HOW TO BECOME A CONTRACT FARMER
I own a 1/4 acre plot, and hire a half acre, too. Please let me know more about contract farming, especially of pigs, chicken and rabbits. I intend to raise…
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HOW TO START SORGHUM FARMING IN KENYA
There are several types of sorghum varieties that can be used for different purposes and also for different classes of markets. These include sorghum for food (ugali, uji etc) which…
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The best environment to grow melons
I have a passion for watermelon farming, which I want to grow on my one hectare in Webuye. Can it do well in the region? Eve Watermelons are warm season…
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Tears of joy for farmers adding value to chilli
Indian black crows can be heard cawing and rattling from the top of a coconut tree on the farm in Rabai Chini, Kilifi County. As they caw loudly, the sound…
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Controlling Coffee Bushes From Diseases
Coffee — the most loved hot drink in the world — is so popular it is common to hear its lovers make comments like “I do not talk to people…
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Success Story Of A Tissue Culture Banana In Kirinyaga
Karii in Kirinyaga is a farming village. Upon upon arrival, one is greeted with tomatoes, vegetables and fruits. The area is also popularly known for bean farming while others grow…
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How mushroom is making Kakamega farmer thrive
Situated off Webuye-Kakamega Road, Sikali is not your typical Kenyan village. Here, most farms are dotted with sweet potatoes – the dominant crop – as many farmers ditch maize due…
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Success story of a herbs farmer in Kiambu County
Located off the busy Limuru-Nairobi Road in Kiambu County, Kianjogu village is a fast-growing peri-urban settlement. Many farms in the area host maize, bananas, herbs and dairy cows, with most…
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Understanding Soil Diseases
It is always disappointing when a farmer plants seeds and they fail to germinate or they sprout but do not take off after transplanting. Among things that cause this failure…
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Hass Avocado farmers in Muranga turn to electric fencing to curb theft
Rampant theft of avocados – touted as the new ‘green gold’ – has been on the rise in Murang’a County. This has forced farmers in the county, which is the…
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