Kenya’s Hass Revolution: Why the Market Is Hot—and Why Quality...
Hass avocado farming is a popular venture amongst farmers. A well-managed farm can earn a farmer about Ksh. 400,000 to 1 million per acre. The demand for Hass avocados is...
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The Peanut Factory in a Box: How Busia is Reclaiming...
Peanut farmers in Amagoro, Busia County, are finally seeing the benefits of local production. For decades, farmers across Western Kenya lived the same cycle of hard labour and heartbreak: they...
The Desert – Perfect Farming Grounds? Key Lessons on How...
The desert has always been viewed as a barren wasteland; however, many people are starting to look at it differently. There are various successful ventures globally of farming in desert...
Kenya’s Mushroom Boom: Why Farmers Are Turning Fungi Into Serious...
White mushrooms inside a wooden cup and a metallic basket. Photo: AI Generated: Freepik.com Many farmers in Kenya are choosing mushroom farming because it can bring good profits quickly. Demand...
Wrong Spray, Bigger Loss: The Hidden Cost of Pesticide Misuse...
Pesticides are a farmer’s shield against weeds, insects, and disease. Nearly nine out of ten small-scale farmers rely on them, with half reaching for herbicides and a tenth for fungicides....
Kenya Unveils Carbon Registry, Aiming to Boost Climate Finance Credibility
The talk is over, and Kenya has officially established a national carbon registry in Africa, aiming to strategically position itself as a global hub for high-integrity carbon credits. The registry...
The 520-Acre Israeli Dream Agriresidential Property in Solai That Got...
Israeli investor Erez Rivkin is investing big in Solai, Nakuru, in a marvellous 520-acre farm with modern farming systems, including greenhouses and modern irrigation, promising a green future. The plan?...
Wetter-Than-Normal: ICPAC Says Heavy Rains to Persist Until May
According to ICPAC (IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre), in collaboration with other notable institutions that track climate patterns in Africa (NMHSs, WMO), there is a 45% chance of heavier-than-expected...
5 Simple Food Habits for Better Energy and Better Health
Learn about the most important nutritional habits that can promote long-term health, from balanced meals to mindful eating practices.
Healthy Eating Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Balanced Meals
Eating a balanced diet is essential for overall health and well-being. This article offers practical nutrition tips, including how to incorporate a variety of foods, plan healthy meals, and make...
