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A Guide On Camel Farming In Kenya
Kenya has about million camels. Camel milk production is estimated at over 340 million litres valued at over Kshs 8 billion at the farm level. Camels thrive in the harshest…
Remote-sensing models to enhance Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) detection in Africa
Banana bunchy top virus: The IITA–CGIAR team has published a method using drones and satellite imager-based remote sensing approaches for mapping banana farms to guide surveillance for the detection and mapping of the…
An Overview On Brazilian Cherries & Cultivation
Brazilian Cherries: Brazilian Cherry tree is a native fruit tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family, with ample adaptation to the different edaphoclimatic conditions of Brazil, which makes this fruit widely…
Broccoli Farming In Kenya; Step By Step Guide
Broccoli is part of a large group of plants known as Cole Crops. The term “Cole” crops originated from the word caulis, meaning stem or stalk of a plant. Cole…
Beef Production In Kenya
Beef Production In Kenya: 90% of beef cattle in Kenya are owned by subsistence farmers and pastoralists. The distribution of beef cattle is influenced by rainfall patterns. Most animals are…
5 Q & A and Challenges On Blueberry Production In Kenya
Blueberry Production In Kenya: Global production of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) has continuously increased since the early 1990s, with substantial growth occurring after 2000. In the recent past, Kenya has also…
Eggplant Farming In Kenya: How To Cultivate
Eggplant Farming In Kenya: Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a species of nightshade and native to the Indian continent. It is commonly known in British English as aubergine and also known…
Why Farmers Are Painting Fruit Trees With White Paint
Painting Fruit Trees White: If you are a keen follower of Farmers Trend, you will note that we have been posting images on our social media pages from different fruit…
Beans Farming In Kenya: Comprehensive Guide
Beans Farming In Kenya: Beans are the most widely grown pulses in Kenya. These beans are mainly grown in counties of Eastern, Central, Rift Valley and Western regions. Beans Farming…
STUDY: On the widespread use of antibiotics among poultry farmers in Kiambu County
Antibiotic resistance is a global concern threatening achievements in health care since the discovery of antibiotics. In Kenya, this topic remains understudied in a context of rising demand for livestock…