In cutting down the irrigation water requirement, one Kitui County farmer has resorted to growing vegetables in sacks to meet domestic needs. The 90kg sacks host between 10 and 15 kales grown at the top as well as on the sides.Festus Mutemi mixes the soil with sawdust to reduce water loss after irrigation. Three litres …
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A solar-powered pump has helped a Homa Bay County farmer to continuously push water into two upstream ponds where he is rearing at least 1,000 tilapia fish. Michael Olalo bought the SF1 solar pump from Futurepump to cut the fuel costs he was incurring while using a fossil fuel generator to push water from River …
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Livestock farming plays a vital role in Kenya’s economy, yet traditional feeds have failed to meet productivity challenges. Livestock farmers need alternative options to enhance animal health and productivity. Ordinary Napier grass lacks sufficient protein and energy, resulting in reduced meat and milk production. According to Alex Wanjala, an agriculture expert, Napier grass contains only …
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