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CROP

Hybrid bananas offer farmers new beginning

Farmers who grow the FHIA are assured of high yields even with harsh climatic conditions.

By Isaiah Gwengi 19 hours ago

Hybrid bananas offer farmers new beginning

How loss of job led me to mushroom farming

How loss of job led me to mushroom farming

By Rosa Agutu Jun. 07, 2023

State to expand farm inputs subsidies, says CS Mithika Linturi

State to expand farm inputs subsidies, says CS Mithika Linturi

By Phares Mutembei Jun. 05, 2023

Profitable cash crops to grow on a small farm

By Jennifer Anyango May. 31, 2023

Big wins for farmers from mango expo

Winning Markets for Kenyan Mangoes by Building a Resilient and Competitive Mango Value Chain

By Erastus Mulwa May. 22, 2023

Big wins for farmers from mango expo

Pastoralists now change fortunes with groundnuts

farmers are reducing acreages of traditional crops such as maize to pave the way for groundnut production.

By Bakari Angela May. 15, 2023

Pastoralists now change fortunes with groundnuts

New plan needed for irrigation to work

Only 19 per cent of the area of Kenya officially assessed for irrigation has been developed

By The Conversation May. 14, 2023

New plan needed for irrigation to work

All you need to know about Napier Grass

Apart from being a good forage napier grass shoot holds tightly onto soils and can effectively control soil erosion.

By Dr Othieno Joseph May. 10, 2023

All you need to know about Napier Grass

Cotton revival in high gear: Farmers' fears, hopes, prayers

Once upon a time, cotton was a lucrative crop. The crop did well in the old Nyanza, Western, Eastern and Coast provinces.

By Gardy Chacha May. 01, 2023

Cotton revival in high gear: Farmers' fears, hopes, prayers

Sugar sector struggles despite rise in cane prices

Over Sh5,000 offer per tonne makes Kenya the first country in the EAC to pay farmers the highest price for cane

By Robert Amalemba Apr. 22, 2023

Sugar sector struggles despite rise in cane prices

State to use 500 acres of idle land for maize farming

The government will lend money to these targeted organisations and help them cultivate the land to produce food for Kenyans

By Nanjinia Wamuswa Apr. 17, 2023

State to use 500 acres of idle land for maize farming

Correct soil acidity to get high crop yields, expert

63 per cent of soil in high and medium rainfall areas in Kenya are affected by acidity.

By James Omoro Apr. 14, 2023

Correct soil acidity to get high crop yields, expert

Farms in cities: Smart ideas for planners

How urban farming is done in dense urban settings in countries like Belgium, the Netherlands, Singapore and South Africa

By The Coversation Apr. 10, 2023

Farms in cities: Smart ideas for planners

How to save farmers from rain dependency

The easiest way is to invest in irrigation infrastructure. This enhances food security

By The Conversation Apr. 03, 2023

How to save farmers from rain dependency

Cassava snacks add joy and life to Kilifi youth group

Our products have attracted international attention. We recently inked a deal with World Vision to deliver 2,200 kilograms of cassava flour

By Marion Kithi Mar. 28, 2023

Cassava snacks add joy and life to Kilifi youth group

Broke, I left for Kigali, now I export veggies

In Kigali, settling and getting a job was not as smooth as he envisioned. But he was determined to make it.

By James Wanzala Mar. 26, 2023

Broke, I left for Kigali, now I export veggies

A-Z of growing healthy carrots

Success with carrots largely depends on the quality of the soil that they’re grown in. So, it’s worth taking the time to prepare your garden.

By Dr George Mbakahya Mar. 24, 2023

A-Z of growing healthy carrots

How to grow onions from seeds

Onions should be planted in loamy, loose and well-drained soil with a neutral pH.

By Dr George Mbakahya Mar. 24, 2023

How to grow onions from seeds

Vines and wines: Art of growing healthy grapes

To produce high-quality wine grapes, a soil of modest fertility is preferable, and low to moderate pH

By Dr George Mbakahya Mar. 23, 2023

Vines and wines: Art of growing healthy grapes

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