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Inside Mega Poultry House In Kenya; Kenchic, How They Do It Different
About two kilometres off Kenol-Sagana highway in Murangโa County, one finds Kenchic Kakuzi Broilers Farm. The farm is a highly restricted area, with observance of bio-security protocols starting at the…
IN PHOTOS: Hass Avocado Pests & Diseases Affecting Farmers In Kenya
Hass avocado pest and diseases in Kenya are farmerโs nightmare! Growing avocados is a popular hobby for many gardeners. Avocado trees are beautiful, and the fruit they produce has a…
Apple farming in Kenya, demand sours as popularity increases
An apple a day, it is said, keeps a doctor away. Perhaps it is for this reason that apple farming is gaining popularity in Kenya as demand soars against limited…
Grapes Farming Potential, A High Money Making Venture That Farmers Overlook
If you have bought a packet of grapes from your fruit vendor recently, you must have bought it at between Sh250 and Sh300. This depends on where you shop but…
A-Z on Air Layering, an efficient and easy method of fruit propagation taking root in Kenya
The air layering method is a form of propagation in which a wet growing medium is used to promote root growth on the plant you wish to clone. A weather-proof…
Lime Farming Guide For Starters
The following article details about โLime Farming in Kenyaโ or โHow to grow Limes in Kenyaโ. The small tree has numerous sharp spines which is 1 cm long. An evergreen…
Why Conservation Agriculture Should Be Embraced In Kenya
Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the lives of most Kenyans with close to 70 percent of the population โ mainly women โ relying on it. Yet Kenyaโs agricultural potential…
A simple guide to effective dairy goat farming business
Goat farming business is highly profitable. with some guidance and patience anyone will sure make a living from it. the market for goat is high and will continue to increase.…
Tips on proper use of veterinary drugs
In order to keep livestock healthy it is very important to observe strict adherence to recommended treatment, the highest percentage of which should be done by a trained veterinary personnel…
Understanding Mealybugs; A Pest Causing Havoc To Crops In Kenya
Farmers in different parts of the country are grappling with an outbreak of mealybugs, an insect that is attacking various kinds of crops, including fodder. The soft-bodied wingless insects that…