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Solar vs Diesel Irrigation: Cost and Efficiency Comparison

Irrigation plays a critical role in ensuring consistent crop production, especially in areas with irregular rainfall or extended dry seasons.

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Zambia Completes 650,000-Tonne Maize Import from Tanzania, Bolstering Food Security

Zambia has successfully concluded its government-to-government agreement with Tanzania for the emergency procurement of 650,000 metric tons of maize,

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Zimbabwe Record-breaking national tobacco yield smashes output target

Tobacco production this year has exceeded the 300 million kg annual target set by the Government of Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Value Chain Transformation Plan.

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Trade Agreements and Export Opportunities for Farmers

In today’s interconnected global economy, trade agreements play a pivotal role in shaping export opportunities for farmers worldwide.

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Vegetable Farming: Crop Rotation Strategies for Higher Yield

Crop rotation is a fundamental practice in vegetable farming that can significantly improve soil health, reduce pests and diseases,

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Zambia’s Agriculture Faces New Dawn Post-USAID A Call for Homegrown Innovation

The recent departure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from Zambia marks a pivotal moment for the nation’s agricultural sector

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Kericho farmers urged to embrace dairy farming to boost food security

Farmers in Kericho County have been urged to embrace dairy farming as a sustainable avenue for increasing milk production and improving household incomes.

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Zambeef Unveils Advanced Poultry Facility, Bolstering Production and Outgrower Support

Zambeef Products PLC has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art Environmentally Controlled House (ECH) at its Huntley Farm in Chisamba

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Zimbabwe’s 2024/25 Maize Recovery
This agricultural season tells a tale of dramatic recovery following Southern Africa's worst drought in recent history.
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Uasin Gishu empowers residents with modern beehives.

Uasin Gishu county is rolling out key initiatives at the grassroots to empower residents through sustainable livelihoods while promoting climate-resilient practices.

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Organic Vegetable Gardening Tips for Small-Scale Farmers

Organic vegetable gardening is gaining popularity among small-scale farmers as a sustainable and profitable way to grow healthy produce.

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Kerio Valley youth turns sorghum into gold
Twenty-seven-year-old Yusuf Kipchumba is not only a member but the chair of this group, which comprises 126 members. It is not a youth group but a society comprising people of all ages who saw qualities in the young graduate and entrusted him with the leadership of their sacco.
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