The government has declared drought a national disaster. Some farmers in the country have been prepared for such an eventuality as they try to mitigate the resultant drought effects. Vast grasslands and other expanses along the Isiolo to Marsabit road abound with camel trains on either side. One wonders the origin and the destination of […]
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Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization has encouraged dairy farmers in Trans Nzoia to plant bracchiaria grass for increased milk production. Speaking to KNA in her office on Monday, KALRO Chief Scientist Dr Mary Koech said that brachiaria grass has more protein content compared to other fodder grasses. She said that KALRO is promoting the fodder […]
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Farmers must ensure their soils have the right nutrients before planting to realize maximum yields. A renowned crop scientists Dr. Charles Waturu said even quality seeds would not perform if planted in poor soils adding most farmers went for certified seeds without minding about soil nutrition. He said it was only after combining the two […]
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Mama Selina Kiplagat, a resident of the arid Kerio Valley was all set for this year’s planting season following the onset of the long rains to ensure that she has adequate food for her children. This is because the dry season becomes a nightmare for mothers in the area due to lack of food leading […]
Continue ReadingThe county government of Kisumu has released a statement to dispel the growing anxiety among residents that the dreaded desert locusts could have made their way into the county. Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o in the statement released on Wednesday evening made public the findings by a joint team of experts ruling out possible invasion by desert […]
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