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How Passion Led to Success in Poultry and Fish Farming Despite Arid Challenges
Anne Ndunda, a resident of Makueni County, is reaping big in both poultry and fish farming. Achieving this in the arid climate has not been easy, and Ndunda says that…
How Kenyan farmers are benefitting from fish exports to Europe
At her stall in the Kambi Somali market in Kakamega County, western Kenya, Caroline Atieno proudly showcases the fish she has on sale. Atieno has a right to be proud…
Farmers invest in smart agriculture to fight climate change
Faced with the reality of climate change effects that have seen crop yields and livestock production reduced significantly, leaving many families with increased cases of malnutrition, farmers in Makueni County,…
Promoting Sustainable Poultry Farming: FAO and Pwani University Join Forces to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance in Broiler Chicken Rearing
Poultry farmers are set to benefit from an initiative by the United Nationsโ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with Kenyaโs Pwani University that is aimed at enhancing responsible…
Empowering Embu County’s Small-Scale Maize Farmers: The Game-Changing Partnership Between Family Bank and Safaricom
Over 1,000 small-scale maize farmers in Embu County are on the brink of a transformation in their agricultural practices, thanks to an exciting collaboration between Family Bank and DigiFarm. Through…
Emerging Threat: The Spread of Tapeworm in Kenya as Meat Consumption Fuels Parasite Expansion
Echinococcus granulosus, a type of tapeworm, is a harmful parasite that affectsย 1 million peopleย worldwide. The parasite can grow slowly in people for years to form thick-walled cysts in vital organs,…
Farmers In Trans Nzoia Turn To Dairy Farming With Guaranteed Payment
Guaranteed payment for milk delivered to processors in Trans Nzoia has seen more farmers venture into the dairy enterprise as a source of regular family income. The farmers, who were…
Small-scale farmers in Kenya embracing irrigation technologies
Small-scale farmers in Kenya are increasingly transitioning away from rain-fed farming, which is susceptible to drought, and are instead embracing irrigation technologies to enhance yields and revenue, an industry trend…
Decline of pollinators pose a serious threat to Coffee, Watermelon and Mangoes
The production of coffee, cocoa, watermelon and mango may be at risk due to the loss of insect pollinators, a new study shows. The study showed a concerning trend of…
An Ultimate Guide to Vertical Farming Crops
Vertical farming involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers in trays consisting of nutrient media. It is a modern agricultural technique that does not use soil or land for growing…