Vegetable & Cereals
In Kenya, there’s a great opportunity for smart farmers right now—growing beans during the El Niño rains. A 90kg bag of beans is selling for a good price, ranging from 13,000 KSH to 15,000 KSH. But what’s even more exciting is the potential yield per acre, swinging from a minimum of 4 bags to a […]
In a recent turn of events, President William Ruto revealed that Kenya would not experience the anticipated El-Nino rains, as initially predicted by the Kenya Meteorological Department. Instead, the weather forecast has been scaled down to shorter rains, which could hold significant benefits for the country’s agricultural sector. The President’s announcement comes as a beacon […]
Managu, also known as African nightshade, is a popular vegetable in Kenya due to its unique flavor and nutritional value. With its growing demand, door-to-door selling has emerged as a successful approach for farmers and entrepreneurs to capitalize on its high demand. Here are some tips on how to sell managu door-to-door in Kenya: By […]
Passion fruit, with its exotic flavor and vibrant appearance, is a popular fruit enjoyed by many. Growing passion fruit from seed can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to cultivate your own delicious fruits. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of growing passion fruit from seed, along with valuable tips […]
Food prices have been on the rise in Kenya lately, and it’s been tough to stretch our budgets. Especially for those of us with families to feed, buying even a small portion of food can be a challenge. That’s why I’ve decided to take matters into my own hands and start growing some of our […]
Learn about greenhouse farming business in Kenya and get started today. Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Conduct Market Research On Greenhouse Farming Business III. Determine the Type of Greenhouse IV. Select a Location For Your Greenhouse Farming Business V. Set Up the Greenhouse VI. Choose the Right Crops to Grow VII. Employ Skilled Labor […]
Drip irrigation is known to be the most efficient type of irrigation in the world as it only passes water to the roots of the plants. Plants make better use of water when they get it through their roots. Drip irrigation unlike other types of irrigation does not spray water to the leaves and stems […]
We all have that moment when you have followed all the right steps on growing a certain crop but something crazy happens on the farm which makes you go nuts. One of these things is seeing cracked cabbage heads appearing on your farm. Cabbage farming is quite profitable, however, once the cabbage heads start cracking, […]
Horticulture farming in Kenya presents a lot of opportunities for farmers across all income levels. It does not require a lot of capital to get started, which means any dedicated beginner farmer can get things up and running in no time. With its favorable climate, Kenya has a long history of growing horticultural crops for […]
This is the season where Knapsack sprayer parts are highly sought out in Kenya. Knapsack sprayers are used to apply fertilizer and pesticides to plants. During this application process, many sprayers break down due to mishandling and which results in you buying new sprayers or repeating the same process of buying spare parts again next […]