Money and Investment Tips
The global avocado market is experiencing remarkable growth, and Kenyan farmers have a significant opportunity to capitalize on this trend. Check out the World Avocado Map 2023: Global Growth Far From Over. With the avocado trade projected to expand in the coming years, it is essential for farmers in Kenya to adapt to the increasingly […]
Retirement is a significant milestone in one’s life, and choosing the right path to financial stability during this phase is crucial. Kenya, known for its favorable climate and fertile soil, offers a promising opportunity for retirees seeking a sustainable income source. In recent years, the cultivation of avocados has emerged as a lucrative venture, presenting […]
In Kenya, a significant shift is taking place as an increasing number of young people are venturing into the field of farming. Traditionally, agriculture was seen as a career path reserved for older generations, but the tide is turning. This article delves into the reasons behind this transformative trend and highlights the factors that are […]
The value addition of agricultural products brings a lot of money into the Kenyan economy each year. In fact, adding value beyond the farm has a bigger economic footprint than the normal farm production. Farmers usually perform poorly when it comes to cash flow margins as compared to food processors who sell items through brand […]
Saving money is a big deal. This fact is rarely disputed. You might wonder why most financial institutions in Kenya are always sending you notifications on why and how you should save to make your life better. They are not just looking for you to make a deposit with them, they understand the importance of […]
Telephone farming in Kenya has not gone well for many people. If you were to randomly tell farmers to raise their hands if they had lost any money since last year, you will be surprised to see the results. Nearly 90% of the hands raised will be telephone farmers. Telephone farmers are guys who rarely […]
Things are now starting to get back to normal in Kenya. Reports of rain can be heard in most corners of the country. This is a relief to many. Mostly for the farmers who were not prepared to face the drought. Most counties were pushed into alarm as the dry conditions and high temperatures persisted […]
The internet has emerged as an important marketing tool in the agricultural industry. However, there are farmers in Kenya whom have not fully utilised or have not fully understood the importance of the Internet as a marketing tool. The Internet can be used to advertise your farm with pictures of your produce, what you are […]
Agriculture is no longer a household livelihood, rather, a viable enterprise that needs assessment and planning prior to venturing into it. For any farming business to thrive, the business model needs to employ design thinking. By design thinking, I mean employing approaches that seek to obtain solutions to solve problems. Through design thinking, the agripreneur […]
When you first read or hear about farming success stories the first thing that goes through your mind is how farming can also work for you. The media makes farming in Kenya (especially horticulture) so easy but there are a lot of factors that you need to take into consideration before investing all your money […]