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Kenya spearheads Apple farming revolution in region

I am an apple farmer and ambassador of Wambugu Apples in Nigeria, where I have also inspired several others to plant apples

By 2024-01-30 10:09:03

Kenya spearheads Apple farming revolution in region

5 medicinal plants that manage stress

By The Coversation
Jul. 28, 2022

Lentils (Kamande): Tasty legume that needs little water to grow

Due to its tolerance to drought conditions, areas of Ukambani, Garissa, Wajir, Siaya, Kisumu, Narok South, Kajiado and the entire coastal region would be ideal.

By Kelvin Ogega
Jul. 28, 2022

Relief for traders as miraa exports to Somalia resume

Mogadishu initially banned air cargo in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic

By Jennifer Anyango
Jul. 28, 2022

Relief for traders as miraa exports to Somalia resume

Njahi farming tips from a practicing farmer

Njahi is a popular delicacy in Central Kenya the bean is commonly cultivated as a rained crop

By Jennifer Anyango
Jul. 27, 2022

Njahi farming tips from a practicing farmer

Keep doctors and poverty away: Apple farming requirements

It is advisable for a farmer to always consider planting a pollinator variety in your apple orchard

By Jennifer Anyango
Jul. 21, 2022

Keep doctors and poverty away: Apple farming requirements

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More than 5,000 plant species from this enormous African resource are used in traditional medicines.

By The Coversation
Jul. 20, 2022

Seven popular medicinal plants in Africa

Rice scheme hopes to plug supply shortfall

This project taps its water from the main drain of river Nzoia and Yala swamp.

By Jennifer Anyango
Jul. 20, 2022

Rice scheme hopes to plug supply shortfall

How UN is trying to fix global fertiliser crisis

Russia has not been exporting fertiliser because of its self-imposed ban on exports

By Jennifer Anyango
Jul. 20, 2022

How UN is trying to fix global fertiliser crisis

Choking bhang debate: What's in it for farmers?

Over the past five years, 10 countries have passed laws to legalise production for medical and scientific purposes.

By The Conversation
Jul. 19, 2022

Choking bhang debate: What's in it for farmers?

Farmers dream big with cotton project

Bt cotton variety was released by the government in 2020 in a bid to revive the cotton industry.

By Peter Ochieng
Jul. 19, 2022

Scientists' new trick to fight armyworms

From harvesting 30 bags per acre to two bags following the infestation of fall army worms.

By Rosa Agutu
Jul. 18, 2022

Scientists' new trick to fight armyworms

WFP project to help Kibera become food secure

The two projects have illustrated that urban farming if properly implemented, could be the bridge between poverty and food security in cities across the world.

By Jasmine Murani
Jul. 16, 2022