How to Plant,irrigate,fertilize,Prune Pixie Oranges: Pixie Orange Farming in Kenya 2026
The essential steps of planting your pixie trees correctly, managing water and nutrients throughout the growing seasons, and pruning techniques
The essential steps of planting your pixie trees correctly, managing water and nutrients throughout the growing seasons, and pruning techniques
Learn the critical first steps of pixie orange farming, from understanding climate and soil requirements to choosing the right seedlings .

Learn how to easily make pigs feed at home that fatten your pigs faster and hasten growth-a free pig feed formulation formula.

A simple high quality feed formulation farmers can use to make quality feeds at home to boost growth and laying saving cost.

Persea mites are tiny arachnids that feed on avocado leaves, causing damage in the form of necrotic spots and defoliation.

Learn how to Grow Garlic (kitunguu saumu) from selecting the best varieties, planting, fertilization, pest and disease control to harvesting the highest yield.

Complete Guide on best cabbage to plant ,fertilization and chemicals to control pests and diseases. and best time to apply them.

Dhania farming in Kenya is indeed profitable for both farmers with their own land and those leasing land With 58% ROI (own land) or 41% ROI (leased land).

Kales farming is marginally profitable only under specific conditions: owning land, raising your own seedlings, achieving yields above 10,000kg per acre, and selling at prices above KSh 7 per kilo.

The cost of maize farming per acre in Kenya is KSh 57,000 to 77,000. Farmers can make KSh 10,500 to 58,000 per acre of maize farming in Kenya.

Is cabbage farming in Kenya profitable? What is the cost of cabbage farming per acre in Kenya? How quickly can you recover your investment?

They say Garlic farming profit is KSh 1,900,000 per acre.
But how true is this claim? To understand the profitability, we analyzed the true costs involved.

Is Onion farming in a single acre in Kenya profitable and if yes when can farmers make that profit? Discover detail costs, profits and the payback period.

Rearing 100 birds in Kenya is profitable, making ksh 1,600 per month as profit. The claim that 100 layers can bring in KSh 15,000 monthly profit is a myth.

You can make annual profits of KES 133,100 or losses of KES 59,000 to KES 197,000 per acre during market crashes, disease outbreaks, or marketing failures.

If prices hold at 50 shillings, you’ll do well. But if they drop to 30 shillings? You’ll be joining those farmers hawking nuts at funerals.

Mushroom farming in Kenya is not as profitable as alleged by most trainers. You will only make zero profit per cycle after investing KES 50,000 in costs.

Red Pinoy, Bombay Red, Red Creole, and Texas Grano are the cheapest open-pollinated varieties with the highest yields of 10-30 tons per acre.

Broiler farming in Kenya has a low profit margin of 4-10%. Cobb 500, Ross 308, Arbour Acres Plus, and Hubbard Classic are the best broiler breeds in Kenya.

These are the best watermelon varieties with high market demand, sweetness, high yield, and fast maturity that you can grow in Kenya.

They say numbers never lie and these are the costs, revenue and profits or loss from tomato farming per acre for every activity.

Complete sunflower farming guide Kenya 2025. Learn land selection, best varieties, planting techniques, pest control & profit analysis.

Dorper sheep farming is rapidly gaining popularity in Kenya due to its profitability and adaptability.
Here’ everything you need to know!

Top 7 highest yielding hybrid maize varieties in Kenya 2025. PHB 30G19 yields 53 bags/acre, H6213 produces 52 bags. Complete variety guide for farmers.

Is it profitable? Discover truth about dragon fruit farming in Kenya: ideal regions, soil tips, varieties, planting guide, pest control, and profit analysis.

Comprehensive avocado farming business plan. Real costs, profit analysis & export requirements for 2025. Investment: Ksh 500K+, 5-6 years to profitability.

Compare Friesian, Jersey, Ayrshire dairy breeds for Kenya 2025. Learn milk yields, costs, and tips to boost profits. Get your free breed selection guide

This comprehensive guide breaks down expenses for wooden, metallic, and polycarbonate greenhouses across small (8x15m), medium (8x24m), and large (16x30m) sizes

The following varieties are highly sought after in the Kenyan market due to their high yield of 20-25 bags under good management.

Find out how to start and thrive in greenhouse capsicum farming, with expert advice on varieties, fertilization, pest control, and maximizing yields.

These are the best hybrid onion varieties to plant in Kenya. Discover their special features, prices, resistance to diseases, and maturity period.

Learn how to grow potatoes in Kenya with this 2025 guide. From certified seeds to markets, maximize profits with expert tips for farmers!

Learn how to grow beetroots in Kenya with this 2025 guide. From seeds to harvest, boost your farm’s profits with expert tips!

Onion prices in Kenya are projected to triple by December 2025 due to reduced production and rising input costs. Discover why supply is shrinking.

The evidence is overwhelming: farmers cannot afford to trust supplier vaccination claims without verification. The cost of this trust—measured in dead birds.

After testing this layer feed formula with over 200 farmers across Kenya and Uganda, we’ve seen 15-25% cost reductions and improved egg production.

As a dedicated dairy farmer, stop suffering from low milk production due to poor-quality dairy meal when you can create your own high-yield dairy meal at home.

Learn steps to start a successful beekeeping in Kenya; best locations, types of beehives, and the process of setting them up.

Learn why this is not an ideal time for cabbage and tomato farming in Kenya.Also,discover the current market prices and how long they are expected to stay high.

Free guide on how to start profitable goat farming in Kenya, from choosing the best goat to exploring the challenges involved and how to solve them.

The guide walks you through each stage of watermelon farming in Kenya – from choosing the right land to harvesting and selling your produce for maximum profit.

Master spinach farming in Kenya with our complete guide. From seed selection to harvest—grow profitable spinach in any region.

Discover the best fertilizers for beans with our complete guide. Learn optimal NPK ratios, application timing, expert techniques to maximize your bean yields.

Maximize your Kenya maize farming profits! Discover whether green or dry maize delivers higher returns in 2025, with profit margins up to Ksh 327,000 per acre. Get expert strategies, cost breakdowns, and timing tips to transform your harvest into maximum earnings

Proper maize crop management ( weed and pest control) is non-negotiable if you want to maximize your maize yield in 2025.

The average total cost of avocado production per acre, from planting to the first three years of harvesting, to Ksh 349,000.

Several factors can cause this decline in egg production, including stress, poor-quality feeds, diseases, age, and deworming delays.

For faster maize crop growth and High yield DAP, NPK 23.23.0 and CAN are the best maize fertilizers applied 14, 30 and 45 days respectively.

Achieving high yields in maize farming primarily depends on the choice of variety and effective management practices such as weed control, fertilization.

This is the most important truth in farming: plants CANNOT distinguish between nutrients from organic or synthetic sources.

Discover why H6218 ,H6213, H629, H628 and H614 are the best maize varieties with a yield potential over 50 bags per acre and maturity of 160-210 days.

Why Tsavo WE4141, Haraka WH101, DKC 90-89, SC Sungura 301, DK 8031,H520,DKC 8033 ,SC DUMA 43 are the best fast maturity maize varieties to plant in April 2025.

Farmers purchased Rumex seedlings from Salushi NGO at Ksh. 2,000 to Ksh. 5,000 per seedling believing to reap millions in profits but lost everything.

The best fertilizers for onions are Di ammonium Phosphate DAP, NPK 17.17.17 and CAN. These can also be supplemented with foliar fertilizers.

The best time to plant onions in Kenya are June and November. Planting in June they harvest in September while those planted November is harvested in September.

Realistically, one acre of land produce 20 to 50 bags of maize depending on variety ,Rain and fertilizer management and pest control.

Present, the cost of maize production per acre is sh. 54,550. The profit in maize production per acre is sh. 15,450.This gives a profit of sh. 773 per bag.

The best months to plant cabbages in Kenya are November and February. At this time, at least prices are stable and supply is low.

The best fertilizer for cabbages in Kenya is Di ammonium phosphate DAP , Calcium ammonium Phosphate CAN and NPK 17.17.17 at the rate of 100kgs per acre.

Gloria F1 is one of Kenya’s most sought-after cabbage varieties, known for its quick maturity (75-85 days),heavy weight (4-5kgs) and high market demand.

Earning from Sale Number 18 reached $15,784,161.04 (approximately Ksh 2 billion) reflecting increase from the $14,767,273.04 recorded in the previous auction.

On average, a farmer can plant between 10,000 to 12,000 cabbages per acre, depending on the spacing strategy target head size, and management.

If you a Looking for a high-yielding, disease-tolerant, and market-preferred cabbage variety, Kiboko F1 is your best choice.

200 layers can produce between 150–180 eggs per day, achieving a laying percentage of 75-90%. Egg production varies based on feeding, health, and management.

Starting a chicken farm in Kenya can cost anywhere between Ksh. 5,000 and Ksh. 1,000,000, depending on the type of poultry, housing, feed.

A well-fed and properly managed Friesian cow can produce 15-40 litres of milk per day. However, actual yields depend on lactation stage, feeding ,calving cycles

The price for a Friesian cow in Kenya ranges from sh. 60,000 to sh. 1,000,000 depending on the age, milk production, calving and whether its pedigree or not.

Bulb onions are unlikely to make you a millionaire in just three months. In fact, it’s often easier to incur losses than to make a profit.

Learn how to start poultry farming in Kenya with this beginner’s guide. Discover tips for broilers, layers, kienyenji, feeding, and disease prevention.

Farmers harvesting tomatoes and cabbages are set to make good money and profit in Dry months of January and February due to high scarcity.

Learn how to start a profitable dairy farm in Kenya in 2025. From choosing the right cow to cutting costs,this step-by-step guide ensures dairy farming success.

Struggling with pigs that aren’t fattening as quickly as you’d like? Boost pig growth and fattening, using the best pig Booster Butasol-100 and maize meal.

Stop wasting time and money on incorrect methods for planting avocados. Instead, try this approach detailing the best place to plant and how for Bumper Yields.

Discover tomato profit per acre in 2025, with detailed cost analysis, profit scenarios for both seasoned farmers and beginners with land or leasing.

Understand the symptoms of coccidiosis , causes, and recommended medications to protect your flock and ensure their health in Kenya.

This guide provides insights on production costs, potential profits, and market appeal, helping farmers make informed decisions for a successful harvest.

To maximize milk production, focus on enhancing feeding practices, improving breeding, and ensuring good health to protect against diseases.

Tomato farmers are resorting to throwing away their tomatoes or feeding them to pigs and cows because of a lack of market.

Learn about ideal soil types, planting techniques, pest management, and fertilizer tips to ensure high yields and maximize profits in just 3-4 months.

Ruiru 11 stands out as Kenya’s top coffee variety, offering unmatched yields and resistance to Coffee Berry Disease. Batian shows low declining yields.

Kenyan farmers are grappling with record-low produce prices due to oversupply and weak consumer spending. Explore the causes behind the drastic price drops.

Discover effective strategies for maize farming in Kenya. Learn about soil quality, varieties, pest management, and much more to optimize your yields.

Struggling with weeds in your maize field? Discover Kenya’s top selective herbicides to protect your crops, save on labor, and ensure higher yields.
Farming is full with challenges. Learn how to manage frustrations and thrive in the unpredictable world of agriculture.
The hidden challenges of popular farming ventures. Learn why these businesses can lead to losses and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Struggling with a heifer that hasn’t conceived? Discover why delayed heat cycles and low conception rates occur, and learn actionable solutions.

Holding onto fresh, perishable produce in hopes of inflated prices is a risky endeavor that often results in painful losses.

From soil preparation and top cucumber varieties to pest control and market tips, this guide covers all you need for a successful harvest.

Does feeding dairy meal really boost milk production? Discover affordable feeding options for Kenyan dairy farmers that promote high yields.

Learn how to make affordable, high-quality layers feed in Kenya with this simple, DIY recipe designed to boost egg production.

Learn how to make your dairy cows produce thick, rich milk in Kenya. Feeding tips, breeding strategies, and preventive measures to ensure high milk density.
Learn how to grow capsicums in Kenya with this detailed guide. From selecting seeds to pest control and harvesting, get the expert tips to boost your yield.

The best times to plant tomatoes in Kenya are in March and August, with harvesting being done from June to July and October to November.

Do you wonder how GM crops are made?Discover steps of making genetically modified crops from tissue culture to final analysis and approval by genetic engineers.

In broiler farming if they exceed 4 weeks maturity with low weight, farmers starts to counting losses. Target is to have the ready for market weighing 2kg fast.

Planting the best high yielding tomato variety at the best time, good feeding with fertilizer, total control of pests and diseases is the secret to high prices.

Tomato farmers cry making losses all the time you even wonder ,when is tomato farming really profitable? We discuss the costs and expected profit or loss.

Farmers asked for sh.6000 per bag but the government offered Sh 4000 terming it profitable. But is it? Lets proof the costs and exact profit farmers will make.

Here are the best 7 Maize varieties to plant in Kenya this October 2024 short rains. They are all hybrids, mature in 90-150days and yield 20-35 bags per acre.

Di-ammonium Phosphate D.A. P, N.P. K and C.A.N; are the best fertilizers for big cabbages top-dressed at the 14th ,28thand 45th day respectively.

After eight months of low market prices, farmers can now enjoy a short season of high market prices in the last quarter of 2024.

From a season of high farm produce prices to loss counting season. Farm produce price are at record lowest due to low purchasing power.
Join us as we explore in detail how farmers can grow cabbages in the shortest time possible and cover the secret to getting good market prices and profits.

Selecting good chickens can be a headache especially if new to farming. This guide teaches how to select good chicken and the best breeds in Kenya.
The secret of tree tomato farming is planting the best variety in warm and hot regions. Planting should be done that Harvesting coincides with hot months.
Have you ever thought of producing 500 liters of milk per day if not 1000 Liters from milk production? Here is everything you need to kick start your journey.

Spinach farming profitability in Kenya depends on timing, location and quality of produce. Has a maturity of 45 days from transplanting, under good management.

Fermented feeds contain beneficial bacteria that are easily digested and absorbed. If fed it skips fermentation period boosting milk production.

Discover why bulb Onions, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach, managu, peas, and carrots are not the best crops to grow in this month of August.

If you have bought such chickens, it’s always recommended to quarantine them for two weeks before mixing them with the rest.

After a prolonged market shortage, almost all farmers are harvesting. Onion and tomato prices are at their lowest ever.It’s painful selling onions below ksh 10.
Supplement growers’ feeds with broken maize and Omena milled or ochonga to speed up the development of kienyeji chickens.

Machicha,or brewer waste,is a by-product of the beer-making process.It is rich in energy and proteins and is known for increasing milk production in dairy cows.

Coffee leaf rust is a fungal disease that spreads mainly in moist, cold seasons . Leaves start developing yellow patches with yellow-like powder below.

Expanding the pool of licensed coffee brokers is anticipated to spur the uptake of new commodities products and services and grow market turnover.

The Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF) was established to provide smallholder farmers with an affordable, sustainable, and accessible cherry advance.

Rotten silage is a silent killer for your livestock. Discover the devastating effects of poor silage quality on dairy cow’s health and productivity.

Discover the latest food price trends! Tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and more are now cheaper. Find out how much you can save on your grocery bill today.

Are you a beginner in broilers farming? Here is full guide from preparation, handling at day 1, how to vaccinate, feeding and how to boost for faster growth.

Coffee farming used to be a lucrative venture in the 90’s but slowly the industry is dying. Farmers are uprooting coffee. Here is the future of coffee.

Bloating happens when gas forms and builds up in the rumen of ruminants. We tell you the causes and most effective solution to avoid deaths..

In the awake of virtual vets and extensions officers these careers face extinction soon. Farmers no longer need on farm services. The phone is the solution.

Ever wonder how some farmers cultivate large acres without capital constraints? Intercropping is the secret, providing extra income for the main crop.

After two years of record-high prices, bulb onion prices are now steadily declining. In just one month, prices dropped from ksh 100 per kilo to ksh 60.

Poor quality feeds are known to cause stunted growth which means more cost of production. Here is the list of best broiler feeds in kenya.

Instead of buying a bunch at ksh 10, Consider planting dhania at your balcony or kitchen garden. This will supply you with fresh dhania and sell surplus.

Broiler meat chickens can produce eggs but only under specific conditions But it cannot be done commercially. Though rare its possible.

This is a proof through data that organic farming is a loss making loss making business in kenya Regardless how widely marketed it is.

Its a must to understand the costs involved from day one until the laying period ends if you are to succeed in planning and budgeting.

We analyze the Top 5 Demon Chilli Varieties in Kenya and their distinctive Features, from birds eye chili to habenero variety.

Feeding in-calf cows with calcium-rich mineral salts during the dry stage can lead to metabolic disorders like milk fever.

From preparing the seedlings to transplanting, this section provides detailed guidance on every step to ensure a successful cabbage harvest.

We analyze the costs associated with pig farming to demonstrate hoe farmers make Ksh 14,000 loss but still believe they are making profits.

Are you stranded on the best milk cow to kick start your dairy farming? Worry not. Here is the best cow that will least disappoint you.

The best way to grow large potatoes is by planting high-yield varieties, providing proper nutrition, and preventing fungal diseases.

Beans farming is profitable if managed collectly. With this guide, farmers can harvest up to 10 90kgs bags from a single acre.

Are your maize turning yellow? Here is the solution. Topdressing with Diammonium phosphate DAP or NPK 23.23.0 should be done at 10 days after sowing.

Are you tired of your chickens not producing enough eggs? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. By implementing the following tips, you’ll be able to increase the egg production of your flock in no time

Mastitis in dairy cows is a serious condition that can lead to decreased milk production and even loss of the animal. Don’t take any chances with your herd’s health.

Are you tired of Tuta Absoluta wreaking havoc on your tomato? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Let me share with you the ultimate solution .

Is it really worth the investment? Don’t fall for the hype – read on to learn why Super Napier could be the next big scam in the industry

Dairy farming is all about more milk and more milk. Here are the best feeds to increase milk production.

The number of cabbages that can grow in acre depends with spacing, variety and market. Combined with the outlined requirement may guarantee you success.

The 5 key factors are a must to farmers aspiring to increase their production. Though simple ,the farmer cannot afford to skip any.

Fast growing spinach varieties with high yield and wide market acceptability is what farmers need for faster cash returns. Here are the varieties that will just give you that.

Learn how you can grow and earn from the most consumed non acid kales

The dairy market is flooded with fake salts that end up harming the animals. To avoid this, here is full list of the best salts for dairy cows in Kenya

if you’re looking to eliminate melon flies quickly, try following these helpful tips. Very easy and most effective.

This is exactly what you should be looking for when buying a dairy cow.
Avoid scammers and fraudsters when buying your dairy cow.

High quality and affordable dairy meal is key for milk production. Here is a simple complete formulation for high yield dairy.

Discover what distinguishes H6213 as the superior late-maturing maize variety in Kenya.

Findings indicate Dap and farmyard manure are the best maize planting fertilizers for high yield.

Low supply and early rains are the cause of high market prices currently. Find out how farmers are evading these high costs!

Here is a full proof of how small scale farmers can Harvest 16-90kg bags from a 2kg packet of maize seeds.

Consider planting these drought high yielding maize varieties in the coming short rains and bet with me; you will definitely have a harvest.

Looking for the best crops to plant during an El Nino season, here’s a list of the top 10 options. This information ensures a successful harvest in El Nino.

Are you wondering how much you can make from farming capsicum in acre?
Here is the full cost ,revenue ,profit or loss farming capsicums per acre.

Intending to farm cabbages, know Here is how much you can make or loose in cabbage farming in Kenya depending on management.

Are you looking for a simpler way of silage making process in Kenya without molasses? Here is a how to make quality silage using these two key ingredients.

Tomato farmers double your yields and make super profits like never before using the new technique of tomato farming in Kenya giving farmers millions in profit.

Devices and sensors can aid in the early detection of potential issues and alert farmers to identify crop issues and take appropriate measures.

Looking for the fastest and simplest way to make silage in 2023? Look no further! Here are the key Steps in silage making process!

Avoid early chicken deaths by vaccinating on time.

The lack of milk in pigs for piglets is a simple condition that can be prevented and avoid piglets mortality. Check out available causes and solutions.

Based on the production patterns and market dynamic we believe these crops’ price may be high in December and January giving good returns to farmers.

A list of the most bought bulls by dairy farmers. KAGRC bulls are well selected by a panel of experts to suit the needs of Kenyan farmers.

The high goat milk prices calls for better breeds with high production.
we outline the best breeds and their distinguishing factors.

Minimize high cost of manual weeding by using these selective herbicides in carrots farming.
Super effective without affecting production and yield.

High yield in avocado farming comes from good variety diseases management and correct fertilizer application. Find out how the best do it?

A good coffee at farm can be destroyed at the factory. How well your coffee is managed including drying at the factory determines the amount you will earn.

The truth on why you should not uproot your ordinary Napier grass for Pakchong-1 super Napier.
Also when you can harvest your Napier for high quality.

Every farmer plants with an intention to harvest and make money. However misinformation on best variety has put farmers into losses and frustrations.

Kunde has the highest profit returns if managed well with ability to mature with just over a month. We give you everything you need to produce quality Kunde .

Bloating can kill a cow within 15 minutes making it the fastest silent killer. To prevent fatalities, Here is how you can diagnose and treat bloating easily.

As rich source of nutrients and antioxidants, beetroot is a must have for every one. Here is how to manage beetroots from sowing to harvesting successfully

10 -20 tons in acre is a dream to many onion farmers despite being easy. This is how to plant and manage bulb onions and cost per acre.

The most sought after onion variety in Kenya Find out why Neptune f1 is loved by many and its special features. Tell us which variety do you love!

An analysis of how farmers are selling their produce. which products are like to face a rise or a fall in prices? Find out!

What makes a cow produce 50 or 60 liters per day? A combination of these factors will defiantly shock you with high milk actually above 20 liters per day.

We answer the questions, is dragon fruit farming a scam like qualls? Why are those marketing the seedlings not planting? Find out if its worth your investment?

Despite being the largest exporter, tea is still the lowest earner. Urgent interventions are required to save the crushing industry.

As maize silage demand rise, getting right maize seed variety with highest yield in terms of Tonnage is a requirement. These are the best varieties!

As price of basic products such as bread and sugar rise, prices of eggs and milk are also expected to increase due to high cost of production. Find the way forward!

Ineffective control methods of fall army worm has led to massive loss of yields. Here are the most effective chemicals that can be used.

In rainy seasons,the massive supply of these crops leads to fall in prices below production costs leading to massive losses.Find out which crops!

Learn if the disease killing your chickens is coccidiosis, its signs, prevention and how to control it for reduced mortality

Good yield depends on good quality onions in terms of size. The bigger the size the better the yield. But what causes harvesting small-sized onions? find out!

The ability of courgettes to grow very fast makes it the best crop for most small-scale farmers.
This new way of farming earn farmers a decent income.

After planting the correct maize varieties, there are three other factors a farmer must do for high yield .
if done well the costs is also low.

Just like kale, broccoli is easy to farm and does not require a lot of costs. Faster growth with a good market. Read how to farm broccoli the easy way.

As the government continues distributing subsidized NPK fertilizers to maize farmers, here is the difference between DAP and NPK and which is the best.

Though consumed by many, the market prices are highly influenced by change in the economy especially imports leaving farmers in losses.

Delayed heat in dairy cows is a major cause of losses for most farmers. These are the little known manageable causes and their solutions.

The effect is the same in all farm as there is no water for irrigation and the available is highly rationed. Livestock’s farmers are affected too.

The most important resource on earth is on scarcity and the only solution is to harvest and conserve it through creation of mega dams and water pans.

Is carrot farming profitable in Kenya? when and how should you plant carrots? Learn the best simple way to farm carrots with high yields.

Though most agricultural product prices are low, these products are still enjoying good prices giving farmers high profits.

This is how various 7 crops are expected to perform in 2023. so which will gain or loose? find out which and how!

As the world revives from the effects of covid-19 ,the economy is expected to slow down this year. This will affects specific crops. find out which?

Agricultural productivity depends on changes on these key variables. They are interdependent and its only the government can align them.

If the proposals by Kenya power are approved by EPRA agriculture will sure the greatest blow. Every sector in agriculture purely depends on agriculture.

One of the ways to increase profit is increasing yield. In coffee farming a simple mistake can lead to a massive loss. These little known mistakes costs huge.

High competition on water use and long drought experienced by mot farmers requires innovative ways of conserving water for irrigation by over 30%.

Farmers have suffered for a long time from effects of poor-quality feeds in the market without knowing how they can check the quality of feeds before purchase.

As demand for white meat and eggs increase, farmers are still suffering from from poor quality feeds and volatile markets. Find our solution to feeds challenge.

Most farmers are unable to identify these signs leading to delays in serving. This leads to no calves and no increase in milk yield.

Calf weaning is that stage where the mother’s milk is withdrawn and the calf can now fully rely on fodders and concentrates. what you feed at this stage is key.

Brucellosis is one of the most common contagious and communicable zoonotic diseases with high rates of morbidity and lifetime sterility.

As more farmers turn to pig farming with aim of making profits, The following practices will enhance your piglets survival.

All is not lost for greenhouses affected by bacterial wilt. The best CROPS that can be farmed in greenhouses and still fetch money even more than tomatoes.

Phosphorus is a key component in maize establishment as it helps in early crop development, reducing grain loss and hence improving yield.

Prepare the land well in advance, digging out all tree stumps, roots, bushes, and grasses. Obtain certified seedlings. Learn how to plant your coffee.

A dairy farmer is only in a business when his dairy cows have high production per lactation. This interprets high sales and good returns.

Post-harvesting losses could amount to up to 45% of the yield, this is due to challenges like pest infestation, excess moisture, disease and also birds.

A calf every year is one of the key indicators of a successful dairy farming. 60% of newborn calves die before they are 6 months old due to poor management.

What is the importance of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium cereals ,horticultural and oil crops? How can you identify their deficiencies?

Mastitis is one of the most costly diseases in dairy farming. It is expensive to control especially at the chronic stage. But what causes mastitis?

Dehorning calves at a young stage reduces the risk of injuring and bruising the rest of the herd. In worst cases, Injures have caused deaths in animals or chronic wood that never heal. The farmer is left with the option of disposing of the animal or the high cost of treatment.

Is Fall Armyworm FAW manageable? Yes. If identified early,it can be controlled early at minimal costs especially in maize farming.

Foot and mouth disease FMD has run many farmers out of dairy. Actually out of 10 farmers 8 farmers have lost their lactating cows in every outbreak.

Key factors that a farmer has to consider when selecting the best onion variety include Color ,shape , pungency and maturity.

For a successful butternut farming; it should be done on fertile soil, protected against pests and diseases and also well fertilized.

After a whole month of high market prices , The potato prices has started to fall as most farmers start to harvest. This is expected to worsen by January 2023.

Tomato prices have been low for a low time now due to high market supply. But there is now hope as prices start to rise due decline farmers produce.

Feeding ARVs to chickens is very un ethical as the effects are very detrimental. Government should intervene to ensure every chicken consumed is safe.

Most farmers think they are making profit in their farming while in real since they are making losses. Simply because of wrong cost calculation.

One of the causes of low prices is market flooding caused by high market supply. But is there a way you can manage get good prices in a flooded market.

The big dilemma in farming is how farmer makes losses despite having a good harvest. Here are the several factors that leads to losses.

The high levels of pesticides residues ,antibiotics residues and aflatoxins are are already making our foods unsafe even before GMOS comes.

A good yield depends on how well you prepare the land for planting, how fertile the soil is and the crop management against diseases.

A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an animal, plant or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. Corn and…

Since the farmer has control on cost and not selling price, Minimizing costs is the only way for good profit ..

For a bumper harvest yellow bean you need moderately fertile well-drained sandy-loam soil and protection against diseases.

Enhance your yields by learning what fertilizers to apply and what chemicals to spray against various pest and diseases in maize farming.

For a good yield and profit you MUST learn effective ways of pest and diseases management. Check out our effective spray programme for capsicums.

The reliability of rainfall is declining and farmers have to find innovative ways to maintain high yields with low rainfall.

The high demand for sunflower and its products has seen its price soar high. Farmers can easily produce their own at a very cheap cost. Find out how?

Have you ever wondered why you sow some seeds and they fail to germinate? Most of these causes can be controlled easily. find out how!

In large scale farming use of maize herbicides is the most economic way of controlling weeds. But ,do you know how do they work? Find out now!

Crops require water and fertile soils to produce good yield. However, climate variability is inhibiting growth of many crops leading to losses.

As a farmer who is in business, here is an update on the current agricultural market trends ,prices and what to expect in future per crop.

Preserving excess Napier in silage form can save a farmer from challenges of fodder shortage in times of drought. Here is how to make one.

Phosphorus deficiency evidenced by purple discoloration and caused by low phosphorus levels in the soil cause loss in yields of up to 60% .

The crop may appears healthy with little discoloration But on closer analysis especially under the leaf shows symptoms. Flower abortion makes it even worse.

What makes melon fruit fly worse is the fact that its damage happens from the inside leading to loting and massive losses. However,if well managed early damage and losses can be mitigated.

Wrong capsicum planting spacing leads to low yields holding all the other factors constant. find out why a spacing of 40 x 40 cm is the best in capsicums.

Blackspots are Kenya’s most destructive disease in tomato, spinach, and roses farming.it affects crops like tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, strawberries, and beans.

Application of cattle manure and inorganic fertilizers has proofed to improve fruit quality and increase profit cost benefit ratio in watermelon farming.

Thrips are responsible for 60% yield loss and over 30% of the total cost of production in bulb onion farming.knowing precise crop stage to spray will save cost

Knowing the amount you will incur in your production helps in determining the quantity to produce at what price to sell to avoid making losses.

Agriculture is purely based on weather.Here is precise weather update that can help you in planning your farming. Just select your county, sub-county and ward.

In a world where everything is commercialized, getting quality is not a guarantee. But do you know you can propagate your own quality passion seedlings?

Are you conversant with the potatoe variety that you farm?Do you the varieties that does well in your reagion?How resistant are they to diseases?This is for you

According to the volatility of market prices of most agricultural products such as cabbages ,tomatoes and onions capsicum prices are still stable. As a good option we are recommending to farmers ,here is a complete guide from planting to harvesting.

I believe the hardest thing is to buy a dairy cow only only for it not to meet your expectation. We look at signals that can tell a cow is good or ill.

Cabbages,tomatoes ,dairy,pigs and poultry farming are still uncertain due to high cost of production, and forces of demand and supply. onions, capsicums, wheat and maize are still promising with prices hoped to be a bit high in the second and third quarter of this year.

Even though french beans are grown for export under contract farming,few farmers know how minimise their costs while maintaining the required export quality.Here is a complete guide on profitable french beans farming.

A price of KES 2800 per 50kg of DAP is a great joy to farmers as they plant in this new season. The fertilizers will also be available to farmers immediately at national cereals and produce board offices according to ministry of agriculture.

The principle of economies of scale is limited by land size. Small scale farmers are left to plant crops with high returns and stable market like garden peas if they want to make profit.

After all is done in production ,what remains is to sell the produce at the best price with good profit margin.
One of the ways farmers are doing it is through contract farming. But what is contract farming?

Have you ever bought seeds that later failed to germinate? Always consider these factors before buying your seeds.

In farming there are alot of factors that can lead losses. When spraying agro chemicals ensure you observe these factors to avoid losses.

Before settling on the land to lease for farming ensure you consider the factors below. They are the key to successful and profitable farming business.

You harvest what you feed to your crops. Knowing how to apply tomato fertilizers and at collect stages can guarantee good yield.

The key in lowering cost associated with tomato diseases is early identification and prevention.Wrong identification leads to massive losses in long run.

Any profitable farming business requires proper planning ,and budgeting. Lack of it is what making most farmers run into losses while they think they are making profit.

Despite there being high demand for tomatoes the prices are low and falling as those of macadamia, avocados and onions. Cabbages and potato prices are rising.

Profit in farming requires the knowledge of what,when,and how to produce what the market requires at a given time.These are crops to farm in 2022.

A thousand questions are in farmers mind wondering if things are going to change in 2022 in the agricultural industry. Surprisingly it might not change.

High inflation combined with increasing cost of fuel and fertilizers is raising cost of farming. Will farmers make profit or loss in Irish potato farming?

Producing at the lowest cost is every farmers goal.But the lack of records and budgeting makes it hard to calculate cost. in this project of professional cabbage farming we are detailing every step and results from planting to harvesting.

Have you been frustrated by the seedlings you buy? Do you want to start raising your seedlings and even start selling the excess? Find out how !

How do various passion behave in different climate conditions? What soil do they perform best? These are the Best passion fruits varieties

A success story of how youth are taking agricultural industry by storm.From producing one kilogram to one tone per month of pure natural honey.

We have walked together with you farmer daily providing solutions to your farming challenges with one goal;you to make profit.Thank you for trusting Farmworx Kenya as your solution center.

With the prolonged drought most farmers are said to be making money especially those ones doing irrigation? But farmers are you really making a profit or loss? Tell us on the green message icon below how are the prices of common vegetables in your area and if there is any demand. Are brokers harassing you?…

Farmers are worried by how fertilizer prices are increasing and its in availability in the market. The over 50% increase in fertilizer prices means more cost of production which most farmers cannot afford.

Most farmers have never known that soil can cause total crops failure. Understand the type of soil in your farm and if is good for farming.

Do you know there is a stage a lactating cow cannot increase milk production regardless the feeding and genes? Early lactating has high yield of all..

After hard work of managing your onions well,its time to harvest .we explain how curing harvesting and preservation is done in Onions farming in Kenya

The greed for profit has made many farmers loss conscience for humanity. Find out the products often adulterated and how.

Need to increase soil fertility has made farmers depend on fertilizers for increased production. If fertilizer’s prices soar high, it means high cost of farming

There is a huge difference between kales vs. collards? From the growth structure, leaves quality ,yield per acre to harvesting period.

Like Tuta absoluta, whiteflies is another pest that has run many tomato farmers out of business. With an early prevention measures one can eradicate them 100%

Even though returns on maize farming are directly proportional to land size, factors such as how you plant and applying fertilizers affects yield significantly

Cattle feed manufacturers are least bothered about the health of the animals or the production and their main aim is profit at any cost.We expose how they do it

Good yields depend on the right seed for particular climate zones. Understand the right maize variety for your zone to avoid crop
failure caused by planting wrong varieties in the wrong zones.

Do you know you can make a profit in the kitchen garden with your coriander (dhania) while the other one is making a loss in ten acres of tomatoes or onions?

Coriander”dhania” leaves farming is one of the easiest crop to produce with a guaranteed profit and highest returns per unit area of land.

The ultimate guide to the best kales and collards in Kenya for the year 2024! Read distinguishing that make then unique from others.

Do you know that wrong planting can cost you much as it is associated with poor germination and low quality tubers that fetch less in the market?

Late blight is one of the many diseases that has caused massive losses in tomatoes farming.Its is like cancer had to treat and main solution is to prevent.

Blossom end rot is a physiological condition caused by calcium nitrogen imbalance in the soil, especially when the moisture level in the soil is low.

Even though with technology it’s easy to overcome the weather challenge, various crops tend to perform differently in various climatic regions.

Purple blotch is one of the most stressful disease in onion farming causing massive losses to farmers. As an onion farmer can you prevent it? How can one actually control it?

Have you ever wonder what causes death of your seedlings after transplant? Do you know what causes lack of germination of most of your seeds besides viabilty?

The hardest thing in onion farming is trying to control or kill a pest without destroying the crop.This what makes onion marggots cause crop failures in most farms.

Onion farming unlike other crops, success depends mostly on knowing how, when and the amount of water and fertilizer needed. Wrong application of both translates to poor quality onion or even death of the whole crop. That is how sensitive the onion is. In this article, we have outlined in detail the guideline on how…

Black rot is another disease increasing cost of production in cabbage farming.Did you know that its seed born?Are you aware that some weeds are also carriers?

Do you know that you can have a good variety but be frustrated as more than 50% of the seedling die in the seedbed due to poor management?

Did you know that onion customer are very selective when it comes to smell, shape,size ,color and storange length? Market deligence is key besides high yield.

Find out why Batiani coffee variety is famous but most farmers are still relactant to shift from Ruiru11.
Learn the detailed features of various coffee variety

The greatest dilemma that one can have as a farmer is finding the best variety that resistant to diseases ,does well in most climates with market acceptability.

In pepper ( I.e bell & hot pepper”) farming understanding common bacterial diseases helps the farmer in cutting down on diseases management costs.

It is true to say that, Harmonization of information,data and procedure for improved coffee production is key in the sustainability of coffee production and consistency in the livelihood for coffee value chain dependants.

Dairy Management starts from feeding to housing. How and what do you feed your dairy cows? What is in the feeds you feed your cows with? Does the feeds help the cow anyway? Find out.

The largest population segment in Kenya are farmers who depend on their farming as a source of income. But how many make a profit?

Do you know that you can have a good silage by the look but in real sense its of low quality? Simply because of wrong harvesting stage.

Did you know The aeroponic system of cultivation for the production of first generation seed potatoes is carried out in greenhouses and basically consists of maintaining the roots of the plant in the air and in conditions of total darkness, whereby nutrient-enriched water is sprayed on them periodically?

Are you confused whether the disease is bacterial wilt or not?Here is a simple test you can carry out at home.Did you know sweet potato is a host of bacterial wilt?

From our farming experience here are the top five cabbage varieties you can farm in Kenya.Aim is to eliminate dilemma caused by the manipulative marketing of seed companies.

Can one make money farming spinach ? Here is everything you need on spinach farming from planting to harvesting with a demonstration.

Find out why strawberry farming is the simplest agricultural enterprise that does not require much capital and skills with readily available market.

The main aim of every farmer is to make profit but only few does.Compare your cost analysis for tomatoes with this one and see where you get it wrong.

Is your vegetables safe,managu for this case? This article details all you need to know on Managu (Black Nightshade) farming .

The fact is that when it comes to providing nutrients for the plant organic is NOT better ,it is exactly the same as a synthetic source

Reduction in land size calls for production optimization per unit area of land size,This is how we produced 12;90 kg bags of maize in a quarter of an acre .

Besides price there are these five factors that determine the number of customers you attract ,retain as well as the amount of profits.

According to Spanish toxicologist Francisco Sanchez Bayo, in most countries where these neonicotinoids are used, 40% of insect species are declining.

For the need of economic revolution (for high employment, high productivity, value-creation and export economy), the steering committee recommended the following on agriculture. Firstly; promotion of cottage industries, manufacturing and labour-intensive industries/sectors (agriculture, livestock and fishing); gradually adopt technologies that increase productivity. This responsibility is given to either national or county governments with priority set…

Learn how to control bulb rot and other bacterial diseases that increase cost of management in onion farming.In worse cases it can lead to death of the whole crop.

Farming like any other business has its own risks that can lead to massive losses. These 8 factor are key determinants for any farming success.

All is not over for tomatoes farming in a greenhouse affected by bacterial wilt. Through hydroponics, one can still farm tomatoes and get higher yields.

Tomatoes are a basic complement for most foods for Kenyan which has led to increased demand and therefore more need for supply .this has attracted a lot of farmers into it with a continuous increase in acreage to meet the demand which has destabilized the prices. In this article, we are taking a look at…

Farmers do you know Poor egg nutrition, bad brooder, lack of vaccination and bad feed are major causes for early deaths.

Good ratio of roosters to layer 1:4 will increases chances of the eggs laid to be fertilized (potential for an embryo to grow and develop in right conditions)

Tuta absoluta despite being very devastating and causing massive losses can be controlled by these simple measures which must be implemented from planting.

We offer you a well-detailed guide on melons farming plus solutions to problems you may face from planting to harvesting. To make sure you make good profit.

This is a simple and detailed guide on how to formulate your own feeds with readily available materials and avoid massive loss caused by substandard feeds.

Have you lost a lot of money in tomatoes farming due to total crop failure? Worry no more as we take you step by step from our experience to ensure you minimize the risks as much as possible.

Here is detailed guideline from planting to harvesting that thousands of farmers are using. Everything from planting to harvesting.

Farmers ask us, how do we manage to get good quality cabbages in our farms while maintaining cost as minimum as possible? Here is how we do it!