horticulture

Kenya’s growing avocado industry is aiming to double its avocado exports from Sh15 billion to Sh30 billion annually in the next five years due to increasing demand for the country’s produce in the global market. Ernest Muthomi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Avocado Society of Kenya (ASK), said that Kenya is expanding its target […]

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 […]

I have never been a fan of horticultural crops that make you wait for 3 months to harvest. Horticulture is profitable but it is also equally risky, and if you are not carefully planned out, you can end you losing a lot of money than you bargained for. I have been broken (Emotionally) quite a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Source: FAO If produce is to be stored, it is important to begin with a high quality product. The lot of produce must not contain damaged or diseased units, and containers must be well ventilated and strong enough to withstand stacking. In general proper storage practices include temperature control, relative humidity control, air circulation and […]