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Brachiaria grass is an animal feed rich in protein and energy and has good adaptation to drought and low-fertility soils.
To learn more about Brachiaria grasses and the available seeds, reach out to KALRO Seeds using the contacts provided in the poster.
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KALRO has developed a superior indigenous chicken breed which has a higher genetic potential. The KALRO improved chicken will produce between 230-250 eggs per year compared to about 80-100 eggs from the unimproved chicken.
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HASS Avocado Seedlings are available at our KALRO Horticulture Research Institute. You can place your orders by calling the number provided on the poster.
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KALRO has developed a superior indigenous chicken breed which has a higher genetic potential and TIMPs to overcome production challenges. The KALRO improved chicken produces between 230-250 eggs per year compared to about 80-100 eggs from the unimproved chicken. In order to make
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This week, we officially launch KALRO Mkulima Shops in selected Research Centres in the country. The shops are selling points for KALRO seeds, seedlings & other products. The shops are situated at KALRO Kabete, Kitale, Kibos, Njoro, Embu, Mwea, Kandara, Katumani, Matuga & Alupe.
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KALRO is a statutory body of the Kenya Government created through the KALR Act No.17 of 2013 to streamline the operations of the national agricultural research system to effectively contribute to the growth of the sector. The Act merged Kenya Agriculture Research Institute (KARI)
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Thinking of venturing into apple farming? Join Dr Kori of KALRO HRI to get more information about the new Apple varieties developed by KALRO suitable for high,mid and low altitude areas.Tuesday, 13th June 2023 at 12:30pm
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Want to learn about crops diversification for food & nutrition security. Join us from 9-10 December 2022 at the KALRO Kabete Field Day.
#TukutaneNarlFieldDay
@ezra_muinde_
@KALRONjoro
@KilimoNews
@kilimoKE
@rootooba
@rodgers_kirwa
@Cipotato
@ILRI
@kenaff_farmers
@KiambuCountyGov
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Rainy season is here visit our stands and purchase some fruit seedlings including TC banana, grafted fruit seedlings and many more.
#kalroat10
#KALROKabeteOpenWeekExhibitions
Date: 31st March - 1st April 2023
Venue: KALRO Narl Kabete
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Are you a dairy goat farmer and in need of training on the management of your flock?
The Small Ruminant Research Program at KALRO DRI in Naivasha is offering training on the following areas of interest: Feeds and Feeding, Breeds and Breeding among others
#KALRODRINaivasha
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KALRO has developed dairy technologies, innovations, and management practices (TIMPs) through decades of research and is currently scaling out these TIMPS to Kwale, Kilifi, Narok, Samburu, and Nyamira Counties through 30 county staff being trained in Nakuru.
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Are you a farmer or farmer group and in need of training on dairy goat? Save the Dates and book your slot. Dates: 24th-26th October and 38th-30th November 2023.
Venue: Dairy Research Institute,Naivasha
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Grain amaranth is a versatile crop used as a vegetable, grain, and livestock feed. In Kenya, production is low, and millers have to import 10,000 tons annually to meet demand.
#climatesmartcropsandgrasses
#AgriFI
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Upcoming Event: 1st KALRO Scientific Conference and Exhibition on 27th - 31st March 2023 at KALRO Headquarters.
#Celebrating10YearsofKALRO
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The Kenya National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved environmental release of genetically modified (GM) cassava event 4046, resistant to cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). The disease-resistant cassava was developed by the KALRO.
@BiosafetyKenya
@KephisKe
@HamadiIddiBoga
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Welcome to Veterinary Services Research Institute, Muguga Livestock Auction on 28th July 2023 at 9am.
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Did you know when planting finger millet a measurement of 30cm from one plant row to the next plant row and 10-15cm thinning distance is recommended."This will enable plants to access nutrients from the soil easily without competition hence increasing yields" Samwel Ogolla,KALRO
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Thank you for joining us for the just concluded KALRO Kabete Field Day. We shared and learnt alot. Agriculture knowledge sharing is key towards transformed and improved agriculture productivity.
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Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is gearing up to host the first of its kind in Africa; the African Indigenous Food System Expo, from November 21 to November 26, 2023, in Muguga, Kenya.
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We are at the Nakuru ASK National Show from July 12th to 16th 2023. This year's theme is "Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth." Visit our Stand to learn about new farming techniques and technological advances in agriculture.
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Maize seed production in Kenya is set to be revolutionized following a 7-year research on a new technology that delivers a high-quality hybrid maize seed.
@CIMMYT
,
@corteva
,
@ARCSouthAfrica
#SPTAInitative
#FNPHybrids
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Did you know KALRO Kabete (NARL) offers practical technologies in;
Centre Farm Demos - a model demo farm to train and provide information on soil health, rain water harvesting for supplemental irrigation, farm planning and crop management for profitable production
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KALRO has today given 16 bags of Potatoe seed and a further 1,000 uppical cuttings to Wambugu Agricultural Training Institute in Nyeri. The farm will multiply the seed and distribute to farmers in the county. The Potatoe variety include shangi and Dutch varieties
@kcsap_project
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Cassava and Sweet Potatoe have been underutilized in terms of value addition. These tubers can be value added into several products including chips,cake,crackies,flour,chapati,mandazi,biscuits - Ms. Agnes Kwanzu, KALRO Value Addition Technician during the
#ISTRC2022
Kenya
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The Kenya National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved environmental release of genetically modified (GM) cassava event 4046, resistant to cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). The disease-resistant cassava was developed by the (KALRO).
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Save the Date: KALRO Mkulima Open Week Expo. Visit any of our Research Centre near you for an informative and impactful agricultural engagement.
#KALROMkulimaOpenWeek
#Exhibition
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Exciting news! KALRO is set to launch an improved crop and range of grass varieties for improved productivity in Kenya ASALs. The crops include Sorghum, Grain Amaranth, Green gram, Cow pea and Range land grasses.
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Did you know that Certified Finger millet seeds can be found at any KALRO Mkulima shop at the nearest KALRO centre.
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Today, KALRO has officially launched The National Government’s National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) KALRO Component. NAVCDP , a Community Driven Development Project funded by World Bank and seeks to increase market participation and value addition.
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KALRO through the VIRCA Plus project is developing virus disease resistant & nutritionally enhanced cassava varieties for Africa.
Yesterday the Project team & other stakeholders led by Dr. Catherine Taracha, KALRO planted NPT & DUS of the cassava in KALRO Kiboko, Makueni county.
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Did you know that KALRO has an Agro advisory Call Centre where you can call and get instant response on all your agricultural concerns. To talk to one of our representative call 0111010100
@kcsap_project
@KilimoNews
@kilimoKE
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KALRO researchers have embarked on multiplication and distribution of tomato seedlings to farmers in Garissa, Kajiado, Siaya and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties. These counties have selected tomato crop as a priority value chain to improve their communities’ livelihoods.
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Do you know this type of farming; Improvised gardens in the urban setting?
#TukutaneNarlFieldDay
@eadigitalfarmer
@rootooba
@mkulimayoung
@shadrackagaki
@kenaff_farmers
@KiambuCountyGov
@GovernorNairobi
@Kalroseeds
@The_Organic_Guy
@FarmbizAfrica
@charity_mutegi
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Have you marked your calendar for this informative and interactive Field Day to be held KALRO NARL-Kabete just opp. ABC place along Waiyaki way Nairobi.
#TukutaneNarlFieldDay
#SavetheDate
@ILRI
@FarmKenya254
@KALRONjoro
@aatfafrica
@Maxwel_Kiptanui
@rodgers_kirwa
@kenaff_farmers
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The newly developed maize varieties that are resistant to Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLND), the hybrids have been tested and will fix the problem in counties still facing the crisis such as Bomet the South and North Rift regions.
@kilimoKE
@CS_Kiunjuri
@HamadiIddiBoga
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Our scientists led by Deputy DG,Crops Dr. Felister Makini hosted the world bank team led by dr. vinay Kumar at KALRO Muguga.The team toured the new greenhouse model facility under experiments. Currently, KALRO is testing the new greenhouse model for digital smart farm activities
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KALRO is showcasing several climate smart technologies for sustainable growth at the ongoing Nairobi ASK Show. These technologies cover wide range of various value chains including maize, coffee, gooseberry as well as livestock feed like teff and bracharia grass
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Do you want to practice indigenous chicken farming or already in the business, here is an opportunity for you to be trained on indigenous chicken management by our experts at KALRO Naivasha. Book your slot to participate.
#ChickenFarming
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Availed 5 potato breeder seeds Shangi,Dutch Robin,Unica, Kenya Sherekea to Kevian Kenya Limited under a license agreement signed at KALRO headquarter today.Over 50,000 patato farmers will access the clean potato seed from Kevian for 15 years.
@kilimoKE
@keviankenyalimited
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The climate smart Batian coffee variety is high yielding and resistant to both Coffee Berry Disease and Coffee Leaf Rust thereby reducing the cost of production. It is early maturing and improved to suit all coffee agro-ecological zones.
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KALRO'S Deputy Director crops Dr Felister Makini and the commercial Counsellor Embassy of Turkey Mustafa Alicia officiating the launch of the 2 acre garden drip irrigation system at the Coffee Research Institute in Ruiru, Kiambu county this afternoon.
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Today we host the National Potato Conference and Trade Fair 2023 marking the International Day of Potato. The theme of the event is "Transforming Potato Value Chain into a Sustainable Nutrition Sensitive Food System for Socio-economic Growth" through improved seed systems.
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Are you a farmer from Nyandarua and neighbouring counties looking for brachiaria grass seeds? KALRO Dairy Research Centre in Oljoro Orok has plenty of the seeds for you.Currently selling at ksh 4,850 per kg sufficient for 1/4 acre.For more information contact as on 0710854357.
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KALRO Research Technologist taking students through dairy farming under zero grazing feeding system. The officer encouraged the farmers to embrace technology as a climate smart that is sustainable and works towards improving the farmers livelihood and increased income.
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#HappeningNow
KALRO Kabete Open Week Exhibitions. Free Entry. 31st March - 1st April 2023.
#KALROAt10
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Exciting news!
KALRO is set to launch its Second Strategic Plan for 2023/24- 2027/28 on April 16th, 2024. Mark your calendars for our big launch day.
#KALROSPLaunch24
#mithika_Linturi
#kilimoKE
#StateHouseKenya
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Today we officially commissioned the KALRO Poultry Breeding and Multiplication House at the Non-ruminant Research Institute in Kakamega and also released the Improved KALRO Chicken KC3 breed line
@AgriFIcsapp
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KALRO has introduced five new cowpea varieties that are high-yielding, preferred by the market, and tolerant to parasitic weed Alectra vogelii. These new varieties will be available as certified seeds across KALRO mkulima shops and other registered seed companies.
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KALRO welcomes you to the Eldoret ASK Show from 1st to 4th March 2023. Visit our stand to get advisory services from our experts on the best farming practices.
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The LSC project is currently being implemented in Ethiopia,Kenya & Kenya the LSC being implemented by KALRO.
In picture: Project team during participatory monitoring, evaluation,adaptation & learning workshop of the land,soil & crop infor services project.
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Kenya will now step up research on dairy after H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta handed a title deed of 227 hectares of land in Naivasha
The land had been set aside for the National Sahiwal Breeding Research and Multiplication, the only such facility in Kenya and Africa.
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Macro-propagation technology of generating banana suckers is very economical and farmer friendly compared to micro-propagation which requires intensive lab work.KALRO-Kisii is promoting banana macro propagation technology for faster generation of suckers.
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The annual
@AgriSocietyOfKe
trade fair for Nakuru County kicks off from the 29th of June to the 3rd of July 2022 at the Nakuru Showgrounds. Visit our
@kalromkulima
stand to learn the best farming practices from our experts.
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KALRO Oljoroorok joined other KALRO Centres and Institutes to showcase its technologies during the KALRO Mkulima Open Week. Being the leading Centre in Dairy product value addition and production of fodder for livestock,
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Are you interested in bee farming? Our KALRO Apiculture Research Institute is stepping up to provide technological and innovative solutions across the apiculture value chain. Visit our stand at the Nakuru National Agricultural Show to learn more.
@kilimoKE
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Starting this Thur 9th - Fri 10th December 2022 KALRO NARL Kabete welcomes you to End of the year Field Day. Join us and learn more about farming technologies and more.
#TukutaneNarlFieldDay
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Did you know that the TELA Maize (Bt maize) will be available royalty-free to small-scale farmers in Kenya through local seed companies once approved for commercialization
@aatfafrica
@kilimoKE
@HamadiIddiBoga
@KephisKe
@BiosafetyKenya
@NemaKenya
@afri_isaaa
@OFABKenya
@ofabUg
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we are proud to have developed and released 6 potatoe varieties for
#foodsecurity
and
#Commercialization
. come learn more at the NationalPotatoConference2019 onging at KALRO Headquarters 23rd-24th May 2019
@npckkenya
@KephisKe
@shadrackagaki
@rodgers_kirwa
@HamadiIddiBoga
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KALRO Apiculture $ Beneficial Insects Research Institute, Marigat invites farmers and stakeholders for an Open Day on 21st -22nd March 2023 at Marigat. Visit us & learn how to be a successful all-around farmer in dryland areas similar to Baringo or call 0800721741 for information
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The highly anticipated 2024 Eldoret Agricultural Show is set to kick off tomorrow 6th to 9th March. This year’s theme is “promoting climate smart agriculture and trade initiative for sustainable economic growth to address contemporary agriculture challenges”.
#karibueldoretshow
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KALRO Seeds Thika(Macadamia Place) is hosting the Kilimo Biashara Expo 2023 today and tomorrow, the 23rd & 24th March. Stakeholders within Thika and its environs are invited. Pay us a visit, there is a lot to learn about farming.
@kilimoKE
@Kalroseeds
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Ongoing Apiculture training at KALRO Naivasha towards improving bee keeping in Kenya
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KALRO Dairy Research Institute (DRI) &
@selfhelpafrica
in partnership with
@teagasc
invites stakeholders for a Farmers' Open day Learning themed “Towards improved Dairy Feeding and Genetics for profitability and Climate Stewardship” on 8th July 2022 at KALRO DRI. Entry is free.
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Come celebrate with us tomorrow 24th January 2024 at KALRO Seeds Centre in Thika as we open another Mkulima Shop for farmers to have one-stop access to our products,services and technologies. KALRO envisages to have Mkulima Shops spread out in various parts of the country.
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KALRO has unveiled a bio- control solution to combat the destructive striga weed that has become a threat to food security in Western Kenya and the Coastal regions.
@kilimoKE
@KalroKakamega
@KalroPTC
@KALRONjoro
@HamadiIddiBoga
@PeterMunya
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Brachiaria grass is one of the most nutritious forage feed for cows.The forage grass is drought resistant, increases milk production by 40% and makes more nutritious hay/silage
@KALRONjoro
@IGRCKenya2020
@ILRI
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KALRO Arid & Range Lands Research Institute in partnership with the
@SNV_Kenya
,
@NarokCountyGvt
,
@KajiadoGov
&
@TaitaTaveta006
are collaborating to implement Integrated and Climate Smart Innovations for Agro-Pastoralists Economies and Landscapes (ICSIAPL) Project.
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Save the Date: Launch of newly released cashew
varieties and official opening of KALRO Mkulima shop on 16th March 2023 at KALRO Industrial Crops Research Institute in Mtwapa,Kilifi county
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Save the Date: Upcoming
#FieldDay
. Join us on 9th-10th December 2022 at KALRO Narl-Kabete off Waiyaki way, Nairobi.
@npckkenya
@rootooba
@AGRAAlliance
@JohnDeere
#tukutaneNarlFieldDay
#Kalromkulima
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KALRO Kabete
#openweekexhibitions
Commercialization of Underutilized Fruits in Kenya: From Research to the Market Place
Entry is Free!!
31st March - 1st April 2023
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The future of farming is in good hands! At the ongoing KALRO Kabete Narl Mkulima exhibition,. University students, secondary school students, and
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KALRO has applied to the National Biosafety Authority for environmental release & placing on the market of GM cassava resistant to cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). Public comments are welcomed through a form that can be downloaded on the NBA website,or via SMS to+254713854132
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Farmers in Nakuru county & surrounding counties we are glad to bring our Mkulima shop at your door step.Join us tomorrow 26th January 2024 at KALRO Njoro Centre as we unveil the KALRO Mkulima Shop Njoro branch. We are expanding to serve you better.
#MkukimaShop
#Seed
#Seedlings
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KALRO is now inviting interested entities and organizations working with small-holder farmers, pastoralists and fisher-folk to submit proposals to upscale and promote adoption of existing proven and climate smart technologies that have been developed by KALRO and its partners.
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Save your money on animal feeds. Get Brachiaria seeds 🌱 at any KALRO Seeds centre near you. For booking and delivery Contact: +254 705 689 895
#BrachiariaGrass
@kilimoKE
@APSK_Kenya
@GRASKKenya
@rodgers_kirwa
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KALRO is participating in the Kitale ASK Show themed "Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth”
KALRO is showcasing different technologies in the production of different value chains;gooseberry, beans, maize and grass pastures.
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KALRO Board members plant trees during their visit to KALRO Lanet Beef Research Centre. The board met with staff and management of the centre to discuss how best to improve the service delivery to the farmers and general public.
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Congratulations NRI Kakamega for the splendid performance during the ongoing ASK Kakamega show 2023.
The show was opened officially today 15th June 2023 and is running till 17th June 2023
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We are delighted to invite you to the inaugural CGIAR Science Week, co-organized by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and held under the auspices of the Government of the Republic of Kenya.
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Agriculture scientists and stakeholders in Africa are in Nairobi discuss Climate Smart Agriculture
@ASARECA
@HiltonHotels
@ILRI
@irri
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CALL FOR EXHIBITIONS: Do you want to showcase your agricultural technologies and related products during the upcoming 1st KALRO Scientific Conference and Exhibition Open week. Get in touch for more details.
#KALROat10
@kilimoKE
@npckkenya
@AgriFIcsapp
@kcsap_project
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Today, Dr Martin Mwirigi Director KALRO Biotechnology Research Institute joins other staff in the massive tree planting exercise towards growing 10 billion trees by 2032.
#tupandemiti
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KALRO’s research team has been scaling up Brachiaria grass targeting mainly dairy farmers.Conservative estimates indicated that between 60,000 and 80,000 smallholder farmers have benefited from the grass.
@IGRCKenya2020
@USAIDKenya
@ILRI
@BecAHub
@SwedeninKE
@KALRONjoro
@kilimoKE
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KALRO has today signed an MoU with .
@StandardKenya
While speaking during the signing the KALRO DG,Dr Eliud Kireger said that the partnership will enable farmers get information on agricultural technologies developed by KALRO as well as other sectoral information.
#FarmKenya
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Potato is one of the crops chosen in the Big 4 agenda to play a key role in meeting food and nutrition security, universal health through provision of micronutrient rich foods and medicinal plants and manufacturing pillars
@KiambuCountyGov
@rodgers_kirwa
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Happening Now: KALRO soil scientists explaining to pupils and students on soil sampling and soil testing procedures to ensure healthy soil and improved crop productivity at the ongoing Eldoret National ASK Show.
@nacosti
@kilimoKE
#eldoretnationalaskshow2023
.
#Tukutaneshow
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KALRO through
@kcsap_project
is building competitive and sustainable seed systems in crops and livestock. In cassava value chain, cassava germplasm is being collected for multiplication of clean cassava cuttings to be distributed to farmers in Lamu,Kisumu,Busia & Siaya Counties.
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Fall Armyworm has been a major problem and can lead to 100 percent maize losses if not managed on time. KALRO through the KAFACI program, has developed an Integrated Pest Management Program that is a combination of various strategies to control the pests.
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KALRO together with partners
@ILRI
@CGIARlive
@ICRAF
@ASARECA
@ISRICorg
@blaiseamony
are implementing the Land, soil & Crop Information to support Climate smart Agriculture under the
#DeSIRA
project. Dr Boniface Akuku, Director ICT KALRO presents the role of Big Data to Agri.
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