Glossary

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Barley

Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a versatile cereal grain crop cultivated in Kenya for its high-quality malt, used in beer production, and as a...

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...

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.