Archives for Avocado Farming
Drought-Hit Maize Farmers in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia: What to Plant After a Failed Season as Government Plans 25 Million 90kg Bag Maize Import
Drought-hit maize farmers in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia face a hard decision this October. Your long rains maize failed. The short rains have started. The government plans to bring…
Fruit Trees to Plant This Short Rains Season: 8 Best Choices by Region
Fruit trees to plant this short rains season depend on your altitude, your soil and the weeks of rain left in your county. Kenya Met forecasts above-average rainfall over 80…
FRUIT FARMING FOR SALARIED WORKERS: 5 PROVEN WAYS TO RUN AN ORCHARD FROM TOWN
Fruit farming for salaried workers works when you run your orchard like a second job with a clear system. You hold a job in town. Your trees stand in a…
Why Kenyan Avocado Farmers Earn So Little From Fruit Sold at High Prices Abroad
Kenyan avocado farmers supply lucrative export markets, but limited bargaining power and local processing leave questions about how much value reaches growers. Kenyan Avocado Farmers and the Global Value Chain…
Agroforestry in Kenya: 7 Best Trees to Plant With Your Crops for Extra Income and Better Soil
Agroforestry in Kenya means growing trees on the same land as your crops or livestock. The trees give you timber, fodder, fruit and firewood. The trees also feed your soil…
Tea Bonuses Fell From Sh20 to Sh13 a Kilo: How to Add Fruit Trees as a Second Income Without Uprooting Your Tea
Tea bonuses fell sharply in the latest payout round. Bomet farmers averaged Sh13 per kilo of green leaf against Sh20 the year before, according to the Kenya News Agency. Some…
Understanding Kenya’s Avocado Seasons and Availability: Harvest Periods, Varieties, Regions and Export Planning
Understand Kenya’s avocado season, harvest periods, regional availability, and export windows for Hass and Fuerte to plan successful international sourcing. Kenya's Avocado Season Guide: Harvest Calendar, Varieties and Export Planning…
Avocado Farming in Nakuru Grows as County Invests Sh110 Million to Support Farmers
Avocado farming in Nakuru is expanding as the county invests Sh110 million to support more than 22,000 farmers and increase production. Nakuru Farmers Shift to Avocado Farming as County Invests…
Certified Grafted Hass Avocado Seedlings at KSh 250: 7 Best Steps to Big Profits
Certified grafted Hass avocado seedlings give your orchard the strongest start for fruit production. At KSh 250 per seedling, Farmers Trend Limited supplies certified grafted Hass avocado trees from nurseries…
Avocado Fertilizer and Mulching Guide: How to Improve Tree Growth, Root Health and Fruit Production
Unlock higher Hass avocado yields with smart avocado fertilizer and mulching techniques. Learn root protection, timing, and soil health tips for maximum profit. Avocado Fertilizer and Mulching Guide Avocado Fertilizer…