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I pay my school fees from farming onions in Machakos – Success story of Ian Mutisya
Twenty-nine-year-old Ian Mutisya is bubbly as he walks on his onion farm at Miwani on the outskirts of Machakos town. He uproots two bulb onions from the soil and examines…
Rules, benefits and the simple science behind crop rotation
My grandmother used to tell me that I am not supposed to plant the same crop on the same land consecutively. And when I asked her why not? Her reply…
Growing ginger (tangawizi) in Kenya, from planting to harvest
Did you know you can grow ginger or tangawizi on your own? Or you can use part of the root and it will continue to grow? In today’s article, I…
How a group of farmers is reaping big from French beans farming on the dry lands of Makueni
It last rained in Makueni County some seven months ago, and all the seasonal rivers are dry and water is scarce. In Songeni village in the heart of Mbooni East…
Mushroom farming huge prospects from veteran farmers
Mushroom farming has huge prospects, but more farmers are yet to take it up as a commercial venture due to various reasons. But there is tangible interest in mushroom farming…
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,…
Government of Somali finally lifts the ban on miraa imports from Kenya
The government of Somali has lifted the ban on miraa imports from Kenya that it had issued just one week ago. The lifting on the ban was done after President…
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,…