Sweet potato farming changes fortunes for a Turkana farmer
Turkana County, one of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) is considered a food insecure county that is currently reeling from the effects of one of the worst droughts to
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Agriculture
Kenya launches GAP guides for avocado, beans and peas
The government through the National Horticulture Task force (NHT) has launched Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) guidelines for Avocado, Beans and Peas in pods. The guidelines will go a long way in
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Gov’t promises better prices for macadamia nuts
The Government has promised macadamia nut farmers better prices in the days to come following months of a slump in prices to as low as Sh. 20 per kilo. Local processors
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Kakamega to set up an AI station for pigs
The Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre (KAGRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County Government of Kakamega to help them establish an Artificial Insemination (AI) station for
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Vets vaccinate livestock in Kakamega
The Kenya Veterinary Association marked the 26th World Veterinary Day in Kakamega by vaccinating 2499 livestock after a week-long 57th scientific Veterinary Association annual conference that was meant to sharpen the
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