Uptake of subsidised fertiliser encouraging
Farmers in Laikipia County have turned up to register in the Laikipia County Updated List of farmers to purchase the cheap fertiliser. The uptake of fertiliser from Friday has seen more
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Indigenous seed banks helping Farmers preserve seeds
Farmers in Kakamega are utilising community seed banks established at Ingotse Market in Navakholo to preserve indigenous seeds which are considered to be at risk of becoming extinct. Seed Savers Network,
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Woman Rep implores parents to take parental responsibility
Murang’a County Woman Representative Beatrice Njeri has implored parents to embrace their parental responsibilities and avoid delegating the same to teachers. Speaking at Kimorori grounds in Kenol during the relaunching of
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Only 41pc of Busia residents embrace family planning
Many couples across Busia County continue to shun family planning for various reasons, a survey indicates. According to the Director Medical Services Dr Janerose Ambuchi, religion, stigma and traditional beliefs are
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Researcher develops bactericide to fight potato disease
A researcher at Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology has given potato farmers hope after coming up with a bactericide that prevents bacterial wilt in potatoes. George Oluoch, a PhD
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