8 mistakes to avoid in tomato farming in Kenya
Not Hardening Seedlings Hardening your seedlings is one of the most important things you can do to help ensure their survival. Without hardening, your seedlings won’t be able to adapt to the change in temperature or the exposure to weather, like wind and rain. Some ways to ensureContinue Reading
Facilitate NCPB to avoid food crisis
The National Cereals and produce Board is the largest organization funded by the government of Kenya through the ministry of agriculture to ensure a sufficient supply of food in the country. Maize is one most the most consumed products in the country and luck of the commodity or increaseContinue Reading
Apply for Heifer international 4.5 million shillings fund for small scale farmers
AGRF and Heifer International launch Pitch AgriHack 2021 Pitch AgriHack 2021 is sponsored by global development organization Heifer International. The competition will identify and amplify efforts by young innovators to build resilience beyond COVID-19 through digital agriculture products and services. These innovations should be scalable and generate measurable impact in Africa’sContinue Reading
10 Best Sacco’s to join to get loans
LEGITIMATE KENYAN SACCOS THAT CAN SPEED UP YOUR BUSINESS’ GROWTH Ever heard the story of the taxi driver who ended up owning an entire fleet of transport vehicles? Or the grocery lady who grew from one small kiosk to owning an entire estate of rental apartments? Well, behind all thoseContinue Reading
How to Retain Good Farm Workers
6 tips to retain good farmworkers and why it is important. Those who work for you and with you on your farm are your assets. Getting and keeping good workers is a challenge every farm owner or manager has to deal with on a day-to-day basis. read more How toContinue Reading
The opportunities in agriculture for you to get involved in
Mkulima today getting on the farm is not the only option you have to make it in agriculture. Today we cover the opportunities in agriculture for you to get involved in. 15 things you did not know about opportunities in agriculture. Recently, a three-year-old agriculture technology startup acquired a 16-year-oldContinue Reading
How to set up tire kitchen garden
Mkulima today the largest farming organization in Kenya the ministry of agriculture has changed tune on how to support farmers. The ministry through the leadership of CAS Annie Nyaga has launched a 1 million kitchen garden project. How to set up a tire kitchen garden Under the new leadership, theContinue Reading
Boost your dairy farming production with these tips
Mkulima today boost your dairy farming production with these tips. Farmers get into agriculture so as to be self-employed and earn from their side hustle. One of the leading ways to achieve these is by starting out in dairy farming. Remember every field has challenges so get started here andContinue Reading
Starting out in dairy goat farming plus costs
Mkulima, today you and I will be discussing the basics of starting out in dairy goat farming plus costs. These tips are from one of the most sorts after agriculture consultants in East and Central Africa, with practical reference to one of his projects running in Kenya. In this newContinue Reading
How to construct a poultry house
How to construct a poultry house: Commercial chicken farming requires a high-level of expertise, understanding and commitment to be successful. Whilst it’s important to emphasize the need for excellent flock management at all times, something that comes with experience and aptitude, adopting the correct housing techniques and equipment will setContinue Reading
Dealing with infectious coryza in poultry farming
Infectious coryza is a well-recognized and commonly encountered upper respiratory tract disease of chickens that is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus paragallinarum Read more 7 tips for starting out in poultry farming What you need to know about marek’s disease in poultry Pre egg incubation checklist in poultry farming Characteristics:Continue Reading
7 tips for starting out in poultry farming
Whenever thinking of poultry farming, Seven things you must need to know: 1. Market research It is very important to critically look at the demand that needs to be met. Is there high demand for table eggs, out grower chicken or broiler meat? Most start-up farmers go by what aContinue Reading
Apply for the vijana na kilimo initiative and grow your farm
The Vijana na Kilimo project is a joint initiative between BrighterMonday Kenya and GIZ Agri-Jobs 4 Youth implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Government. The project aims to connect job seekers in Western Kenya with employment opportunities in the agri-food sector while preparing them for placement throughContinue Reading
Job vacancy twiga foods block manager tomatoes and onions
About Twiga Twiga is a B2B e-commerce company that builds fair and reliable markets for agricultural producers, food manufacturers and retailers based on transparency and efficiency. Our mission is to provide affordable access to high quality food and grocery across African cities. Read more Twiga gets new CEO for EastContinue Reading
Job vacancy as an agricultural field officer
Agriculture Field Officer Farming Systems Kenya is a registered Faith Based NGO that has been operating in Kenya since 1981 to reduce poverty through agricultural and community development interventions . The organization works with and supports small-holder farmers to improve their productivity and incomes. To this end, the organization wishesContinue Reading
Why sweet potato farming is the in thing
ONCE FORGOTTEN, SWEET POTATO IS NOW HOT CAKE With the wheat shortage being experienced globally as well as the increase in the cost of commodities going back to the roots is the key. African traditional crops are quickly becoming an alternative to staple foods like bread. Read more Common sweetContinue Reading
Equity bank young africa works initiative
Equity bank group through it’s foundation operating in the seven east Africa community region place a representative office in Ethiopia is out to help you. Equity group has partnered with Mastercard the global leader in payment through mastercard foundation and equity group foundation to help small scale farmers and businessContinue Reading
Important tips in goat farming
Very important tips on Goat Farming Business Goat farming business is highly profitable. With some guidance and patience anyone will sure make a living from it the market for goat is high and will continue to increase yet many young folks are not looking into this direction. Whether you desireContinue Reading
JOB VACANCY: RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
JOB VACANCY: RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) provides holistic, country-driven support to accelerate the development, deployment, and transfer of locally relevant climate and clean energy technologies. Read more Job vacancy one acre fund Kenya Strategy Lead Job vacancy hatchery management trainee Job vacancy agriculture technicianContinue Reading