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…
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…
Apple cultivation in Kenya
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…
Custard Apple Cultivation In Kenya
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…
Homa Bay Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Executive Aguko Juma Plunges into Fruit Farming and Rips Big
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…
Growing Blueberries from Planting to Harvest
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…
The best environment to grow melons
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…
Hass Avocado farmers in Muranga turn to electric fencing to curb theft
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…