How to grow black beans Black Beans can be grown at home and is a simple process that can yield a full crop within roughly three months. Black beans grow best with warm temperatures and will do very well during the warm summer months, usually around late spring. They are sown in spring once the …
Ring rot This one amongst many diseases facing cabbage farming in Kenya. The leaves exhibit small, round ring-like brown greyish spots bordered by green margin. The fungus is spread by manure, wind and infected crop debris. Severe infestation may cause leaves to dry up and curl inwards. It requires cool, moist conditions to thrive. It …
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Below are some of the 47 best varieties for cabbage farming in Kenya for 2023. There are over 400 varieties of cabbage grown across the world. Kenya has its own fair share of varieties with different shapes, taste, color, size, maturity duration, etc. The hybrid varieties are popular with consumers, farmers and traders hence …
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Nominations for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Awards, which recognize exceptional young people from across the Commonwealth, are now open. The awards, held each year in March, celebrate the outstanding contributions young people (aged 15-29) are making towards tackling global issues, improving lives and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Previous winners have enjoyed international …
The demand for beans has grown in recent years due to the high cost of living putting pressure on bean farmers to increase their production. In other words it is very affordable to all and sundry under the prevailing economic circumstances. It is one of the staple foods meaning it is eaten regularly or daily …
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63 Best potato varieties in Kenya 2022 Potatoes are rich in minerals, antioxidants and nutrients which help prevent diseases, help reduce weight and help the body function properly. It can be served mashed or whole. Other products like crisps, French fries, flakes can be produced from potatoes. Additionally it can be ground into flour, used …
Call For Application Context Food and nutrition security remains the most fundamental challenges to human welfare and economic growth in Africa. Unfortunately, Africa is not on track to meet the food security and nutrition targets of Sustainable Development Goal 2. In order to help address this issue, a renewed focus is required to address …
Apply now to be a part of the next generation of African leaders! The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring up to 700 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2023 for a comprehensive executive-style program that is designed to build skills and empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities. …
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The Africa Startup Initiative Program is a program founded by Moh Damush, Telecel Group CEO as a CSR activity. Telecel Group then partnered with Startup bootcamp AfriTech to create the ASIP Accelerator Program which contributes in a meaningful way to the African community to help the young Startups in Africa whose innovative ideas are creating …
FB is pleased to announce its Facebook Accelerator Program to provide training, support and funding to enable great communities to make an even greater positive impact in the world. In their discussions with community leaders over the last few years, Facebook learned that many of them are looking for support and guidance in how to …
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