Tips to Tackle Mental Health Challenges in Farming Communities

  Great takeaways from this article: Establish a strong support network and prioritize mental health. Setting realistic goals and taking regular breaks can help reduce stress. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward mental wellness. Farming is often romanticized as a peaceful, rewarding way of life. But behind the idyllic imagery lies a profession that is demanding, uncertain, and, …

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5 Types of Technologies Farmers Should Adopt in Kenya

Kenya’s economy largely depend on agriculture. It employs a significant portion of the population and contributing to the country’s GDP. Many farmers still depend on traditional farming methods. However, the methods may not be sustainable due to the increase in the population. This is why farmers should embrace modern technologies to increase productivity, efficiency and sustainability.  Read More Synnefa Articles

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Africa: State Fragmentation and New State Imaginaries – Maritime Access in the Horn of Africa

African Arguments Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the International African Institute, …

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How to Start a Successful Farming Journey

Some us grew up in the countryside where going to the farm to tender for the crops was part of a routine. We never did it as a way of becoming successful farmers or gurus in the space. It was about feeding the family and ensuring that we were communally helping out. That’s different from a farmer who wants to …

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How Startups Should Celebrate Customers During Customer Service Week

Customer Service Week is a fantastic opportunity for startups to appreciate and connect with the very people who keep them in business, the customers. In a startup environment where growth and scaling are top priorities, showing customers how much they are valued can create loyalty and boost your brand’s reputation. But how exactly should startups make the most of this …

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