Muranga Plans to Protect Avocado Farmers by Law
Murang’a county government is in a process to formulate a law which will protect avocado farmers from being exploited by brokers. The law expected to be in place by mid next
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Agriculture
Green house establishment not conducive to coastal hot temperatures
Green houses are not good for use in the coastal region where hot temperatures are being experienced throughout the year unlike in upcountry areas where temperatures are cold. As a result,
Read onUS elevates trade status with Kenya
Kenya is negotiating with 44 African states for a new Free Trade Area for its agricultural and industrial products targeting a market of 1 billion people, the Trade, Industrialization and
Read onTea farms destroyed as rains leave trail of destruction in Murang’a
Several farmers in Murang’a County are counting losses after their tea farms were destroyed by landslide occasioned by heavy downpour. In Murarandia Division of Kahuro Sub County, more than 2, 000 bushes
Read onWrong and inadequate use of farm inputs affects production in Kirinyaga
Non adherence to guidelines given by agricultural extension officers has been identified as the major cause for declining food production in Kirinyaga County. Consequently, the County Government in collaboration with other
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