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How to construct a simple greenhouse all by yourself
A greenhouse on a farm is a great way to get a head start of the growing season. This is particularly helpful if you live in such a climate area…
Farmers Guide to Successful Broiler Poultry Farming in Kenya
Many people are interested in broilers farming in Kenya. Broilers are meat birds that are bred to grow fast so that they are ready for the dinner table between 4…
Sh3 billion modern dairy processing factory under construction in Nakuru
Sameer Agriculture & Livestock Limited (SALL), a company owned by billionaire businessman Naushad Merali, is set to open a Sh3 billion ($30 million) milk factory in Kenya this year in…
5th November 2016 :: 2nd Farm Tour Njoroge Dairy Farm – Mukurueini
For any assistance Contact 0790-509684 The farm located in Mukurueiniย in Nyeri with over 20 Dairy Cows is among the most profitable dairy farms in the Country. Farmers Trend together…
8th October 2016 :: Mr Njoroge Dairy Empire Farm in Nyeri
Event organised by Oxfarm Organic Limited and Farmers Trend Important lesson during this particular farm visit to Mr Njoroge in mukurweini Nyeri There is no a 5litre or a 40…
Why we should do more to encourage agriculture education right from primary school and make it a โmarketable subjectโ in secondary school.
From childhood, my dream was to pursue a degree in agriculture. A valid dream considering how prioritised the production of crops such coffee, tea, sugarcane, flowers and maize were. The…
Work with Farmers Trend
Are you involved in agriculture? Do you want to directly contribute to improving the productivity of smallholder farmers in Kenya and the rest of East Africa. Farmers Trend () is…
A guide to make dairy feeds work for you
Every farmer struggles to contain the cost of feeding their animals, as long as they have to depend on commercial feeds. Although farmers and interest groups successfully lobbied the government…
Rules, benefits and the simple science behind crop rotation
My grandmother used to tell me that I am not supposed to plant the same crop on the same land consecutively. And when I asked her why not? Her reply…
Major reasons why most “Modern Dairy farms” fail to make profits
There has been huge interest in dairy farming as a business in last 5-8 years. Hundreds of dairy farms were opened with most modern design, equipment and best breed animals.…