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Want to grow avocado? What you need to know

Avocados are ready for harvesting five to ten months after flowering. This depends on the variety and the ecological conditions of the region.

By Jeniffer Anyango 4 days ago

Want to grow avocado? What you need to know

Tips on growing pears and its attractive health benefits

Tips on growing pears and its attractive health benefits

By Jennifer Anyango 11 days ago

High cost of chicken feed is now a blessing for some Embu farmers

High cost of chicken feed is now a blessing for some Embu farmers

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 days ago

Baringo farmers smell the coffee and return to tending to the crop

Baringo farmers smell the coffee and return to tending to the crop

By Julius Chepkwony 14 days ago

Researchers find smelly cure for elephant menace

The liquid was preferred because elephants have an excellent sense of smell. Trials in Kenya were conducted at peak crop-raiding seasons between 2019 and 2021.

By Caroline Chebet 17 days ago

Researchers find smelly cure for elephant menace

Curiosity, debate hot up as many look into snake farming for profit

Snakes have been considered medicinal in China, Japan, and other Asian countries. The snake farmer now takes extra measures to ensure death and injuries do not happen.

By Nancy Nzau 23 days ago

Curiosity, debate hot up as many look into snake farming for profit

An apple a day keeps the doctor and poverty away

The most common apple varieties in the country are disease-resistant ones such as Enterprise, Liberty, Gold Rush, Jona Free, Pristine and William Pride.

By Jennifer Anyango 25 days ago

An apple a day keeps the doctor and poverty away

Sahiwal: Theft proof cows that grow faster, produce more milk

Sporting reddish-brown skin with varying white patches on the nose and legs, he produces much while consuming small portions of livestock feed.

By Saada Hassan 30 days ago

Sahiwal: Theft proof cows that grow faster, produce more milk

Avocado Bill seeks to punish rogue merchants

The county is proposing to have a sticker on each fruit meant for the export market, showing where it was harvested for traceability.

By Boniface Gikandi 30 days ago

Avocado Bill seeks to punish rogue merchants

Fish eat fish: Why Baringo tilapia is disappearing

Scientists said populations of the once-vibrant sub-species of Nile tilapia are collapsing as a result of a number of factors, including being preyed on by the marbled lungfish.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Fish eat fish: Why Baringo tilapia is disappearing

Farmers reap big from sale of green maize as prices of flour skyrocket

In Nandi, green maize traders flock to the region, ferrying the produce with pick-ups and trucks. The high cost of living has forced farmers to sell green maize to cater for basic commodities.

By Edward Kosut 1 month ago

Farmers reap big from sale of green maize as prices of flour skyrocket

We'll export dog and snake meat to settle debts, says Wajackoya

Prof Wajackoya told supporters in Kakamega yesterday that he was determined to fix the country’s economic challenges if elected president.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

We'll export dog and snake meat to settle debts, says Wajackoya

County farmers upbeat as bid to boost avocado farming pays off

The number of avocado trees in Kisii County has gone up to 809,049, on an average of 1,600 hectares of land.

By Eric Abuga 1 month ago

County farmers upbeat as bid to boost avocado farming pays off

County farmers upbeat as bid to boost avocado farming pays off

The number of avocado trees in Kisii County has gone up to 809,049, on an average of 1,600 hectares of land.

By Eric Abuga 1 month ago

County farmers upbeat as bid to boost avocado farming pays off

Smallholder factories to pay tea farmers higher amounts earlier

69 factories are currently in the middle of an annual ritual to declare second payment rates with boards of at least four having already approved better rates than last year's.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 month ago

Smallholder factories to pay tea farmers higher amounts earlier

KVDA embarks on fish farming in Turkwel Dam to boost production

The state corporation has been restocking fingerlings after the community raised concern over the depreciation of fish.

By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago

KVDA embarks on fish farming in Turkwel Dam to boost production

Somalia opens market to miraa after ban lifted

The new development follows weeks of of quiet diplomatic negotiations. A delegation from Somalia will fly to Kenya in two weeks to sign trade agreement.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Somalia opens market to miraa after ban lifted

Enough is enough, protect Kenyan fishermen

Oloo says an expressway, a thriving port, a modern railway and name it, may be nothing to write home about when citizens live at the mercy of alien rogues in the marketplace.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Enough is enough, protect Kenyan fishermen

Prof George Wajackoyah: From street boy to presidential candidate

Wajackoyah was arrested, beaten and detained before he was rescued and taken into exile in the United Kingdom.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago

Prof George Wajackoyah: From street boy to presidential candidate

Snake farming, marijuana will clear Kenya's debts - Wajackoyah

According to Prof Wajackoyah, companies, including in the United States where recreational use of marijuana has been legalized in 19 states, are angling for Kenya’s untapped market.

By Too Jared 2 months ago

Snake farming, marijuana will clear Kenya's debts - Wajackoyah

The tragedy of being a Kenyan farmer

We hope farmers will get a fair return for their honest work and be proud of their work, not wallow in self-pity. They should get their money on the spot, not later.

By XN Iraki 2 months ago

The tragedy of being a Kenyan farmer

Parties back in court over Mumias Sugar receiver manager

Sarrai had been awarded the lease but was opposed by, among others, its rival in the bidding process West Kenya Limited.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Parties back in court over Mumias Sugar receiver manager

State strikes deal with China and India for avocado market

Kenya produces over 240,000 tonnes of avocado, but only 85 tonnes is for export. Sale of immature avocados said to be a major challenge at the international market.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 months ago

State strikes deal with China and India for avocado market

Tea production drop by 31m kilos in a year

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) report blamed the reduction in production on climate change and revealed that the country produced less tea compared to 2020.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Tea production drop by 31m kilos in a year

It is heartbreaking that farmers are still using harmful pesticides

Scientists have worked tirelessly to come up with safer alternatives that are now available.

By Catherine Kunyanga 2 months ago

It is heartbreaking that farmers are still using harmful pesticides

For Kajiado Maa farmers, cows are their new bank

Residents of Kajiado County have decided to keep on growing such crops as tomatoes and maize while someone else moves around with their cows looking for greener pastures.

By Dominic Omondi 2 months ago

For Kajiado Maa farmers, cows are their new bank

Virility problems? Try onions

Onions, especially yellow or red, are root vegetables with various health benefits. They are richer in vitamins than brown and white onions.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 months ago

Virility problems? Try onions

We need faith of a farmer to reap the seeds of hard work

Farmers are our heroes, feeding us every day. But they are the least appreciated.

By XN Iraki 3 months ago

We need faith of a farmer to reap the seeds of hard work

Why Harry Thuku chose to plant coffee on Independence Day

Having fought for Africans to be allowed to grow coffee since 1921, it was only fitting that he celebrated the newfound freedom by actually planting coffee.

By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago

Why Harry Thuku chose to plant coffee on Independence Day

Forest farming raises farmers' incomes, cuts deforestation

Farmers working in forests act as a deterrent to illegal loggers, say forest authorities.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Forest farming raises farmers' incomes, cuts deforestation

Mt Kenya coffee farmers set for windfall from direct export sales

Officials credit good performance to better bean grades, increased production, and increased direct sales overseas.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 months ago

Mt Kenya coffee farmers set for windfall from direct export sales

As Lari residents farm in forests, incomes rise and logging drops

In Central Kenya’s Uplands Forest, Margret Njoki and her daughter dig up a row of potatoes, their hands moving rhythmically in time with one another.

By Reuters 3 months ago

As Lari residents farm in forests, incomes rise and logging drops

Behind enemy lines, Ukrainian woman survives on her chickens

When food was scarce, she still had the eggs laid by her own chickens. During the days of occupation, Makishaiva braved crossfire to fetch pails of water from a nearby well.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Behind enemy lines, Ukrainian woman survives on her chickens

SA dairy farmers eye carbon credits while curbing emissions

Dairy farms have borne the brunt of criticism from environmentalists in the agriculture sector for releasing large quantities of methane and nitrogen, which drive climate change.

By Reuters 3 months ago

SA dairy farmers eye carbon credits while curbing emissions

Tips on growing tasty cassava loved by clients

Cassava produces about ten times more carbohydrates than most cereals per unit area, and are ideal for production in marginal and drought-prone areas, the KALRO says.

By Jennifer Anyango 4 months ago

Tips on growing tasty cassava loved by clients

New rice varieties to boost yields in plan to revive collapsed scheme

Kenya imports 80 per cent of rice to serve the local market. New hybrid rice varieties could increase local production to meet demand.

By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

New rice varieties to boost yields in plan to revive collapsed scheme

Boost for potato farmers after county, US firm ink export deal

SimpliFine, a local processor and partner of American BlackIvy Group will recruit the farmers to supply Markies and Shangi varieties of potatoes.

By James Munyeki 4 months ago

Boost for potato farmers after county, US firm ink export deal

Steps to cut through the crowded banana market

The soil should be well-nourished to feed your plant. It is important to provide at least 12 hours of sunlight to encourage growth.

By Jennifer Anyango 4 months ago

Steps to cut through the crowded banana market

Fuel shortage, high prices disrupt farming activities

A spot-check in Kitale showed some petrol stations had run out of fuel, with the commodity selling at between Sh135 and Sh150 per litre.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Fuel shortage, high prices disrupt farming activities

Address the knowledge gaps that hinder market access by farmers

Knowledge on what to produce, how to produce, which stage of the value chain to support, what the market orientation of a value chain is etc...

By T. Ogweno 4 months ago

Address the knowledge gaps that hinder market access by farmers

I earn Sh10,000 daily from jaggery, Kakamega man claims

Machika uses a bull tied to a wooden plank to help it move a sugarcane crusher while walking in a circular motion.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

I earn Sh10,000 daily from jaggery, Kakamega man claims

Major towns hit by shortage of milk, eggs

The situation has been worsened by the ongoing drought coupled with the rising cost of fuel which has seen the prices shoot up by over 40 per cent.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Major towns hit by shortage of milk, eggs

How sugarcane mess turned farmers into bitter paupers

The distraught farmers, some of whom even leased land, have never been paid by Sony Sugar more than one year later.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

How sugarcane mess turned farmers into bitter paupers

Dairy farmers at pains to keep livestock alive as drought bites

Milk production has dropped by 50 per cent in Murang’a County following a severe shortage of pasture occasioned by drought.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Dairy farmers at pains to keep livestock alive as drought bites

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