A collection of best tips and ideas on how to grow, store and trade in common grains and pulses such as maize, beans, green grams, etc.
Are you looking for an accurate estimate of money you will make for commercially growing wheat in Kenya? This post gives you a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for a farmer growing wheat in a productive area like Narok, Timau or Njoro. You can use it to understand the inputs and costs required in wheat farming and…
Are you an aspiring farmer or an established grower looking to learn more about wheat farming in Kenya? In this guide, you will learn secret aspects of commercial wheat farming like the best climatic and soil conditions, land preparation, planting , harvesting and value addition. You will also learn effective pest and disease management strategies,…
In this post, you will learn how profitable is rice farming in using irrigation farming in a place like Mwea, Bura, or Ahero.
The ultimate guide on starting and running a successful corn milling business in Kenya. You will learn about how to write and execute a posho mill business plan on areas such as costs, equipment or machinery selection, location choice and risks among others.
A list of the most profitable cereals, grains and legumes to supply in Kenya. Theyinclude various types and varieties of maize, beans, green grams, peas and lentils. Milled maize and porridge flours fetch higher profits than the cereals.
Wondering how profitable is a cereal business in Kenya? As a grain trader, your work is to buy, store, dry, re-bag, and transport them at a profit. In this free guide, we help you with a step-by-step method of how to establish a successful cereals business in Kenya’s big towns such as Nairobi, Kisumu, or…
This article explores the challenges maize farming in Kenya farmers must overcome to make profits. It gives some solutions to mitigate the worst risks at the end of this post. An example is soil testing and crop insurance to deal with the challenges of soil acidity and frequent droughts. You cannot make profits in corn…
Is maize farming profitable in Kenya? It in this post, we will estimate the money you will spend growing maize on a large or small scale production system. The Common expenses for maize farmers in Kenya include buying certified seeds, fertilizer and labor costs. It will also give you the profits after getting the returns…
Learn the best mobile apps that each maize grower should install and use. You can use them to select the best seed varieties, manage corn pests and diseases using the best agronomic practices.
How can grain farmers, traders and consumers reduce food losses to pests and bad weather? Explore 3 cheap ideas. These are hermetic bags, airtight containers, metallic and plastic hermetic silos. You will also limit the use of toxic pesticides and preservatives