Growing of vegetables is a viable option that yields high returns over a short period of time that is between the planting and harvesting season. It also requires little capital investment and relatively simple to manage. Market demand is a significant factor to be considered while deciding to venture in growing of a particular vegetable. This article will expound on …
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Avocado Farmers in Kenya have a reason to Smile
Avocado farmers from the regions of Muranga, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kisii and Meru are set to benefit the acquisition of majority stake of Mt. Kenya Avocado farms; The leading producer and exporter of Kenya avocado fruits and avocado oils by Selina Wamucii LTD, a Kenyan fresh produce company based in Kenya. The acquisition seeks to make solid an already useful avocado …
Read More »Compliance Guidelines For Milk Traders in Kenya
Introduction Milk traders play an important role in linking dairy farmers and milk consumers. Milk is a highly nutritious food. In order to reach the consumer while still in good condition, a number of things must be observed right from the farm to the market. The government has developed various food regulations to ensure the delivery of safe and quality …
Read More »Agribusiness is the answer to youth unemployment in Kenya
With the increase rate of unemployment levels among the youth in the country, farming will be the best option to venture in. Farming provides the youth a viable way to earn success by creating a pool of employment. Agriculture is not yet explored fully and needs young brain power to do research and ensure modern techniques are utilized in production. …
Read More »Requirements needed to export Horticultural Crops in Kenya
You need to have the following documents:- A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Copy of certificate of Business Registration from the Registrar of Companies. Copy of the company’s KRA Pin An adequate knowledge of quality standards for horticultural produce on the market. Documentary evidence from your overseas client, e.g a letter, fax or email that you are ready to start an export business. …
Read More »10 Profitable Agribusiness Ideas in Kenya 2015
Dairy Farming Milk is always a requirement in many Kenyan kitchens especially in making tea. Most Kenyan families cannot drink tea if it does not contain milk. This shows you how important milk is in Kenya. The current price of milk goes for Ksh. 35 in milk processing plants and at shop price it goes for Ksh.60. Fish Farming Tilapia, …
Read More »Sweet money from stingless Bees Honey
What did you have for breakfast this morning? Breakfast being the most important meal of the day, we should start to give it more attention. We all want to eat healthy and lets face it honey is more natural than margarine or Jam. As a farmer you should consider tapping into this healthy diet obsession and strike it big while …
Read More »Strawberry farming for beginners
Before we begin there are a few things that you need to know about strawberry farming in Kenya. Strawberry varieties in Kenya include: Chandler Douglas Tioga selva Tristar Domanil Rabunda Pajaro Tribute Facts about strawberries They are easy to grow When planting strawberries you use seedlings called splits They dont require a large piece of land They thrive between mild …
Read More »Earn Ksh118,000 in 3 months from potatoes
With only a capital of Ksh 62, 000 you can earn a net return of about 118,000/= from every acre of potatoes in 3 months. This cost includes labour and farm inputs. Things you need to know; Average production of potatoes per acre Cost of Potatoe Seed ( Certified seed sell at KES 3,000 per 100kg bag) Current market Price …
Read More »Earn Ksh 350, 000 from one acre of Onions in 3-4 months
When you want to cook Managu what do you use? Onions. When you want to cook meat, what do you use? Onions! Nearly every meal of the average Kenyan has to have onions as part of the ingredients. This tells you something about the market out there. There is a high demand for onions! Here is how you can tap …
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