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Farming in Kenya: A Growing Opportunity for Sustainable Agriculture
Farming in Kenya acts as the backbone of the country's economy, due to its significance in contributing to economic growth. Farmers in Kenya are involved in both small and large-scale…
Breadfruit Farming in Kenya: A Viable and Sustainable Venture
Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a versatile and nutritious tropical fruit that has the potential to transform agriculture and food security in Kenya. Originating from the South Pacific, this tree produces…
Tomato Farming Business Plan For A Beginner
Tomato farming has emerged as a thriving sector within Kenya's agricultural landscape, thanks to favorable climatic conditions, increasing domestic and export demand, and the crop's economic viability. With its potential…
A Guide On Fig Fruit Cultivation In Kenya & Where To Buy Fig Seedlings
Figs are fun and fairly easy to grow, but there are a few important things to learn about fig tree care. When good drainage is provided figs can grow in…
The dark side of farming
We often talk about farming as a well-paying and economically dependable occupation. Most people go to live in the upcountry as farmers upon their retirement from formal employment in the…
Climate change forces Kenyan government to change tact on food security
Kenya has always relied on Maize and wheat production for its domestic as well as exports needs. Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan are grappling with a severe drought which…
Read on behaviors that signal a goat in heat
When a doe goes into heat, this is a sign that her body is ready to breed, therefore, females exhibit certain behaviors that signal males. This heat episode can last…
How to choose a healthy hen for maximum production
If you buy day-old, commercially-bred hybrid chicks from a reputable hatchery they will have been vaccinated against common major killers of free-range poultry. If you buy professionally-reared commercial hens at…
How agriculture has changed with time in Kenya….
If you ask your grandparents how they got their food, they might have a different answer than you think. Why is this? It’s because agriculture has changed throughout history. Today,…
READ ON; Serious ways we can engage youths in agriculture today
In Africa over 200 million people are aged between 15 and 24, the youngest population in the world. This age group according to the African Economic Outlooks is expected to…