Glossary

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Beans

Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are a vital staple food in Kenya, ranking second after maize in consumption and significantly contributing to dietary protein and...

Biodynamic Farming

Biodynamic farming is an advanced form of organic farming that uses natural materials, soils, and composts to sustainably cultivate the land. It treats farms...

Biological control

Biological control, also known as biocontrol, is a method of controlling pests, diseases, and weeds in agriculture using living organisms, such as predators, parasites,...

Biological Hazards

Organic or biologically-transmitted threats, including harmful microorganisms, toxins, and disease-carrying organisms like mosquitoes and venomous animals.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a broad field that involves the use of living organisms, biological systems, or their derivatives to develop or create products and processes...

Botulism

Botulism in Poultry Botulism is a potentially fatal neurotoxin disease affecting all domestic and most wild birds, as well as humans. It’s not a...

Brooding

Brooding is the care of young chicks immediately after hatching until they can regulate their own body temperature. During this stage, farmers provide heat,...

Bungoma

Bungoma County is located in the Western region with a population of 1,670,570 people. The county's capital and largest town is Bungoma. Key economic activities include agriculture, forestry, tourism and industry. 

Cash Crops

Cash crops are plants grown for their commercial value rather than for use by the grower. These crops are primarily grown for selling in...

Climate

The average weather conditions in a region over long periods, typically observed over months to millennia, described by statistics like mean temperatures and rainfall.