Farmer Desmond’s onion production is at bulb formation. This is a critical stage, hence the need to ensure the crop gets adequate water. Potassium fertiliser has been applied as this encourages bulb formation. Fertiliser application should stop when onions start pushing the soil away. At this point, the soil should not be put back around […]
Norah Jeruto, the owner of Seko Farm in Uasin Gishu County, grows some 4,000 chilli plants inside four greenhouses. She spoke to us on the venture that enables her to export produce through an agent Q1. How and when did you start? Norah: I developed an interest in the crop last year after visiting a farmer in
Hass Avocado farming in Kenya, as well as around the globe, is gaining prominence, mostly because of the nutritious benefits of the fruit. The fruit is gaining popularity as a healthy super food and as such, the annual global demand is increasing at a faster rate than the annual global supply. This results in the
Success in farming comes with a lot of work, resources, and effort. You need to know where you are planting, what you are planting, their ecological requirements, management practices, the market for your crops, and the equipment needed. Everything should be done right, with a smooth transition from one growth to the other until you
drive across Kitui county tells a story of communities struggling with drought and access to water. Along the way are herds of cattle, sheep and goats, being driven towards the few water sources as they scramble for the scantly available pasture. At Kiati village, we find Mbete Mohammed preparing her piece of land in readiness
Bee-pollinated crops contribute about a third of the human food. The global honey market is estimated to have hit $9.01 billion this year. Honey is a sweetener and a nutritious, healthy and natural food. Bees also produce raw materials for medicine and soap. This means their preservation should be a concern to mankind. However, it
One of the best approaches to boosting agricultural production is planting improved seeds and taking advantage of modern farming technologies. It is no longer easy to expand land under cultivation because of the rapid population growth and the increasing scramble for land. To feed ourselves and to get out of poverty we have to pay
Valencia and Washington navel (seedless) are the main varieties of oranges in Kenya. Matures after 2-3 years, Washington navel is a seedless variety bigger and tastier compared to Valencia which does well in warm and dry climate. Grafting with lemons on both varieties are hardy and matures with a short period of time. On average
Mandarins and oranges have been released for licensing in the Southern Hemisphere and North America The Citrus Breeding Program of Uruguay has announced that is has released a new set of mandarins and oranges through the National Citrus Consortium. According to the programme, the varieties are the result of 30 years of research and development
