Re-Imagining Modern Agriculture: How to make it less rain-fed
Agriculture is a vital sector for food security, livelihoods, and economic development. However, it is also highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as droughts, floods, pests, and…
Bay Leaf Farming In Kenya: A Complete Cultivation Guide
Bay leaf, scientifically known as Laurus nobilis, is a fragrant and versatile herb widely used in culinary applications and traditional medicine. It's an evergreen shrub or tree that can grow…
Canistel (Egg Fruit) Farming: A Rare Highly Nutritious Fruit & Where To Purchase Seedlings
Canistel (Pouteria campechiana), commonly known as eggfruit, is aย tropical fruit tree. Though the size and shape of this fruit can vary greatly from one tree to another, the most favorable…
Kenya set to double acreage under rice production
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to increase rice production from 674,000 acres to 1 million to reduce importation, which stands at 80 per cent. To achieve this, the…
Banana Spray and Fertilizer Program Guide for Optimal Growth and Yield
Banana cultivation plays a significant role in the global economy, providing income for millions of households worldwide. One of the key factors that influence the success of banana cultivation is…
How plants living in harmony are improving maize plantations in Kenya: a short story of Push-Pull
Once, I traveled around the country to witness the application of a successful farming technique called push-pull. This technique, developed by Kenyan farmers, uses the natural characteristics of plants to…
Essential Guidelines for Maintaining Optimal Temperatures in Chick Rearing
In the delicate process of chick rearing, maintaining optimal temperatures stands as a cornerstone for fostering healthy growth and development. As with any living organism, chicks are particularly sensitive to…
Wambugu Apples: A Successful Journey in Agricultural Innovation and Value Addition
In the heart of Kenya, Kate Wambugu, inspired by her father's legacy, has embarked on a groundbreaking venture into apple farming and value addition. The recent launch of the Wambugu…
Cashew nut production, processing, export and market trends in Africa
Cashew nuts are an important export crop for many African countries. The favourable climate and soil conditions across the continent have made Africa a major producer and exporter of raw…