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Bio gas system serves 60 – 80 % of the energy on our farm

2011-06-15 07:02 by Andreas Koller

Early June, we decided for the construction of a biogas plant. The increasing electricity bills motivated us to take this step. We expect to reduce our farm electricity bill from about KSHS 9,000. - by KSHS 4,500. And the gas bill of about KSHS 3,500. - will be eliminated completely from the month’s budget.

Green House Tomatoes – Success Story

2011-06-14 10:14 by Andreas Koller

In the middle of January, we started our green houses project for tomatoes. Within approx. 3 weeks the green houses were built and seeded. Since the middle of Mai 2011, a continuous harvesting started and now this gives us a regular income.

Water is the key factor for growing of vegetables – We still need a borehole

2011-05-15 11:10 by Andreas Koller

Nothing grows in complete drought!This is a simple principle that each farmer is aware of.The rainy season that did not start well also had great effects on our farm in these days.

Field Day, 28th June 2011 at our test farm in Jua Kali

2011-05-12 09:05 by Andreas Koller

On 28. June 2011 our field day will be held at the Swisskenko test farm in Jua Kali. Together with the Ministry of agriculture, we will present our work of the last 6 months.

New from 1st May 2011: Our Farm constitution and Rules for our Work

2011-05-01 11:27 by Andreas Koller

Now after a little more than a year’s work at our farm in Jua Kali, Kenya, we have decided to write a constitution for our farm that will serve as our operation guide for all project participants and employees.We hereby provide this online as a reference of our experience and as help for other farms that would like to take something from it.

Wide Range of Choice of the Products at our Farm

2011-04-29 11:54 by Andreas Koller

At our farm there is almost everything that we need in our life. We rely on diversified production. It is easier to deliver the entire range of products to nearby markets. Buying of vegetables, fruits, eggs, chicken, and milk for the household falls practically to zero.

Conclusion of Swisskenko test farm after a year’s work

2011-04-12 05:11 by Andreas Koller

After a year’s hard work, we, the entire Swisskenko team is a bit proud of what we have achieved in this short time. Our test farm has changed its face completely and today almost 100% of it is utilized.

Our Activities bear first Fruits!

2011-03-08 12:04

The activities on our test farm, according to our expectations caught the attention of the Chief of Jua Kali, which were very happy about. During his walk he saw some changes on our farm. The new water tank, the vegetable farm, the Push &Pull maize resulted into the Chief coming into our contact.

We welcome our new farm manager - Kiprop!

2011-03-01 05:55

We welcome our new farm manager - Kiprop! During our work in the last months in connection with our new green houses, we got to know a very interesting and hardworking man. Kiprop built the green houses in a very short time.

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