Archives for Mango Farming
Apple Mango Variety In Kenya: Exploring It’s Rich Diversity
The Apple mango variety is the most popular and widely grown mango variety in Kenya. It is known for its sweet, juicy flesh and its smooth, thin skin. Apple mangoes…
EU Approves Importation Of Mangoes From Kenya
The European Union (EU) has approved the importation of temperature treated mango fruits from the country paving way for a major market for export of the local fresh produce. The…
KVDA and Elgeyo Marakwet County distributes 50,000 mango seedlings to farmers
The Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) in collaboration with the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet has taken a significant step towards boosting economic prosperity and increasing forest cover in the…
Murang’a earns recognition for its mango subsidy program.
The decision by Murangโa Governor Irungu Kangโata to subsidise mango production earned the county accolades during the first national mango conference in Makueni County. The subsidy, which sees farmers earn…
Mango Farming In Kenya, The Best Varieties For Your Region
Mango is an important cash crop in Kenya. It is produced for both local and export markets. Kenya exports mature mango fruits to the EU and the middle East countries…
Mango Farmers In Muranga Get Better Deal – Thanks To County Govt
Muranga County has entered into a deal with Two companies which are buying Mangoes at 16 per Kg, up from 4 bob. This is after aggregating farmers into a Cooperative…
Here is how to grow mangoes the right way
A mango is an evergreen fruit tree locally known as โembeโ. The tree is so pronounced in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. we have mainly three types of…
The business of adding value to ripe mangoes through drying – Success story of Faith Mumo in Makueni
When she graduated from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology where she studied fish farming management, the last thing Faith Mumo expected was to be an industrialist. Today, the…
Bad News To Kenyan Mango Farmers As Government Delays In Capitalising On Pakistan’s Mango Export Offer
Finding export market opportunities has become a key focus for many nations seeking to boost their economies in the wake of a global financial downturn that has lingered on for…
Alphonso -The King Of Mangoes- Variety, Cultivation And Where To Obtain Seedlings
A delicious fruit having a wonderful flavor and charming fragrance is none other than the alphonso variety of mango that we are talking about. This king of mango fruit is…