Archives for Arrowroot farming
Commercial Arrowroot Farming In Kenya
Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) locally known as "Nduma" is a starchy root crop native to South America and has been widely cultivated in Africa for centuries. In Kenya, arrowroot farming is…
Root and Tuber Crops In Kenya
Root and tuber crops in Kenya are important food crops that have gained increased importance due to their role in food security, ability to withstand drought as well as their…
Arrowroot farming success story from a veteran farmer in Mt. Kenya
For a long time, arrowroots in Kiaragana village located on the slopes of Mt. Kenya were initially planted as a staple food, as the yields progressed, most women began to…
ARROWROOT farming in Kenya – the high value crop
Arrowroot is a high value crop in Kenya. This means that their prices are good because they are considered a health food. Arrowroot consumes lots and lots of water. They…
REASONS why clever farmers will be smiling all the way to the bank after El Nino
While the impending El Nino rains may be not be well received by most, owing to the floods that have been associated with it in the past, farmers can take…