Want to grow avocado? Here is what you need to know
By
Jennifer Anyango
08th Aug, 2022
Avocados are ready for harvesting at five to ten months after flowering. This depends on the variety and the ecological conditions of the region.
Kenya gains fresh access to China avocado market
By
Jennifer Anyango
06th Aug, 2022
Kenya is now the first African country to export fresh avocados to China in a move set to further boost economic ties between the two countries
Chicken; why there is more value on the chopping board
By
Jennifer Anyango
02nd Aug, 2022
In poultry, adding value to chicken especially meat and eggs increases the lifespan.
Tips on growing pears, and the fruit's attractive health benefits
By
Jennifer Anyango
01st Aug, 2022
Pears take three to five years for the tree to start fruiting. However, grafted varieties can start bearing two years after planting.
Relief for traders as miraa exports to Somalia resume
By
Jennifer Anyango
28th Jul, 2022
Mogadishu initially banned air cargo in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic
Njahi farming tips from a practicing farmer
By
Jennifer Anyango
27th Jul, 2022
Njahi is a popular delicacy in Central Kenya the bean is commonly cultivated as a rained crop
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