New farming approach transforming lives
When a group of farmers in Kawanjara village in Embu West agreed to be part of a new farming extension system five years ago, none of them knew the riches
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Agriculture
Thiba Dam doubles rice production
Mwea Rice Farmers have recorded increased yields since the completion of Thiba Dam over a year ago. The scheme is currently producing an annual estimate of 114,000 metric tonnes for the
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Kajiado farmers receive 1000 bags of subsidised fertiliser
The government, through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and Commodities Fund, has flagged off the first consignment of 1000 bags of subsidised fertiliser to farmers in Kajiado County. Speaking
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CS Linturi commissions Utangwa Irrigation Scheme
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi on Thursday commissioned the Utangwa Irrigation Scheme in Mbooni Subcounty, which was established at a cost of Sh106 million. Linturi disclosed that 565 farmers have benefited
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County receives equipment to test aflatoxin
Kakamega County government has received aflatoxin-testing equipment that will be used to test aflatoxin levels in cereals like maize and beans to enhance food safety. The equipment was donated to the
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