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Month: August 2025

Watermelon Mastery: Cultivation, Harvest, and Market Success

Watermelon Mastery: Cultivation, Harvest, and Market Success

When the sun is blazing, nothing sells faster than a cold slice of watermelon. In Kenya, this fruit has carved out a strong market, from roadside vendors to supermarkets and hotels. It’s not just a thirst quencher; it’s a money-maker. Counties like Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Taita Taveta, Garissa, and Siaya have become watermelon powerhouses, thanks …

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Cape Gooseberries Farming in Kenya

Cape Gooseberries Farming in Kenya

These small, orange berries hidden inside husks might look modest, but they’re packing serious market punch, especially now when people crave healthy, unique fruits. They’ve got that sweet-tart tang and load of vitamin C. Plus, they double up as raw snacks and raw materials for jams, juices, and even herbal teas. In Kenya, they’re not …

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Black Currant Farming in Kenya

Black Currant Farming in Kenya

If you walk through Kenyan markets, chances are you won’t see black currants displayed as commonly as mangoes, bananas, or oranges. Yet these tiny, dark-purple berries are slowly winning attention for their strong flavor, high vitamin C content, and growing demand in the health and juice industries. Why Black Currants Are Worth a Second Look …

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Uasin Gishu Warns Farmers Against Misuse of Pesticides on Livestock

Uasin Gishu Warns Farmers Against Misuse of Pesticides on Livestock

Key Highlights Uasin Gishu County has cautioned farmers against using crop pesticides on animals after a poisoning case in Kaptinga, Simat Ward. The pesticide involved, Dudu-Acelamectin, contains Emamectin Benzoate, which is highly toxic to livestock. Agriculture CEC Dr. Sam Kotut stressed that unsafe practices threaten both food security and public health. Veterinary officials warned the …

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Elderberry: Farming the World’s Forgotten Superfruit

Elderberries: Farming the World’s Forgotten Superfruit

If you ask most Kenyan farmers about elderberries, chances are many have never seen or tasted them. Yet in Europe and North America, this little purple-black fruit is a household name, praised for its strong flavor and even stronger health benefits. Now, with Kenya’s growing interest in niche fruits like blueberries, strawberries, and passion, elderberries …

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Kiambu County to Roll Out Subsidized E-Voucher Livestock Vaccination

Kiambu County to Roll Out Subsidized E-Voucher Livestock Vaccination

In Summary Kiambu County is preparing to launch an E-voucher livestock vaccination program under NAVCDP within four weeks. The campaign will target foot and mouth disease across all 60 wards in the county. The project is funded by the World Bank and the National Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP). Farmers will pay KSh 50 per …

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Kiambu County Joins Hands with South Korea’s KOPIA to Modernize Agriculture

Kiambu County Joins Hands with South Korea’s KOPIA to Modernize Agriculture

Key Highlights Kiambu County has partnered with South Korea’s KOPIA to introduce modern farming technologies. A Model Farm will be set up at Waruhiu Agricultural Training Centre for demonstrations and training. The collaboration focuses on boosting yields, reducing losses, and raising farmer incomes. Farmers will receive training in advanced methods to enhance productivity and sustainability. …

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Cranberry Production Handbook: Soil, Care, and Harvesting

Cranberry Production Handbook: Soil, Care, and Harvesting

Known globally as a “superfruit,” cranberries are in high demand for juice, dried snacks, jams, sauces, and even herbal medicine. While they are mostly associated with the United States and Europe, Kenya’s highland climate offers an excellent opportunity to grow cranberries locally and tap into niche export and health-conscious markets. For farmers looking to diversify, …

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Garissa Launches 1,500-Acre Irrigation Scheme to Boost Food Security

Garissa Launches 1,500-Acre Irrigation Scheme to Boost Food Security

In Summary Garissa residents to benefit from new 1,500-acre Bulla Adey Irrigation Scheme at Kora Kora. Project taps River Tana water to boost food production and support drought-hit pastoralists. Scheme follows the 1,000-acre Raole Canal project in Balambala. Government investing KSh 45 million in the initiative. Farmers to benefit from value addition infrastructure and seed …

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