Crop Monitoring Functions And Benefits For Agriculture In The Face Of Climate Change
The implementation of farmland monitoring is gaining popularity among farmers as it provides a reliable and cost-effective way to track plant development and health. Crop monitoring is one of the…
The business of onion farming in Kenya
Farmer Desmondβs 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…
Sweet money from deliciously hot chilli
Norah Jeruto,Β 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 and the Market Outlook
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…
How can I succeed in fruit farming?
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…
Kitui County: a story of communities struggling with drought and access to water
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 FARMING IN KENYA; How to manage a swarm of bees
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,…
To advantage of modern farming technologies go for improved seeds
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…
SWEETNESS OF GRAFTED ORANGES AND WHERE TO BUY SEEDLINGS
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…
Uruguay releases new citrus varieties
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…