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Weed Control
A weed is any plant that grows in the wrong place and competes with surrounding crops for water, nutrients, sunlight and space. To control any type of weed,…
Potato Growing Guide
Do you know the second most consumed food crop in Kenya after maize? If you guessed Irish potatoes, you are right! With an average yield of 7.7 tonnes per…
Maize Growing Guide
Maize is undoubtedly the main staple food in Kenya. Since maize crops can grow in wide-ranging climatic conditions, anything that affects its yields is usually…
Land Preparation
Before you settle on a planting date, land preparation is an inevitable step that must be implemented to ensure your crops produce desired yields. Land preparation…
How to Protect Against Fall Army Worm
Cereal farmers in Kenya and various parts of Sub-Saharan Africa are facing huge losses caused by an intrusive pest known as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).…
Banana Growing Guide
Do you know that bananas exist in three colours: green, yellow and red? Fruits from a banana tree takes approximately 60-90 days to mature once the flowers…
Avocado Growing Guide
Avocado farming has gained prominence in Kenya and in various parts of the world due to the numerous nutritious benefits of the fruit. While Mexico is the dominant…
Soil Testing
Soil testing is one of the most important techniques in sustainable agriculture for determining soil nutrient capacity as well as the extent to which growing…