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Agoro Sare learners craft solutions for farmers

Sacco ReviewAugust 11, 202604 mins

Agoro Sare learners have developed two technologies to cut crop losses and farming costs. Sparrow deters destructive quelea birds, while a solar powered machine automates key farm operations. The innovations were showcased at the Kaimosi Agricultural Expo and national science fair. Learners at Agoro Sare High School in Homa Bay County have developed two farm…

Irrigation agency to begin aerial spraying against birds ravaging rice farms

Sacco ReviewOctober 30, 2023October 30, 202303 mins

Rice farmers have been assured of their produce’s safety after the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) announced its collaboration with the Department of Crop Protection to mitigate the effects of Quelea birds that have been ravaging their farms. West Kenya Schemes (WKS) Manager Kennedy Ouma said that they will initiate a massive campaign to fight the…