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Methods of Overcoming Dormancy on Fruit Trees
Overcoming dormancy in fruit trees is essential for ensuring a successful growing season and a bountiful harvest. Dormancy is a natural protective mechanism that prevents fruit trees from budding and…
Kenyan Agriculture: Crop Diversity and Sustainability
Nestled in East Africa, Kenya's unique topography, shaped by coastal plains, the Great Rift Valley, and majestic highlands, paints a landscape that is as diverse as its agricultural endeavors. With…
Kenya horticulture earnings grow by Sh18bn
Horticultural firms have had a good run this year, mainly due to the weak shilling after their exports earned 34 percent more even though volumes dropped by 92 percent. Within…
Different Concentrate Mixtures For Smallholder Dairy Farmers
Smallholder dairy farmers often require concentrate mixtures to supplement the diets of their dairy cattle. These concentrate mixtures are essential for providing additional nutrients and energy that may be lacking…
The Soursop Leaves Craze: Amazing Nutritional and Medicinal Benefits
In recent times, there has been a noticeable surge in the popularity of soursop leaves, with individuals from all walks of life enquiring about their availability and usage. This craze…
A New Dawn for Kenyan Basil Fresh Herbs and Broccoli Exporters
Kenya is a leading exporter of fresh produce; Cut flowers, ornamental plant cuttings, vegetables, fresh herbs and fruits. The markets where we sell the produce have been gradually changing to…
Why Your Grapevines Fail To Bear Fruits
Grape farming in Kenya has gained momentum in recent years, as farmers look to diversify their crops and capitalize on the growing demand for this flavorful fruit. However, despite their…
An Ancient Technology for the Current Moment: Reducing Fruit and Vegetable Losses with Clay Pot Coolers
For tens of millions of households, a lack of effective postharvest storage options leads to food loss and waste, and that means a reduced supply of the nutritious fruits and…
Understanding the Benefits and Uses of Rindomil Gold Fungicide
Rindomil Gold fungicide is a broad-spectrum fungicide that is used to control a wide variety of fungal diseases in plants. It is a systemic fungicide, which means that it is…
Common Pests and Diseases That Affect Broccoli Farming In Kenya
Broccoli,ย Brassica oleracea, is an herbaceous annual or biennial grown for its edible flower heads which are used as a vegetable. The broccoli plant has a thick green stalk, or stem,…