Category: Fruit Farming

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…

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…

Apples are the oldest commercial fruit that is grown every corner of the world. After Banana farming, Orange farming, Apple farming top the list of commercial farming. So, growing apple…

There are people designed by destiny such that when you meet them they inspire you so much to make a positive change in life. Fredrick Kinyanjui is one such a…

It is 5.30am at the home of Homa Bay Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Executive Aguko Juma in God Jope village, Lambwe ward. The 58-year-old is already at his farm checking…

The sweet, juicy fruits are rich in antioxidants and great for eating freshly picked or for adding to smoothies and desserts. Best suited to acidic soils, these shrubs can be…

I have a passion for watermelon farming, which I want to grow on my one hectare in Webuye. Can it do well in the region? Eve Watermelons are warm season…

Rampant theft of avocados – touted as the new ‘green gold’ – has been on the rise in Murang’a County. This has forced farmers in the county, which is the…