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The ABCD of growing Butternut squash
Butternut squash farming is gaining currency especially as demand for the product increases locally and internationally. As a plant that has its origins in Mexico, the butternut squash has become…
Making your dairy cows comfortable for more milk production
Donโt you love coming home after a long day andย laying down in your nice soft bed? Well just like humans, cows do too! The reason for this is that the…
PRC Signs Deal with Agri Green to Boost Agribusiness in the Country
Wednesday, 21st September, 2016 โ Property Reality Company (PRC), one of the leading property firms in Kenya, today signed a deal with Agri Green, that will see it boost its…
How to plant courgette (Zucchini) from day one to harvesting
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo var. cylandrica) or courgette is slowly becoming a favourite crop among Kenyans if its growing presence in the market is anything to go by. As demand increases,…
Sourcing, care and management of day-old chicks
Poultry hatchery business is a highly specialised job and, therefore, the industry is characterised by a few accredited firms mainly concentrated in some parts of the country. Usually, poultry farmers…
Centum diversifies into agribusiness with 120 acre Nyandarua farm
Investment company Centum has bought 120 acres of land in Ol Kalau, Nyandarua County, to start production of exotic herbs and vegetables for export in its first agribusiness venture. The…
Government of Somali finally lifts the ban on miraa imports from Kenya
The government of Somali has lifted the ban on miraa imports from Kenya that it had issued just one week ago. The lifting on the ban was done after President…
How to plant biringanya (Eggplants)
Demand for the eggplant is rising not only in markets in Kenya but also in neighbouring countries The Asian crop comes in different colours that include white, purple and green,…
Some methods to help you test your soil pH without going to a laboratory
Want to grow bigger tomatoes, taller sunflowers and all-around healthier plants this season? The secret is in the soil. All great gardens start from the ground up! Every single shrub,…
Miraa prices falls by half following cancellation of flights by Somalia last week
Miraa prices have dropped by half following last week's cancellation of flights by Somalia. The prices of miraa mostly reach their peak during the dry period, thus the loss of…