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What you should know growing groundnuts in Kenya
Groundnuts can do well in many lower regions of Meru where the height is below 1,500 metres above sea level. The crop requires warm climate with temperatures ranging between 25…
how do i start rearing rabbits and make money?
I am interested in rearing rabbits at my parentsโ farm in Ngong. However, I donโt know where to start. How much capital do I need? Where will I buy the…
Grapes Farming, An Overlooked Fruit Venture That Can Make You Millions
The market value of fruit produced rose by one-fifth last year to Sh49 billion, driven by new premium crops and increased interest in farming. Data from the Horticultural Crops Development…
History And The Future Of Macadamia Farming In Kenya That Farmers Should Know
Like other nuts, the Macadamia industry has seen a boom since the pandemic. While initially, there was a decrease in demand, this has been overtaken by an increased interest in…
What Makes Onions From Tanzania A Hot Cake In Kenya
Farmers have been wondering what makes Tanzanian onions popular with consumers and why are they cheaper? Ms Grace Awuor has been to the onion growing areas of Tanzania and Kenya,…
Dragon Fruit Farming, Is it the new wonder fruit in Kenya? Read about it
Retailing at between Ksh1,000 and Ksh2,000 per kilo, the Dragon Fruit has been attracting interest from numerous people, many shocked at what this pinkish, leathery, spiky fruit, born of the…
Apple Farming In Kenya And Where To Buy Grafted Apple Seedlings
As one of the most cultivated tree fruits in the world and one of the most demanded due to its unrivaled nutritional values, apples have recorded increased cultivation in Kenya…
Basic Tips On Bee Farming In Kenya
Apiculture is basically the rearing of bees for products like honey, wax and propolis. Some African communities keep bees with the sole purpose of providing security to their homesteads and…
Inter-cropping Pixie Orange And Sweet Tangerines & Where To Buy Grafted Seedlings
Sweet Tangerine and Pixie Orange farming is an agribusiness that has picked in arid and semi-arid areas in Kenya such as Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, and parts of coastal region such…
Hass Avocado Varieties In Kenya That Most Farmers Are Unaware About
Hass avocado has been the most popular cultivar of avocado grown in Kenya, unlike its predessesor, the fuerte avocado, hass avocado enjoys a well competitive export market and good pricing.…