Glossary

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Maize

Maize is the main staple food crop in Kenya, accounting for 20% of calorie intake. It is predominantly grown by smallholder farmers on plots of 0.2-3 hectares, usually as a monocrop with low inputs.

Maize Lethal Necrosis

Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) is a disease that affects maize plants, characterized by the necrosis of leaves, leading to the premature death of the...

Mechanized farming

Mechanized farming is the use of machines and modern equipment to carry out farm activities such as ploughing, planting, harvesting, and transporting produce. In...

Molting

Molting is the natural process where birds shed old feathers and grow new ones. During this period, egg production usually drops or stops completely...

Mycoplasmosis

Mycoplasmosis (CRD, Air sac, Sinusitis) Mycoplasmosis is a complex group of infectious respiratory diseases affecting poultry, primarily chickens and turkeys. It’s caused by bacteria...