Farmer Desmond’s onion production is at bulb formation. This is a critical stage, hence the need to ensure the crop gets adequate water. Potassium fertiliser has been applied as this…

Norah Jeruto, the owner of Seko Farm in Uasin Gishu County, grows some 4,000 chilli plants inside four greenhouses. She spoke to us on the venture that enables her to export…

Hass Avocado farming in Kenya, as well as around the globe, is gaining prominence, mostly because of the nutritious benefits of the fruit. The fruit is gaining popularity as a…

Success in farming comes with a lot of work, resources, and effort. You need to know where you are planting, what you are planting, their ecological requirements, management practices, the…

drive across Kitui county tells a story of communities struggling with drought and access to water. Along the way are herds of cattle, sheep and goats, being driven towards the…

Bee-pollinated crops contribute about a third of the human food. The global honey market is estimated to have hit $9.01 billion this year. Honey is a sweetener and a nutritious,…

One of the best approaches to boosting agricultural production is planting improved seeds and taking advantage of modern farming technologies. It is no longer easy to expand land under cultivation…

Valencia and Washington navel (seedless) are the main varieties of oranges in Kenya. Matures after 2-3 years, Washington navel is a seedless variety bigger and tastier compared to Valencia which…

Mandarins and oranges have been released for licensing in the Southern Hemisphere and North America The Citrus Breeding Program of Uruguay has announced that is has released a new set…

Three years ago, David Wachira (pictured) had a terrible stomach ache after eating sweet potatoes from his farm. His family too, and several of his loyal customers complained of the…