These are fruits that have been neglected commercially and are also rarely found in the markets for consumption. Therefore they are localized and little or no research has been done on them by research organizations. However they are natural sources of nutrients and have lots of health benefits. Despite being underutilized and being grown on …
Innovation is revolutionizing the dairy industry enabling the farmer to maximize on profits and the consumer benefit from low retail prices. A 200 liters’ milk dispenser was handed over to around 2500 dairy farmers in Tharaka Nithi by the Ministry of Agriculture to boost profits to be earned by the farmers. Anytime Milk Machine (ATM) …
Potato farming People living with disability are taking on challenges in stride as they join the rest of the population in nation building. They have not been left behind and have ventured in all sectors including agriculture where Joseph Kasaine is actively involved in bamboo, tree tomato farm and potato farming. Based in Mau Narok, …
Leasing is a contract or agreement between the Lessee (tenant) and the Lessor (owner). It spells out terms of intention to rent the property of the owner by the tenant for a certain amount of period. Basically it assures both the Lessee and the Lessor use of property, in this case, land, and payment in …
Agriculture is a driving force when it comes to our social and economic development. A vibrant agricultural economy provides for high production, labor empowerment and sustainable income hence social progress. This ensures that our focus on food and nutrition security as a nation is maintained and achieved. Above all, we need to embrace innovations and …
Dairy farming Dairy farming in Kenya is a very important sub sector in agriculture having over 1.8M dairy farmers contributing almost 4% to the national GDP. The sub sector supports a majority of Kenyans who irk a living from dairy farming directly or indirectly. Though profitable, sufficient knowledge on how to look after the milk …
Gooseberry farming is Kenya is yet to pick up hence it is categorized as one of the underutilized fruit. However due to its nutritional value the crop is steadily picking up. It is one of the 100 crops earmarked to commercialization by the government in the Big 4 Agenda. It grows wild in some areas …
Tea farming was first introduced in Kenya as early as 1903 by European settlers around Limuru. Objectively it was restricted to large scale farming as a way of maintaining quality. At that time the locals were not allowed to venture into cash crop farming, which changed after independence. Eventually this led to locals growing tea …
It is the use of pumps, pipes, spray guns and gravity to supply water to the fields. It is commonly practiced in areas where there is little, irregular or no rainfall at all. Furthermore it helps to grow crops and improve vegetation in dry areas during drought. Some of the common forms of irrigation include …
Fertilizers are organic or inorganic, natural or artificial substance containing chemicals supplied or applied to the soil and plant to improve productivity. They are mostly used by farmers to provide nutrients to plants to increase crop yield Organic Animal waste and plant waste are some examples of organic fertilizer. The animal waste is from cows, …