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How can flood-prone farmers and businesses like you reduce the risk of floods? According to the World Resources Institute, River floods affect 21 million people each year. The impact of flood on agriculture includes poor farm yields, and income on livestock, crop, and fish farming. Most of those victims are in food-insecure regions of Asia…
A guide on how to choose irrigation water pumps in Kenya. It has the best types, sellers & prices of solar, wind, electric, generators, hydrams & siphons
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…
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.
What are affordable flood control and barrier solutions for your farm crops, homes and ranches. We propose 12 flood risk management solutions Individual farmers and ranchers or collectively in their cooperatives and groups can use these
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.
Use your motorbike to pump water efficiently and cheaply. This smart innovation from Kenya is cheaper to buy and use than the traditional diesel and petrol pumps. Besides a boda boda, you can attach the motorcycle powered water pump to tuk-tuk or a micro cultivator.
A list of the best fodder crops- grass and legumes s you should grow and feed your livestock for highest milk and meat yields. They include Lucerne, corn
Milk farmers and dairy cooperatives can now reduce milk losses while on transit. The mobile solar-powered milk chiller is mounted on a motorbike. It will help you in quality control, traceability, and better profits.
What are the effects of floods on agriculture? We discuss both positive and negative effects including loss of life and property, food insecurity, animal health and effects on fishing.