TOF MAGAZINE SPECIAL EDITION- SWEET POTATOES
The Organic Farmer
by admin
2M ago
Sweet potatoes can be grown in a wide range of environments with minimal inputs and unlike cereal crops, which have to be harvested at the same time, sweet potatoes can be harvested in piecemeal or stored unharvested in the ground after reaching maturity. They provide many benefits including fodder for animals. Read this and more […] The post TOF MAGAZINE SPECIAL EDITION- SWEET POTATOES appeared first on The Organic Farmer ..read more
Visit website
TOF Magazine Issue 224 December 2024 Edition
The Organic Farmer
by admin
2M ago
As the year comes to an end, we are grateful for the opportunity of knowledge co-creation and sharing we have had so far. The economic situation in the country has worsened as consumers grapple with high cost of living, amid increased taxation and political instability. These challenges require strategies that ensure economic resilience and food […] The post TOF Magazine Issue 224 December 2024 Edition appeared first on The Organic Farmer ..read more
Visit website
Forage grasses to grow for your dairy cattle
The Organic Farmer
by Wesonga E Musindalo
2M ago
”The first step of establishing fodder on the farm is land preparation. Cultivating forage crops on the farm is a cost-effective approach for feeding dairy cattle” By David Njenga CULTIVATING  FORAGE  CROPS  on the farm is a cost-effective approach for feeding dairy cattle as feeding cost constitutes about 70-80% of the cost of production. There […] The post Forage grasses to grow for your dairy cattle appeared first on The Organic Farmer ..read more
Visit website
Cassava: A Beacon of Hope That Can Turn Catastrophic
The Organic Farmer
by Wesonga E Musindalo
2M ago
“Cassava is one of the resilient staple crops that plays a vital role in ensuring food security and nutrition, while at the same time providing by-products for animal feed and bioenergy” By Elias Biwott AS CHALLENGES OF harsh climatic conditions characterized by erratic rainfall increase, farmers are gradually embracing farming of resilient and sustainable crops. […] The post Cassava: A Beacon of Hope That Can Turn Catastrophic appeared first on The Organic Farmer ..read more
Visit website
Understanding Newcastle Disease
The Organic Farmer
by Wesonga E Musindalo
2M ago
LIVESTOCK DISEASES “Newcastle disease outbreaks are widespread, resulting in significant economic losses in chicken production systems globally.” By Dr Ann Wachira NEWCASTLE DISEASE (ND) affects birds globally, and chicken are particularly vulnerable. It is caused by the virus avian paramyxovirus serotype type1 (APMV- 1). There are five types of APMV-1 strains, which are categorized based […] The post Understanding Newcastle Disease appeared first on The Organic Farmer ..read more
Visit website
TOF Magazine Issue 223 October 2024 Edition
The Organic Farmer
by Wesonga E Musindalo
3M ago
Dear reader, FARMERS ACROSS THE country are defying the harsh reality of climate change by turning to climate smart agricultural technologies. Through interventions by Biovision Africa Trust’s Farmer Communication Programme, knowledge on agro-ecology is being transferred through trainings at the grassroot with farmers reporting increased production, reduced expenditure on farm inputs, and diversified income-generating activities. […] The post TOF Magazine Issue 223 October 2024 Edition appeared first on The Organic Farmer ..read more
Visit website
Best Practices for Post-Harvest Maize Management
The Organic Farmer
by Wesonga E Musindalo
3M ago
POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT “What can farmers do to increase the shelf life and maintain the quality and add value to maize grains after harvest?” By Eunice Sakong FOOD THAT IS lost means all resources (water, land, energy, labour and capital) that were used to produce that food are wasted. Disposal of food in landfills leads […] The post Best Practices for Post-Harvest Maize Management appeared first on The Organic Farmer ..read more
Visit website
How to Effectively Raise Day Old Chicks
The Organic Farmer
by Wesonga E Musindalo
3M ago
“As a farmer ensure you get quality vaccinated day old chicks from reputable farmer or well established hatchery” By Vivian Machanury RAISING DAY OLD chicks is a challenge to many farmers. Day old chicks are very delicate and require utmost care for them to survive. As a farmer ensure you get quality vaccinated day-old chicks […] The post How to Effectively Raise Day Old Chicks appeared first on The Organic Farmer ..read more
Visit website
Preserve Your Vegetables by Blanching
The Organic Farmer
by Wesonga E Musindalo
3M ago
By Pamela Otieno VEGETABLE PRESERVATION BLANCHING IS A process of scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam from boiling water for a short time, after which they are immersed in cold water to stop further cooking. Blanching inactivates enzymes which cause loss of flavour, colour and texture. To cool them off, rinse under cold running […] The post Preserve Your Vegetables by Blanching appeared first on The Organic Farmer ..read more
Visit website
Farmer Supplements Poultry Feed And Earns Some Income From Azolla Farming
The Organic Farmer
by Wesonga E Musindalo
3M ago
By Miriam Makato POULTRY FARMING HAS gained popularity in Kenya due to the ease in management and fast returns, as compared to other livestock enterprises such as dairy cattle keeping. However, this sector has faced a major challenge-an increase in feed prices, which has caused small scale farmers to reduce the number of birds kept […] The post Farmer Supplements Poultry Feed And Earns Some Income From Azolla Farming appeared first on The Organic Farmer ..read more
Visit website

Follow The Organic Farmer on FeedSpot

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
OR