May 2020

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Govt issuing e-vouchers for 60% of fertiliser, chemicals for smallholders

By Jolene Njambi The government is launching e-vouchers to give smallholders discounts of up to 60 per cent on fertiliser and agrochemicals, as part of a Sh53.7bn economic stimulus package program designed to help the country through the current COVID-19 crisis. The government has set aside Sh3bn for the supply of farm inputs through an …

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FarmBiz TV: Grafted orange trees deliver higher quality fruits faster.

By John Matava Grafted orange trees take three years to start producing fruits that are of the best quality for the all-year fresh market. Intercropping the trees with legumes additionally balances soil nutrients further boosting orange yields. Related News : High value fruits birth saving culture among Ukambani farmers Factsheet on grafting crops Farmers count …

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Arrowroot prices nearly double in 5 years on surging demand for traditional foods

By Lydia Gichuki Arrowroot prices have almost doubled over the last five years driven by rising demand from consumers seeking out the root for its health and nutrition benefits. At the farm gate, the price of the tuber has increased from Sh40 per kilogram in 2016, to Sh70 per kilogram in 2020. In the market, …

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FarmBiz TV : Tissue-culture banana yield double the ancient breeds.

By John Matava Tissue culture bananas produce fruits in 340 days, compared to 420 days for normal bananas, and yield 30-40 tonnes per hectare, which is twice traditional bananas. Related News: Farmers urged to embrace tissue culture bananas Kirinyaga farmers increase earnings threefold selling bananas as a group Ready market excites over 2,200 Meru farmers …

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FarmBiz TV: Grapes are earning a place as a new crop in Kenya for local wines.

By John Matava As more companies experiment with Kenyan/made wines, the country’s quality of grapes in proving promising, opening up a potential new agricultural segment. Related News: Farmers can diversify their sources of income by growing grapes Star vineyard farmer establishes own wines company Murang’a wine maker training farmers on commercial production of grapes High …

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