Month: July 2026
Pink Disease in Fruit Trees: How Farmers Can Identify, Prevent, and Manage This Destructive Fungal Infection
Healthy branches are the foundation of a productive fruit tree. They support flowering, fruit development, and the transport of water and nutrients throughout the plant. When branches begin to die back because of fungal diseases, the entire productivity of an orchard can decline. One of the most overlooked but economically important branch diseases affecting tropical …
Alternaria Diseases in Fruit Crops: Identification, Prevention, and Effective Management for Kenyan Farmers
Producing high-quality fruits requires more than choosing the right variety and applying fertilizer. Fungal diseases remain one of the biggest obstacles to profitable fruit production, especially in regions that experience warm temperatures combined with periods of high humidity or frequent rainfall. Among these diseases, Alternaria infections are increasingly recognized for their ability to reduce fruit …
Avocado Sunblotch Viroid: How Farmers Can Protect Their Orchards from This Silent Yield Killer
Avocado farming has become one of Kenya’s fastest-growing horticultural enterprises, driven by strong local consumption and expanding export markets. Counties such as Murang’a, Kiambu, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Meru, Embu, Nakuru, Kisii, and parts of the Rift Valley have seen increasing investment in commercial avocado production, particularly of Hass and Fuerte varieties. As the industry continues to …
Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV): How to Identify, Prevent, and Manage This Devastating Banana Disease
Bananas are among Kenya’s most important food and cash crops, supporting millions of households through food security and income generation. They are widely grown in counties such as Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, and parts of the Coast and Rift Valley. However, successful banana production depends on maintaining healthy planting …
Kenya and Lesotho Move to Deepen Agricultural Partnership Through Research and Innovation
Kenya and Lesotho have taken steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture following high-level talks focused on expanding collaboration in food production, climate resilience and agricultural innovation. Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Sen. Mutahi Kagwe held bilateral discussions with Lesotho’s Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Hon. Selibe Mochoboroane, where the two …
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Before You Plant: How to Identify an Unhealthy Fruit Seedling and Avoid Costly Mistakes in Kenya
Establishing a fruit orchard is one of the most significant long-term investments a farmer can make. Whether you are planting avocados, mangoes, citrus, macadamia, guavas, or passion fruit, the quality of the seedlings you put in the ground will influence the productivity of the orchard for many years. While good management practices such as irrigation, …
North Rift Farmers Push for Fresh Input Subsidies After Drought Wipes Out Maize Crop
Maize farmers across Kenya’s North Rift are urging the government to provide subsidized fertilizer and certified seed ahead of the September planting season after prolonged dry conditions destroyed large sections of this year’s crop, leaving many producers without harvests or income. The appeal comes as thousands of farmers in Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Bungoma …
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A Complete Guide to Growing Canistel (Egg Fruit) for Premium Fruit Markets
Canistel (Pouteria campechiana), commonly known as egg fruit, is one of the rare tropical fruit trees with enormous potential for Kenyan farmers seeking to diversify into specialty horticulture. Although it is still relatively uncommon in the country, canistel is gradually attracting attention from fruit enthusiasts, home gardeners, agro-tourism farms, and commercial fruit growers because of …
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Farmers-Owned Coffee Mill Powers Nandi’s Return as a Leading Coffee Producer
Nandi County is experiencing a strong revival of its coffee sector, with a farmer-owned coffee milling plant at Chebonet emerging as the cornerstone of efforts to increase value addition, strengthen cooperative societies, and improve earnings for thousands of smallholder farmers. The KSh60 million Nandi Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Union milling plant, located in Songhor-Soba Ward, Tinderet …
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Strawberry Guava Farming in Kenya: A Complete Guide to Growing This Hardy, High-Value Fruit Tree
Strawberry guava is one of the lesser-known fruit trees in Kenya, but it is steadily attracting interest among farmers, home gardeners, and agribusiness investors looking for unique, nutritious, and relatively easy-to-grow fruit crops. Known for its sweet aroma, attractive red or purple fruits, and adaptability to a wide range of climatic conditions, strawberry guava offers …
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