Avocado farmers trained to combat persea mite pest threat
More than 200 young farmers in the avocado value chain from Kisii and Nyamira counties have benefited from training on how to control Persea mite, a tiny fast-spreading pest that
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Agriculture
State expands irrigation to enhance food security, incomes
Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho has said irrigation is a key tool in tackling climate change and achieving food security. Kimotho noted that expanding irrigation services was crucial in boosting productivity,
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Developed nations asked to support Africa’s climate-smart agriculture
Kenya has issued a strong call to developed nations and global investors to urgently finance climate-smart agriculture, warning that inaction could destabilise global food systems. Speaking at the 3rd Climate Change Global
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Cheptebo field day showcases certified seeds to Kerio farmers
Farmers from across the Kerio Valley region turned up in large numbers for a farmers’ field day held at Cheptebo Rural Development Centre, seeking access to certified seeds, agricultural knowledge,
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Lewa conservancy rolls out climate-smart agriculture program for surrounding communities
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Meru county has launched a Sustainable Agriculture program targeting communities around the conservancy, in a bid to cushion farmers against the growing impacts of climate change. The
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