In meeting household and livestock needs, one farmer has resorted to intercropping fodder and food crops to beat the shrinking land while increasing milk yields with the protein-rich purple vetch feed. Joseph Maina, who is a mixed farmer, owns seven dairy cows. In cutting the cost of protein supplements in commercial dairy meals, the farmer …
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The fight against the devastating papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) in Kenya is being stepped up with the release of a natural enemy – Acerophagus papayae – in four more counties that run the risk of being blighted by the pest. Rapid Spread and Devastating Consequences CABI researchers found that more than half of Kenya has …
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A farmer named Mwinyi Amir Bendera, hailing from Kinondo in Msambweni, Kwale County, has taken a proactive approach to address the shortage of clean coconut planting materials faced by his colleagues and institutions. By focusing on seedling production instead of traditional subsistence farming, Bendera aims to provide high-quality seedlings to meet the growing demand. This …
Msambweni farmer produces certified coconut seedlings to meet acute shortage Read More »
