Soil is the basis of all life on 🌎 - it is where nutritious food begins. Soil health is the foundation of sustainable #FoodSystems and food security for all. The Global Symposium on #Soils4Nutrition by @fao is happening now. Find out more: bit.ly/3S0L5F1

Kenya exports only 4% of all horticultural produce in volume, while 96% is consumed locally. Over 90% of all the produce consumed locally is produced by smallholder farmers. The value of exports growing at Sh156 billion in 2021 compared to Sh150 billion in 2020. — Nation

Mandera’s silent green revolution bit.ly/3PTR2l2 #HealthyNation

Kenya is probably in for its fifth consecutive unsuccessful rainy season. According to the forecast for October to December (OND) in 2022, there is a good chance that most of the country will experience drier-than-average conditions. Get the full doc. bit.ly/3KRyb9b

Weeding Out The Invasive Weed A group of women living within the Naibunga conservancy have come up with measures to eradicate the spread of the Opuntia plant which has rendered the land barren, killing their livestock. #NTVWeekendEdition Hellen Aura🇰🇪

Impressed by Kenyan startup Twiga Foods new distribution facility in Tatu City. With USAID and DFCgov financing and support, the company has expanded its supply chain and is connecting Kenyan farmers and businesses to local markets.

Report: 76% of pesticides used in Kenya contain ingredients listed as Highly Hazardous Pesticides; excess residues found in skuma wiki, tomatoes

This Indian mango grower has produced hundreds of different mango varieties from the same tree since 1987 🥭

#AfCPA2022 #SpeakersAnnouncement We are excited to announce that Dr. Ruth Sitienei (Ruth Sitienei), Soil Scientist – Africa program at The Nature Conservancy will be giving a Keynote Speech at #AfCPA2022 (1/2)

Attending #AfCPA2022? Catch Ruth Sitienei, our Soil Scientist as she speaks on our work on agriculture-soil-climate interactions, regenerative and climate-smart agriculture with smallholder farmers and other stakeholders. #WorldSoilDay

This is the decade to reverse the loss of nature. Beginning today, countries are meeting in Montreal, Canada at #COP15—humanity's chance to write the roadmap for nature's full recovery. Read how humanity can work together towards a #NaturePositive future. nature.ly/3Hh6eYr

Day 1 of #AfCPA2022 The second keynote presentation of the day was given by Ruth Sitienei, Soil Scientist, Africa program at The Nature Conservancy in Africa The Nature Conservancy about "Harnessing #Soil Health to Create More Restorative and #Resilient Food Systems in the Central Highlands EcoRegion #Foodscape"

‘’Plant a tree at work’’ day

An ethical brand of delicious coffee that goes above and beyond for their farmers?? I'm in! 😍

Remembering Kelvin Kiptum and his world record-breaking legacy. 1999-2024 Full video available on the World Athletics YouTube channel.

What a perfect day for an eclipse! 🤩🌚 Trottier Space Institute at McGill McGill Science

Hey managers: to keep your people, let them work from home 2 days a week. Landmark experiment (1600+ ppl, 2yrs): random assignment to hybrid work -Increased satisfaction -Reduced quitting by 33% (especially for women & long commuters) -No costs for performance or promotion rates

🌾 Our Central Highlands Ecoregion Foodscape (CHEF) is revitalising Kenya's agricultural landscape from mountains to grasslands. By promoting crop diversity & water management, we're developing sustainable practices benefiting communities and ecosystems. nature.org/en-us/about-us…

No community celebrates the birth of a newborn baby than elephants!🐘🥰. This trumpeting and elation is far beyond angels can sing in heavenly places. What a heart-melting and awe-inspiring sighting? 🐘🐘🐘❤️

The BBC uses robo-cameras disguised as dung heaps to film wildlife up close, blending into any terrain...