Research by Helgi Library on Onion consumption in Kenya shows that at least three out of five small holder farmers in Kenya have grown at least one type of onions in their gardens, while almost 90 and 70 per cent of urban and rural population, respectively, use onions in their kitchens at least once per […]
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Farmers can easily tell the type of soil in their farms by simply observing the type of weeds that grow in it. This is a cost -free and accurate method of soil sampling that can save farmers from hefty laboratory test costs, while still allowing them to determine the kinds of crops to grow. According
Weeds tell farmers the kind of soils they have the and crop to grow on them Read More »
Kenyan children are among those set to benefit from a new set of materials that explain the importance of soil in crop production. This is as nations target children in the role they play as future food producers. The learning materials, branded Dig It; the secrets of soils, are an initiative of the Food and
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SCOPEinsight, amultinational rating agency supported by the Netherlands Embassy which has rolled out a formula that identifies the strengths and weakness of agricultural cooperatives, link them to NGOs and experts for technical assistance and recommend them to financial institutions for credits. This is expected to revolutionize agricultural funding in the country especially for small holder
Agency helps farmer groups get credit with produce on their farms as collateral Read More »