This archive report was first published on 31 October 2019.
On November 9, Egerton University in Nakuru will host the Seeds of Gold farm clinic, sponsored by the Nation Media Group, Egerton University, and other organizations.
The event, themed "Enhancing Food Security Through Technology and Innovation", will provide farmers with opportunities to interact with experts and dealers of equipment and inputs.
Among the topics to be tackled are mechanisation, wheat harvesting, shelling of maize, and ploughing, as well as horticultural training on growing cabbages, potatoes, peas, avocado, and other crops.
Additionally, the event will feature interactive forums at various tents designated by experts, covering dairy and poultry farming, rearing insects for feeds, and more.
The clinic will run from 9am to 4.30pm.
Separately, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) is hosting an international gathering on food safety and standards from October 30 to November 1 at its headquarters in Loresho.
Themed “Adding Value to Your Agribusiness With the Leading Worldwide Standard for Food Safety and Sustainability”, the forum brings together fresh commodity value chain actors, including industry speakers and exhibitors.
