Using Dhania to Attract Beneficial Insects, Reduce Pesticide Costs
As most farmers in Kenya grow coriander or dhania for the vibrant urban and rural market, one peasant is using the crop to ‘seduce’ pest
July 21, 2023
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Coriander helps farmer cuts pesticide costs by ‘seducing’ pest eating insects
Coriander crop can help fight pests. Photo: Oxfam Kenya. Edwin Atuya, a farmer from western Kenya is cutting his production cost by over a half
May 9, 2019
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Planting coriander in your farm controls aphids, white flies and mites
Farmers can control aphids, white flies and mites in their farm by intercropping their crops with coriander (dhania) as the herb attracts the ladybird insect
March 13, 2019
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Rising demand for herbs and spices in local and international markets ignites the farming in Kenya
Packed chia seeds, a product of Helitech, a community based organisation in Lari Sub-County, Kiambu County. Prices of herbs and spices are all-time high in local
January 24, 2019
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