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June 2023

FAO Launches Project to Protect Staple Food Crops from African Armyworm

15 June 2023, Naivasha, Kenya– In a bid to combat the African Armyworm and safeguard staple food crops in eastern Africa, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has initiated the “Emergency Support to Manage Outbreaks and Infestation by African Armyworm in Eastern Africa” project. This project aims to provide support to […]

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May 2023 Rainfall Analysis and June Forecast for Kenya’s ASAL Regions

Analyzing the May 2023 monthly rainfall, it becomes apparent that several arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) experienced below-average rainfall. Looking ahead, June is expected to bring generally sunny and dry conditions to most of these regions. Rainfall Ranges in May During May 2023, the recorded monthly rainfall fell below average, varying between 75mm to 11mm

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High Maize Prices Persist Due to Limited Supply and Expensive Fuel

Kenya’s maize prices remain high due to below-average local cereal production in 2022 and reduced imports from Uganda. Expensive fuel further inflates production and transport costs, increasing food prices. This is according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). April 2023 Sees Significant Price Increase In April 2023, the average price of a

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Indigenous Fruit Trees Unlock Economic Opportunities for Siakago Farmers in Kenya

Peter Njeru, a farmer from Siakago, Embu County, is part of a group of 27 farmers who have recognized the potential of indigenous fruit trees for economic benefits. These farmers have embraced grafted indigenous fruit trees, which bear fruit within two years compared to wild-grown trees that take up to a decade to produce. This

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Oregano Plant: An Effective Solution for Coccidiosis Prevention and Cure in Poultry Farming

Poultry farmers in Kenya can now combat coccidiosis, a devastating poultry disease, using the oregano plant. A study by Meriden Animal Health revealed the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of oregano oil, effectively repelling coccidiosis. This breakthrough offers hope to poultry farmers globally who face significant financial losses due to the disease. The Menace of Coccidiosis

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New Sh2.8 billion Kericho sugar mill boon for cane farmers 

Sugarcane farmers in Kericho and surrounding counties are set to benefit from the newly constructed Sh2.8 billion West Valley Sugar Company Limited in Kapsoit town, Kericho County. According to factory Managing Director Benard Soi, the private factory will begin operations in three months’ time crushing 1,250 tonnes, equivalent to 2,500 bags of sugar daily, gotten

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Mobile app helps Kenyan farmers diagnose plant diseases using satellite data

Developed by researchers from Penn State University, smartphone application program PlantVillage utilises satellite data to enable cassava and maize farmers from Western Kenya to scan and analyse diseases affecting their crops and take immediate, proper remedy actions. According to research by a team of scientists from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Western Kenya

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Solar cooling facility saves farmers & traders produce from spoilage

Nairobi-based social enterprise, FreshBox , has developed a solar-powered, walk-in refrigeration facility that can hold over 2,100kg of fruits and vegetables to improve produce shelf life enhancing farmers’ and vendors’ income at a time reports indicate huge wastages due to lack of proper storage. According to a report by Research Solutions Africa on Fresh Vegetables

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