Archives for Crops
Kenyan Macadamia Trees Yield About 39 Kilos a Year Against a Potential 70 to 100: What Closes the Gap on the Land You Already Have
Macadamia yield per tree in Kenya averages about 39 kilograms of nuts a year on mature trees and about 17 kilograms on young trees. Researchers put the potential at 70…
Kenya Maize Production Rises to 3.3 Million Tonnes as Cropland Expands
Kenya Maize Production rose to million tonnes by 2021 as cropland expanded by 126% over three decades, KNBS data shows. Kenya’s Maize Production Rises to Million Tonnes as Cropland Expands…
Potato Farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet Demand Fair Prices as Broker Exploitation Hits Growers
Potato farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet are raising concerns over low farm-gate prices and broker exploitation, calling for stronger cooperatives and direct market access. Potato Farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet Demand Fair…
Macadamia Farmers Face Losses as 30,000 Tonnes of Nuts Remain Unsold After Export Window Closes
Macadamia farmers in Kenya face mounting losses as over 30,000 tonnes of raw nuts remain unsold following the closure of the three-month export window on October 10. Macadamia Farmers in…
Ginger Rhizome Rot: 3 Planting Mistakes That Kill a Plot Before Month 3
Ginger rhizome rot ranks among the most destructive diseases of ginger. You plant healthy-looking seed. Shoots appear in the first month. By week 10 the leaves turn yellow, the stems…
Drought-Hit Maize Farmers in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia: What to Plant After a Failed Season as Government Plans 25 Million 90kg Bag Maize Import
Drought-hit maize farmers in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia face a hard decision this October. Your long rains maize failed. The short rains have started. The government plans to bring…
China Market Opens for Kenyan Dried Chillies With Strict Rules on Safety, Processing and Certification
Kenya has secured market access for dried chillies to China, but exporters must meet strict requirements on food safety, processing, traceability, packaging and phytosanitary certification. China Market Opens for Kenyan…
Fruit Trees to Plant This Short Rains Season: 8 Best Choices by Region
Fruit trees to plant this short rains season depend on your altitude, your soil and the weeks of rain left in your county. Kenya Met forecasts above-average rainfall over 80…
FRUIT FARMING FOR SALARIED WORKERS: 5 PROVEN WAYS TO RUN AN ORCHARD FROM TOWN
Fruit farming for salaried workers works when you run your orchard like a second job with a clear system. You hold a job in town. Your trees stand in a…
Coffee Farming in Kenya Faces New Reforms as CS Kagwe Calls for Better Farmer Earnings and Global Market Growth
Coffee farming in Kenya faces renewed calls for reforms as CS Mutahi Kagwe pushes for better farmer earnings, stronger regulation and expanded global markets. Coffee Farming in Kenya Faces New…