Archives for Macadamia Farming
Macadamia Farming In Kenya; The Profitability Of The Sector
Macadamia farming in Kenya is mostly propagated from grafting, it has in recent time gained popularity in recent years due to the high demand for macadamia nuts both locally and…
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…
Is Hass Avocado and Macadamia Farming In Kenya Making Any Sense?
Okay, let's get serious. We all know the craze that has come with avocado. The other day I saw a friend of mine's relationship status saying "My relationship status: Avocado".…
History And The Future Of Macadamia Farming In Kenya That Farmers Should Know
Like other nuts, the Macadamia industry has seen a boom since the pandemic. While initially, there was a decrease in demand, this has been overtaken by an increased interest in…
Nutritional conditions and Fertilisation of macadamias
Macadamias cannot tolerate poor nutritional conditions. The first signs of nutritional deficiencies are a typical reduction in production, and then a gradual decline in the condition of the tree, with…
How To Graft Macadamia Nut Seedlings Like A Pro
Grafting Macadamia nut seedlings is a great way to introduce new plants to your farm. Macadamia trees, though one of the more challenging trees to introduce, can be grafted too.…
Pros And Cons Of Macadamia Farming In Kenya That New Entrant Farmers Should Note
Macadamia farming offers an important source of income for producers worldwide and especially for smallholder farmers in Kenya. Kenya is currently the third top macadamia producer, with a global market…
Good News To Macadamia And Cashew Nut Farmers In Kenya As Export Demand Rise Gradually
Kenya's macadamia and cashews exports surged considerably in 2021 as demand for the products rose globally, earning the east African billion shillings ( million dollars), the Nuts and Oil Crops…
Grow macadamia and avocados, farmers advised
Uasin Gishu governor Jackson Mandago has urged farmers to embrace crops such as macadamia, coffee, avocados, herbs and tissue culture bananas due to guaranteed markets and better returns. “Some counties…
