Archives for Crops - Page 5
How do You Tell that a Tomato is Ripe?
In the beautiful farms of Kenya, where tomatoes grow in abundance, figuring out when they're just right to pick is like unlocking a tasty secret. Tomatoes are super important here,…
Cherry Tomato Farming in Kenya; A Complete Guide
Cherry tomatoe, with their vibrant colors and sweet flavor, have become a favorite crop among farmers in Kenya. For Kenyan farmers seeking a high-value, profitable crop, cherry tomatoes offer a…
Good News for Kiambu County Tea Farmers: Increased Payment for Green Leaf in 2024
Kiambu County KTDA board member, David Muni said the increased pay is as a result of improved cash flows by the agency from the successful implementation of tea reforms that…
Can maize tolerate the waterlogging conditions?
Kenya is currently grappling with the effects of El Niño, marked by increased rainfall and the potential for waterlogged conditions. Maize, a staple crop in the region, faces challenges in…
Government announces plans to buy maize from farmers at Sh4,000 per bag
The Kenyan government has though Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has announced that it will buy maize from farmers at a price of Sh4,000 per bag. This is a significant…
Aerial Yams Farming In Kenya; A Silent Money Maker
Aerial yams, also known as Dioscorea bulbifera, are a unique and underutilized crop gaining popularity in Kenya due to their adaptability, high yields, and nutritional value. Unlike conventional yams that…
Pyrethrum Farmers in Kenya Calls For The Sectors Revival
The Pyrethrum Growers Association has urged the government to include farmers in their County Integrated Plans and form an economic block in order to revive the sector since the globe…
Good News To Sugarcane Farmers In Kenya As Govt Set To Clear Arrears
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has asked parliamentarians to issue a certificate for a debt write-off for state-owned sugar companies currently in a cash crunch. Speaking before the National Assembly…
Report Reveals Small-Scale Coffee Farming Realities in Kenya
Majority of smallholder coffee farmers in Kenya have little knowledge of the contents of milling and marketing contracts among other issues along the value chain, according to a new study.…
Growing Herbs For Export In Kenya: Success Story Of Grace Muchai In Isinya
The cosmopolitan Isinya township on the outskirts of Kajiado town makes it ideal for farming and agribusiness. We drive eight kilometres to Kisaju, on the sparsely populated Isinya-Pipeline road, then…