Archives for Fruits - Page 25
From Coffee To Making It Big On Hass Avocado Farming In Juja, Success Story Of Grace Ngugi
A few years back, Grace Ngungi took a leap of faith and began pulling down the coffee plants on her 400-hectare farm in Juja, Kiambu County, to replace half the…
How That Avocado Can Help Keep Doctor Away
Thirty-eight-year-old Irene has been jogging each morning for the past two months. Previously an exercise freak, Irene notes she was forced to change her ways upon being diagnosed with pre-diabetes.…
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…
Good News To Kenya Hass Avocado Farmers As South Korea Opens New Market
Kenya targets to export avocados to South Korea from March next year as part of its horticulture business expansion strategy. Trade Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina last month signed an agreement…
Tips to consider when fertilizing apple trees
I have planted apples on 10 acres. The fruit is promising, I need some tips on fertiliser application. Peter Dear Peter Nutrient deficiencies can greatly affect the performance and productivity…
Sustainable Fruit Cultivation Dedicated To Micro And Small Scale Farmers In Kenya
All along we have been highlighting fruit trees that we perceive have great potential to uplift the living standards of small scale farmers and home gardeners in the hope that…
Kenyan smallholder farmers gain from lucrative hass avocado market
Henry Kiama, a middle-aged farmer from central Kenyan county of Murang'a planted avocado trees several years ago upon discovering that they guaranteed better returns compared to other cash crops. Kiama…
Farmers in Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a to get hybrid green banana varieties
Banana farmers in Embu, Murang'a and Kirinyaga are to recieve disease-resistant and high-yielding varieties to grow through a partnership with researchers at Kenyatta University. When widely adopted, farmers from the…
Sustainable Fruit Cultivation Article Dedicated To Those Willing To Engage on Successful Commercial Cultivation
The agricultural pursuit of fruit growing comprises the science and art of raising and handling fruits and fruit plants for personal consumption or/and for commercial purposes. John Kiruthi of Farmers…