OACK farmers showcasing their value-added herbs and spices during Murang'a County Agro-ecology bill launch.
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OACK farmers showcasing their value-added herbs and spices during Murang'a County Agro-ecology bill launch.
Deputy Governor, Murang’a County (centre) being taken through the organic production system by Duncan from OACK during the Agro-ecology bill launch. OACK participated in the process of formulation of Agro-ecology act for the county. We were actively involved in the whole process and even...
An Organic Outlet selling bio-inputs. We make sure that inputs are locally available for farmers who requires ready made products at their disposal. this is by having outlets where supplies are stocked at various points.
Black Gold, certified organic fertilizer. In order to ensure the availability and affordability of the organic inputs, we support production and distribution of organic fertilizer available for all farmers which is suitable for all crops for planting and top dressing.
Some of the bio-inputs being trained at the Centre. OACK has been advocating for affordable inputs that every farmer can be able to produce at their farms. we train farmers both at the center and at their farms in order to ensure that the...
OACK has been advocating for affordable inputs that every farmer can be able to produce at their farms. we train farmers both at the center and at their farms in order ensure the quality of the produce is maintained and the practices are implemented...
MS Janet Waweru, A farmers at Murang’a training other farmers from western region (Welt Hunger) of Kenya during an exchange visit to OACK on June2023 OACK has actively encouraged farmers exchange visit to other farms in order to learn from the practices done by...
BRC Water Tank Inauguration By Laura (GLS) during a visit to OACK on April 2023 OACK has been advocating for the water harvesting both for domestic use and crops production. We have been advocating for various technologies for water harvesting to enable the communities...
Tree Planting at Gatare Forest Dear friends and community members, We are excited to invite you to a tree planting event at Gatare on 25th April 2023. This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and make a positive impact...
Mr. Harrison Kihara members of Baraka group from Mairi village harvesting his upland arrow roots. Photo by David Karanja.
Members of Githumu organic making soil conditioner a bio fertilizer at Mr.Thuku farm during group training. Photo by Ongulu Evaline.
Mr. Samuel Maina in green dust coat showcasing different variety of seeds and training farmers on importance of seeds saving during field day at a Githumu.photo by J.N.Muturi.
J.N. Muturi O.A.C.K staff in blue cap training farmers from Nakuru importance of kitchen garden at Mrs. Regina Njoroge farm in Gichagini during an exchange visit.photo by David Karanja
Mr. Samuel Njuguna from Kangari tending his newly planted vertical bags he had received from O.AC.K. Photo by D.N Kariuki during farm visit
This coffee and plantain nurseries belong to Mirindi Farmers’ Cooperative in Kirinyaga where we did trainings. They have treated the seedlings with bocashi and observe that they are growing faster and appear dark green.
Mr. Benson Gitau from Githumu village in Murang’a, inspecting his curing compost manure
Mrs. Gladys Maina from karinga (Murang’a) weeding her portable garden planted using Bocashi after being trained in October2022.
Lucy Wanja from Kiganjo showing her kitchen garden as a result of using bio input compost manure and bio slurry.
Mrs. Ruth Wangui from Karinga village harvesting kales she planted using bio inputs after she was trained in September 2022
Mr. and Mrs. Kimani from Githumu village weeding their spinach which they planted using the Bocashi
Farmers undergoing practical on FPE making during the training in Kandara
David Karanja training farmers from Murang’a a practical on making soil conditioner (fermented bio-slurry) during farmers training
Some farmers from Kiranga group in Murang’a doing practical on Cow Pat Pit (C.P.P).
Youths undergoing a practical lesson on how to make Bokashi on 27th May 2022
Lawrence Gitonga in (grey) leading youth in practical on Apichi – a bio pesticide and a stimulant
group photo of participants during an advocacy on marketing space meeting at the county Headquarters on 14th December2022.
OACK Director, IWAMA –DIFE project officer in a meeting with the Forester –Gatare forest and Gatare forest CFA leaders on 6th December 2022
Dr. Lusilwa Wasike of KARLO address the participants during the field day on 30th November.
. Beneficiaries adding value ( grinding and packaging) to their herbs.
Farmer receive grinding and oil extracting machines and labeling materials from David of OACK on November 29
OACK, CFA (Gatare) and KWS officers during a tree planting exercise in Gatare forest on 22nd November 2022
Mr. James Nyaga and Daniel Gitahi both agriculture policy and strategies officers in the Murang’a County government address participants during a courtesy visit by the organic farmers on November 23rd 2022
Farmers install Janet’s water pan. The lining material and installation was supported by OACK in October and November.
Mwaranao Primary environmental clubs pupils mulch an avacado tree after planting in their school compund. photo by David Karanja during pupils training
Organic compost manure is one of the best ways to fertilize your garden. It is full of nutrients that will help your plants grow healthy and strong. Here are some tips on how to prepare organic compost manure.
Organic farming is a type of agriculture that relies on natural processes, rather than the use of artificial chemicals, to enhance the fertility of the land. This means working with the natural systems that exist in the soil, rather than against them. One of...
Organic goat rearing is a process of raising goats without the use of synthetic chemicals or genetically modified organisms. This type of goat rearing is also known as natural goat rearing. There are many benefits to organic goat rearing, including improved goat health, improved...