How to grow black beans Black Beans can be grown at home and is a simple process that can yield a full crop within roughly three months. Black beans grow best with warm temperatures and will do very well during the warm summer months, usually around late spring. They are sown in spring once the …
Ring rot This one amongst many diseases facing cabbage farming in Kenya. The leaves exhibit small, round ring-like brown greyish spots bordered by green margin. The fungus is spread by manure, wind and infected crop debris. Severe infestation may cause leaves to dry up and curl inwards. It requires cool, moist conditions to thrive. It …
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Below are some of the 47 best varieties for cabbage farming in Kenya for 2023. There are over 400 varieties of cabbage grown across the world. Kenya has its own fair share of varieties with different shapes, taste, color, size, maturity duration, etc. The hybrid varieties are popular with consumers, farmers and traders hence …
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The demand for beans has grown in recent years due to the high cost of living putting pressure on bean farmers to increase their production. In other words it is very affordable to all and sundry under the prevailing economic circumstances. It is one of the staple foods meaning it is eaten regularly or daily …
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63 Best potato varieties in Kenya 2022 Potatoes are rich in minerals, antioxidants and nutrients which help prevent diseases, help reduce weight and help the body function properly. It can be served mashed or whole. Other products like crisps, French fries, flakes can be produced from potatoes. Additionally it can be ground into flour, used …
47 Best Tomato to grow in Ireland 2023 Tomato is a versatile plant in terms of use and growth (perennial and annual). In addition, tomato is highly nutritious and has health benefits. There are more than 300 varieties of tomato in Ireland and more than 10000 varieties in the world. I invite you to plant …
A tomato variety is a unique combination of characteristics that enable it to produce high yields of tomatoes. The best tomato variety for your farm depends on the size of your garden, the climate and growing conditions, as well as your personal preference. The best tomato varieties to grow are the hybrids as they are …
Tomatoes are both healthy and tasty and should be part of our daily meals. They are beneficial for maintaining and developing good health by virtue of containing Antioxidants Tomatoes contain alpha-lipoic acid that helps in lowering sugar levels by converting glucose into energy. Antioxidants also help in flushing the system thus preventing cancer and …
This is a concept taking root in most industries globally with an aim of tracking and tracing raw materials, ingredients and products to improve processing and compliance. Basically it means being able to trace a product e.g. food product, from the raw material to the finished product. It enables easy tracking of the supply chain …
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Kenya Kwanza Manifesto on agriculture The worlds’ population is growing at an alarming rate making it a near impossible fete to meet its food demand. The situation is dire in Africa with the African Union encouraging its members to invest in agriculture, which has only been viewed as a solution to hunger. It (AU) requires …
