Kilimo General News
Promoting aquaculture in Nyeri County
The County Government of Nyeri in collaboration with Karatina University, Department of Natural Resources Mathira
October 26, 2019
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Equity Group kick starts a 35 million tree planting campaign
Equity Group has announced plans to implement an ambitious project to plant 35 million trees
October 23, 2019
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What is up in the tea sector in Kenya?
The issue of tea has been a hot topic in Kenya recently. This is because
September 27, 2019
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Agriculture growth in Rwanda
During the second quarter of 2019, Agriculture growth in Rwanda was 5% and contributed 1.5
September 21, 2019
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FAO report cites 41 countries needing external assistance for food
Some 41 countries continue to be in need of external assistance for food, with conflicts
September 20, 2019
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Useful avocado tips
Courtesy of the World Avocado Organization How do I know if an avocado is ripe
September 19, 2019
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350 milk coolers for milk co-operatives in Kenya
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Kenya has imported 350 milk coolers worth
September 19, 2019
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Mango- Second fruit production wise in Kenya
Mango is the second most produced fruit in Kenya after bananas. According to a report
September 18, 2019
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Who is at the highest risk of exposure from pesticides?
By Henry Kinyua Who is at the highest risk of exposure from pesticides? This is
September 12, 2019
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7 secrets that forests have been keeping from you
By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Where would you find the
September 8, 2019
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Small Businesses Soaring,Driving Growth Across African Agriculture
A report published by Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) finds that millions
September 6, 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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Job opportunities at Centum Agri-Business Sector
HR Officer : https://ldn.tbe.taleo.net/ldn02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CENTINVE&cws=37&rid=135 Finance & Admin Manager: https://ldn.tbe.taleo.net/ldn02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CENTINVE&cws=37&rid=134 Head of Maintanance: https://ldn.tbe.taleo.net/ldn02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CENTINVE&cws=37&rid=138 Farm Manager: https://ldn.tbe.taleo.net/ldn02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CENTINVE&cws=37&rid=136 Assistant Packhouse Manager: https://ldn.tbe.taleo.net/ldn02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CENTINVE&cws=37&rid=137
August 19, 2019
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Kilimo Talk – Livestock registration in Netherlands
If you keep animals (livestock) in the Netherlands, you must comply with the regulations regarding
August 13, 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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Prescription for the tea sector
Is it a storm in a teacup or a cyclone in the tea sector? What
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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Improper use of pesticides- what is the main cause?
What is the main cause of the improper use of pesticides? This is a question
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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