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• Crops

Mulching saves farmers Sh15,100 in maize production costs

7 years ago Reporter

Maize farmers who apply mulch in their farms can save more than Sh15,100 in production costs per acre. “Mulching reduces...

3 min read

• Crops

Former electrician invents new multi-storey gardening farming technology using dam liners

7 years ago Reporter

A former Kenya Railways electrician has invented a new multi-storey gardening farming technology using dam liners which allow smooth flow...

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• Crops

Planting coriander in your farm controls aphids, white flies and mites

7 years ago Reporter

Farmers can control aphids, white flies and mites in their farm by intercropping their crops with coriander (dhania) as the...

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• Pests

FAO to help farmers fight Red Palm Weevil, the world’s most invasive pest species

7 years ago Reporter

Red Palm Weevils feeding. Photo courtesy. The Near East and North African countries can count on Food and Agriculture Organization of...

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• Crops

Government organization to train potato growers on seed development to curb shortage

7 years ago Reporter

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service is set to conduct a training course for potato growers in the country from...

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• Crops

University drop out makes over Sh0.5m net income a season from French beans farming

7 years ago Reporter

Jeremy Musila applying fertiliser to his French beans at his farm in Kitengela. Photo courtesy. In 2014, Jeremy Musila dropped...

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• Crops

Device that converts any space into a cold room to preserve fresh produce invented

7 years ago Reporter

Coolbot device. Horticulture Innovation Lab partner Jane Ambuko of the University of Nairobi received a grant to pilot the device among...

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• Pests

Adding crushed egg shells to the soil and watering thrice a week controls blossom end rot in tomatoes

7 years ago Reporter

Farmers can control blossom end rot in tomatoes by adding crushed egg shells to their plants and watering at least...

2 min read

• Markets

Good news to fresh produce exporters as Air France announces more weekly flights to Kenya

7 years ago Reporter

Asparagus vegetable. France and the UK are the primary markets for fresh vegetable produce from the Kenya. Photo courtesy. Kenyan fresh...

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• Crops

Farm training farmers on cheese making for more returns

7 years ago Reporter

Kenyan dairy farmers can venture into cheese making for more returns other than selling milk alone thanks to Baraka Farm,...