Fact Sheet: Cassava brown streak disease
Cassava brown streak disease is a devastating disease that is hampering cassava yield in most African countries, especially in East Africa. In some cases, the
April 30, 2023
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April 2023
Nandi youth group plucks money from trees
A youth group in the South Nandi forest area of Western Kenya is earning up to Sh1 million a month from the sale of tree
April 30, 2023
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Machakos farmer embraces beekeeping as climate-resilient farming
A farmer in the arid Matungulu area of Eastern Kenya is shielding himself from dry spells by embracing climate-resilient farming like beekeeping and has become
April 30, 2023
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Trap crops keep pests at bay reduce farmers’ expenses 30%
Farmers who have struggled to tame pests are recording increased yields and reduced pest infestation on their crops thanks to certain crops like sorghum, Napier
April 29, 2023
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Kajiado farm milks 600 liters daily in arid county
Behind dry and rocky terrain in Kajiado county is a farm with over 80 high-pedigree Friesian cows producing over 600 kilos of milk in a
April 29, 2023
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Western farmers pool labour on farms, cut labour costs 40%
Traditionally used for pooling resources for social support, chama savings groups in western Kenya have now moved to pooling labour on farms, cutting labour costs
April 29, 2023
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Researchers work on practical approach to address Africa’s soil health crisis
Picture of Lisa Tiemann, MSU researcher collaborating with Egerton University Scholars in Soil Analysis in Western Kenya. Lisa Tiemann, a researcher from Michigan State University
April 27, 2023
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Report: Turkana has potential for mass production of high-value crops
Pictures showing the Arid and semi-arid region of Northern parts of Kenya. The Research by Egerton University led by Agro-Science Park Director Professor Paul Kimurto
April 27, 2023
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Experts urge farmers adopt push-pull technology as industrial agriculture degrades environment
We must move away from conventional monoculture-based industrial agriculture that relies heavily on external inputs, and transition towards sustainable and regenerative farming systems that prioritize
April 26, 2023
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38% of farmers highlight lowering input cost, fuel prices key to improving agri production
By George Munene According to Kenyan farmers consulted for the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) March 2023 Agriculture sector survey, 38 per cent highlighted lowering
April 26, 2023
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