PREMIUM How Juncao grass changed fortunes of dairy farmer Sammy Kariuki abandoned journalism in favour of diary farming more than two decades ago.
Why dragon fruit is Kenya’s next gold Dragon fruits grow best in well-draining soils high in organic matter, but they also do well in pots in cool climates.
PREMIUM The reasons for abortions in cattle It could be due to physical injury or the foetus being incompatible with the mother and the uterus rejects it.
Land preparation for passion fruit farming Proper spacing is crucial as it allows sufficient air circulation and light penetration, promoting healthy growth.
Where to get yellow, purple, white carrot seeds Carrots do well in areas with altitude greater than 500 metres above sea level.
PREMIUM Nairobian takes farming a notch higher to rooftops Jane Changawa neither owns a house nor land in Nairobi but is a supplier of fresh vegetables to locals.
PREMIUM This is what nduma has done for me As families in Kisii began planting eucalyptus trees on their farms, James Nyagwoka saw and opportunity in arrowroots.
What to expect at Nairobi Trade Fair It strongly advocates sustainability, in line with its theme of promoting climate-smart agriculture.
Hardening off of passion seedlings This ensures the grafted seedlings develop tolerance to sunlight, wind and reduced water availability.
The A to Z of catfish farming, using ash as fertiliser When stocking, source for quality fingerlings.
PREMIUM Farmer milks profits from dairy goat herd Selling the surplus to neighbours was challenging as they were used to cow milk.
PREMIUM He said no to computing and ventured into mixed farming Deep down, Abach knew white-collar jobs were not for him.
PREMIUM New mills to boost rice production in Siaya and Kisumu More than 10,000 acres would be put under rice after the launch of the mill.
PREMIUM CS Karanja’s grand plans for agriculture I want to ensure food and nutrition security for Kenyans and to make agriculture competitive.
PREMIUM When a doctor is presented with a cocktail of cases Many medicines can be used across species, but there are some diseases and animals that require specific medicines, procedures and equipment.
PREMIUM Village saving groups drive food security in dry Laikipia Village Savings and Loan Associations or VSLAs are aiding the fight against hunger in parts of semi-arid northern Kenya as members embrace cassava and other “orphaned” crops. In Laikipia County,...
PREMIUM From Wall Street to Dorper sheep farming in Kenya The move was more than a change of career. It marked a commitment to modern agriculture.
PREMIUM Homa Bay maize farmer tastes sweet profit in honey Oyugi saw a gap in Homa Bay, as most of the honey that residents buy in supermarkets is from other regions.
PREMIUM City youth make cash from mixed farming H-Town rears goats and rabbits, and plants vegetables in conical gardens.
Kajiado farm leads in AI technology Kilimo Hakika is working with Cabi International to scale digital tools to farmers, including a knowledge bank, toolkit sheets and crop sprayer application
Hydroponics farming in Kibra transforms residents’ lives After losing their jobs when Covid-19 struck in 2020, residents of Kibera, in Nairobi started growing fruits and vegetables without the use of soil.
Personal protective clothing to enhance safety of farmers launched in Kenya The ISO-certified personal protective clothing is made of breathable, reusable textile materials.
Kenya needs to focus on producing high quality beef If consumers in the kadogo economy prosper, they automatically transition into the regular economy where units of measure are regulated
Pyrethrum farming beats tea and coffee sectors in earnings Pyrethrum farmers earn an average of Sh200 and a maximum of Sh750 for every kilo of dry flowers delivered to the Nakuru-based factory.
Pay close attention to the appetite of your dairy cows Apart from low production and poor body condition, nutrition also affects the coat colour of animals.
PREMIUM From corporate world to lucrative dorper sheep farming Nicknamed ‘the Chief Herdsman’ in the area, Bernard has mastered the art of animal husbandry.
Farmers to receive Sh100 million to boost beekeeping Savannah Honey targets 1,000 farmers countrywide in new programme.
How to strengthen veterinary services in Africa Veterinarian technicians and technologists are in every village on this continent.
High-yielding millet, sorghum help fight hunger in Migori People living with HIV, teen mothers and the youth among the beneficiaries.
