How to make Pig Feed at home in Kenya (2026)
Learn how to easily make pigs feed at home that fatten your pigs faster and hasten growth-a free pig feed formulation formula.
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Free Guide on Garlic farming in kenya from Seeds to Harvest
Learn how to Grow Garlic (kitunguu saumu) from selecting the best varieties, planting, fertilization, pest and disease control to harvesting the highest yield.
Cost Analysis for Maize Farming in Kenya per Acre 2025
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.
How Profitable is Potato Farming in Kenya 2025
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.
How Profitable is Macadamia Farming in Kenya
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:Why its Hard to Make Profit
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.
Cheap Onion Varieties in Kenya with 15T Yield 90day Maturity
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.
Potato Farming in Kenya: A Complete Guide to Profits
Learn how to grow potatoes in Kenya with this 2025 guide. From certified seeds to markets, maximize profits with expert tips for farmers!
How to start a Profitable Goat Farming in Kenya 2025
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.
Green vs. Dry Maize Farming in Kenya:Which is More Profitable in 2025?
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
Why Kenyan Tomato Farmers Are Throwing Away Their Produce
Tomato farmers are resorting to throwing away their tomatoes or feeding them to pigs and cows because of a lack of market.
Rot or Profit? Why Holding Your Farm Produce Could Cost You Everything
Holding onto fresh, perishable produce in hopes of inflated prices is a risky endeavor that often results in painful losses.
Farmers at a loss as Farm Produce’s prices Fall to record-lowest
From a season of high farm produce prices to loss counting season. Farm produce price are at record lowest due to low purchasing power.
Cabbage Farming:How to Grow Cabbages Faster, Get Good Prices
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.
How to select good quality poultry in Kenya
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.
Bloated Cow? Here Are Causes And Most Effective Solution
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..
Vets and Extension: Good Career Killed by Virtual Technology
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.
This is how to make broiler meat chickens lay eggs
Broiler meat chickens can produce eggs but only under specific conditions But it cannot be done commercially. Though rare its possible.
How to Grow Cabbages from Seeds to Harvesting
From preparing the seedlings to transplanting, this section provides detailed guidance on every step to ensure a successful cabbage harvest.
The best treatment for mastitis in dairy cows
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.
The ultimate solution-The best insecticide for Tuta Absoluta
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 .
Number of cabbages that can grow in an acre successfully
The number of cabbages that can grow in acre depends with spacing, variety and market. Combined with the outlined requirement may guarantee you success.
How to grow curly kales (sukuma matumbo)
Learn how you can grow and earn from the most consumed non acid kales
The best salts for dairy cows in Kenya
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
The fastest way to get rid of melon flies
if you’re looking to eliminate melon flies quickly, try following these helpful tips. Very easy and most effective.
The Most Important Thing To Look For When Buying A Dairy Cow
This is exactly what you should be looking for when buying a dairy cow.
Avoid scammers and fraudsters when buying your dairy cow.
How to harvest 16 bags from 2kg maize seeds; the least maize farmers should harvest
Here is a full proof of how small scale farmers can Harvest 16-90kg bags from a 2kg packet of maize seeds.
8 best maize varieties to plant in October rains
Consider planting these drought high yielding maize varieties in the coming short rains and bet with me; you will definitely have a harvest.
The New Silage making Process in Kenya 2024
Looking for the fastest and simplest way to make silage in 2023? Look no further! Here are the key Steps in silage making process!
List of promising crops you can plant now and earn more in just 3 months
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.
The most effective selective herbicides for carrots farming
Minimize high cost of manual weeding by using these selective herbicides in carrots farming.
Super effective without affecting production and yield.
Beetroot farming; A complete simplified guide that starters need
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
Onions farming in Kenya; How to harvest at least 20 tons per acre
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 best onion variety in Kenya 2023-Neptune f1
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!
Food Market Prices Review; How farmers are selling farm produce
An analysis of how farmers are selling their produce. which products are like to face a rise or a fall in prices? Find out!
The hidden secret to more milk production in dairy farming
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.
Another sad end of the greatest agricultural export commodity-TEA
Despite being the largest exporter, tea is still the lowest earner. Urgent interventions are required to save the crushing industry.
Best maize variety for sillage and how to plant
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!
Increased cost of production pushes Milk and egg prices high
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!
The most effective chemicals against fall armyworm 2023
Ineffective control methods of fall army worm has led to massive loss of yields. Here are the most effective chemicals that can be used.
Harvesting small-sized bulb onions? This is why
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!
DAP Vs. NPK which is the best maize planting fertilizer
As the government continues distributing subsidized NPK fertilizers to maize farmers, here is the difference between DAP and NPK and which is the best.
What next as poor quality onions flood market
Though consumed by many, the market prices are highly influenced by change in the economy especially imports leaving farmers in losses.
6 little-known reasons of a cow to delay in heat
Delayed heat in dairy cows is a major cause of losses for most farmers. These are the little known manageable causes and their solutions.
This is what happening in most farms as drought persist
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 only solutions to the water challenge in farming
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.
Crops with good profit in this dry season
Though most agricultural product prices are low, these products are still enjoying good prices giving farmers high profits.
Farmers, this is what to expect in market 2023!
This is how various 7 crops are expected to perform in 2023. so which will gain or loose? find out which and how!
5 crops likely to be affected by global economic slowdown
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?
4 variables government must address for food security
Agricultural productivity depends on changes on these key variables. They are interdependent and its only the government can align them.
How High cost of electricity will hurt farmers deeply
If the proposals by Kenya power are approved by EPRA agriculture will sure the greatest blow. Every sector in agriculture purely depends on agriculture.
6 Little known coffee farming mistakes reducing farm yield
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.
Astonishing ways of conserving water in farming in 2023
High competition on water use and long drought experienced by mot farmers requires innovative ways of conserving water for irrigation by over 30%.
Little-known easy ways to identify low-quality animal feeds
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.
The greatest problem facing poultry farming in Kenya
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.
Brucellosis, the “Milk & meat disease”; causes and symptoms
Brucellosis is one of the most common contagious and communicable zoonotic diseases with high rates of morbidity and lifetime sterility.
Crops to farm in a bacterial wilt-affected greenhouse
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.
Ways of managing post-harvest losses in maize farming
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.
Mastitis-The Most Commonly Occurring Disease On Dairy Farms
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?
5 critical reasons for Dehorning your dairy cows
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.
How to detect and control fall armyworm in maize farming
Is Fall Armyworm FAW manageable? Yes. If identified early,it can be controlled early at minimal costs especially in maize farming.
How to get a good profit margin in low seasons
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.
Why do farmers make losses despite bumper harvest
The big dilemma in farming is how farmer makes losses despite having a good harvest. Here are the several factors that leads to losses.
Gains of good land preparation in maize farming
A good yield depends on how well you prepare the land for planting, how fertile the soil is and the crop management against diseases.
Key successful tips for cutting costs in farming
Since the farmer has control on cost and not selling price, Minimizing costs is the only way for good profit ..
How to farm the most consumed beans; Yellow beans
For a bumper harvest yellow bean you need moderately fertile well-drained sandy-loam soil and protection against diseases.
Simplified fertilizers application and spray guidelines for maize farming
Enhance your yields by learning what fertilizers to apply and what chemicals to spray against various pest and diseases in maize farming.
5 Easy Ways to Increase Crop Yield in Dry Seasons
The reliability of rainfall is declining and farmers have to find innovative ways to maintain high yields with low rainfall.
A simple detailed guide on profitable sunflower farming
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?
This is what really causes your seeds not to germinate. Find out now!
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!
Everything you need to know about common maize herbicides
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!
Best crops to farm in Nyandarua county with high profit
Crops require water and fertile soils to produce good yield. However, climate variability is inhibiting growth of many crops leading to losses.
Exclusive analysis of agricultural commodities’ performance in the markets
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.
How to make affordable Napier silage easily
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.
Understanding Powdery Mildew and How to Control It
The crop may appears healthy with little discoloration But on closer analysis especially under the leaf shows symptoms. Flower abortion makes it even worse.
How to identify and control the worst pest in melon farming
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.
Farming cabbages? Here is the cost per acre
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.
Here is today’s weather update on your farm
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.
How to raise quality passion seedlings at low cost
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?
Learn what makes the best ideal dairy cow
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.
Agricultural market analysis for the first quarter of 2022
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.
The ultimate guide on french beans farming
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.
Relief to farmers as government announces new subsidized fertilizer prices
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.
How to farm the most ideal crop, Garden peas (Minji)
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.
Can contract farming help farmers make money? find out now!
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?
The common mistakes done when spraying crops
In farming there are alot of factors that can lead losses. When spraying agro chemicals ensure you observe these factors to avoid losses.
This is what makes a good agricultural land for farming
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.
How to control the most destructive tomato diseases
The key in lowering cost associated with tomato diseases is early identification and prevention.Wrong identification leads to massive losses in long run.
The Most and Least Promising Crops to Farm H2 of 2024
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.
Shock as this Is What Awaits Farmers 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.
Why its hard to make profit in Irish potato farming?
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?
Best passion fruit varieties to farm in 2024
How do various passion behave in different climate conditions? What soil do they perform best? These are the Best passion fruits varieties
“Gold”out of raw honey, making money in apiculture
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.
Thank you for making Farmworx Kenya number one
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.
How to turn bad soil into a good arable one
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.
How to feed dairy cows for high milk production
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..
Best kales and collards to farm in Kenya,2024 (updated)
The ultimate guide to the best kales and collards in Kenya for the year 2024! Read distinguishing that make then unique from others.
A one-minute guide on successful spinach Farming 2024
Can one make money farming spinach ? Here is everything you need on spinach farming from planting to harvesting with a demonstration.
Insecticide Poisoning: The Silent Killer of Bees
According to Spanish toxicologist Francisco Sanchez Bayo, in most countries where these neonicotinoids are used, 40% of insect species are declining.
Eight factors to consider before investing in agriculture
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.
Reasons why chicks die in the first month
Farmers do you know Poor egg nutrition, bad brooder, lack of vaccination and bad feed are major causes for early deaths.