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A guide to thorn melon farming in Kenya
The thorn melon is locally known as passion mwitu, parachichi mwitu or passion lenye tete maji. Other common names are kiwano, jelly melon or African horned cucumber. ย It produces edible…
A look at Aluminium Toxicity in Tomato and how to genetically control it
Aluminium toxicity has been recognized as a major limiting factor for plant productivity on acid soil, which comprises about 40% of the arable land in the world. The problem of…
A guide to Guava cultivation
Guava (Psidium guajava), the apple of tropics, is one of the most common fruits in East Africa.ย Being hardy, it gives an assured crop even with little care, and is…
Why do fruits crack? Read about a challenging problem of fruit industry
A disorder where fruit surface cracks mainly due to heavy irrigation or rain after long dry spell. This may occur due to varietal characters, orchard soil management, inappropriate levels of…
Foot Pad Dermatitis: a common disease in poultry reared under intensive housing system that farmers ignore
Foot Pad Dermatitis is a common problem of chicken reared under intensive housing systems but farmers ignore it due to lack of knowledge. Foot Pad Dermatitis (FPD) also known as…
Effective management of pig farming and how to produce pigs.
Pig farming is important in many parts of the world as it produces cheap tasty meat and other secondary products like pigskin, bristle, lard, bone and blood meals, and manure…
Perception of agriculture as a viable economic venture among Kenyan youths is still low in the country
Perception of agriculture as a viable economic venture among youth is still low in the country, with just 11 per cent of young people indicating in a new research that…
Basic knowledge on french beans (mishiri) farming for higher returns
French beans, also known as snap or green beans, and locally as mishiri, are a major export crop. Interest in the crop is fast-growing for both fresh consumption and processing…
A guide to Broccoli farming in Kenya
Farmers are fast adopting broccoli farming in Kenya as more people become conscious of their diets and embrace healthy eating habits. In the retail market, an average-sized head of broccoli…
When your animal suddenly develop some abnormal behaviours
Yes, there are abnormal behaviours that animals show, much like what we see in people undergoing some physiological changes or people with mental disturbance! Abnormal behaviours in animals are referred…