September 2017

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The Post-harvest Loss (PHL) danger; We must face it straight on!

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Significant volumes of farming produce are lost through after harvest operations; making farming an expensive venture./FARMBIZ AFRICA By Titus Kisangau, Communication Specialist.   Low-income; and often food-deficit countries have become concerned about the national food situation over the years. Whereas the proximate cause of this heightened concern is the surge in food prices, concerns continue for …

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Giant Egyptian Pumpkin seeds available for farmers

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       Jenifer Wanjiku of Micro Herbs Industries showcasing Giant Egyptian Pumpkin during Central Kenya ASK show in Nyeri. Micro Herbs Industries, professionals in organic and natural products is selling Giant Egyptian Pumpkin variety with ability to thrive in most of our regions climatic conditions. This variety also get along pretty well when mixed in the …

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Online trading platform to increase farmers’ incomes

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STRUCTURING GRAIN TRADE By Titus Kisangau and James Karuga Summary: EAGC G-Soko is among unique online platforms that is boosting regional trade and addressing post harvest losses to increase farmer incomes and decrease dependency on imports. In Eastern Africa, an online grain trading platform, G-Soko (http://tinyurl.com/jjgw5oa), has been designed to overcome problems associated with informal …

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Ex-Mukurweini sweet potato variety is good for food and fodder

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          Farmers growing Ex-Mukurweini potato variety stand high chance of benefiting from its multipurpose nature and double their income from selling the potato storage roots which are used as food by human beings and the vines as fodder for livestock. Ex-Mukurweini has short maturity period compared to other potato varieties and …

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Crops to grow for Export to reap maximum returns

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A variety of horticultural crops which can be grown for export by smallholder farmers to earn maximum returns.  Smallholder farmers intending to reap maximum profits from their horticultural farms can grow a variety of crops that earn maximum profits in the outside market. According to the Export Promotion Council (EPC), Cut flowers, vegetables, fresh fruits, …

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Maize huller machine saves time for ‘muthokoi’ lovers

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         Kelvin Kigen of Favour Machinery and Auto Spares explaining how maize huller machine works during this year’s Nyeri ASK show. Muthokoi (maize without husks) lovers can enjoy making their favourite dish within the shortest time possible with Maize huller machine which removes the bran (outer maize grain layer) within five minutes. This …

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