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Wondering which are the most profitable horticulture crops to grow for export in Kenya? Kenya is a prominent source of cut flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables in Africa. This highly profitable sector has many investment ideas for individuals including contracted farmers, brokers, or exporters who can make millions each year. Year Cut Flowers Fruits…
Are rising feed costs cutting into your dairy farm’s profits? You’re not alone. Feed accounts for up to 70% of dairy farming expenses, but here’s the good news: you can significantly reduce these costs by formulating your own homemade dairy feed at home. Homemade feed not only slashes expenses but also gives you control over…
Looking at how profitable is dairy farming in Kenya? In this blog post, we give you the estimates of the money you can make rearing dairy cattle for milk. We will use the cost-benefit analysis for both the intensive and semi-intensive farming systems. For illustration, the estimates will use findings from a 2020 study to…
Here are the 6 ways that people are using to reduce money spent on food, Following a budget, growing their own food, buying cheap food at farmers markets, stocking cereals and legumes during the harvest season, cooking at home and finally buying fruits that are in season
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 composition and texture. Besides, a soil testing or analysis is beneficial in detecting soil contamination…
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. In this post, you will learn about soil acidity in Kenya, soil testing benefits and…
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.
Are you looking for the high quality seeds in Kenya? Crop species, animal breed and specific cultivar variety is an important pre-investment farming decision. But, its not an easy choice when you are deciding among tens of alternatives. So how should you do it? In this post, we will give you a 5 steps guide…