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I Turned to Strawberry Farming After Losing My Job

May 14, 2021 0 Comments

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic that has been and is still wreaking havoc across the globe, economies are slowly sinking, jobs and...

Crops

Maize Importers to Present AFA IMIS Certificate for Clearance at Border

May 13, 2021 0 Comments

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has asked all importers of maize to register through the AFA IMIS system and present a copy of...

Crops

Mukombero’ the Latest Cash Crop

April 22, 2021 0 Comments

If you live in Nairobi, you have most likely seen hawkers in the streets selling ‘Mukombero’ alias Mondia Whitei, or White’s ginger. A root...

Crops, Popular

Additional Benefits of a Lemon Fruits, Besides Health

April 19, 2021 0 Comments

The lemon fruit has been popular for as many years as I can remember. When I was younger, I understood it as a fruit...

Crops, Popular

20-year old Student Turns to Chia Seeds Farmer

April 16, 2021 0 Comments

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

April 16, 2021 0 Comments

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

April 8, 2021 0 Comments

There are very few markets where demand exceeds supply. One such market is for Kiwi fruits. It is a relatively untapped fruit that continues...

Crops, Fruits

Guavas (Mapera) – What you need to know about

March 27, 2021 0 Comments

If you are planning to start cultivating guavas for commercial purposes, you may want to think again after reading this.Guava, commonly known as mapera...