Kenya dealing with the second invasion of desert locust
The second Desert Locust invasion has hit the country and the pest has been cited in the lower Coastal Area. Agriculture and food Crops Principal Secretary Prof. Hamadi Boga said the
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Boost to Bunyala rice farmers as an agro-mechanisation hub is launched
Rice farmers in Bunyala area of Busia County have received a boost through a pilot agro-mechanization hub for a three-year incubation period. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya who handed over agricultural
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County receives pesticides to fight fall army worms, locusts
The County government of Kakamega has received pesticides worth over Sh.7 million from the State Department of Crop Development to contain fighting fall armyworms and locusts. Speaking after receiving the donation
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Covid-19 wreaks banana farming in Taveta
Banana farmers in Taveta sub-county are reporting losses running into millions of shillings as thousands of acres of banana crop waste away following the closure of Kongowea Market and hotels
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Kitui County motorized spraying of locust nymphs yields results
Kitui County has recorded over 90% decimation of bands of locust nymphs as motorized spraying continues in the affected areas. The County has also procured more pesticides to spray the remaining
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