Farmers urged to plant jumbo avocados
Farmers in Kisii County have been asked to plant the Jumbo variety of avocados due to the growing demand for the crop in the international market. Speaking to the press at
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Agriculture
Nakuru ATC certified as A-TVET
The Nakuru Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) has received its credentials certifying it as an Agricultural Training and Vocational Education and Training (A-TVET). The certification was acquired through a joint partnership between the County
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Kericho steps up efforts to revive sugarcane farming
The County Government of Kericho has stepped up efforts to revive sugarcane farming in the County by entering into a Public-Private Partnership initiative in establishing a sugar mill. According to the
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Push and pull technology to repel agricultural pests
Cereals crops such as maize, sorghum and millet are the main staple and cash crops for both small-scale and large-scale farmers in Uasin Gishu. However, their production is hugely constrained
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Kisii County takes top spot in aquaculture
Kisii County is among the counties leading in inland fishing in Kenya. It has 2,173 active farmers registered by the County Government with more than 2,300 fish ponds. The County has heavily
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