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Guava Farming In Kenya: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Cultivation
Guava farming has gained immense popularity in Kenya due to its adaptability, high yield potential, and nutritional value. This comprehensive guide aims to provide farmers with detailed insights and practical…
The 5 most common tissue culture banana varieties for cooking in Kenya
In recent times, Tissue Culture (TC) banana varieties have revolutionized the agricultural landscape in Kenya, particularly in the realm of cooking bananas. These varieties, developed through modern plant tissue culture…
Difference between Plums and Cherries
Many farmers in Kenya wonder how to tell plum and cherry trees apart. While the blossoms do look somewhat similar, the differences between cherry and plum trees are easy to…
Citrus Scale Pest: A Threat to Pixie Orange Farmers in Kenya
Like all plants and trees, citrus trees can be affected by disease and insect such as citrus scale damage. There are some disease-resistant citrus tree varieties, and they are the…
Murang’a earns recognition for its mango subsidy program.
The decision by Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata to subsidise mango production earned the county accolades during the first national mango conference in Makueni County. The subsidy, which sees farmers earn…
How profitable is apple farming in Kenya
Apple farming is considered to be one of the most profitable agricultural activities in Kenya due to the high demand for apples both locally and internationally. The country has a…
Tobacco Farmers In Migori Shift To Hass Avocado Farming
In recent times, the world has witnessed a shift towards a more health-conscious society. This trend has led to the adoption of healthier eating habits, including the increased consumption of…
Best practices for successful hass avocado farming in Kenya
Avocado farming is an increasingly popular venture in Kenya, with Hass avocado being the most commonly grown variety due to its high demand and profitability. However, successful Hass avocado farming…
Persimmon Farming In Kenya, A Silent Fruit That Generates Millions
Persimmon farming has gained popularity in Kenya in recent years due to its high demand in both local and international markets. Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is a fruit tree that originated…
Kenya’s Hass Avocado Season Running Late
The Kenyan avocado season is running late this year, the Kenyan Growers Association officially opened the export season on 24th March, some growers are still waiting for the fruit to…