Archives for Diseases - Page 4
Management of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)
The Fall Armyworm (FAW) is native to America and was first reported on the African continent in January 2016. FAW spreads quickly across large geographic areas. The moths have both…
Understanding Cheyletiella mites in Rabbits and how to treat them
Rabbit farming in Kenya is increasingly becoming commercial as demand for the animals and their meat increases. However, commercialisation of the trade does not match the production systems due to…
Black Sigatoka Disease in Banana, A Serious Costly To Treat Fungal Disease Many Farmers Ignore
Black Sigatoka Disease is considered far and away the most destructive disease to bananas and plantains. The disease affects the leaves, severely impacting the plant's ability to produce fruit of…
Knowledge and Control of Black Rot in Cabbage
The disease is caused by bacteria and can be identified on the leaf as a “V” shaped yellow colour, moving from the edge inwards and downwards into the stem. This…
A guide to poultry vaccines for various types of chicks
Vaccination is an integral part of a good poultry management programme, as it is key in the success of a poultry farm. However, it should not be a substitute for…
Diseases and Pests of Pumpkins To Watch Out For
I am a small-scale farmer in Kikuyu and I have planted several varieties of pumpkins. I wish to be advised on the management of the crop, pest and disease controls…
Feeding pigs with garbage, prepare for diseases
Pigs are one of the most popular animals for the modern farmer as they are easy to manage, have a fast growth rate, convert feed to meat better and do…
What causes watery spots in cabbages? READ ON
Cabbage is one of the most profitable vegetables if one grows them at the right time; that is when demand is high. photo: credit Currently, demand for the vegetables has…
Some diseases likely to affect spinach and the possible control measures.
This article will look at some of the diseases likely to affect spinach and the possible control measures. Photo: Credit The most common diseases affecting spinach are fungal diseases. This…
Thrips in French beans, how to deal with them
Last week we examined how to use various crop protection products to control pests and diseases affecting French beans. So far, Farmer Irene has been scouting the crop regularly to…