Communities dwelling in East Africa have grown groundnuts and used them as food, oil and a source of income for ages. Roasted groundnuts are a popular serving on breakfast tables of most households where they are taken with tea as a snack. Groundnuts are munched in bars, parks, on sidewalks, in public and private offices. …
Today I want to divert from the series on SAWBO model farms and dwell on the most important practice that’s ongoing now, that many farmers are in their fields. We realize that a majority of farmers in Kenya are working on their farms after the onset of the heavy rains. Some parts of the country …
Time for farmers to plant seed they stored in jerrycans Read More »
In our previous blogs we discussed the upcoming SAWBO model farms and plots and how farmers can visit and experience animation video content used to improve farming practices. We also discussed how these farms can be used as centers for farmer-to-farmer extension education, which shall encourage them to practice what they learn on their own …
SAWBO Model farms: Visiting other farms to learn what to grow. Read More »
Proper farm preparation ensures well-drained soil, a vibrant crop, and fewer challenges at the initial stages of growth. The process is determined by the type of crops a farmer wants to plant, size of the land, the terrain, and other contributing factors. Farmers are advised to watch several SAWBO animation videos on land preparation then …