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Month: January 2025

Nakuru starts distributing milk coolers to dairy farmers

The County Government of Nakuru has started the distribution of milk coolers to farmer groups in the devolved unit as an intervention aimed at minimising wastage and boosting dairy farming. According to official statistics, milk production in Nakuru is primarily done by smallholder farmers, who account for 56 per cent of the total output. County …

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CS MUTAHI KAGWE LAUNCH NATIONWIDE LIVESTOCK VACCINATION CAMPAIGN

CS Mutahi Kagwe officially launched the Nationwide Livestock Vaccination Campaign at Segera Ward, Laikipia County. This transformative three-year voluntary initiative aims to protect Kenya’s livestock by administering biannual vaccinations for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and annual vaccinations for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). This campaign aligns with national disease control strategies. Transboundary livestock diseases …

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Quality grafted pixies seedling for sale

Pixie farming in Kenya focuses on cultivating Pixie tangerines, a sweet, seedless citrus fruit. Grown in regions like Murang’a, these pixies tangerines are in high demand locally and internationally. The fruit’s premium price and long shelf life make Pixie farming highly profitable, offering farmers significant returns. At Organic FARM we are taking farmers through the …

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A comprehensive guide to bananas farming and post harvest techniques

Banana farming has a rich history, beginning in Southeast Asia where bananas were first domesticated. The crop spread to India by 500 BCE and then to Africa through trade routes. European explorers, like Alexander the Great, introduced bananas to Europe, but they were not widely cultivated due to the climate. In the 15th and 16th …

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Agricultural Society of Kenya shows to be assigned new roles by the government

Agriculture Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Kiprono Ronoh announced that the government plans to assign new roles to the Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K) by holding quarterly sub-shows nationwide. During a two-day farmers’ field event in Eldama Ravine town, Dr. Ronoh expressed concern that the annual ASK shows are not fully optimized to achieve their potential …

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Vihiga County Secures NORAD Grant to Boost Aquaculture and Empower Local Farmers

The Vihiga County government has secured a grant of Sh69,760,000 from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) to enhance aquaculture. During a memorandum of understanding signing event between the National Government and Vihiga County Government on Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, emphasized the importance of aquaculture …

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Nairobi Coffee Auction Nets Sh1.6 Billion as Premium Quality Coffee Dominates Sales

Coffee from cooperative societies and estates traded at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange on Tuesday brought in Sh1.6 billion. A total of 28,971 50-kilo bags of coffee were sold, marking a 4% increase from the 27,864 bags sold during last week’s auction. The average price per bag dropped slightly to Sh43,911 from Sh44,944 in the previous …

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Murang’a county government start its annual subsidy on mangoes

The Murang’a County Government is buying Apple, and Vandyke mango varieties from local farmers under its annual Mango Subsidy Programme. They buy the fruits directly to farmers and later sell them to exporters and manufacturers. Through this initiative, farmers’ earnings have significantly increased from Ksh 2–3 to Ksh 23 per kilogram. The County is also …

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Kwa Nzoongo Dam: A New Hope for Water and Food Security in makueni county Ivingoni/Nzambani

Kwa Nzoongo Earth Dam, powered by the community-driven climate action program (FLLoCA), is set to revolutionize the water, agriculture, and environmental situation in Ivingoni/Nzambani Ward. The Kshs 10M dam (funded by the World Bank and Makueni County Government) is nearly complete, with the contractor currently undertaking repair works on the embankment that breached during the …

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Cannulated Cows: Importance, Procedure, Health Risks, and Future Prospects

A cannulated cow, also known as a fistulated cow, is a cow that has been surgically fitted with a cannula. A cannula is a porthole-like device that allows access to the cow’s rumen (the first stomach compartment). This procedure is typically done to study the digestive system, analyze the nutritional quality of feed, or even …

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