Tag - farming in kenya

Kenya’s Rich Farmers: The Crops That Drive Their Success

In every hometown, there are those farmers who seemingly possess the Midas touch. These farmers have figured a way out to be really successful. They drive luxurious cars, their family names are respected, and their success is the stuff of legend. Their income streams flow...
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The wonders of Passion Fruit farming in Kenya

Horticulture farming in Kenya presents a lot of opportunities.  It does not require a lot of capital which means any dedicated beginner farmer can get things up and running in no time. Kenya has a long history of growing horticultural crops due to its favourable...

Manage fewer dairy cows and be more productive

Let's get to the point, milk production is influenced by these main factors; Breeding. Nutrition. Health. Management. The factors above will determine if you will succeed or not. While this might be true, it is not always the case. Getting the most out of your dairy...

Farming is not just about making profit

If you have ever planted crops in your life then you know the l satisfaction that comes with watching them grow. Nothing beats that. This applies to everyone who loves farming for "what it represents". Not those who get into farming to make a quick...

Telephone Farming: Experience is the best teacher

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...

Lessons learnt during the 2019 drought in Kenya

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...

Is Managu farming worth it?

If there is a vegetable I can eat all day, every day then it's Managu (African Nightshade). Managu, when cooked with milk cream, has this taste that can confuse you to think you are eating chicken after a whole year of starving. Okay, maybe that's...