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Namibia communities embracing hydroponic fodder production to beat drought
Drought-hit communities in Namibia are embracing hydroponic fodder production as a viable means of saving
January 19, 2021
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Scientists Discover New Genetic Traits to Breed More Productive and Resilient African Cattle
New study deploys advanced tools to retrace 1,000 years ofAfrican pastoralist cattle breeding, identifying traits
September 28, 2020
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Getting bioenergy from crop waste instead of burning them
The problem? Burning crop residues. Although it causes a variety of health issues and significantly
September 16, 2020
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IITA and EAGC partner to tackle aflatoxin in Eastern Africa
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) have
August 26, 2020
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Scientists spearhead efforts to save East Africa’s potatoes from a new pest threat
Scientists at CGIAR-IITA, working with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) under the joint
August 19, 2020
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Northern white rhino rescue programme resumes work with successful egg harvest
After a few months hiatus owing to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the international team of
August 18, 2020
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The art of pruning
With the modernisation and commercialisation of agriculture in Uganda throughout the early 2000s, farmers took
August 12, 2020
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Seed potato production- tubers vs rooted apical cuttings
Addressing seed shortages for potato is a perennial challenge throughout sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Kenya which
July 21, 2020
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Novel species of fungi discovered on bat carcasses in China
A subterranean expedition conducted by researchers at World Agroforestry (ICRAF) East and Central Asia Program;
June 30, 2020
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Ammonia poisoning in chicken
Ammonia- This is an invisible, water-soluble, colourless alkaline gas with a very distinct odour. It
June 19, 2020
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Urea poisoning in cattle
Emurua-Dikir MP Johana Ng’eno has been in the news after losing his 22 pedigree cattle
June 16, 2020
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New multipurpose sorghum variety captures attention in Burkina Faso
A new variety of sorghum that delivers high yields of grain and stover is gaining
May 27, 2020
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Disease resistant GM cassava to undergo safety tests
Kenya may soon have a new cassava breed if it is approved by the National
May 17, 2020
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Farmer pioneers aeroponics in Rwanda
Growing food without soil or natural light is not something many Rwandans had seen or
April 27, 2020
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Biopesticides for locust control- an option
By FAO East Africa is going through a massive desert locust infestation that’s stripping farming families of food
April 2, 2020
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KALRO develops high laying indigenous chicken
An improved indigenous chicken expected to produce between 230 to 250 eggs per year has
March 19, 2020
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Environment, Climate Change and Agriculture
By Janet Nyamusi Agriculture is important in a country as it plays a strategic role
March 18, 2020
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Kenya plants the first BT Cotton seed
Kenya has joined six other African countries in commercial cultivation of BT cotton. Agriculture Cabinet
March 9, 2020
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South Sudan Releases First Ever Hybrid Maize Variety
For the first time in history, farmers in South Sudan will now be able to
March 4, 2020
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The growth in agri e-commerce
(GSMA) E-commerce has had a significant impact on just about every industry, from consumer electronics
March 2, 2020
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CABI launches portal to promote use of safer bio products in farming
Portal launched in Kenya as the pioneer country The Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International
February 21, 2020
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Resistance to drugs- how to avoid it
When you get sick, your first thought might be to get antibiotics from your doctor.
January 6, 2020
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Kenya Cabinet approves commercial farming of BT cotton
The Kenya Cabinet of Ministers has today approved the commercial farming of BT cotton hybrids
December 19, 2019
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Agriculture experts assess potato disease in Narok County
Potatoes in Narok County Kenya, have been hit by a strange disease. This prompted the
December 19, 2019
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County pilots new technology and strawberry variety
Nakuru County in Kenya has turned to technology in a bid to improve strawberry production.
December 18, 2019
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Organic Farming- you still need to seek professional advice
By Henry Kinyua Of late, social media has been awash with reports of improper pesticide
September 7, 2019
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Successful Egg Harvest Breaks New Ground in Saving the Northern White Rhinoceros
There are only two northern white rhinos left worldwide, both of them female. Saving this
August 26, 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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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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