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Win Sh10,000 through Farmbizafrica to shop at your local agrovet

2 years ago Jennifer

Farmbizafrica is conducting a survey to help us better understand the challenges faced by farmers in combating pests, diseases, and...

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Food must be a critical priority in defining what’s ‘essential’

6 years ago Reporter

By Eric Kimungunyi The coronavirus has moved crop protection to a new status as super-critical to ensure we have enough...

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Simple net prevents nurserybed from pests’ attack

6 years ago Reporter

Immediate laying of a net over a nursery bed can prevent pests that attack seedlings as the intruders search for...

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Kephis introduces new requirements for avocado producers and exporters to South Africa

7 years ago Reporter

Packed avocado fruits for export. Photo: Oyugi Zablon. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), a government parastatal responsible for quality...

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Pioneering green technology could tackle Kenya pests and pathogens

8 years ago Reporter

A new green technological initiative is being introduced in Kenya with a view to tackling pestilence and shore up horticultural...

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Farmers growing Sesame (simsim) have a wide range of benefits

8 years ago Reporter

             Farm of Sesame plants. Sesame is better crop rotation of cotton, maize, groundnut, wheat,...

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Farmers using diatomite for pest control

8 years ago Reporter

       Diatomite. It can also be used as a natural preservative for protecting stored grains. Photo:  As farmers grapple...