March 2016

Zero energy cooling chamber extends fruits and vegetables shelf-life

Small-scale farmers can increase shelf-life of fruits and vegetables for up to nine days by storing their produce in simple non-energy reliant cooling chambers. A zero energy cool chamber does not demand any form of power to run, making it appropriate for off-the grid farmers. The structure, which is build by locally available material, relies …

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High starch-yielding Katuni cassava earns more for arid farmers

Arid and semi arid region farmers can grow a well performing new cassava variety required for starch extraction by Machakos county factory. Katune 990005, which has been developed by Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Organisation, performs well in dry regions and produces more a good quality and quantity of starch which Kiara Agro Limited factory is …

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Europe avocado demand to benefit Kenyans until August

Avocado farmers would benefit from the extended export period of the fruit into Europe, a move meant to meet the growing demand after major supplying countries dropped in production. Leading global fresh produce exporter, Eagle Fruit Alliance, says production in South Africa and Peru dropped due to hostile weather conditions. The news comes a few …

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Dry region farmers can harvest thousands of shilling with silk worms

Residents of dry region in the country can mint thousands of shillings in a few days by rearing silk worms on the naturally growing acacia trees. Silk worms are some of the smallest ‘livestock’ that have been reared for centuries globally, but Kenya is yet to realise the high potential in this textile industry raw …

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