Tree seedling prices increase as short rains begin
With the onset of short rains in Murang’a, demand for tree seedlings has gone up as scores of residents embrace the government’s directive on tree planting. A spot check by KNA
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Agriculture
KALRO to promote avocado farming
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has embarked on avocado seedling multiplication to scale up production of the fruit as farmers eye the lucrative European market. Through the initiative,
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Marakwet East Farmers Receive 600 Bags of Subsidized Fertilizer
The delivery of 600 bags of subsidized fertilizer has been made to Marakwet East in Elgeyo Marakwet County, a significant boost to local farmers in the region. The delivery, a part of
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Experts’ advice farmers to grow fast maturing crops during El Nino
Agricultural experts have advised farmers in Arid and Semi-arid lands (ASALs) to plant fast maturing crops during the expected El Nino rains. Speaking during the World Food Day celebrations in Mukogodo
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Farmers urged to Embrace New Technologies
Farmers have been urged to adopt new technologies, Innovations and management practices emanating from research. Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has been spearheading diversification into the production and promoting the
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