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How to make more money from potatoes
Irish potatoes are widely grown in several parts of Kenya. They are the world’s fourth most important staple food after maize, wheat and rice and are available in varieties. They…
Best method of farming chilli commercially
Chilli farming is surely a profitable venture since the plants have a good market. They are rich in vitamins A, B and C as well as minerals. Varieties: The most…
A story from a young successful banana farmer in Kericho
Nelson Chirchir considers himself a non-conformer, which is why he does not grow tea in an area where the crop is dominant. On a third of his two-acre family farm…
Kenya heading for a record year maize harvest this 2020
Kenya is set for the biggest maize harvest on record in 2020 on the back of adequate rainfall, revised Ministry of Agriculture forecast show, potentially offering relief to families whose…
Taita Taveta farmers to benefit from fast-growing cassava varieties
The University of Nairobi has partnered with Taita Taveta county government to establish a cassava nursery. Done under the Ruforum Cassava Value Chain Project, the deal will see a nursery…
Cotton farmers in Taita-Taveta County oppose poor pay
Cotton farmers in Taita-Taveta County have rejected the price offered by the government for their produce. The farmers from Taveta have vowed to replace the crop with others to avoid…
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…
Cassava farmers in Kilifi cry foul after produce lacks market
Cassava farmers in Kilifi County are crying foul after failing to get market for their produce, yet they were enticed to grow the crop with hope for big returns. Lilian…
From charcoal burning to making a kill in bulb onion farming in isiolo
A drive from Isiolo town to Attir village does not prepare one for any agricultural activities in the arid area that is characterised by desert vegetation. But upon reaching our…
Why a 50-kg bag of Irish potatoes retailing on average at Ksh 3,800
The demand for potatoes in Kenya has been growing steadily. This growth is driven in part by rising demand from the fast-food industry and for processing into high-value products. But…