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The ABCD of growing Butternut squash
Butternut squash farming is gaining currency especially as demand for the product increases locally and internationally. As a plant that has its origins in Mexico, the butternut squash has become…
How to plant courgette (Zucchini) from day one to harvesting
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo var. cylandrica) or courgette is slowly becoming a favourite crop among Kenyans if its growing presence in the market is anything to go by. As demand increases,…
Where cows in Nyandarua sleep on a mattress, listen to soul and RnB music to produce more
Dressed in a black trouser, a red shirt and matching shoes, Muchina Nyaga struts his zero-grazing unit checking on how his cows are faring. He stands at an empty shed,…
How to plant biringanya (Eggplants)
Demand for the eggplant is rising not only in markets in Kenya but also in neighbouring countries The Asian crop comes in different colours that include white, purple and green,…
Some methods to help you test your soil pH without going to a laboratory
Want to grow bigger tomatoes, taller sunflowers and all-around healthier plants this season? The secret is in the soil. All great gardens start from the ground up! Every single shrub,…
A to Z of growing finest onions in the market
Before you get tempted to engage in onion farming, do your homework well and learn from the masters who are already in the agribusiness. However, here is information to give…
Lessons from Kenya made me leave my carpentry job to starting a successful dairy farm in Uganda – success of Lubus Mixed Farm
He was a carpenter and his clients liked his products. But he was earning little money, so he decided to go into farming. I am Bruhan Lugoloobi Ssekaggya, 35 years…
All you need to know about feeding your cow for maximum productivity
Proper feeding is very important for the success of dairy farming and represents the highest single variable cost in livestock production. First, a farmer needs to understand the nutritional requirements…
Tactics a Peasant Farmer uses to stay in business in Kenya
Of course by now you know the most common and trending Kenyan sayings. Such clever terms like โutume na ya kutoaโ have recently been elevated to the โall-time best Kenyan…
Many farmers in Kenya still not aware of the immense value of the ever-present Kikuyu grass
For many livestock farmers, Kikuyu grass has been this ever-present, little value pasture species that their animals seem to have a liking for. In the Americas, Asia, Australia and New…