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Why food security will always begin with seed security
Food security will always begin with seed security. While it is true that we have so much going on in the seed sector on farmer trainings and awareness in the…
Reasons why your pawpaw seedlings turned to be male
I planted 100 pawpaw seedlings and only 30 are female. What could I have done wrong? Julia Papaya is a complex polygamous plant species. The plants come in three primary…
Advise on bee keeping in Kenya from an expert
I started farming by visiting a certain beekeeping “expert”, who also makes beehives. In the beginning, I did not see this as a conflict of interest but later l noted…
Types of passion fruits available in Kenya and where to buy seedlings
For your environment, if temperatures don’t fall below 13 degrees Celsius at night, both the yellow and purple fruit types are feasible. However, I would recommend that you get grafted…
Diseases and Pests of Pumpkins To Watch Out For
I am a small-scale farmer in Kikuyu and I have planted several varieties of pumpkins. I wish to be advised on the management of the crop, pest and disease controls…
Factors to consider before starting beef cattle production in Kenya
Beef cattle production is certainly a daunting undertaking, especially for beginners, perhaps the reason why many people opt for dairy farming, which they consider easy as they can readily learn…
Feeding pigs with garbage, prepare for diseases
Pigs are one of the most popular animals for the modern farmer as they are easy to manage, have a fast growth rate, convert feed to meat better and do…
Difference between rabbit, chicken, sheep, goat, pig and cow manures in terms of ingredients
What is the difference between rabbit, chicken, sheep, goat, pig and cow manures in terms of ingredients, duration of releasing nutrients in the soil and crop yields? Antony Towett All…
Do you want to farm thorn melon? Here is a simple guide for beginners
Thorn melon is cultivated on farms and it also grows naturally in the fields and in the bush. Cucumber Horned Melon It adapts well in the semi-arid areas, in warm…
A guide to amaranth (terere) Farming in Kenya
Amaranth is a fast-growing crop that survives in poor weather conditions. It is also early maturing. It is grown for its leaves while some farmers plant it for seed production.…