Kenya’s avocado industry is under mounting pressure from a new and destructive pest: the persea mite (Oligonychus perseae). This invasive spider mite, native to Mexico...
The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) last week hosted the second edition of the Pinnacle Sustainability Awards at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, a...
Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ Kenya’s flower industry loves the spotlight: roses paraded in Amsterdam, bouquets snapped up in Dubai, headlines about billions in export earnings. But...
Funding will fast-track development, support smarter pest decisions for growers, and expand reach across crops and regions, pushing insecticides out of the greenhouse. PATS, the...
For those unfamiliar with you, can you introduce yourself and explain your profession? My name is Roddy Benjamin, and I hail from the UK, although...
The rhizosphere is a complex environment where roots interact with physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Structural and functional characteristics of roots contribute to...
The Co-operative Bank Naivasha Horticultural Fair (NHFAIR) opens its gates tomorrow, celebrating 24 years as Africa’s largest and most prestigious horticultural exhibition. Since its modest...
Masila Kanyingi Agricultural journalists are like pulmonologists, rarely dealing with emergencies, unlike their adrenaline-fueled cousins chasing crime and politics. Our emergencies come in two flavours:...