Month: September 2025
Radish Farming: A Complete Cultivation Guide
Imagine this: you plant tiny seeds today, and before the next month ends, you’re already harvesting crisp, peppery roots that customers in Nairobi restaurants are fighting to put on their menus. That’s the story of radish (Raphanus sativus); a small root that most Kenyan farmers overlook, yet one that could quietly turn into a goldmine …
Spinach Farming: A Profitable, Year-Round Vegetable Venture
A Fresh Take on Spinach When Joseph, a small-scale farmer from Kiambu, tried spinach on just a quarter acre, he wasn’t sure what to expect. He had grown sukuma wiki for years but wanted a crop with quicker cash flow and a more loyal market. To his surprise, within six weeks, buyers from nearby eateries …
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Leek: A Complete Guide To Growing These Forgotten Onions
In many Kenyan kitchens, onions are non-negotiable. Red bulb onions, spring onions, and sometimes shallots dominate the scene. But tucked in the same family is a crop many farmers overlook; the leek. With its long white stem, mild onion-like taste, and versatility in soups and stews, leeks are slowly carving a niche in urban hotels, …
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Orthodox Tea Production Set to Boost Farmers’ Earnings – KTDA
Key Highlights KTDA says orthodox tea will significantly raise farmers’ earnings. The first orthodox tea auction launched in Mombasa last week. KTDA factories can produce up to 10 million kilograms annually. In 2024, Kenya produced 7.5 million kg of orthodox tea, exporting 5 million. Currently, 13 KTDA-managed factories produce black and green orthodox teas. More …
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Bok Choy: The Asian Green Winning Over Kenyan Kitchens
In many Nairobi estates, small hotels now serve stir-fried greens with a foreign-sounding name: bok choy. This leafy vegetable, long a staple in Chinese cuisine, has quietly made its way into Kenyan diets through hotels, expatriate communities, and health-conscious families. Farmers who once ignored it as “exotic” are now discovering it’s a fast-maturing, profitable crop …
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Machakos Farmers Warned to Brace for Poor Short Rains, Possible Drought
Key Highlights Machakos meteorological office forecasts below-normal, poorly distributed October–December (OND) rains. Rainfall expected between 250–300mm, starting Nov 17–24 and ending Dec 15–22. Season to last only 29–36 days, raising risk of drought across the county. Farmers advised to adopt drought-tolerant crops like cassava, cowpeas, and sweet potatoes. Officials urge early water harvesting, dry planting, …
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West Pokot Farmers Urged to Adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture
Key Highlights Governor Simon Kachapin calls on farmers to embrace climate-smart practices to boost food security and incomes. Annual West Pokot Agricultural Show and Trade Fair showcases modern farming innovations. Small-scale farmers encouraged to maximize small plots using sustainable methods. County government promoting local livestock feed production and water conservation. Youth urged to view farming …
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Murang’a Coffee Farmers Decry Hawking and Broking Threats
Key Highlights Kangunu Coffee Factory farmers raise alarm over hawking and broking in Kangema, Murang’a County. Farmers accuse hawkers and brokers of exploiting them despite higher coffee prices. Cooperative Chairperson John Chege says the practices are the greatest threat to cooperative stability. Ministry of Cooperatives’ reforms had improved farmer earnings, but middlemen are undermining gains. …
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Lettuce Farming Manual for Kenyan Farmers
Introduction to Lettuce Farming When you think of lettuce, you probably picture a crunchy salad served in a Nairobi restaurant or a wrap from a fast-food joint. What most don’t realize is that behind that plate of greens is a strong, growing market that rarely slows down. Lettuce has moved from being a “luxury” vegetable …
Kenya Launches First Orthodox Tea Auction to Diversify Global Market Share
Key Highlights Kenya launches first-ever Orthodox tea auction at the East African Tea Trade Auction (EATTA) in Mombasa. Over 650,000 farmers to benefit as the government diversifies from traditional CTC teas. Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) licenses 22 factories, sets up 13 new processing lines, and establishes a Tea Quality Assurance Lab. Orthodox teas expected …
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Pumpkin Elgon Cream Price range: KSh 230.00 through KSh 440.00 -
Grafted Macadamia Seedlings (MRG20) Original price was: KSh 400.00.KSh 350.00Current price is: KSh 350.00. -
Cloves Seedlings Original price was: KSh 3,500.00.KSh 2,500.00Current price is: KSh 2,500.00. -
Amistar fungicide Original price was: KSh 5,000.00.KSh 4,650.00Current price is: KSh 4,650.00. -
Jackfruit Seedlings Original price was: KSh 850.00.KSh 500.00Current price is: KSh 500.00. -
White Sapote Seedlings Original price was: KSh 1,000.00.KSh 500.00Current price is: KSh 500.00. -
Tangerine Seedlings KSh 200.00 -
PENTAGON 5% EC Price range: KSh 1,060.00 through KSh 2,000.00 -
LEXUS 247 SC Price range: KSh 660.00 through KSh 6,640.00 -
Russet F1 Onion Price range: KSh 19,500.00 through KSh 51,250.00