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Are you a farmer looking to market your produce in Kenya?
“Dear members, I harvested my tomatoes and I need someone to buy them ….” This is a common message on most agriculture-oriented Facebook groups in Kenya . A day hardly…
Black Sigatoka Disease in Banana, A Serious Costly To Treat Fungal Disease Many Farmers Ignore
Black Sigatoka Disease is considered far and away the most destructive disease to bananas and plantains. The disease affects the leaves, severely impacting the plant's ability to produce fruit of…
Why leaves are curling on your fruit trees and easy solutions
Did you know that leaf folding and curling are the plant’s defense mechanisms against environmental stress? But why do leaves curl and fold in the first place? Plant leaves curl…
The basics of feedlotting and how beef farmers can increase profit margins.
FEEDLOT: The live weight and fat content considered acceptable for slaughter cattle is determined by market demand. Animals can be fed in many ways to obtain a heavier carcass with…
5 Major Challenges Facing Agriculture In Kenya Today
Agriculture is the engine of economic growth in Kenya. with about 75% of Kenyans earning all or part of their income from this sector. Agriculture accounts for 33% of the…
A guide on pumpkin farming on small farm
Please advise on commercial pumpkin farming on a small plot. Brian Large pumpkin varieties include Israel Giant, Egyptian Giant Dollar, Equitorial Giant, Giant Ugandan Pumpkin and White Giant from South…
Why your avocado tree is not producing despite being fully mature
I have a number of indigenous avocado trees on my farm. All of them produce plenty of fruits that I sell. However, one tree has never produced fruits since it…
Farmers in Kenya embrace smart insurance to guard against climate shocks
With the help of images taken via satellite and smartphones, ACRE Africa’s Picture Based Insurance (PBI) project is working to make smart insurance accessible to Kenya’s smallholder farmers. Doing so…
Kenya Hass Avocado Export To China Hits 7 Billion In Just Three Months
Kenya’s exports of hass avocado to China hit Sh7 billion in three months to October exceeding the earnings that were realised in the first seven months of the year, highlighting…
What Are The Roles of Different Types of Soil In Kenya Suitable For Agriculture?
Soil is the most important aspect for our life. The economy based sectors include soil in Kenya. Kenya is a land of vast dimensions with different conditions of geology, relief,…