Conservation Agriculture is a type of farm practice that prevents losses of arable land while regenerating degraded land by minimizing tillage, soil disturbances, covering of soil with crop residues and live mulches and crop rotation. It serves as a way of achieving sustainable agriculture. Ideally the planting is done directly in to the soil by …
The agricultural sector employs over 60 % of the Kenyan workforce. Indeed 70% of the rural population is farmers. Its reliance on agriculture has seen it earn directly and indirectly, contributing to the economic growth. The farmers belong to the jua kali sector (informal sector) which the government intends to include in the tax bracket. …
Agriculture is a very important sector in our economy which requires investment through funding from the Government and partners for sustainable growth. The funds are injected in to the agricultural value chain to empower farmers to increase their income and food production. With the adoption of sustainable agriculture due to climate – change, more funds …
Tomato Farming if well done will produce optimally when supplied with enough nutrients and water, these are through basal and foliar fertilizer application. Basal fertilizers, e.g. DAP are absorbed by the plant majorly through the roots while foliar fertilizers, are taken up through the plant’s foliage. Step by step f Tomato Farming. Seedbed preparation in …
Tomato Farming, Diseases Management Tomato is one of the most important vegetable grown in the country after kale and cabbages and is widely consumed in Kenya. You are most likely to find it at every meal time in every homestead whether fresh as salads or cooked. It can also be processed into paste, juice, …
The demand for beans has grown in recent years due to the high cost of living putting pressure on farmers to increase their production in beans farming. In other words it is very affordable to all and sundry under the prevailing economic circumstances. This has contributed to the high demand for beans hence the shortage …
Avocado is categorized as a super food. It is also known as the green gold and is grown both in small scale and large scale. The fruit is in high demand both locally and internationally. This makes it the most exported fruit after mango. Varieties locally grown include Hass, Linda and Fuerte. Farming avocado It …
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, …