Good soil quality is basic for high crop yields, performance and profitability. To determine soil health, you need a soil test. This will help you to determine its type, PH (acidity or alkalinity value), organic matter content, drainage, texture, mineral…
Are you looking to increase your crop harvests? Soil testing and use of agricultural lime to reduce soil acidity might be your answer. According to recent studies, 13% of soils in Kenya’s and 29% in the sub-Saharan Africa[i] are acidic.…
Gardeners and traders have an option to transport more goods for longer distances at a lower cost. Using an electric tuk-tuk or a motorized handcart.
Are you curious about the profitability of hay farming in Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs)? In this detailed analysis, we'll explore how you can maximize profits from hay farming, particularly with Boma Rhodes grass, African Foxtail, and Maasai Love grass. We'll break down the costs, potential earnings, and practical tips to ensure your hay farming venture is successful.
Why do some agribusiness startups succeed while others fail? In this article, we explore mismanagement practices to avoid and give proposals on the best ways to increase your chances of success.
In this post, we will show you how you can use the Agro-Ecological Zones in Kenya to optimize your crop yields, minimize production costs, and manage your land and resources in a more sustainable way.
this guide, we’ll walk you through a 5-step process to select the highest-quality seeds in Kenya. Plus, we reveal 9 crucial factors that will help you maximize your yields and profits. Keep reading to make the smartest seed investment for your farm!
In this seeds selectiom guide, explore the best dessert (ripe) and plantain (cooking) banana varieties in Kenya and Uganda and the top factors to consider when choosing them.
Are you searching the best wheat variety to grow in Kenya? This post will give you a list of the latest released wheat seeds. Whether you want higher harvests, income or a cheap cost of production, you will find this…
Kenya has over 40 avocado varieties. The best commercial types that are grown for sale of their fruits are the Hass (export market) and Fuerte (processing). Other popular avocado varieties in Kenya are the Keitt, Reed, Booth 8, Simmonds, Pinkerton, Nabal, Puebla, Tonnage, Ettinger, Hayes, G6 and G7 among others. This post will compare the key features of the most common varieties for you.