05 June 2025Maize farming in Kenya is a vital agricultural activity that contributes significantly to food security and the national economy. As one of the most widely grown staple crops, maize is cultivated in nearly all regions of Kenya and supports millions of farmers both at the subsistence and commercial levels. To
05 May 2025Capsicum and chilli farming in Kenya presents a high-value opportunity for farmers looking to supply fresh produce to domestic and export markets. Also known as sweet peppers (capsicum) and hot peppers (chillies), these crops are in demand among hotels, households, food processors, and export buyers. With proper planning, crop care,
10 December 2024A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Healthy Mango TreesMango farming has become an essential agricultural practice across the globe, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. This fruit, scientifically known as Mangifera Indica, has its origins in South Asia, with early cultivation believed to have started in the regions of Myanmar, Bangladesh,
09 December 2024Citrus fruits are among the most popular and widely cultivated fruits globally. Native to regions of South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and Australia, citrus fruits have since spread across the world. Citrus includes a wide variety of fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, and limes, each prized for
13 November 2024Comprehensive Guide to Beans Farming: From Planting to HarvestingBeans are among the most widely grown and consumed crops globally, offering numerous nutritional benefits. As the seeds of plants in the Fabaceae family (legumes), beans are rich in protein, fiber, folate, iron, potassium, and magnesium. Additionally, they are low in fat,
19 December 20231. Early And Late Blight Late blight and early blight are two diseases that affect potato plants of the Solanaceae family. While the early blight is caused by the fungus Alternaria in relatively warmer temperatures, late blight is caused by the oomycetes Phytophthora in cooler temperatures. Blight can cause 100%
17 December 20231. TUTA ABSOLUTA / TUTA MOTH Tuta absoluta is an extremely damaging insect pest of tomato plants and fruit that has also been observed to infest other Solanaceae plants. Tuta absoluta has just been identified as a severe danger to the Kenyan tomato crop. Tuta absoluta is a difficult pest
