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Address: 121 King St, Dameitta, EgyptThe Portuguese introduced coconuts in the 16th century at the Kenyan coast after which its cultivation spread rapidly and later became an industrial crop of considerable economic importance during the 20th century. In Kilifi county located in the Kenyan coastal region, coconut is one of the essential food security crops. The plant produces nuts throughout
For a while, the coconut sub-sector has shown immense potential to drive economic development in Kenya; coconut is the main cash crop in the Coastal belt. Kenyan Coconut sub-sector is estimated at Sh13 billion with numerous products that trend globally. These products continue to be in demand for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, industrial oils, and other
Bungoma County’s economy is mostly based on agriculture, with many households working in the sector. On the other hand, agricultural productivity has dropped over time as a result of climate change. Food security has been endangered, steering many people into poverty. The launch of Agribiz business incubation hub in the county brings new hope for
Agripreneurs in Kisii county and its environs have all the reasons to smile after the Kisii business incubation hub launch. The business hub which is under Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) Agribiz program will act as the missing link for agripreneurs and opportunities in the region. The event took place at Kisii ATC on March
Bungoma County’s economy majorly depends on agriculture, with many households actively involved in the industry. The majority of families rely on agriculture production, mainly maize and sugarcane and animal husbandry. Maize, beans, sweet potatoes and various vegetables are the main crops. These are primarily farmed for sustenance, with the surplus sold to cover other family
Kilifi County was formed in 2010 due to the merging of Kilifi District and Malindi District. The County has a population of 1.4 Million and covers an area of over 12 Million square kilometers according to Kenya National Bureau Of Statistics (KNBS). It is located north of Mombasa and has seven sub counties: Kaloleni, Magarini,
The essential environmental and operational conditions required to produce safe, healthy crops are known as Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). GAPs are intended to provide rational direction in implementing optimal management practices that will help limit the risk of microbiological contamination of crops. Worker hygiene and health, manure use and water quality throughout the production and
Pesticides are poisonous substances released into the environment on purpose. Even though each pesticide is designed to kill a specific insect, fungicide, mold or bacteria, many pesticides end up somewhere other than their intended target. When pesticides flow from fields, escape storage tanks, are not properly removed, and are sprayed aerially, they can readily contaminate
Dorah Mumanyi is the founder of the Nutritious Agriculture Network (NAN) and leads the I-pop Africa initiative. I-pop Africa reclaims the sovereignty of the lost traditional and indigenous grains, including sorghum, millet, and amaranth. These are grains that have often been forgotten and underutilized. They are mostly used at household level for making ugali ,
A few years ago it could have been rare to meet a farmer who cultivates mushrooms or other fungi for consumption, leave alone for commercial purposes. Fungiculture which involves cultivation of mushrooms and other fungi products has grown from its humble beginnings and is today practiced in the modern world. Mushroom consumption was first practiced
