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Collaboration and partnership: the only way forward for African agriculture
On 7-8 October, a high-level workshop in Nigeria celebrated the achievements of the Kano State Agropastoral Development Project (KSADP). The stories and reflections shared during ... Read More
Greenhouse Cooling: Evaporative Pad & Fan versus Natural Ventilation
High greenhouse temperatures are massively detrimental to optimum plant health and growth which obviously has a negative effect on commercial greenhouse farming yields and profitability. ... Read More
Challenges farmers face as Highlighted by an Agronomist
BY MALACHI MOTANO Peter Kariuki is an agronomist based in Nairobi with vast experience spanning to a decade of interacting with farmers and the horticulture ... Read More
Soil Borne Diseases
By Ruth Vaughan In intensive horticulture soil borne diseases cause yield and quality loss, and if left unchecked can result in complete project failure, as ... Read More
KHC launched to address matters on fruits and vegetables
Themed to be a one billion industry, the horticulture industry marked important milestone on July 21st, 2017 following the launch of the Kenya Horticultural Council ... Read More
Dutch horticultural solutions contribute to higher yields
In horticulture worldwide, yields are decreasing more frequently as a result of water scarcity. In addition, at many farms lack of knowledge on efficient production ... Read More
Sixth Edition of IFTEX Demonstrating the Beauty of Kenya flowers
For the sixth year in a row, Kenya is hosting the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX), slated for June 7-9 at the Oshwal Centre, Parklands, ... Read More