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AFA starts nationwide cotton seed distribution

Sacco ReviewOctober 30, 202602 mins

Cotton farmers in Mbeere South, Embu County, received 1,500 kilogrammes of Bt cotton seed on Thursday as the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) began distributing planting material to cotton growing areas across the country. The seed is enough to plant 1,000 acres. The handover took place at Mutuobare Farmers’ Cooperative Society, which hosted the launch…

KALRO showcases new farming technologies at Embu clinic

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202603 mins

KALRO showcases farming technologies to farmers during an Embu agricultural clinic Farmers learn about soil fertility, biotechnology and certified seed use Digital platforms offer farmers access to agricultural knowledge and services The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has showcased new technologies aimed at boosting food production in Embu County. The innovations are also…

Embu farmers irked by findings on coffee cooperative

Sacco ReviewNovember 14, 2019November 14, 201907 mins

By Kamundia Muriithi An inquiry into alleged malpractices at New Kyeni Farmer’s Cooperative Society has absolved the management from the allegations, but left the farmers dissatisfied. Farmers had accused the management of the Embu-based society of various malpractices and abuse of office, which they said led growers to uproot their coffee. The row escalated to…