Sunflower overtakes maize farming in Tana
Maize Farmers at the Tana Irrigation Scheme are venturing into contracted sunflower farming as a result of its high returns. More than 300 acres in the scheme are under sunflower. The
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Agriculture
Gov’t avails Sh3.55billion to curb high fertilizer cost
The Government has availed Sh3.55 billion to subsidise 1.42 million bags of fertilizer in the current short rains season. The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday announced that plans have been initiated to
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State to support farmers grow yellow maize
The national government will support local farmers to grow yellow maize as it pushes to realize food security and curb the rising cost of animal feeds. Principal Secretary, State Department for
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Farmers urged to acquire fingerlings from hatcheries to boost production
Homa Bay County Director of Fisheries George Okoth, has asked fish farmers to acquire fingerlings from hatcheries since they are more suitable for rearing. The director said fingerlings from hatcheries are well selected
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Migori Maize farmers want pesticide prices reduced
Migori maize farmers have asked the Government to reduce the prices of pesticides to lower their production costs. The Kenya National Federation of Farmers (KENAF) Vice Chairperson -Migori Branch Mr. Peter
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