Commercialization of jackfruit in Busia
It is around 5.00 pm and the hot sun in Busia begins to cool down. I then decide to venture out just to find more about the jackfruit. My adventure
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Agriculture
National Cereals and Produce Board warns farmers on distributing fertiliser
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has warned farmers against falling prey to those claiming that they are distributing and selling subsidised fertiliser. A statement to newsrooms indicates that the board’s
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Egerton University in Drive to Boost Cassava Value Chain
Egerton University is seeking to boost value addition for cassava, which is largely consumed as subsistence food in Eastern Africa’s rural households. The programme funded by Community Action Research Project (CARP+), Regional
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Two thousand fish farmers to benefit from cold facility
Over 2000 fish farmers in Kisii County have reason to smile after the County government installed a three-tonne capacity cold storage facility to reduce wastage and encourage value addition for
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NCPB announces new maize purchasing price of Sh3, 000 per bag
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has announced new maize purchasing price of Sh3000 for a 90kg bag. Payment for maize is done within 24 hours upon delivery. A statement to
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