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Tips for feeding fish the correct way
The weather is brightening up again: we are sitting next to the pond more. And feeding your fish can be an enjoyable, and even spectacular, activity. Some fish literally jump…
Interesting facts of chicken egg fertility that you may not know.
It is possible to have a rooster and a hen that are active but a hen can still lay eggs that are not fertile: I know you may be wondering…
Sugar Cane Farming In Kenya, How To Plant The Modern Way
Sugarcane farming in Kenya was introduced in 1902 by an Australian farmer whereby commercial growing began in Miwani, Kibos, and Ramisi. Conditions Favouring Sugarcane farming in Kenya Physical High temperatures(21โฆc-27โฆC)…
Nigeria urges its youth to embrace hass avocado farming
Experts have urged more farmers in Nigeria, especially young entrepreneurs, to show more interest in growing hass avocado crops. This, they said, could open more investment opportunities for them and…
Sexing in tilapia, how its done
Sexing young fish smaller than 100 grams is not easy. Seeing that tilapia are the most popular fish in aquaponic systems worldwide, we will focus on how to sex them…
Inside 10 acres hass avocado farm in Nakuru County- Success Story of Fredrick Chege
Fredrick Chege walks inside his 10-acre hass avocado farm in Elburgon, Nakuru County, with great satisfaction. With him is his wife, Mary Njeri, who helps him scout for pests and…
9 ways to engage youths in agriculture in 2023
In Africa over 200 million people are aged between 15 and 24, the youngest population in the world. This age group according to the African Economic Outlooks is expected to…
US Technology Helps Improve Crop Yields in Drought-stricken Africa
More frequent and severe droughts in Africa are hampering food production, especially in arid parts of the continent, where farmers struggle to eke out a living. A water retention system…
Despite opposition from animal welfare org, Kenyan Farmers prefer battery cage poultry farming
Despite opposition from animal welfare organisations that battery cage poultry farming is cruel, this system isย gaining traction among Kenyan farmersย who argue they save on space and improve egg production.ย This is…
Plums Farming In Kenya, An Easy To Grow Fruit That Most Farmers Overlook
When in season, a kilogram can retail at Ksh 300 to Ksh 350. Even with the pricing being higher compared to other fruits, people still buy this fruit. Plums have…