Broiler Farming in Kenya; The Best Beginner’s Guide
Discover a complete guide to profitable broiler farming in Kenya! Learn about chick sourcing, feeding, vaccination, marketing, and cost-saving tips for success.
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How to Start an Agro-Export Business in Kenya: Best Guide
Kenya is one of the leading agricultural producers in Africa, with an abundance of crops ranging from tea, coffee, horticulture, and floriculture to fresh produce. As a result, there are ample opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to venture into agro-export business. However, exporting agricultural products requires more than just farming knowledge; you need to be familiar…
What you Need to Know about Kenya’s Livestock Vaccination Program
Kenya has an ambitious nationwide livestock vaccination program set for implementation in 2025. The plan is to vaccinate 22 million cattle and 50 million sheep and goats against livestock diseases like foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), and Rift Valley fever (RVF). This initiative has both supporters and detractors, each presenting compelling arguments.…
How to Write and Use a Business Plan for Your Farm in 2025
Is farming more profitably one of your new year resolutions? Whether you’re focused on crop production, livestock rearing, or any other agribusiness, a practical business plan is a MUST for profitability, growth, and resilience in 2025. Sadly, over 80% of farming in Kenya is subsistence, with the few commercial agro-enterprises run informally without strategies, record-keeping,…
Is Black Soldier Fly Farming Profitable in Kenya?
Are you searching for a cheaper and sustainable source for your fish, pig or chicken? Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming is emerging as the best solution for small scale farmers in Kenya. These tiny insects are nature’s solution for recycling organic waste into high-value protein for animals. The flies will eat organic waste into high-quality…
How to identify and Manage Common Garden Pests
This guide will walk you through identifying common garden pests and provide proven, eco-friendly methods to manage them. By staying proactive, you can keep your plants healthy and thriving, without the constant worry of infestations.
What you need to Know about Insects and Worms on Your Farm: Friends or Enemies?
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down the world of garden insects and worms, classifying them as friends (beneficial) or enemies (harmful). We’ll also show you how to attract the helpful critters and naturally deter the harmful ones, keeping your garden healthy without resorting to harmful chemicals.
Is Wheat Farming in Kenya really Profitable in 2024
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…
The Best Guide; Commercial Wheat Farming in Kenya
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,…
Why Companion Planting is the best Pest control Method
In this guide, we’ll discuss the dangers of chemical pesticides, promote safer alternatives, and introduce you to companion planting—the best method of pest control. We’ll also provide a handy table of which vegetables grow well together and which to avoid pairing.