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Maize farming in Kenya and the unexploited profitability option
Since the market implosion of 2008, several regulations have been passed - some good, some not so good. You see when the referee says changes are necessary to safeguard financial…
Can maize tolerate the waterlogging conditions?
Kenya is currently grappling with the effects of El Niรฑo, marked by increased rainfall and the potential for waterlogged conditions. Maize, a staple crop in the region, faces challenges in…
Government announces plans to buy maize from farmers at Sh4,000 per bag
The Kenyan government has though Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has announced that it will buy maize from farmers at a price of Sh4,000 per bag. This is a significant…
Coastal farmers urged to embrace hybrid maize varieties
Farmers in the Coastal region have been urged to embrace new advanced hybrid maize varieties that have been designed to adapt to the hot coastal climatic conditions while still producing…
Fall armyworm in maize; Understanding In Detail
Fall armyworm is larvae stage of fall army worm moth. ย It is a migratory pest native to America and was first reported in Africa in 2016. The army worm causes…
Maize Farming In Kenya; A Complete Farming Guide
Maize farming in Kenya is a big deal for both food and money. Imagine beautiful fields all over the country where farmers work hard to grow maize. It is a…
Effective Methods for High Maize Yield Production in Kenya
Maize is a crucial crop in Kenya, both as a staple food and as a cash crop. Maize farming is the backbone of the country's economy, contributing significantly to food…
Why farmers are getting it wrong with hybrid maize seeds
Hybrid maize seeds: Having a very loosed soil laced with composted manure in the right quantity will feed your plant and also contribute to the crop yield increase. It's good…
The Best Maize Variety To Plant In Your Region In Kenya 2023
Maize Variety to Plant: Each and every year, farmers get poor harvests because they planted the wrong varieties in their regions. Before you try and new maize variety, if you…
Maize Farming In Kenya, Step by Step Guide
Maize farming is a vital activity that produces maize cobs/grains, one of the most important food crops in Kenya. Maize is popularly cultivated in the country and can be planted…