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The current situation of agriculture in the continent and its importance to the economy.
Agriculture is an important economic activity in Africa. On average, agriculture accounts for 32% of gross domestic product and employs 65% of the labor force across the continent. In some…
Some of the general soil management practices that help to improve fertility for high crop yield.
Soil fertility is very essential in ensuring high crop productivity. However ,we need to understand fully when a soil is said to be fertile for us to be able to maintain…
Climate change forces Kenyan government to change tact on food security
Kenya has always relied on Maize and wheat production for its domestic as well as exports needs. Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan are grappling with a severe drought which…
Read on behaviors that signal a goat in heat
When a doe goes into heat, this is a sign that her body is ready to breed, therefore, females exhibit certain behaviors that signal males. This heat episode can last…
A Small Dairy Farm in Meru That Produces 200ltrs Per Day – Success Story of Zipporah Ariithi
On the slopes of Meru hills in Kinoru village sits Briaton Dairy, a small farm that occupies about quarter an acre. A visit to the dairy farm reveals why Meru…
Farmers can now access unsecured loans via mobile phones, thanks to FarmDrive
The agricultural sector is the backbone to Kenya’s economy, yet banks have very little incentive to work with farmers. Financial institutions cite that the agricultural sector is a high risk…
Best Environmental / Agricultural Blog in Kenya nominee
For the second year in a row, we are proud to inform you that we have been nominated for the BAKE Awards 2017 under the Best Environmental/Agricultural Blog. According to…
How a Telegram Group (Farmers+254) Is Rapidly Transforming Itself To Becoming A Support System For Farmers In Kenya
A simple mobile phone 15 years ago was out of reach for most small holder farmers in Kenya but that has changed. Affordable smart phones are increasingly becoming accessible and…
Kenya Grain farmers to benefit from new pest-proof storage bags
Grain farmers will benefit from new storage bags, which do not require the use of insecticides to prevent weevils and other pests’ invasion that have for years seen millions of…
Kenya eyes EU market for its mangoes as efforts to improve quality of the produce begin bearing fruits.
Kenya is eyeing the lucrative European Union market for its mangoes as efforts to improve quality of the produce begin bearing fruits. Kenya Plant Inspectorate Health Service (Kephis) Managing Director…