Joy of running a mixed fruit farm in Machakos
A cool breeze blows from the hills yonder as the team ventures into Stephen Mwanzia’s orchard near Komarock Shrine in Matungulu, Machakos County. The 41-year-old grows a variety of fruits,…
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Major Diseases of Fruits with their Pathogen / Causal organism
A wide range of different pathogens affect tree fruit and nut crop production. These crops are affected throughout the various regions they are cultivated, including temperate, sub-tropical and/or tropical areas…
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A complete guide on how to grow persimmon fruits
Persimmons are a unique, vibrant orange fruit that is a staple of fall and early winter for people worldwide. So if you have ever wanted to grow your own persimmon…
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Juicy returns from fruits side hustle
Sometime in 2019, Caroline Muriithi thought of running a side hustle that would earn her some money. The side hustle, the public health officer figured out, should also work as…
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Get inspired from a successful Custard Apple (Matomoko) farmer in Muranga County
The green shiny fruits on Fredrick Kinyanjui’s farm in Nyati village, Murang’a County, look like apples from far, but on closer scrutiny, one spots the difference. While apples usually have…
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Fruit Farming: Tips On How To Ensure Healthy Tree Growth
Growing fruit trees requires a certain amount of know how and this blog post is designed to provide just that – so read on. 1. Plan Just like any other…
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To curb avocado theft, let’s adopt traceability system
Ernest Muthomi is the chief executive of the Avocado Society of Kenya (ASOK), which brings together farmers, exporters and other stakeholders across the value chain. He spoke to Sammy Waweru…
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Pears Cultivation Guide In Kenya
In Kenya, Limuru is a major pear growing zone due to the cold season which is good for the pears production but for maximum fruit production the pear tree should…
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Mangoes incredible increase in popularity and growing area
The mango farming in Kenya has expanded considerably over the recent years, not only in size but also in the geographical area. Almost all corners of the country produce mangoes,…
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Dragon Fruit Farming In Kenya, Is It Profitable?
This article focuses on dragon fruit farming in Kenya. Dragon fruit farming is a very profitable venture that very few farmers in Kenya have embraced. It is one of the…
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