Factors considered in site selection and layout of farm structures. A structure used solely for agricultural purposes in which the use is exclusively in connection with the production, harvesting, storage, drying, or raising of agricultural commodities, including the raising of livestock Read more Important info to start chicken farming 7Continue Reading
The Way of The Woodpecker: The wood pecker maybe a small bird but it’s ways are very unique. Read more Call for application vijana na AgriBiz Competition, win upto 1 million . Job vacancy as an agricultural field officer Job vacancy one acre fund Kenya Strategy Lead Here is why;Continue Reading
Farming is a lucrative agribusiness when all aspects are done properly. Irrigation is an important way of supplying water to plants and livestock. As a small-scale farmer, you are looking for irrigation options that are cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly. Read more Fundermentals of livestock farming Biosecurity in poultry farmingContinue Reading
1. Vegetable Farming Spinach, lettuce, pumpkin, broccoli, cabbage, and cucumber et al, are all vegetables that are consumed in every part of the globe and can also be cultivated in every part of the world. This goes to show that there is a very large market for vegetables. So,Continue Reading
The Portuguese introduced coconuts in the 16th century at the Kenyan coast after which its cultivation spread rapidly and later became an industrial crop of considerable economic importance during the 20th century. Read more Cold storage and markets for avocado farmers Urban farming and rooftop gardens Greenhouse farming tips forContinue Reading
Starting dairy farming with one cow to success. A farmer who built a dairy farm from one cow started his journey in the year 2009 with one cow producing six liters today his farm hosts 19 hybrid animals from which he reaps big. Mkulima today several multinational companies started asContinue Reading
An alliance of agro-ecology organizations has launched a policy to protect Africa’s food sovereignty.The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is a broad alliance of different civil society actors that are part of the struggle for food sovereignty and agroecology in Africa. These include African farmers’ organizations, African NGOContinue Reading
New ways to sell farm produce Sales are activities related to selling or the number of goods sold in a given targeted time period. The delivery of a service for a cost is also considered a sale. The sale of fresh produce from the car boot is picking up inContinue Reading
Few years ago, Moses Githaiga from Kieni constituency, Nyeri County, used to sharpen knives for a living. He used a bicycle to move from house to house sharpening clients’ knives for as little as Sh.10 per knife. read more Green Pepper Production From selling fish at a street to farmingContinue Reading
AT 25, DENNIS KANYUGO IS MAKING BIG CASH WITH HIS TREE TOMATO FARMING AND CHICKEN KEEPING Nothing could beat the fulfillment that comes with earning a livelihood from doing what one truly loves and for one young man Dennis, tree tomato farming and keeping chicken is what makes his heartContinue Reading