New varieties of pigeon peas to boost production
The government has been working on new strategies to boost pigeon peas production across the country with the introduction of varieties that are resistant to vagaries of climate change and
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Agriculture
Counties encouraged to embrace agribusiness industries
Chuka University Vice Chancellor Erastus Njoka has underscored the need to have agribusiness industries in Tharaka Nithi County to uplift the livelihoods of the local residents. Professor Njoka called upon investors
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Farmers to get subsidized artificial insemination services
In a move to improve milk production in Kirinyaga, the county government has embarked on plans to reintroduce subsidized artificial insemination services in the county. Kirinyaga Deputy Governor Peter Ndambiri said
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Fish farmers benefit from pond liners in Homa Bay
Homa Bay County in collaboration with the Swedish Government has acquired fishpond liners worth Sh2.5 million to support local farmers in the region. Through Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDP), the
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Transport CAS urges residents to utilize ongoing rains
Transport Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Wavinya Ndeti, has urged Machakos residents to utilize and harvest the ongoing rains to support agricultural activities that will mitigate drought and combat food insecurity
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