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70 acres of tea bushes on fire following a pay row in Nandi County
Multinational tea companies in Nandi County stand to lose Sh150 million annually for the next four years after protesting workers set 70 acres of tea bushes on fire following a…
President Uhuru to donate coffee roaster and a grader to increase farmersโ returns at Othaya coffee millers
President Uhuru Kenyatta has promised to donate a commercial roaster and a grader to Othaya coffee millers in order to increase farmersโ returns. Speaking in Othaya during his two-day tour…
Why tomatoes crack as they ripen and how to prevent it
One of the more frustrating things about growing tomatoes is watching a tomato ripen on the vine, slowly growing and changing from green, to pink, to and then looking one…
Complete guide on Sweet Potato farming in Kenya
Sweet Potato is a dicotyledonous plant belonging to the family Convulaceae. It is a perennial vine adaptable to different agro-ecological zones. It is widely grown on a small scale mainly…
Methods of drying bananas, pumpkins and cassava to make flour
I am a young entrepreneur with interest in food processing. I have been drying bananas, pumpkins, and cassava to make flour. I am now looking for a more efficient dryer…
Success stories on how tractor owners cash in on the rains
The onset of rains in Ukambani, as it happened two weeks ago, often brings so many visitors to the region Among those who visit are tractor owners and drivers, eager…
Address challenges facing agriculture in the country
Food security continues to be a major challenge to the nation. Currently, a large section of the population is facing starvation.ย However, some of the diagnoses and suggested remedies appear to…
Why Coastal farmers toil in perpetual poverty
Most people in rural areas of Coast region depend on rain-fed agriculture which has over time proven frustrating due to increasingly erratic season, thus making the population dependent on food…
Kshs. 1.2 billion Dairy processing plant to be set up in Kipipiri
Nyandarua County Investment Forum, which includes local dairies and businesspeople, says it is planning a billion milk processor in Kipipiri set to be complete by 2018. Nyandarua County Investment Forum…
Foodstuffs prices in Nyeri County goes down as other counties starve
With the coming of the short rains and intensified irrigation, the prices of foodstuffs in Nyeri County have gone down due to increased production. But despite the bumper harvest in…