NEED FOR ACTION! LOCAL VARIETIES ARE BEING ERODED AT A HIGH RATE
In a span of 3 years, Seed Savers Network has conducted two surveys that reveals loss of over 50 local varieties. The important crops varieties are in farmers' memories but…
IT IS TIME TO REVIVE THE LOCAL MAIZE
Kenya enjoys favorable climatic conditions for maize production and it is a number one staple crop for the population. It accounts to over 60% of food consumed by many households.…
CROP DIVERSIFICATION GIVES A FARMER A SMILE
As the world commemorate International Biological Biodiversity day on 22nd May 2020 to increase understanding and raise awareness of biodiversity issues that is observed annually.Made a deliberate visit to Esther…
KENYAN GOVERNMENT CALL ON KITCHEN GARDENING IN PRACTICE
Empowering farmers to become self reliant in supply of diverse vegetables remains an important objective in food and nutritional security.In the midst of COVID-19,this has gained more attention and the…
PAW PAW SEEDS SAVING BOOSTS FARMING IN BARINGO
Paw paw farming is delicate, and requires one to be sure of the best variety that does well in his or her area. Amid all the-too common tales of failing…
GARDENING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
As Corona virus continue to spread in the country,ones garden remains the safest place.Meet Beatrice Wangui, amother and a farmer who hails from Gathigiriri village, Langalanga, Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County.Beatrice…