Juicy returns from fruits side hustle
Sometime in 2019, Caroline Muriithi thought of running a side hustle that would earn her some money. The side hustle, the public health officer figured out, should also work as…
Get inspired from a successful Custard Apple (Matomoko) farmer in Muranga County
The green shiny fruits on Fredrick Kinyanjuiโs farm in Nyati village, Murangโa County, look like apples from far, but on closer scrutiny, one spots the difference. While apples usually have…
Fruit Farming: Tips On How To Ensure Healthy Tree Growth
Growing fruit trees requires a certain amount of know how and this blog post is designed to provide just that โ so read on. 1. Plan Just like any other…
To curb avocado theft, letโs adopt traceability system
Ernest Muthomi is the chief executive of the Avocado Society of Kenya (ASOK), which brings together farmers, exporters and other stakeholders across the value chain. He spoke to Sammy Waweru…
Pears Cultivation Guide In Kenya
In Kenya, Limuru is a major pear growing zone due to the cold season which is good for the pears production but for maximum fruit production the pear tree should…
Mangoes incredible increase in popularity and growing area
The mango farming in Kenya has expanded considerably over the recent years, not only in size but also in the geographical area. Almost all corners of the country produce mangoes,…
Dragon Fruit Farming In Kenya, Is It Profitable?
This article focuses on dragon fruit farming in Kenya. Dragon fruit farming is a very profitable venture that very few farmers in Kenya have embraced. It is one of the…
The relationship between bees and your macadamia yield
It is estimated that 160ย 000 bee hives are required to optimally pollinate 40ย 000 hectares of macadamias. Since there are not that many hives in the whole country, the need to…
Beetroot farming tips from a veteran farmer
Beetroot is a herbaceous plant grown for its edible root. The plant usually stands with a long central root and has a rose of leaves growing on the stem. The…
WHY ARE MY ORANGE TREE LEAVES CURLING?
Below are the most common causes of curling citrus, along with ways to manage them: Pests Disease Water stress Weather Or all of the above Drought Drought stress is the…