Farmers can easily improve their soil fertility and further prevent pests and diseases through rotations, cover cropping and the application of animal and plant materials as opposed to using chemical substances. Recent researches show that plant resistance to insects and diseases is linked to optimal, chemical, physical and biological properties of soil. According to a […]
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By George Munene A study has shown that vaccination against Newcastle disease in chickens increases flock size and egg hatch rate leading to a 24 per cent increase in consumption of high protein foods and improved child growth. The research conducted over 18-months in rural Kenya showed that children from Newcastle vaccinated households had a
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By Munene George “It is difficult to make a business case for feeding fish on home-made meals as they only utilise about five per cent of the feed, while the rest is wasted,” said Audrey Nyambura, Skretting East Africa’s Regional Technical Manager.Speaking during a seminar on fish feed management held by Foodtech Africa Aquaculture Academy
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By George Munene The expected entry of Tanzanian onions into the Kenyan market is leading to a mass sell-off of stored onions by local growers. This has seen prices fall 12 per cent in the past month. “Kenyan farmers and wholesalers had been hoarding onions creating an artificial shortage in markets. It was a seller’s
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