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Tag: FARMING IN KENYA
Did you know that you do not need to have a big farm so as to be able start fruit farming?
Did you know that you do not need to have a big farm so as to be able start fruit farming? Unlike vegetable farming, fruit farming can be done anywhere and everywhere as in every climatic region there is a fruit that performs best there. So often many farmers always incur losses simply because of
ARE GUAVA TREES PRODUCTIVE?
With little knowledge of guavas, some people have seen them as fruits for birds to feed on. But, guava farming is a profitable agribusiness that is gaining popularity steadily as the number of consumers increases. They take a short time to mature, with grafted varieties taking about 2 years. The fruits are ready for harvest
Investing in Plantain Farming
The first step to getting into plantain farming is getting farmland with favorable ecological conditions for plantain. It should have fertile, well-drained, loamy soils with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.0. You will also need to be situated in an area with a temperate climate between 15oC and 30oC.
Pixie Orange fruit farming
Pixie oranges are the sweetest of the citrus family.
Currently their demand is so high because of their higher quality
key reasons why you should venture into grape farming
f you have recently paid a visit to the fruit vendor, you might have seen a packet of grapes retailing for Ksh 250 to 300. Well, that’s the average range in supermarkets and fruit stores.
Mango Exports To Europe Expected To Resume In September
Kenya expects to resume exporting mangoes to the European Union markets in September. The country had imposed a ban on exporting mangoes to Europe due to high levels of fruit flies. The temporary ban was imposed to protect the market and to ensure that farmers implement acceptable pest management practices. Fortunately, the eight-year self-imposed ban
Creating a Profit Pool For Farmers
The challenging market trends are forcing farmers to look for new ways to increase their produce volumes and increase profitability. To survive in the export market, farmers must embrace different agri-tech solutions. From precision agriculture to harvesting robots to farm management systems, digital technology is transforming and enhancing today’s agriculture. Previously, cooperatives connected farmers to
Top 5 sustainable farming and environmental-friendly practices
Large-scale agriculture has caused massive destruction to the environment. With the rising awareness of environmental harm, most farmers are shifting to eco-friendly practices. Intense carbon outputs, extensive pesticide use, and massive deforestation to create room for farming have fueled the negative impacts of climate change. This has forced policymakers to advocate for sustainable and environmental-friendly
Why you are Failing as a Grape Farmer in Kenya
It’s quite disappointing when the rampantly growing grapevines produce many leaves and vines but do not produce fruits. The failure to bear grapes shows that either ineffective pest and disease control programs were employed or the orchard management practices are poor. Grapes flourish in integrated farming systems. Previously, grapes were produced organically and chemicals were
The macadamia industry recovering from COVID-19 epidemic
The rising numbers of COVID-19 cases are sparking anxiety about the collapsing food systems, negative economic growth, and failing healthcare systems globally. In The African continent, we are experiencing great uncertainty. Apart from coronavirus, the agriculture sector has been greatly hit by climate change and production has reduced significantly in various parts of the world.
