Siblings become employers after failing to secure jobs Lena Kerubo and George Ogamba turn 200 litres of milk into yoghurt every day.
African farmer groups oppose renewed chemical fertiliser push AFSA calls on African governments and donors to redirect funding away from failed ‘green revolution’ approaches towards proven agroecological alternatives.
Barry: Why water and food security is important for Africa Governments and other key agriculture stakeholders need to train smallholder farmers on irrigation and how best they can utilise water.
How to scout in onion production Zigzag, random and use of indicator crops are some of the scouting methods.
Narok farmers embrace coffee The cooperative society intends to start stocking inputs and selling to members and other farmers.
Cattle, sheep or goats: What should a farmer keep? Goats, are widely regarded as the “poor man’s cow”. Their requirements are far less and cheaper than those of cattle but their productivity is much lower
Siblings become employers after failing to secure jobs Lena Kerubo and George Ogamba turn 200 litres of milk into yoghurt every day.
Sometimes you transport or buy more than just hay It is important for farmers to understand the challenges they may face from where they source fodder. Growers should also control diseases, parasites and undesirable plants on their farms.
Online platform gives farmers visibility It is hoped that digital technology and innovation will make farming more interesting to young people in Africa
Kenyan start-up recognised for climate adaptation One of the biggest problems Irri-Hub Ke faces is changing a farmer’s mindset as many smallholder farmers are wired to the traditional irrigation systems.
Farmers in Busia mill profits from cassava Apmart Tangakona makes dried chips, plain flour, blended sorghum-cassava flour and many other products.