Soil tests crucial for obtaining top yields
Farmers must regularly test their soils to check for presence or absence of essential nutrients…
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FarmBiz Africa
Agriculture and agribusiness publication covering farming methods, markets, livestock, crops, innovation and farmer opportunities.
Low cost charcoal cooler keeps produce fresh for a week
Farmers in dry regions can keep vegetable and fruit produce fresh for more than a…
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Machakos farmer uses simple trenches to supply water 2 months after rains
Water harvesting and storage in trenches is helping a Machakos County fruit farmer in keeping…
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Digicow app connects over 20,000 farmers to extension workers
By Fredrique Achieng’ Smallholder farmers are getting real-time extension officer services by using Digicow, a…
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Honey farmer use iron sheet guards to keep off thieving badgers
One Kitui County farmer has kept honey badgers away from his hives using ordinary iron…
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Farmers cash in on rising jackruit demand
Eric Munene grew up with several jackfruit plants in his homestead in Kibugua region of Chuka, a…
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Drip irrigation allows farmers save 50% in water costs
With irrigation bringing more arable land under cultivation, saving the amount of water in the…
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Lari farmer uses onions as biopesticide to control aphids
In cutting down pesticide application and the accruing costs in production, one farmer succeeded in vending…
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Mulching a key skill to keep your vegetables growing in drier seasons
Application of mulching and organic manure has helped a kales farmer cut the irrigation frequency…
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How to deal with deadly Newcastle disease in poultry
Newcastle disease is the major cause of death among local chicken killing about 90 per…
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Improved bee hives key to raising farmer incomes
Smallholder farmers can double their honey yields from 10kgs to 20kgs by adopting the use…
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Siaya farmers triple milk output with switch to Brachiaria grass
Siaya County farmers have tripled milk yields by feeding livestock on brachiaria grass, which contains…
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Nyeri farmer saves over Sh6000 in irrigation cost with mini dam construction
The construction of a mini dam to collect water is saving a Nyeri County farmer…
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Manual on controlling deadly fall army worms
By George Munene The Fall Armyworm (FAW) is amongst the most devastating pests to Africa’s…
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Biovision Trust Training Farmers To Meet Growing Organic Food Demand
By George Munene As Kenyans grow more conscious of the food they consume, there is…
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Farmer capitalises on growing demand & premium prices for traditional crops
By George Munene Steven Mwanzia of Stephen’s Natural Foods, is seeking outgrowers who can provide…
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Dual purpose Fleckvieh cow offers mastitis resistance & improved production
Smallholder farmers in Kenya can save on cow on treatment costs by keeping the Fleckvieh…
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Family Bank commits Sh6B to agriculture financing
Family Bank has committed Sh6billion to extend affordable credit to agribusinesses across 17 counties through…
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Fertiliser prices to hit record peaks owing to external market forces
By George Munene Fertiliser prices in Kenya have risen from risen from Sh2,700 early last…
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Coffee pulping cost effective way for smallholder farmers to raise earnings
Kenya’s coffee production and yields increased in 2019 following the government and counties’ distribution of…
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Kibwezi farmer banks on long term mkwaju farm investment
A visit to Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Mombasa inspired Luke Kimweli to try…
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Earthworm obtained liquid offers more nutrients than inorganic fertilizer
Farmers applying vermiculture liquid in crop production supply comprehensive minerals than those relying on synthetic…
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Former marketer finds success in passion fruit farming
In 2018, Patrick Kirui, a Kabarak University graduate left his marketing job at a Nakuru…
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Kisumu teacher builds model mixed farm with little savings
When Antony Okoth Ogal graduated in 2016 from St. Paul’s Nyabururu Teachers Training College as…
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