In sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, the Lumpy skin disease is quite common; it has as well been noted in Egypt and Israel. The disease is a viral infection caused by a poxvirus… more>>

The introduction of exotic dairy goats into the country 16 years ago was met with excitement by many farmers. The goats could give as much as 6 litres of milk a… more>>

Kenya is again faced with the threat of aflatoxin poisoning in maize. Heavy rains across the country that began late last year have led to a bumper harvest in most areas. Maize… more>>

Despite hardwork, farmers are neglected

Farmers have little to cerebrate in this year’s budget. At a time the country is blessed with abundant rains and a bumper harvest, one would have expected the… more>>