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Cashew Nut Farming In Kenya
Cashew nut is scientifically known as Anacardium occidentale, and locally known as Mkorosho, or Mkanju (Swahili). The crop originated from Northern part of South America. The Portuguese introduced cashew nut…
Basin irrigation on small fields
Basin irrigation is the most common form of surface irrigation, particularly in regions with layouts of small fields. If a field is level in all directions, encompassed by a dyke…
4 Tick Borne Cattle Disease
Tick Borne Cattle Disease: Livestock is an integral part of the livelihood of smallholder farmers in Kenya ranging from the high potential areas where mixed crop and rearing of various…
Diseases Affecting Wheat Farming In Kenya
Wheat Farming In Kenya: Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is an important cereal and is among the crops that contribute significantly to food security in Kenya. However, wheat diseases are among…
Carrot Farming In Kenya
Carrot Farming In Kenya: Carrots are among the most universally grown, if not the best loved of vegetables. Because of their broad appeal — radiant colors, diverse shapes and sizes,…
Pig Farming Pros & Con
Pig farming business is one of the most lucrative agribusinesses around the world and pigs are kept in one form or another almost everywhere in the world. In rural areas…
Hass Avocado Price Per Pc Hits Kshs 38
As hass avocado prices in Kenya continue to impress, Packhouse buying prices have also been handsome in the last 4 weeks of January 2023. According to Avocado Society of Kenya,…
Capsicum Farming In Kenya
Capsicum, popularly known as pilipili hoho, is a short term vegetable crop mainly used to add spicy flavours and essential nutrients to meals. Capsicum provides essential health benefits and diet…
Muranga 20 Macadamia Variety, The best macadamia variety in Kenya
Muranga 20 Macadamia : There are four approved varieties of macadamia in Kenya today. They are classified according to their characteristics and the agro ecological zone they are suitable for.…
Macadamia Farmers In Kenya Staring At Low Prices
Macadamia farmers in Kenya have been cautioned to brace for poor prices this year owing to fluctuations in the global market. Nut Traders Association of Kenya (Nutrak) chairperson Johnson Kihara…