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A Complete Guide On Pineapple Farming In Kenya
Pineapple farming in Kenya has gained significant popularity due to its profitability and suitability to the country's climate. Pineapples, scientifically known as Ananas comosus, are tropical fruits that do well…
A Complete Guide On Tree Tomato Farming In Kenya
Tree tomato farming, also known as tamarillo farming, has gained significant growth in Kenya as a profitable agricultural venture. With its high nutritional value and increasing market demand, tree tomatoes…
Kenya in talks with US, South Korea & 3 other countries on avocado markets to handle anticipated surplus.
Kenya's agricultural produce quality assurance agency has opened talks with five countries, including the US and South Korea, over markets for Kenyan avocados to absorb an expected glut in coming…
Pests and Diseases That Impact Watermelon Farming in Kenya
Watermelon farming in Kenya has in recent past emerged as a profitable and sustainable farming venture. With its favorable climate, rich soil, and increasing demand both locally and internationally, Kenya…
Kenya Avocado Export To China Hits 9 Billion in 3 Months
Kenyan avocado exports to China hit Sh9 billion in the three months to May, defying steep competition in the market from Chile — a top producer of the fruit globally.…
Guava Farming In Kenya: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Cultivation
Guava farming has gained immense popularity in Kenya due to its adaptability, high yield potential, and nutritional value. This comprehensive guide aims to provide farmers with detailed insights and practical…
The 5 most common tissue culture banana varieties for cooking in Kenya
In recent times, Tissue Culture (TC) banana varieties have revolutionized the agricultural landscape in Kenya, particularly in the realm of cooking bananas. These varieties, developed through modern plant tissue culture…
Difference between Plums and Cherries
Many farmers in Kenya wonder how to tell plum and cherry trees apart. While the blossoms do look somewhat similar, the differences between cherry and plum trees are easy to…
Citrus Scale Pest: A Threat to Pixie Orange Farmers in Kenya
Like all plants and trees, citrus trees can be affected by disease and insect such as citrus scale damage. There are some disease-resistant citrus tree varieties, and they are the…
Murang’a earns recognition for its mango subsidy program.
The decision by Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata to subsidise mango production earned the county accolades during the first national mango conference in Makueni County. The subsidy, which sees farmers earn…