Solid waste management in Kenya is a major headache, not only for the government but also for individuals as well. That is because poorly disposed of solid waste is a known source of environmental pollution and can have serious health effects on people and animals. Therefore, the need for effective solid waste management cannot be […]

Bio-farming in Kenya is a relatively new concept that is slowly gaining momentum. Many governmental and private agencies advocate for this farming method due to its immense environmental benefits. But what are the benefits of this type of farming over the other methods? How is it practised? Most of all, is it a good farming […]

Organic tomato farming in Kenya is not a new topic to many people. It is a long debated issue with many proponents and opponents. Those who do tomato production as a horticultural business argue that organic tomato production is challenging and that it is not meant for large-scale production. On the other hand, small-scale farmers […]

Greenhouse farming has gained momentum in many areas in Kenya. That growth can be attributed to many reasons, with increased production being the leading reason. As with any other emerging and rapidly growing endeavor, it is easy to fall short of your greenhouse farming expectations. Lack of sufficient knowledge and information are the main factors […]

Livestock farming is the domestication of animals to bring benefits to the owner. Such benefits are labor, meat, eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool. Many people across the world employ different methods and ways to achieve the most out of their livestock. There are large-scale, small-scale, and hobby farmers, but the type of farming method […]

Introduction Poultry farming is one of the most widely practised forms of farming globally. That is because it does not involve a lot for poultry rearing to succeed. Many rural households in the world have some form of poultry in their homesteads. With the growing demand for poultry and its products, educating people on the […]

Kitchen waste can be categorized in to two; Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable which simply means substance or materials capable of being decomposed naturally by bacteria or other living organisms and thereby avoiding pollution

Livestock/animal Waste management simply refers to the processes and actions required to capture, store, treat and use manure that is in liquid, slurry or solid form, from its inception which is the farm animals to its final disposal.

1. Biogas Definitions Biogas has been defined in various different ways; NB; In summary from the above definitions biogas is; All the definitions are in agreement that biogas is derived, produced or generated from decomposed waste materials, organic matter, waste water, and solid waste or plant crops. In absence of oxygen. Biogas is produced through […]

Pig farming, of all the livestock production methods, can be considered the easiest. This kind of farming requires fewer inputs than other animal farming methods. People practice pig farming either for commercial purposes or as a small-scale venture. Commercial pig farmers supply large quantities of meat (pork), while small-scale farmers use pig farming to supplement […]