Kenya’s potato drama: Farmers can only meet standards if there are some

It all started as the mere lack of potato chips at a global fast food chain that couldn’t…

Kalro unveils new cow breed for Asals

Asal regions to benefit from new milk-producing cow breed The Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organisation…

What I have learnt on sheep rearing

Miiri is a quiet village in Mirangine, Nyandarua County, characterised by a dense vegetation cover and…

Brokers, farmers and the food market story

As he leads a long haul truck full of green bananas inside the congested Wakulima Market…

Farming techniques to adopt as rains become scarcer

As rains become scarcer and the temperature rises considerably due to the negative effects of climate…

Tap into sweet business of passion fruit farming

Passion fruit is a perennial vigorous plant that produces fruits within a year after planting. It…

Why some pigs fight and kill each other

Pigs normally appear to be very docile animals. Clean, well-nourished pigs also look graceful and intelligent.…

Beginner’s guide to poultry keeping

In small-scale farming, chickens and other small stock such as sheep and goats are referred to…

How to make feeds for layers and Kenbro

Dear Mr Ogot, poultry feed is one of the single most important farm inputs in the…

Maize fodder in nine days

My cows thrive on hydroponics fodder A massive steel gate welcomes one at Cool Blue Farm…