Boom For Banana Farmers in Kenya As EU Builds New Processing Plant
Banana farmers in Taita Taveta County have been asked to increase production to benefit from a Sh116 million processing plant that is under construction. The plant will give farmers an opportunity to earn more after…
Cultivation Procedure Of Hass Avocado
Preparation of the land The land must be tilled before planting commences. There must be availability of well decomposed manure and water back-up. If there is strong wind, make sure that the necessary wind breakers…
Nyeri County to put up avocado processing plant to tap directly into diaspora markets
"We are planning to set up an avocado processing and packaging plant in the next one to two years. This will help Nyeri County to enjoy the benefits of the European, Chinese and other…
Watermelon Varieties Available in Kenya
I am from Garissa County and I need the best variety of watermelon. Please advise. Abdizahim Hajir Watermelons do well in hot and even dry areas. Watermelon is a warm season crop but requires water…
Machakos and Nyeri Counties to partner to produce hass avocado
Governor Mutahi Kahiga and Governor Mutua in an Avocado farm in Nyeri County Machakos County Governor Alfred Mutua has reached at a decision to partner with Nyeri County in a bid of supporting Avocado…
Biggest Challenge That Will Face Hass Avocado Farmers
The second day of the IX World Avocado again saw many interesting speakers take to the various stages and the sessions were very well attended, as were the trade show stands. As well as sessions…
Management Practices On Tree Tomato Farming
Management practices include training the crop while still young to prevent breakages and also when it reaches fruit-bearing age. The plant should be pruned after achieving a height of about 3-4 feet. Farmers Trend Tree…
Production & The Math Behind Passion Fruit Farming
If there is any crop that can unlock your farm’s fortunes, and make you scream alleluia, then it is passion fruit farming. I am saying this because the fruit has proven to have the following…
Major Reason Why Intercropping Hass Avocado & Fuerte Variety Is Critical
Avocado trees produce one or two million flowers in a single flowering period, although only about 200-300 fruits mature. Avocado cultivars are grouped into two classes based on their flowering behaviour: Hass Avocado Seedling Supplied…
Fig Fruit Farming in Kenya, A Fruit Not Many Farmers Are Aware Of.
Figs are a delicious treat that thrive in warm climates, but can also be grown in more temperate regions with a bit of extra care. Fig fruit is one of the ancient fruits known to mankind, mostly…
