Category: Farm Management

Fruit drop is a natural process that occurs in many fruit trees. In fact, some level of fruit shedding is normal, especially shortly after flowering when trees naturally reduce the number of developing fruits they can support. This process, known as physiological fruit drop, helps the tree balance its available resources and concentrate energy on …

Causes of Premature Fruit Drop in Fruit Trees: How Kenyan Farmers Can Protect Their HarvestsRead More

Yellow Leaves Are a Warning Sign, Not Always a Disease Healthy fruit trees should maintain strong green foliage throughout their active growing period. Leaves are the factory where plants produce energy through photosynthesis, supporting growth, flowering, and fruit development. When fruit tree leaves begin turning yellow, it is often a sign that something is affecting …

Why Are My Fruit Tree Leaves Turning Yellow? Common Causes and Solutions for Kenyan FarmersRead More

Most fruit tree diseases first appear on the leaves, flowers, or fruits, making them relatively easy to detect. White Root Rot is different. The disease attacks the roots beneath the soil surface, often remaining unnoticed until trees begin showing signs of severe stress. By the time visible symptoms appear above ground, the infection may already …

White Root Rot in Fruit Trees: How Farmers Can Identify, Prevent, and Manage This Destructive Soil-Borne DiseaseRead More

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 …

Avocado Sunblotch Viroid: How Farmers Can Protect Their Orchards from This Silent Yield KillerRead More

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 …

Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV): How to Identify, Prevent, and Manage This Devastating Banana DiseaseRead More

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, …

Before You Plant: How to Identify an Unhealthy Fruit Seedling and Avoid Costly Mistakes in KenyaRead More