Pests and diseases pose significant threats to agricultural productivity and can cause substantial losses for farmers. As custodians of the land, farmers have a crucial role in controlling and managing these challenges. Implementing effective pest and disease control strategies is essential to protect crops and livestock, ensure sustainable…
Agriculture is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, contributing to food security and employment of rural households. Climate change has adversely affected this sector and the situation is expected to worsen in the future. Climate change is likely to contribute substantially to food insecurity in the future, by…
Organic farming is a technique, which involves the cultivation of plants and rearing of animals in natural ways. This process involves the use of biological materials, avoiding synthetic substances to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage. The principal methods of organic farming include…