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Common practices that pull down most dairy farms in Kenya
On a chilly Saturday morning last week, members of Kitiri Dairy Cooperative Society gathered at the Engineer Catholic Church in Nyandarua. The farmers had met at the church to learn…
SERIOUS Factors to consider when buying those day old chicks being advertised on facebook
If you are a poultry farmer or you wish to enter into poultry farming and will want to use day old chicks as a start then there are certain things…
What You Need to Know to Start Mushroom Farming in Kenya
Mushroom farming in kenya is arguably one of the most profitable yet capital friendly types of farming and I will explain why. Let’s take greenhouse farming as an example. A…
What you need to know about growing kale (sukuma wiki)
Kale belongs to the brassicas family – a group of leafy vegetables that generally favor cooler climates. Kale is very easy to grow in a variety of climates but it…
A wild fruit (Cape Gooseberry) and its benefits
The name Cape Gooseberry may not be familiar to many of us, but the fruit is certainly one that many will remember from their childhood. Speakers of the Luo language…
Things to look for before purchasing a dairy cow in Kenya
While it is true you can mint millions selling milk produced by your dairy cows; farmers fail to attain this for lack of good planning at the foundation level. At…
How to make Rabbit farming a serious profitable business in Kenya
There is a new wave in Kenya – that of rabbit farming. Rabbit keeping in Kenya is encouraged by companies such as the Rabbit Republic that are ready to make…
About Beetroot Farming in Kenya
Beetroot farming in Kenya has become more popular is very easy to grow, requires little attention, and the season is long. It has a rich earthy flavour and vibrant colour…
Things you should know to SUCCEED in Dairy Farming in Kenya
Dairy farming has grown tremendously in the last couple of years. From being a hobby activity, dairy farming in Kenya has been transformed into a full blown business venture. There…
STEP by STEP on starting a chicken business in Kenya today
It’s one thing to start a chicken farm, but to start an actual business out of it is something else entirely. You are not only going to become a chicken…