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From our last visit on 29th of August to the Luckyus farm, we noted that cabbage does fairly well inside a Greenhouse.The training was organised by Department of Agriculture and Lucky-Us Youth Group, conducted by Kericho county officers and Festus Lang’at. Photo taken on 29th August 2023 Greenhouses are an ideal place to grow cabbage (Brassica oleracea). Cabbage is a heavy feeder and was used…

Many people may have heard of a bee swarm but may not know exactly what that means. When a bee colony gets too large another queen will start to develop. When that is complete the original queen will leave the hive. When the queen leaves, she will take hundreds of the colony with her. This will include worker bees and drones. Swarm of bees When the queen leaves, a scout will lead her to a safe…

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Cooperative Management, through Agricultural Sector Development Support Program (ASDSP) in Kericho, organized a Tomato Value Chain Meeting with the primary objective of enhancing farmer-to-farmer engagement for the sustainability of the tomato value chain in Kericho County. CO Dr. Bett addressing the tomato value chain actors on 20th September…

Intra-county field visit to Palace farm in Chepkutbei Belgut subcounty on 12/9/2023 by a poultry value chain actors across the county. VCDO Violet Rotich making welcoming remarks and highlighting the objectives of the visits Introduction: On the 12th of September 2023, the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperative Management (ALCM) through Agricultural Sector Development Support…

Date: September 8, 2023 Prepared by: Ronkip Tomato Farmers being trained on tomato staking during intra-county field visit to Kipyopyop farmers cooperative society on 8th September 2023. Introduction The Kipyopyop Cooperative Society, located in Kipkelion East, has made significant progress since its inception, thanks to the support provided by the Agricultural Sector Development Support…

The life of a coffee drinker. Worldwide, experts estimate that people consume around 2.25 billion cups of coffee per day. Researchers have looked at the benefits of drinking coffee for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and liver disease. There is evidence to support some, but not all, of these claims. Coffee contains a number of useful nutrients,…

Cabbage production training at luckyus demo plot at chebocho village conducted by Festus langat with county extension officers. Festus lang’at explaining to farmers about seedling production and management practices (cupsicum seedlings) Cabbage farming is a farming venture not exploited by many farmers, in kericho county, most people practice other farming value chains such as traditional…

Thanks to their delicious taste, creamy texture and the array of health benefits they provide, avocados have exploded in popularity over the last few decades. Formerly considered a delicacy for only the wealthiest among us, avocados are now a staple component in the diets of many. But unfortunately, avocado farmers are currently facing a number of challenges. One of the most significant is…

KCDU Meeting at ACK Holy Trinity Hall. Date: 28th July 2023Venue: ACK Holy Trinity, Kericho County Introduction: The Kericho County Dairy Union (KCDU) held its general meeting on the 28th of July 2023 at ACK Holy Trinity. The meeting aimed to discuss key objectives of the union and make important resolutions to further its goals. The meeting was organized by the Department of Cooperative…

KCDU Meeting at ACK Holy Trinity Hall. Date: 28th July 2023Venue: ACK Holy Trinity, Kericho County Objective of the Meeting: The meeting of the Kericho County Dairy Union (KCDU) was convened to address and discuss various key objectives of the union, which are as follows: To virtually market milk on behalf of all registered dairy cooperative societies in Kericho. To negotiate for a better and…

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ASDSP Coordinator welcoming the participants to the and making introductions. On June 15th, 2023, an essential meeting was held to sensitize the County Assembly Agriculture Committee on the significance of the Kericho County Agriculture Sector Steering Committee (CASSCOM) Bill to the agriculture sector in the county. The meeting was attended by Agriculture Committee led by Hon. Julius Siele,…

After coffee berries have been pulped and roasted, they go through various grading processes to sort them based on their size, shape, and quality. The grading system may vary depending on the country or region, but I’ll provide a general overview of the grading process for coffee berries after pulping and roasting. Size Grading: Coffee beans are separated based on their size using screens or…

If bees disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live. The line is usually attributed to Einstein, and it seems plausible enough. After all, Einstein knew a lot about science and nature, and bees help us produce food. Importance of Bees and Beekeeping Bee keeping sector has not been fully harnessed in Kenya despite its ecosystem importance to humans and…

Everytime you have that hot cup of coffee, You don’t want a flavor profile that’s either too over-the-top or underwhelming. No, you want a coffee that’s perfectly balanced, providing the right mix of natural aromas and acidity. Ive had the chance to have a sip of different flavors and blends of coffee but I’ve not had the privilege to see, feel and taste the so called Civet coffee(which i would…

Farmers in Kericho County are currently facing significant losses as a result of a lack of market for their avocados. The situation has worsened due to an oversupply or glut in the avocado market. In order to address this issue and mitigate the losses, it is crucial for agriculture extension officers to intervene and provide support to the farmers. Their primary role should be to establish market…