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Macharia- the urban dairy goat farmer
Kilimo News catches up with Robert Macharia at the Nairobi Agricultural Trade Fair popularly known
October 11, 2019
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Kenya signs 3.7m Euro trade deal to boost agricultural exports
The European Union (EU) and the Kenyan Government signed the Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP)
September 26, 2019
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Mango facts in Kenya
Mango producing counties include: Kwale, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Murang’a, Elgeyo Marakwet, Lamu, Kilifi, Machakos,
September 23, 2019
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Stakeholders in the mango value chain come together
Local traders, farmers and other stakeholders in the mango sector have launched an association to
September 23, 2019
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Women in agriculture – USA
From historic homesteaders to contemporary cattle ranchers, women have been the cornerstone of America’s agriculture
September 20, 2019
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Youth group finds a niche in Capsicum growing
Aberdares Life Impact Youth Group, in Njabini, Kiburu ward, Kinangop sub-county members can now smile
September 12, 2019
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How to identify genuine seed.
Have you ever been a victim of fake seed? If not, you are lucky. Some
September 3, 2019
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Nakuru County third in milk production across the country
Dairy farmers in Nakuru County sold 293 million litres of milk last year valued at
August 28, 2019
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Kenya to export speciality tea to China
The Government has struck a deal with two Chinese firms: Benny Tea and Zhengzhou Two-Straits
August 26, 2019
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Factors driving up costs in the fodder value chain
It is an open secret that the high cost of production in Kenya has affected
August 21, 2019
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Getting into farming- what to consider
Farming is great because it’s all about feeding people. Business is good because it’s an
August 20, 2019
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Kilimo Talk – By President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
With coffee, you can make good money even in a small acreage. With cotton, you
August 14, 2019
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Kilimo Talk- Dairy Goat farming quick facts
The increasing human population is leading to increased land pressure. Consequently, the smaller land sizes
August 13, 2019
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Planting your Hass Avocado seedlings
PROCEDURE FOR PLANTING HASS AVOCADO SEEDLINGS After purchasing the Hass seedlings, the next step is
August 13, 2019
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Pyrethrum gradually turning Nakuru white again
Since its introduction into Kenya in 1928, the pyrethrum sector has had a mixed bag
August 12, 2019
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More Crop Regulations on the way
The new potato regulations will be implemented to the letter to ensure that farmers are
August 12, 2019
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We are committed to revive Pyrethrum industry – Kiunjuri
The National Government is committed to revive the pyrethrum sector in partnership with county governments.
August 12, 2019
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increasing maize yields
Yields of more 50bags of maize per acre(4.5tons per acre or 11tons per ha) are
August 11, 2019
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Governor Kimemia promises to enforce potato regulations
Nyandarua became the second county after Nakuru to enforce the new potato regulations. Governor Francis
August 10, 2019
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Nakuru County starts implementation of the Potato regulations
by HENRY KINYUA Nakuru County has started implementing the rules that will govern potato trade
August 8, 2019
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Choosing the right fungicide
by HENRY KINYUA Today there are very many chemicals in the market and farmers are
August 7, 2019
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Where are the extension workers?
by HENRY KINYUA Farmers in Kenya are hungry for information on the best farming practices,
August 7, 2019
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Aflatoxins: The good, the bad and the business news
by HENRY KINYUA Ten years ago the late Dr Kioko Mangeli, former Managing Director of
August 7, 2019
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August 4, 2019
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