Mulching helps farmer avoid drought effects
Kevin Maingi at his one-eighth kales farm in Nakuru on February 17, 2017. Mulching and organic fertiliser have helped him save on irrigation costs. Photo
February 28, 2017
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February 2017
Rabbit market crops up in Kiambu
Godfrey Njoroge feels the weight of a rabbit during a farmers event at the Thika Technical Training Institute on February 24, 2017. Rabbak, a business
February 27, 2017
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Farmers get 80% asset financing
Kenya John Deere branch marketer Vincent Omondi tests on the tractors in the Thika Technical Institute grounds on February 25, 2017. The cmpany is offering
February 27, 2017
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Routine chicks vaccination boots survival
With the growing population and consumption of chickens globally, these birds have become a major agribusiness venture with investments ranging from a few shillings into
February 22, 2017
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Farmpro youths offer farmers production and marketing solutions
Kevin Maini, Paul Ayieko and Maina Muchai (From left to right) inspecting spinaches in part of the eight-acre piece of land in Lanet, Nakuru, on
February 22, 2017
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Month-old chicks more profitable than day old
Farmer Mary Njeri attending to chicks at her farm in Nakuru. Selling a month old chick is more profitable than a day old one. Photo
February 21, 2017
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New Farmpro fodder doubles milk
Farmpro Co-founder Kevin Maingi feeds one of their cows with the fodder on February 17, 2017. The fodder doubles milk production besides reducing the cost
February 20, 2017
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Introduce new feeds gradually to avoid stressing chicken
Nakuru County farmer, Mary Njeri, poses with her chickens. The farmer says abrupt change of feed brands lead to sudden egg production drop. Photo by
February 20, 2017
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Stored fodder gives farmer milk during drought
Narok County farmer Geoffrey Rono picks hay bales at his farm. Hay and silage are helping a Nyandarua County farmer maintain milk production this dry
February 16, 2017
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Onions stop tomato aphids attack
Nathan Mala scrutinises tomato leaves infested by whiteflies. Onions have proven to be effective biological controls of aphids. Photo by Laban Robert. In cutting down
February 14, 2017
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