Can modern farming systems sustain current and future food needs? The events in the food systems show extreme vulnerabilities in food systems to the growers and consumers. In this post, we look at sustainable agriculture for healthy people, societies and the planet. They include climate change, diseases and pests. There is a need for newer…
While selecting the best vegetables to grow, choose the crop with the most benefits for yields, food and nutrition. One way to get this right is growing a garden plant that you can use its different parts like shoots, fruits and roots. Vine vegetables are a crop you should try this season. In our post,…
Learn 7 agritech awesome innovations from Israel They are drip irrigation, water recycling, use of biopesticides and bio fertilizers. other focus on smart farming technologies that uses IoT and AI these are use of data analytics, robotics and sensors in farms.
Aphids cause farmers a lot of financial and yield loss. You can control and prevent their outbreak in your land by observing hygienic gardening practices (GAPS) like precise irrigation. There are various natural methods and products for their control like the neem oil, diatomaceous earth or washing them off with clean water as outlined
As an action against climate change, be a locavore; grow, buy and eat local food more often. These tips will cut your carbon footprint & GHGs emissions and benefit your states economy.
As a newbie or an expert in organic farming? This guide has 8 steps you can follow to start or expand an organic farm for extra profits and lasting reputation.
This post addresses what you need to know about organic farming. It includes types, benefits and how you can raise crops and livestock organically in Kenya. Besides, there are tips for high yields for profitable organic farming and for home gardeners who are seeking self-sufficiency.
Anyone can do survival gardening. But how do you start a kitchen garden? In this article, we will assume we are in an apocalyptic world. We will provide a step by step quick guide on how to start an organic survival garden.
What are the new agriculture trends in Kenya to watch this year? Events in the last year and a review of events in the first two months of 2021, reveals the key trends to watch. The main aim of these changes will be ensuring food safety and profitability for farmers, ranchers, traders and consumers. To…
Make more money by using these13 organic integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. They are; crop rotation, companion cropping, use of greenhouses etc.