Author: seedfarm
Villagers find Kienyeji vegetables a cash cow after ditching maize
Jane Mung’ashia, a smallholder farmer in Wengondo, North Maragoli, is busy weeding her indigenous vegetables when the team arrives. Soon, a neighbour arrives to buy the produce she has grown on another section of her farm. “This is my source of income since 2019,” says the farmer who grows African nightshade and amaranth among other …
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Wetang’ula’s Call to Action: Enhancing Maize Farming by Supporting Farmers with State Buyouts
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged the government to offer better prices for maize farmers through state buyouts to cushion them from exploitation by middlemen. Wetang’ula expressed fears that maize farmers risk falling prey to middlemen who were eyeing their bumper harvest through low pricing. He was speaking at the Presbyterian Church of East …
Seed Treatment Innovations: A Sustainable Approach to Farming
Agriculture is a system made up of many components, each of which must be of good quality if you want to grow crops successfully. Seeds are one of the most critical components in this system. If they fail to germinate, crops fail. Some may think that simply choosing high-quality seeds will solve all problems. There …
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Use tech to unlock Africa’s agricultural transformation
As the inaugural African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) kicks off in Nairobi, the spotlight is on the critical role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in transforming agriculture in the continent. This gathering of leaders, scientists, innovators and stakeholders signifies a crucial turning point in Africa’s pursuit of agricultural development. It demonstrates the growing …
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Be ready for avocado exports to China, Ruto tells farmers
President William Ruto has asked Kenyan farmers to ready themselves for a major boon with China expected to again open its market for avocado and Macadamia imports. The President said on Sunday that his recent visit to Beijing sealed a deal that will now see the Chinese market import the products from Kenya. ”I want …
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Farmers Trend Virtual Agrovet: Your One-Stop Shop for Agricultural Inputs and Services
Farmers Trend Virtual Agrovet is a multivendor online agrovet website that connects farmers with agrovet vendors from all over Kenya. The website offers a wide range of agricultural inputs and services, including seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, animal health supplies, and farm equipment. Benefits of shopping with Farmers Trend Virtual Agrovet as a farmer: Convenience: Farmers can …
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Deputy President promises to fully implement proposals to revive the tea sector
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday undertook to oversee full implementation of proposals by tea farmers to strengthen the sector as the government rolls out comprehensive reforms to turn it around. The DP also promised immediate implementation of the Tea Act, 2020 to ensure reforms spelt out in the law are back on track after being frustrated …
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Hass Avocado Farming in Kenya and the Market
Hass Avocado farming in Kenya, as well as around the globe, is gaining prominence, mostly because of the nutritious benefits of the fruit. The fruit is gaining popularity as a healthy super food and as such, the annual global demand is increasing at a faster rate than the annual global supply. This results in the …
Nairobi puts best foot forward to host 2026 potato congress
Nairobi has secured a bid to host the World Potato Congress in 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced. The successful bid, orchestrated by the National Potato Council of Kenya and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, was endorsed by a myriad of public and private sector partners. These include notable entities such as …
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How can I succeed in fruit farming?
Success in farming comes with a lot of work, resources, and effort. You need to know where you are planting, what you are planting, their ecological requirements, management practices, the market for your crops, and the equipment needed. Everything should be done right, with a smooth transition from one growth to the other until you …
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Certified Grafted Hass Avocado Seedlings Original price was: KSh 350.00.KSh 250.00Current price is: KSh 250.00. -
Dwarf PawPaw (Papaya) Seedlings Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 150.00 -
Butterfly Head Irrigation Sprinkler Original price was: KSh 1,000.00.KSh 650.00Current price is: KSh 650.00. -
Actellic Super Insecticide Original price was: KSh 3,000.00.KSh 2,520.00Current price is: KSh 2,520.00. -
Red Creole Onion Price range: KSh 1,800.00 through KSh 6,500.00 -
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