is now working with groups in Korogocho, Huruma, Embakasi and Suba area in Nyanza trains …

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KTDA launch cashless system to help farmers keep thieves at bay

Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has partnered with Safaricom to roll out a cashless payment solution across the country, a move that will boost efficiency in factory operations. The partnership will see all payments for tea at the factories made to a unique till number assigned to each payment point. Once the FDS transactions are …

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ABC’s of Finger millet

Cultivation of finger millet has over time been on a free fall in the country despite the immense nutritional benefits the crop has to humans. In most instances farmers have cited varied factors contributing to the reduced production with many citing lack of buoyant breeds. In respect to this factor, scientists have come in handy …

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Online tool helps rabbit farmers track progress remotely

Commercial rabbit farmers can now monitor the health and performance of their herd remotely thanks to a web and mobile based tool that tracks the animals’ progress, from weaning, kindling or nesting while connecting the farmers to ready markets. Dubbed Rabbitiq, the platform also provides a round the clock veterinary support to the farmers. Farmers …

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