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Tuesday, October 27, 2024 – By John Ekadeli, KALRO Communications In Kajiado County, tomato farming is more than just an agricultural activity; it’s a lifeline for thousands of farmers and a cornerstone of the local economy. Thanks to the partnership between the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and the Korea Africa Food and…
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By Lilian Cheruiyot and Agatha Ngotho The unpredictable weather conditions caused by climate change has become prevalent hence making farmers rely on speculations while doing their farming production. This has greatly affected crops yields and has lowered productivity. With at least over 80 percent of farmers’ dependent on rain-fed agriculture, there is need to be…
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Nairobi, Tuesday, October 15 2024 by John Ekadeli The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has strongly engaged in different levels of collaborations, both locally and internationally, to enhance its research mandate. The strategic partnership have been instrumental in fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and the development of overdue technologies that are of paramount importance…
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By Maureen Olindi & John Ekadeli Tomato production is a key agricultural activity in Kenya, vital for the country’s economy and food security. Despite year-round cultivation in various regions, domestic production cannot meet market demand, leading to imports from Tanzania. Kajiado County, the leading region for commercial tomato production, benefits from diverse climatic conditions but…
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Bean farming is an important part of the Kenyan economy. The crop is staple food for many Kenyans. Beans are a good source of protein and fiber, they are also a relatively inexpensive food. Beans are grown in almost all regions of Kenya, but the major bean-growing areas are the Central, Rift Valley, Western, and…
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“High cost of livestock feed had adversely affected milk and meat production.”https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-03-08-kalro-introduces-climate-smart-fodder-to-boost-production/
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Fall armyworm (FAW) [Spodoptera frugiperda] is an insect pest with moths as the adult stage and larvae (caterpillars) as the destructive stage. In Kenya, the pest was first reported in March 2017 in Western Kenya and has since spread countrywide. The pest attacks a wide range of crops but maize and sorghum are the most…
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