Drip irrigation is a form of micro-irrigation that has the potential to save lots of water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either from the soil surface or buried below the surface. The goal is to position water directly into the… Read More »Drip Irrigation system and its benefits
Kenya is a farm lover’s dream: abundant uncultivated arable land, tropical climates that permit long growing seasons; a young labor force; and an expanding population that provides a readily available market for produce consumption. Yet, Kenya is yet to harness these opportunities to ensure sustainable food security and… Read More »The Future of Kenya In Farming Is Not Agriculture But Agribusiness
Benefits for you and your family: Fresh and nutritious fruits. Fruits from your own garden are higher in nutrients than the ones that have traveled several thousand miles to get to your grocery store. Having your children assist you in the garden can increase the chance that they… Read More »Benefits of Growing Your Own Fruits
Passion-fruit farming could be an extremely remunerative enterprise in Kenya with high and regular income. It is one of the biggest fruit exported by Kenya. The local market demand is also quite high. The crop is pliable to a good agro-ecological zone from low lands to the highlands.… Read More »Lucrative Passion-Fruit Farming In Kenya
Kenya is frequently cited as a “bright spot” in African agriculture. Conducive government policy, strong donor support and private-sector leadership have helped to create success stories in exports to the EU. Policy changes supporting this growth include the liberalization of the fertilizer market. Following the removal of price controls… Read More »Kenyan Avocados: Connecting to High-value Export Markets
Kenya is known to support its budget through agriculture majoring on exports of tea, coffee, flowers. However, Hass avocado is now getting a lot of attention. Kenya is in an ideal location for Avocado production since it’s in subtropical climates and avocados do well in such conditions. South… Read More »AVOCADO EXPORT FLOURISHING IN KENYA
There is a group of farmers within Muranga County who believe that the Hass avocado is now Kenyan number one variety and that in tonnage it is destined to eventually exceed all other varieties including the Fuerte. This group points out that the Hass season compliments the Fuerte… Read More »WHY GRAFTED HASS AVOCADO IS GAINING POPULARITY IN KENYA
HASS AVOCADO IRRIGATION. 1) WHEN TO IRRIGATE The most efficient way to water is to apply water when it begins to show signs of stress from lack of water. It’s paramount to avoid water stress unless it’s by design to induce it; lest one may incur massive crop… Read More »HOW TO IRRIGATE HASS AVOCADO TREE