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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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The government’s focus is on promoting sustainable agricultural practices that increase crop yields, manage post-harvest losses, conserve natural resources, protect biodiversity, and mitigate climate change effects. Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, Principal Secretary, State Department for Agriculture said prioritising development and dissemination of climate-smart agricultural technologies such as introduction of drought-tolerant crop varieties, implementing water-efficient irrigation techniques,…
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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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Date: May 23rd, 2023 In an exciting development for Kenya’s potato industry, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is set to host a meeting on May 23rd, 2023. This meeting is a follow-up on the success of the East-Africa Potato Breeding Network1 which was established in April 2023 and held its inaugural meeting…
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Introduction Housing is necessary to protect chicken against predators, thieves, bad weather and to provide shelter for egg laying and broody hens. Poultry House Photo Available Site selection • Location should be dry and flat • Poorly drained sites should be avoided or alternatively the house can be elevated from the ground • Select a…
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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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