Are you wondering if hay farming is profitable in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid areas (ASALS)? In this post, we will assess the amount of money you will make by growing hay for sale. The analysis will use a simplified cost-benefit formula for one acre of Boma Rhodes pasture grass. For comparison purposes, we have included…
Climate change is the worst risk to modern agriculture. Droughts, floods and erratic weather patterns have become more severe and frequent in the recent past. It impacts the food security, jobs and incomes of millions of farmers across the globe. Climate-smart agriculture or CSA can be a lasting solution to increase farm yields, enhance resilience…
Learn how you can make profits and reduce food waste as a fish farmer or processor, Use the waste fish skins to make valuable, durable and exotic fish leather.
KAOP is a free weather forecasting app by KALRO.
It predicts rainfall, temperature and wind patterns for any location in Kenya. Besides it has quality agronomic advise for crop and livestock farmers.
Learn how COVID-19 pandemic, desert LOCUSTS invasion and CLIMATE CHANGE challenges have affected agriculture in East Africa. Besides, learn tips to mitigate those risks
Are you looking on ways to solve climate change risks such as floods and droughts and make money while at it? You can promote climate smart agriculture (CSA) to mitigate farmers incomes and yields despite facing droughts and flooding. Climate smart agriculture methods include irrigation, growing animal fodder and agroforestry among others. Each of these…
