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A to Z of growing finest onions in the market
Before you get tempted to engage in onion farming, do your homework well and learn from the masters who are already in the agribusiness. However, here is information to give…
How to plant irish potato’s for good yields
Irish potato (SolanumtuberosumL.) needs sound production practices for good yields. From selection of planting materials, planting, pest and disease control, harvesting and post-harvest handling, everything must be done right. The…
CONCLUSION, Decisions and Commitments from the 2016 African Green Revolution Forum in Nairobi Kenya
The Sixth African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 5 to 9 September, 2016. It attracted more than 1500 delegates from 40 countries. The AGRF once…
AGRF2016: The role of smallholder farmers in sustaining the progress of agricultural transformation in Africa
For the first time in Africa, policy makers and governments have committed themselves to ensuring that national resources are committed to promoting the growth of agriculture across the continent. But…
Importation of food items hurting transformation of agriculture in East Africa – Dr.Agnes Kalibata
Continued importation of food items into East Africa will not transform agriculture from where it is today. This is so because the money meant to help a small holder farmer…
Report by African Green Revolution Forum calls for training of smallholder farmers
Experts say most farmers in Africa rely on obsolete knowledge and skills to produce food crops Smallholder farmers in Africa still lack sufficient production skills because of lack of training,…
What you should know regarding Fleckvieh dairy cattle, a disease resistant breed of cattle that eats less and produces more
Theย Fleckvieh breed of cattleย is said to be a high yielding, dual-purpose cow developed for both dairy and beef production. Also referred to as Miling Simmental because of its origin from…
Kenya to hold first ever international conference on plant health in Africa, aiming to expand its multi-billion horticulture export market
Kenya aims to expand its multi-billion horticulture export market during the upcoming international plant health conference set for Nairobi next month, the first of its kind in Africa. Kephis managing…
All you need to know about feeding your cow for maximum productivity
Proper feeding is very important for the success of dairy farming and represents the highest single variable cost in livestock production. First, a farmer needs to understand the nutritional requirements…
Understanding dairy cows and water intake
Milk comprises almost 90 percent water, so itโs not surprising that a cowโs water intake has a major effect on her milk production. When you provide a proper fresh water…