Tag: farming in kenya
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Farmers at a loss as Farm Produce’s prices Fall to record-lowest
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From a season of high farm produce prices to loss counting season. Farm produce price are at record…
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Cabbage Farming:How to Grow Cabbages Faster, Get Good Prices
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Join us as we explore in detail how farmers can grow cabbages in the shortest time possible and…
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How to select good quality poultry in Kenya
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Selecting good chickens can be a headache especially if new to farming. This guide teaches how to select…
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Bloated Cow? Here Are Causes And Most Effective Solution
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Bloating happens when gas forms and builds up in the rumen of ruminants. We tell you the causes…
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Vets and Extension: Good Career Killed by Virtual Technology
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In the awake of virtual vets and extensions officers these careers face extinction soon. Farmers no longer need…
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This is how to make broiler meat chickens lay eggs
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Broiler meat chickens can produce eggs but only under specific conditions But it cannot be done commercially. Though…
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How to Grow Cabbages from Seeds to Harvesting
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From preparing the seedlings to transplanting, this section provides detailed guidance on every step to ensure a successful…
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The best treatment for mastitis in dairy cows
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Mastitis in dairy cows is a serious condition that can lead to decreased milk production and even loss…
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The ultimate solution-The best insecticide for Tuta Absoluta
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Are you tired of Tuta Absoluta wreaking havoc on your tomato? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Let…
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Number of cabbages that can grow in an acre successfully
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The number of cabbages that can grow in acre depends with spacing, variety and market. Combined with the…
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How to grow curly kales (sukuma matumbo)
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Learn how you can grow and earn from the most consumed non acid kales
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The best salts for dairy cows in Kenya
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The dairy market is flooded with fake salts that end up harming the animals. To avoid this, here…
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The fastest way to get rid of melon flies
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if you’re looking to eliminate melon flies quickly, try following these helpful tips. Very easy and most effective.
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The Most Important Thing To Look For When Buying A Dairy Cow
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This is exactly what you should be looking for when buying a dairy cow. Avoid scammers and fraudsters…
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How to harvest 16 bags from 2kg maize seeds; the least maize farmers should harvest
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Here is a full proof of how small scale farmers can Harvest 16-90kg bags from a 2kg packet…
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8 best maize varieties to plant in October rains
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Consider planting these drought high yielding maize varieties in the coming short rains and bet with me; you…
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The New Silage making Process in Kenya 2024
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Looking for the fastest and simplest way to make silage in 2023? Look no further! Here are the…
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List of promising crops you can plant now and earn more in just 3 months
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Based on the production patterns and market dynamic we believe these crops’ price may be high in December…
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The most effective selective herbicides for carrots farming
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Minimize high cost of manual weeding by using these selective herbicides in carrots farming. Super effective without affecting…
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Beetroot farming; A complete simplified guide that starters need
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As rich source of nutrients and antioxidants, beetroot is a must have for every one. Here is how…
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Onions farming in Kenya; How to harvest at least 20 tons per acre
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10 -20 tons in acre is a dream to many onion farmers despite being easy. This is how…
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The best onion variety in Kenya 2023-Neptune f1
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The most sought after onion variety in Kenya Find out why Neptune f1 is loved by many and…
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Food Market Prices Review; How farmers are selling farm produce
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An analysis of how farmers are selling their produce. which products are like to face a rise or…
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The hidden secret to more milk production in dairy farming
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What makes a cow produce 50 or 60 liters per day? A combination of these factors will defiantly…
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Another sad end of the greatest agricultural export commodity-TEA
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Despite being the largest exporter, tea is still the lowest earner. Urgent interventions are required to save the…
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Best maize variety for sillage and how to plant
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As maize silage demand rise, getting right maize seed variety with highest yield in terms of Tonnage is…
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Increased cost of production pushes Milk and egg prices high
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As price of basic products such as bread and sugar rise, prices of eggs and milk are also…
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The most effective chemicals against fall armyworm 2023
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Ineffective control methods of fall army worm has led to massive loss of yields. Here are the most…
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Harvesting small-sized bulb onions? This is why
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Good yield depends on good quality onions in terms of size. The bigger the size the better the…
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DAP Vs. NPK which is the best maize planting fertilizer
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As the government continues distributing subsidized NPK fertilizers to maize farmers, here is the difference between DAP and…
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What next as poor quality onions flood market
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Though consumed by many, the market prices are highly influenced by change in the economy especially imports leaving…
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6 little-known reasons of a cow to delay in heat
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Delayed heat in dairy cows is a major cause of losses for most farmers. These are the little…
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This is what happening in most farms as drought persist
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The effect is the same in all farm as there is no water for irrigation and the available…
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The only solutions to the water challenge in farming
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The most important resource on earth is on scarcity and the only solution is to harvest and conserve…
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Crops with good profit in this dry season
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Though most agricultural product prices are low, these products are still enjoying good prices giving farmers high profits.
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Farmers, this is what to expect in market 2023!
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This is how various 7 crops are expected to perform in 2023. so which will gain or loose?…
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5 crops likely to be affected by global economic slowdown
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As the world revives from the effects of covid-19 ,the economy is expected to slow down this year.…
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4 variables government must address for food security
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Agricultural productivity depends on changes on these key variables. They are interdependent and its only the government can…
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How High cost of electricity will hurt farmers deeply
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If the proposals by Kenya power are approved by EPRA agriculture will sure the greatest blow. Every sector…
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6 Little known coffee farming mistakes reducing farm yield
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One of the ways to increase profit is increasing yield. In coffee farming a simple mistake can lead…
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Astonishing ways of conserving water in farming in 2023
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High competition on water use and long drought experienced by mot farmers requires innovative ways of conserving water…
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Little-known easy ways to identify low-quality animal feeds
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Farmers have suffered for a long time from effects of poor-quality feeds in the market without knowing how…
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The greatest problem facing poultry farming in Kenya
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As demand for white meat and eggs increase, farmers are still suffering from from poor quality feeds and…
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Brucellosis, the “Milk & meat disease”; causes and symptoms
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Brucellosis is one of the most common contagious and communicable zoonotic diseases with high rates of morbidity and…
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Crops to farm in a bacterial wilt-affected greenhouse
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All is not lost for greenhouses affected by bacterial wilt. The best CROPS that can be farmed in…
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Ways of managing post-harvest losses in maize farming
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Post-harvesting losses could amount to up to 45% of the yield, this is due to challenges like pest…
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Mastitis-The Most Commonly Occurring Disease On Dairy Farms
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Mastitis is one of the most costly diseases in dairy farming. It is expensive to control especially at…
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5 critical reasons for Dehorning your dairy cows
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Dehorning calves at a young stage reduces the risk of injuring and bruising the rest of the herd.…
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How to detect and control fall armyworm in maize farming
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Is Fall Armyworm FAW manageable? Yes. If identified early,it can be controlled early at minimal costs especially in…
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How to get a good profit margin in low seasons
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One of the causes of low prices is market flooding caused by high market supply. But is there…
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Why do farmers make losses despite bumper harvest
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The big dilemma in farming is how farmer makes losses despite having a good harvest. Here are the…
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Gains of good land preparation in maize farming
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A good yield depends on how well you prepare the land for planting, how fertile the soil is…
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Key successful tips for cutting costs in farming
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Since the farmer has control on cost and not selling price, Minimizing costs is the only way for…
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How to farm the most consumed beans; Yellow beans
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For a bumper harvest yellow bean you need moderately fertile well-drained sandy-loam soil and protection against diseases.
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Simplified fertilizers application and spray guidelines for maize farming
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Enhance your yields by learning what fertilizers to apply and what chemicals to spray against various pest and…
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5 Easy Ways to Increase Crop Yield in Dry Seasons
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The reliability of rainfall is declining and farmers have to find innovative ways to maintain high yields with…
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A simple detailed guide on profitable sunflower farming
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The high demand for sunflower and its products has seen its price soar high. Farmers can easily produce…
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This is what really causes your seeds not to germinate. Find out now!
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Have you ever wondered why you sow some seeds and they fail to germinate? Most of these causes…
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Everything you need to know about common maize herbicides
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In large scale farming use of maize herbicides is the most economic way of controlling weeds. But ,do…
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Best crops to farm in Nyandarua county with high profit
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Crops require water and fertile soils to produce good yield. However, climate variability is inhibiting growth of many…
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Exclusive analysis of agricultural commodities’ performance in the markets
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As a farmer who is in business, here is an update on the current agricultural market trends ,prices…
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How to make affordable Napier silage easily
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Preserving excess Napier in silage form can save a farmer from challenges of fodder shortage in times of…
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Understanding Powdery Mildew and How to Control It
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The crop may appears healthy with little discoloration But on closer analysis especially under the leaf shows symptoms.…
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How to identify and control the worst pest in melon farming
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What makes melon fruit fly worse is the fact that its damage happens from the inside leading to…
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Farming cabbages? Here is the cost per acre
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Knowing the amount you will incur in your production helps in determining the quantity to produce at what…
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Here is today’s weather update on your farm
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Agriculture is purely based on weather.Here is precise weather update that can help you in planning your farming.…
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How to raise quality passion seedlings at low cost
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In a world where everything is commercialized, getting quality is not a guarantee. But do you know you…
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Learn what makes the best ideal dairy cow
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I believe the hardest thing is to buy a dairy cow only only for it not to meet…
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Agricultural market analysis for the first quarter of 2022
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Cabbages,tomatoes ,dairy,pigs and poultry farming are still uncertain due to high cost of production, and forces of demand…
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The ultimate guide on french beans farming
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Even though french beans are grown for export under contract farming,few farmers know how minimise their costs while…
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Relief to farmers as government announces new subsidized fertilizer prices
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A price of KES 2800 per 50kg of DAP is a great joy to farmers as they plant…
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How to farm the most ideal crop, Garden peas (Minji)
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The principle of economies of scale is limited by land size. Small scale farmers are left to plant…
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Can contract farming help farmers make money? find out now!
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After all is done in production ,what remains is to sell the produce at the best price with…
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The common mistakes done when spraying crops
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In farming there are alot of factors that can lead losses. When spraying agro chemicals ensure you observe…
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This is what makes a good agricultural land for farming
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Before settling on the land to lease for farming ensure you consider the factors below. They are the…
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How to control the most destructive tomato diseases
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The key in lowering cost associated with tomato diseases is early identification and prevention.Wrong identification leads to massive…
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The Most and Least Promising Crops to Farm H2 of 2024
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Despite there being high demand for tomatoes the prices are low and falling as those of macadamia, avocados…
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Shock as this Is What Awaits Farmers In 2022
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A thousand questions are in farmers mind wondering if things are going to change in 2022 in the…
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Why its hard to make profit in Irish potato farming?
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High inflation combined with increasing cost of fuel and fertilizers is raising cost of farming. Will farmers make…
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Best passion fruit varieties to farm in 2024
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How do various passion behave in different climate conditions? What soil do they perform best? These are the…
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“Gold”out of raw honey, making money in apiculture
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A success story of how youth are taking agricultural industry by storm.From producing one kilogram to one tone…
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Thank you for making Farmworx Kenya number one
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We have walked together with you farmer daily providing solutions to your farming challenges with one goal;you to…
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How to turn bad soil into a good arable one
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Most farmers have never known that soil can cause total crops failure. Understand the type of soil in…
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How to feed dairy cows for high milk production
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Do you know there is a stage a lactating cow cannot increase milk production regardless the feeding and…
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Best kales and collards to farm in Kenya,2024 (updated)
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The ultimate guide to the best kales and collards in Kenya for the year 2024! Read distinguishing that…
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A one-minute guide on successful spinach Farming 2024
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Can one make money farming spinach ? Here is everything you need on spinach farming from planting to…
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Insecticide Poisoning: The Silent Killer of Bees
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According to Spanish toxicologist Francisco Sanchez Bayo, in most countries where these neonicotinoids are used, 40% of insect…
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Eight factors to consider before investing in agriculture
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Farming like any other business has its own risks that can lead to massive losses. These 8 factor…
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Reasons why chicks die in the first month
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Farmers do you know Poor egg nutrition, bad brooder, lack of vaccination and bad feed are major causes…
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