Crops, Popular
20-year old Student Turns to Chia Seeds Farmer
Since the first lock down was announced by the president early 2020, life for many has been in disarray. Businesses have been shut down,...
Fruits, MarketPlace, Popular
There’s Value Addition in Growing Plums
Plums are a rare seasonal fruit common from around December to early March in Kenya. In terms of value addition, plums have unending possibilities....
Crops, Fruits
KIWI – The Promissory Fruit for Early Retirees
There are very few markets where demand exceeds supply. One such market is for Kiwi fruits. It is a relatively untapped fruit that continues...
Farm Management, Farm Tips, Popular
Positive Farm Transformation: What You Need to Know
Somebody once said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over in the same way, and expecting different results. Many are the...
Livestock, Popular
Maggots Farming – The Untapped Goldmine
The thought of nurturing maggots would be repulsive for most people. Right from the sight of the little bugs, how eerie they would make you feel and the fact...
Farming
3 Things that Keeps Farmers up at Night
Have you ever had a period where you get home and that one project or challenge at work keeps nagging you? This happens to...
Crops, Farming
Chickpea Farming – Everything you need to Know
Chickpea, also referred to as chicken pea or garbanzo beans, originated in Turkey and Syria as one of the first grain crop to be...
Crops
Garlic Farmers: Look out for the Purple Garlic
Garlic, an ancient bulbous vegetable is one of the fastest moving horticultural crops in the local and international markets. It is one of the easiest vegetables to grow and...
Farm Management, Pesticides, Popular
Tips to Safely Handle Agricultural Pesticides
Pesticides have become an integral part of our modern life. They are used to protect agricultural land, stored grain and flower gardens from the...