Archives for Diseases - Page 5
Root rot problem on hass avocado trees, causes and treatment
Hass Avocados are an ingredient in a wide variety of healthy recipes. If you would like to, it is possible to grow your own avocado trees. But there are challenges…
Keeping coffee diseases , pests at bay
Historically coffee growers in Kenya were considered โwealthyโ and the crop fondly referred to as the โblack goldโ. In the recent past, however, those farmers have had mixed fortunes. Sometimes…
Why Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) Leaves Start Turning Yellow And Solutions
If your tamarillo tree leaves are turning yellow and you want to know why, youโve come to the right place. In this article, we look at the possible causes for…
IN PHOTOS: Hass Avocado Pests & Diseases Affecting Farmers In Kenya
Hass avocado pest and diseases in Kenya are farmerโs nightmare! Growing avocados is a popular hobby for many gardeners. Avocado trees are beautiful, and the fruit they produce has a…
Tips on proper use of veterinary drugs
In order to keep livestock healthy it is very important to observe strict adherence to recommended treatment, the highest percentage of which should be done by a trained veterinary personnel…
Understanding Mealybugs; A Pest Causing Havoc To Crops In Kenya
Farmers in different parts of the country are grappling with an outbreak of mealybugs, an insect that is attacking various kinds of crops, including fodder. The soft-bodied wingless insects that…
Bovine TB: The silent un-treatable zoonotic disease of livestock
As the world marks tuberculosis (TB) day tomorrow, one of the things animal health specialists will be discussing is how to curb the spread of the disease from animals to…
Chicken Mycoplasmas: A Killer Poultry Disease That Farmers Should Watch Out For
The disease level of a poultry flock may determine the profitability of a business. Diseases have both indirect and direct causes, whereas indirect are linked to conditions that create stress…
Understanding the diseases and pests that affect onion farming
Understanding the diseases and pests that affect onion farming and theirmanagement and prevention. Technical Knowledge and Methodology Among the pests that affect onion farming, thrips is the most destructive pest.…
Diseases Of Guava and Their Control
Guava diseases are among the most important factors in guava production or farming, which cause a major loss in guava fruit yield and vigor. The most common diseases of guava…