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This podcast is a voice for farmers to know about Climate Smart Agriculture, and benefits of doing CSA. We shall talk to Njoki Thuo, an Agronomist and Team Lead at FarmKenya Initiative from Standard Group PLC. Climate Smart Agriculture entails having background information to navigate through it. The host is Hellen Miseda, guesting Njoki Thuo, produced by Marion Munyao. You can get more informative content on YouTube @farmkenya, Facebook @farmkenya, Twitter @farmkenya254 and website www.farmers.co.ke
The cost of energy has been on the rise with those in rural areas being the most affected as the cost production as well as the cost of living being on the rise. However, if we can invest in technologies like the biogas we can bring down our energy cost to almost zero. Join Philip Keitany and Dr. Jacinta Mwirigi, a biogas expert discussing all you need to know about biogas production.
Avocado farming is a long-term project, with initial high costs at planting, followed by a 3-5 year wait for the trees to come into production. To reap healthy rewards, it is essential to do a full risk assessment before you start and maintain a healthy plantation that gives top yields for many years.
Farming | 1 week ago
Farming
Food safety issues have been on the rise. The World Food Safety Day is celebrated the 7th day of June every year to discuss this and many other issues about food. Join Philip Keitany and Dr. Joyce Thaiya as they discuss why food safety is important
Farming | 1 week ago
Farming
The fisheries sector plays an important role in the country's economic and social development, and includes the aquaculture and the capture fisheries. Besides generating foreign revenue, aquaculture provides a source of subsistence and livelihood to the rural poor. That’s why we are encouraging young people to take up fish farming as a business, and on this podcast we are tell you how to go about it.
Farming | 1 week ago
Farming
For every plate of food or fruits that lands on your table is often made possible by the tireless effort of the humble bee. Bees play a critical role in the production of food in our farms as agents of pollination. That is why the United Nation has singled out the honey bee one of the most important insects on earth. Here is a conversation between Phillip Keitany and Dr. Eliud Muli, A Senior Lecturer at SEKU University, department of Life Science, School of Pure and Applied Sciences.
Farming | 1 week ago
Farming
Parasites can pose a serious threat to your livestock business. They range from fleas to ticks, mites, worms, flukes among others. Apart from sucking blood from your animals they can also spread terrible diseases. Knowing how to control them goes a long way in safeguarding your farm from loss. Join Phillip Keitany and Dr. David Obiero from Maasai Mara University as they discuss this in depth.
Farming | 1 week ago
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