April 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 a model to others as thousands of customers flock to his farm for quality honey. Gabriel Mbatha Nzomo locally known as Alex is a dedicated dry-land farmer. From his five-acre …

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Nairobi engineer’s search for fresh produce inspires Sh100K horticulture business

Numerous frustrating visits to groceries and supermarkets without finding fresh produce inspired Marianne Kinuthia, a trained engineer to delve into urban farming, a journey that has metamorphosed into a horticultural empire that now earns her on average Sh100, 000 every month. After graduating with a degree in engineering from the Technical University of Kenya, family, …

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Trap crops keep pests at bay

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 grass, and desmodium among others which are naturally capable of containing pests at minimal or no cost. The crops known as trap crops have also assisted farmers cut on the …

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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 (MSU), in collaboration with Egerton University, is proposing a practical approach to address the soil health crisis affecting densely populated areas of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).   The region’s traditional agricultural practices …

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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 is to find crops that can do well in such areas. (Photo: Kurian Musa/ Egerton University) According to a report prepared by FAO, Egerton University, and Turkana County Government, Turkana …

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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 the well-being of small-scale farmers. These were the sentiments of Dr. Shem Kuyah from the Department of Botany, JKUAT during Chakula Bora Speaker Series hosted by Passion of Hope International. …

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