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Kenyan farmer who turned a dumpsite into a garden of giveaways
In July 2020 NPR highlighted the work of Victor Edalia of Kenya, who turned a trash dump into an urban farm in Kibera, one of the world's largest slums, on the outskirts…
Lettuce Farming In Kenya, The Silent Money Maker
Lettuce is a cool season vegetable. It is characterized by a loose leaves and head. It is easy to grow. You can grow lettuce under a limited space even in…
Hass Avocado Yield Per Tree While Taking Advantage Of Rains
The demand for Hass avocado has been soaring locally and in the export markets. With the growing markets for Kenyan fruits in Asia and Europe, perfect growing conditions, and government…
Lentil Farming In Kenya (Kamande), The Drought Tolerant Money Maker
Lentils, among other food legumes, play a significant role in human and animal nutrition and in soil health improvement. Its cultivation enriches the soil nutrient status by adding nitrogen, carbon…
Estimated Cost On Onion Farming Per Acre In Kenya
To attain the highest Return On Investment, ensure to use the right onion variety, correct seed rate, proper irrigation, nutrition and spraying. Avoid harvesting between Aug and Oct as prices…
Watermelon Farming In Kenya, Cost Analysis Per Acre
Watermelon farming is taking shape in Kenya as the fruit is being embraced by most Kenyans. In almost every town, you will find some fruit vendors with watermelons. Don’t ask…
Rabbit Farming In Kenya, How To Make Serious Money
Rabbit farming in Kenya can be a very profitable agribusiness for anyone knowledgeable in animal husbandry. Unlike other livestock farming, rabbit farming requires a low capital investment to start up.…
How to make money on beans farming in Kenya
Beans is herbaceous annual plant grown for its edible dry seeds or unripe fruits. It is the second most important staple food after maize for the local people in Kenya.…
Kale Farming In Kenya
Kale commonly referred as Sukumawiki is the most common vegetable produced in Kenya. Kale (Brassica oleracea), var acephala is a member of Brassicaceae family. It’s a cool season crop but…
Jute Mallow Farming (Mrenda) In Kenya
Jute mallow is an important African Leafy Vegetable, grown in western Kenya. It is highly nutritious and is a source of income for farmers. It has its origins from the…
