Archives for Crops - Page 27
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 Coffee Farmers In Kenya As They Can Now Sell Directly To Consumers In South Korea
Kenyan coffee farmers can now sell their coffee direct to consumers in South Korea without going through a brokerage. This is after a successful shipment of the first consignment to…
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…
Carrot Farming The Right Way From Seeds
The botanical name of the carrot is Daucus carota subsp. sativus and it belongs to a family Apiaceae. Loamy and sandy are the soil types that are suitable for carrot…
Scientist working toward healthier, disease free potatoes in Kenya
Dr Eric Magembe speaks with unrepressed passion about potato, a crop that significantly augments the dietary needs of Kenya and many parts of the world. He is among a growing…
Coloured Capcicum (Pili pili hoho) Farming Guide
Capsicum (pili pili hoho) is a common crop that does well in hot or warm areas such as eastern and at the Coast. Itโs one of the most important high…
Lettuce Farming In Kenya, A Profitable Vegetable Ignored By Many
Lettuce is a leafy vegetable that belongs to the Asteraceae family, together with celery, parsley and endive. Two types, the heading and non-heading, exist. The heading type forms a compact…
How to get optimum Maize production in challenging times
Maize is undoubtedly the primary staple food in Kenya. Any factor that influences maize yields is therefore of key concern to farmers. Extraneous factors such as weather patterns notwithstanding, it…
A Simple Guide On Courgette Farming In Kenya
Courgette is also known as Zucchini. It is dark green in color and firm. They are closely related to Cucumber. The squash is very high in demand both in the…
Carrot Farming Stories From Small-holder Farmers In Kisii County
Carrot farming has emerged as one of the highly valued farming activities considered profitable in Kenya though mainly grown for the local market. Small-holder farmers in Kisii County are opting…