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    Killing fruit flies with food baits
    Fruit flies remain one of the major threats of fruit growing in the world however more technologies have been brought up carb the problem. Fruit flies cause a lot of damage in fruits as they inject eggs under the skin which hatch into white worms to cause rotting. Baits used to control fruit flies: All […]
    Duration: 00:10:50
    Soya sowing density
    Leaving larger space between soya bean plants leads to lower yields irrespective of too much care given. Yield can be increased by maximising plant density. Soya bean is a rich soil of oils, proteins and minerals important for our health and can be made into different forms ie, milk, enriched flour, cooking oil and cheese. […]
    Duration: 00:12:21
    Growing lupin without disease
    Growing lupin is affected by many factor of which are biotic such as pests and diseases and abiotic such as nutrient imbalances in soils. Farmers face challenges leading to low production Lupins can be grown in highlands as they tolerate drought. They are rich in proteins, fibre and calcium. These also add fertility to the […]
    Duration: 00:11:40
    Drip irrigation for tomato
    In many countries crop production is limited to the dry season but access to water. Access to water allows some farmers to grow high value vegetable crops during dry season. Drip irrigation saves time, reduces labour, soil sealing and distributes water slowly and evenly to the soil. It also allows plants grow well and produce […]
    Duration: 00:09:15
    Sorting and storing pumpkins
    Pumpkin have short shelf life if not well stored how ever its life can be prolonged up to 6 – 12 months which encourages continuous supply. Pumpkins are nutritious and have a long storage period if well stored. Harvest, mature, hard skin, damage and insect free pumpkins as this does not allow them to quickly […]
    Duration: 00:11:00
    Making more money from onions
    Due to flooding of onions in markets farmers earn less however by producing when there is scarcity at market, proper storage and by selling directly to clients increases income to farmers. Onions can be grown on small piece of land during dry season as it requires less water. Produce when there are only a few […]
    Duration: 00:08:42
    Using saw dust to store potatoes
    High moisture levels fastens the rotting of potatoes making preservation difficult, the shelf life is prolonged by providing cool temperatures using saw dust keeps for 6 months. Harvest potatoes in 90 days when they are mature enough and cover them when transporting to sorting area to avoid sunlight which can cause green colouring of the […]
    Duration: 00:16:00
    Managing mealybugs in cassava
    Cassava is grown world for its starch and edible tubers but is affected by pests and diseases. Mealybugs are one of the serious pests of cassava and need to be managed. Mealybugs are of different types and each has a different shape. They can be white, pinkish or greenish. They can all be controlled the […]
    Duration: 00:09:19
    How to calculate yield of cassava
    Before harvesting, most farmers dont know how much to expect from their fields. Knowing this helps the farmer for proper planning. To estimate the value of crop, farmers need to know plant population in field by measuring. Start with proper mapping of field, measure size of field, number of cassava roots expected from that field. […]
    Duration: 00:07:43
    Water users associations
    Water resources users‘ associations (WRUA) are made up of water users and land owners along the rivers. They are formed to manage and conserve shared water resources. Their main objectives are to reduce water conflicts, ensure water supply and protect ecosystems along river known as riparian zones. Establishment In Kenya, WRUA first began forming in […]
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