The business of onion farming in Kenya
Farmer Desmondโs 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,ย 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…
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…
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…
Joy and pain of running big organic farm – Lessons From Fazenda Organico in Nyeri
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…
Maize harvest to be at all -time low since 2017
This yearโs maize harvest is projected to be 33 million bags of 90 kgs, and this will be the lowest in a period of five years. According to data from…
Relief to drought hit kajiado, thanks to kitchen gardens
About 40km drive from Ngong town we meet Esther Tinina, a widow from Ewaso Kendong in Kajiado county. She lost her husband over 10 years ago and since then, she…
Farming quality snow peas, broccoli for export
About 30 kilometres from Nyeri Town, a dazzling farm sits on 100 acres in the expansive plains of Kieni constituency. The area is dry due to the ongoing drought but…
The outspoken benefits of good old cassava
Cassava is all set to become the first genetically modified food in Kenya if an application now with the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is approved. Julius Sigei spoke to Prof…