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The dark side of farming
We often talk about farming as a well-paying and economically dependable occupation. Most people go to live in the upcountry as farmers upon their retirement from formal employment in the…
Peach fruit farming, how Ugandan farmers can get it right
Peach is a temperate fruit tree that belongs to the family of Rosaceae, same as the apple. Peaches have not penetrated the Ugandan market that well; the fruit is spotted…
Apple farming, varieties that can do well in Uganda
Four apple varieties were planted under three adaptation trials including Anna, Dorset Golden, Rome Beauty and Winter Banana. On-field trials proved that Anna and Golden Dorset can be easily adapted…
Herein is a checklist of a quality farmhand
The setting is a demo farm at Kilimo Biashara centre off the busy Meru-Nanyuki highway, and Gachara Gikungu is at the centre of it all. John Kiruthi of Farmers Trend…
Raising tomato seedlings, management and transplanting
Recently Moses sowed tomato seeds in a raised nursery bed. He has been watering them twice a day and the seedlings have now emerged thus there is need to remove…
Another export door to Malysia for hass avocado farmers in Kenya
Kenya is set to start exporting avocados to Malaysia as a delegation from the Asian nation finalizes a pest risk analysis. The delegation visited the Kakuzi farm and facilities as…
Mulberry farming and sericulture guide in Kenya
Mulberry is one of the fruits that is greatly overlooked and has not gained much attention in Kenya. Mulberry has the potential of lifting small scale farmers if it is…
Garlic farming tips for new farmers
Garlic is a high value horticultural crop in the onion family. Farmers in most parts of the country can be able to grow garlic and considerably increase their income because…
You need agricultural bank funding? Here is what you should know to avoid rejection
In my discussions with farmers, I always tell them banks are in the business of trading with money. Most farmers are very apprehensive about taking loans because of the interest…
Root rot problem on hass avocado trees, causes and treatment
Hass Avocados are an ingredient in a wide variety of healthy recipes. If you would like to, it is possible to grow your own avocado trees. But there are challenges…