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FARMKENYA INITIATIVE News By Robert Amalemba | February 20th 2021 at 12:00:00 GMT +0300 Have you come across a cockerel weighing a cool 2.5 kilogrammes? Very rare. Well, this was one of the many attractions showcased during the just-ended 2021 Annual Mkulima Expo at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) centre in Kakamega. And probably because Kakamega is stereotyped as the home of chicken lovers, the stand showcasing the giant bird was packed with curious farmers who wanted to know the secret behind the bird s admirable weight. Experts at the stand explained that the four-month-old rooster is a Kalro improved Kienyeji variety (KC). The weight, they said, is as a result of embracing recommended best practices from egg selection for hatching, to brooding, to vaccination, to proper feeding. ....
Create business opportunities for farmers - Syngenta chief Market By Jael Mboga | February 12th 2021 at 04:20:00 GMT +0300 Syngenta Foundation regional director for East Africa George Osure at the KALRO headquarters on February 12, 2021. There is a need for organisations in the agriculture sector to create business opportunities for farmers. Syngenta Foundation regional director for East Africa George Osure on Thursday said farmers too need links on business, something only attainable if quality information is available. One of the biggest ideas that have not been effectively exploited is an opportunity created by the research system for business. Syngenta works with banks and people that provide credit. Although it is risky to lend to agriculture, the risk has been lowered a lot by the government because today, one can take a loan with no security. ....
Mkulima Expo 2021: Resilience in agriculture amid Covid-19 Market By Kennedy Ouma | February 7th 2021 at 12:38:11 GMT +0300 Standard Group and Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) have partnered to promote good agricultural practices through various platforms including events. In this regard, the two organizations have set up a semi-virtual edition of the Annual Mkulima Expo due to Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings. Standard Media Group has committed to impacting farming communities in Kenya through its 360° media strength. READ MORE The company created Farm Kenya Initiative under Corporate Affairs Department to coordinate all agriculture related products and activities. Some of these include a weekly pullout on Saturday Standard dubbed Smart Harvest and Technology, a 24-hour Agribusiness TV station (KTN Farmers TV), Agri-based events such as FarmKenya Connect, FarmKenya Breakfast and Annual Farmers Expo ....