Month: June 2026
Fruit Fly Damage or Plant Disease? A Practical Guide for Kenyan Farmers to Identify the Real Problem
One of the biggest mistakes farmers make is treating every damaged fruit as a disease problem. In reality, many fruits showing rot, holes, discoloration, or premature dropping are not suffering from fungal or bacterial infections at all. Instead, they may have been attacked by fruit flies, one of the most destructive insect pests affecting horticultural …
Powdery Mildew, How to Identify, Prevent, and Control One of Farming’s Most Persistent Diseases
Powdery mildew is among the most widespread fungal diseases affecting crops in Kenya. It attacks vegetables, fruits, legumes, ornamental plants, herbs, and even some tree crops, often reducing both yield and market quality if left unmanaged. Unlike many fungal diseases that thrive only during wet conditions, powdery mildew can develop even when rainfall is low, …
Kenya’s Sugar Output Surges as Sector Reforms Drive Higher Production
Kenya’s sugar industry has recorded a strong rebound, with national sugar production rising by 22 per cent over the past year, reflecting improved cane availability, ongoing sector reforms, and increased factory operations across key sugar-growing regions. The latest production figures point to renewed momentum in an industry that has long struggled with aging mills, low …
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The Growing Market for Culinary Herbs in Kenya: Why More Farmers Are Looking Beyond Traditional Crops
For many years, Kenyan agriculture has been dominated by staple crops, fruits, vegetables, and export flowers. However, another category is steadily gaining momentum among commercial farmers, greenhouse operators, urban growers, and export-oriented agribusinesses: culinary herbs. From basil and rosemary to thyme, parsley, mint, oregano, dill, and chives, culinary herbs are increasingly finding their way into …
Ashoka Tree Farming: An Ornamental and Medicinal Tree with Growing Landscaping Potential
As urban landscaping, commercial property development, and ornamental horticulture continue to expand in Kenya, demand for attractive and adaptable trees has grown significantly. Among the species increasingly attracting attention is the Ashoka tree, a graceful evergreen known for its elegant appearance, dense foliage, and cultural significance. Commonly planted along driveways, boundaries, institutions, hotels, residential compounds, …
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Artemisia, Understanding the Crop Behind One of the World’s Most Important Medicinal Compounds
Artemisia has become one of the most talked-about medicinal crops in recent years due to its connection to the production of artemisinin, a compound widely used in the treatment of malaria. As demand for medicinal plants, herbal products, and pharmaceutical raw materials continues to grow globally, many Kenyan farmers are exploring whether Artemisia can offer …
Tropical Mint Farming 2026 Guide
Across Kenya, hotels, restaurants, juice bars, supermarkets, herbal product manufacturers, and health-conscious consumers are increasingly incorporating mint into their products and menus. This growing demand has created opportunities for farmers who can consistently supply fresh, high-quality leaves throughout the year. For growers with access to irrigation, quality planting materials, and reliable markets, tropical mint can …
Tephrosia: The Versatile Legume That Restores Soil and Controls Pests Naturally
Across many farming areas in Kenya, declining soil fertility and rising costs of chemical pesticides are becoming major concerns . As farmers seek more sustainable and affordable solutions, plants like Tephrosia are increasingly being integrated into crop rotations, agroforestry systems, and organic farming practices . Tephrosia is a versatile leguminous plant that is gaining attention among Kenyan …
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Curry Leaf Farming in Kenya 2026 Guide
The aromatic leaves of the curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) plant are essential in Indian, Sri Lankan, and increasingly East African cuisines, used to flavor curries, stews, and spice blends . What was once a niche ingredient found only in ethnic food stores has become a regular item in major supermarkets like Naivas and QuickMart, while restaurants across …
Neem Farming in Kenya: A Practical Guide to Growing a Multi-Purpose Tree for Medicine, Pest Control, and Climate Resilience
Neem, also known as mwarubaini, is one of the most versatile agroforestry trees suitable for Kenyan farming systems, especially in semi-arid and dryland regions. Often referred to as a “farm pharmacy tree,” neem is valued for its medicinal properties, natural pesticide compounds, shade provision, and resilience under harsh environmental conditions. In Kenya, interest in neem has …
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