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Africa climate negotiators to take a common position informed by science at the upcoming COP27
The upcoming COP27 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Egypt, starting on 6th November, will be coming towards the end of a year that has…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Strawberry Guava (Cherry Guava) Farming, The Sweet Ideal Fruit For Your Kitchen Garden in Kenya
Strawberry guava tree referred as cherry guava by most Kenyan's is a beautiful, fruit-bearing shrub that is native to South America. Closely related to common guava, the plant is an…
Muranga County Govt To Strike Out-grower Partnership Deal With Del Monte
Murangโa Governor Irungu Kangโata and a delegation from Murangโa county government held deliberative talks with the Managing Director of Del Monte Fresh Produce in Africa Gkaliamoutsas and other managers at…
Fig Fruit Farming In Kenya, How To Plant And Where To Buy Seedlings
Figs are fun and fairly easy to grow, but there are a few important things to learn about fig tree care. When good drainage is provided figs can grow in…