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Alert · Maize · Uasin Gishu

Fall armyworm seen in Moiben and Soy wards

Several farmers have brought in larvae this week. Scout your maize twice a week and look for window-pane damage and sawdust-like frass in the funnel. Spray early in the morning when the larvae are in the funnel.

Eldoret Agrovet Verified 0 answers 1 day ago

Success story · Dairy · Uasin Gishu

From 6 to 14 litres a day with silage

Last year we made 20 tonnes of maize silage with the co-op chopper. Our two cows went from 6 to 14 litres each through the dry season, and the milk cheque paid for the chopping twice over.

Jepkosgei Rotich 0 answers 1 day ago

Tip · Dairy · Uasin Gishu

Heat signs to watch before calling the AI technician

Call us 12 hours after you first see standing heat: mounting other cows, clear mucus, restlessness and a drop in milk. Morning heat, inseminate in the evening; evening heat, next morning.

Chebet AI Services Verified 0 answers 1 day ago

Question · Poultry · Uasin Gishu

Kienyeji chicks dying at two weeks. What am I missing?

Lost 12 of 50 chicks in three days. They huddle under the lamp and have white droppings.

Akinyi Odhiambo 1 answer 1 day ago

Question · Potatoes · Elgeyo-Marakwet

Late blight on Shangi potatoes: which spray works in wet weather?

Leaves turning black at the edges after a week of rain in Keiyo. Two acres affected.

Kibet Langat 0 answers 1 day ago

Question · Maize · Trans Nzoia

Best time to top-dress maize after planting in Trans Nzoia?

Planted H614 on 15 March with DAP. When should I apply CAN, and how much per acre?

Wafula Simiyu 3 answers ✓ Answered 1 day ago

Question · Maize · Uasin Gishu

Is anyone planting red maize this season?

I am selling certified red and white maize seed, disease resistant. Who wants some for planting?

Kiprono Arap Bett Verified 0 answers 1 day ago

Question · Dairy · Uasin Gishu

Why has my Friesian dropped from 18 to 12 litres this week?

She is eating normally and there is no fever. The drop started after we changed to a new batch of dairy meal on Monday. Should I worry about mastitis?

Wanjiru Kamau Verified 2 answers ✓ Answered 1 day ago