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Understanding the deadly Fusarium Wilt disease on tomatoes
Fusarium wilt is a disease that can wipe out the entire tomato crop if not controlled in time. It has been reported in over 40 countries around the world. It…
The current situation of agriculture in the continent and its importance to the economy.
Agriculture is an important economic activity in Africa. On average, agriculture accounts for 32% of gross domestic product and employs 65% of the labor force across the continent. In some…
Some of the general soil management practices that help to improve fertility for high crop yield.
Soil fertility is very essential in ensuring high crop productivity. However ,we need to understand fullyย when a soil is said to be fertile for us to be able to maintain…
What role does law play in the agricultural sector? We try to explain in simple language.
Agriculture is not just about planting and harvesting, or processing and consuming. While most of us just take agriculture as a farm to mouth practice, there are a lot of…
Calls for mark of origin to be included in the Horticultural exports
The horticulture directorate is seeking to include markย of origin on Kenyan horticultural exports in a branding venture. Assistant director of regulation and compliance at the Horticultural directorate Wilfred Yako…
Kenya Set To Commercialise GMO Maize After 10-Year Trial
The Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has concluded trials for stem borer-resistant maize varieties that will potentially double the countryโs maize yield while greatly reducing production costs in…
Potato production set to hit 2.5 million tons this year
Kenyaโs potato production could hit million tons in 2021, up from the estimated 2 million tons produced in 2020, according to industry officials. Wachira Kaguongo, CEO of National Potato Council…
A new artificial method of inseminating chicken to boost egg fertilisation
A new artificial method of inseminating chicken is underway which is promising quicker and guaranteed egg fertilisation at a time when age old practice of relying on the cock is…
A-Z On How To Make Your Own Quality Chicken Feed At Home To Cut Costs
โTo formulate feeds, farmers have to use the Pearson Square method. In this method, the digestible crude protein (DCP) is the basic nutritional requirement for any feed preparation for all…
Tips โto help you get up to speed quickly with your new goat herd.
โAfter mastering the basics of raising goats, here are some tips to โโhelp you get up to speed quickly with your new herd. Goats are social animals. They belong in…