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Avocado

PREMIUM How to get quality fruits from an avocado orchard

In order to have a good yield of avocados, irrigation is necessary.


  1. PREMIUM Indigenous vegetables a source income for guard in city

    Samwel Kedogo started growing traditional vegetables encouraged by the ongoing campaign to eat healthy.

    Samwel Kedogo
  2. PREMIUM How Applied statistician improved kienyeji chicken rearing

    As millions of Kenyans were losing jobs and incomes, Balozi saw an opportunity in improved kienyeji chicken.

    Kennedy Balozi
  3. PREMIUM New technology to rescue potato farmers launched in Nakuru 

    Technology that involves growing potatoes without soil introduced in Njoro, Nakuru County.

    Potato farm
  4. PREMIUM Inside a model farm that maximises farm spaces and resources

    G-Biack Centre was founded in 2008 with an objective of helping train farmers on poverty eradication.

    Samuel Nderitu
  5. PREMIUM High performing dairy goats: What you need to know 

    Those who wish to keep goats for milk there are four main dairy goat breeds suitable for Kenya.

    Goats
  6. PREMIUM New cane variety to improve sugar production

    The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization has identified 27 new cane varieties.

    Sugarcane
  7. PREMIUM Where predators fight farm pests

    Natural pest control methods could lead to healthier crops and, ultimately, healthier people.

    Stephen Musyoka
  8. Control of pests, diseases in a passion fruit orchard

    For sustainable fruit production, effective pest and disease management is essential.

    Passion fruits
  9. PREMIUM How youth group's successful venture combines bees and sunflowers

    County government authorities say such ventures can help eliminate poverty and create wealth.

    Sunflower farm
  10. PREMIUM Inside the banana value chain that changed fortunes in Vihiga villages

    Enterprise made up of 36 members improving the economic health of the region.

    Teresia Kijedi
  11. Passion fruits: A guide to maximising growth and returns

    Effective management practices are crucial for ensuring healthy vines and abundant fruit production.

    Passion fruit
  12. Ask the expert: Why goats produce bloody droppings

    Different diseases and conditions present in varied signs and symptoms.

    Goats
  13. PREMIUM How Juncao grass changed fortunes of journalist turned dairy farmer

    Sammy Kariuki abandoned journalism in favour of diary farming more than two decades ago.

    Sammy Kariuki
  14. PREMIUM Why soil health is key to good yields

    Soil biodiversity contributes to nutrient cycling, water regulation, carbon sequestration and pests and disease suppression.

    Manoj Kaushal
  15. PREMIUM How to avoid breeding males with faulty testicles

    Goats with small bodies, long horns and goatees... are the product of inbreeding.

    Champion bull
  16. Call to arms as rodents ‘from Asia’ ravage rice farms in Mwea

    Deep in Mwea villages are tales of agony as rice farmers battle rodents.

    Agnes Wangithi
  17. Why dragon fruit is Kenya’s next gold

    Dragon fruits grow best in well-draining soils high in organic matter, but they also do well in pots in cool climates.

    Dr Monicah Waiganjo
  18. PREMIUM The reasons for abortions in cattle

    It could be due to physical injury or the foetus being incompatible with the mother and the uterus rejects it.

    Calf
  19. Land preparation for passion fruit farming

    Proper spacing is crucial as it allows sufficient air circulation and light penetration, promoting healthy growth.

  20. Where to get yellow, purple, white carrot seeds

    Carrots do well in areas with altitude greater than 500 metres above sea level.

    Carrots
  21. PREMIUM Nairobian takes farming a notch higher to rooftops

    Jane Changawa neither owns a house nor land in Nairobi but is a supplier of fresh vegetables to locals.

    Jane Changawa
  22. PREMIUM This is what nduma has done for me

    As families in Kisii began planting eucalyptus trees on their farms, James Nyagwoka saw and opportunity in arrowroots.

    James Nyagwoka
  23. What to expect at Nairobi Trade Fair

    It strongly advocates sustainability, in line with its theme of promoting climate-smart agriculture.

    Joseph Mugo
  24. Hardening off of passion seedlings

    This ensures the grafted seedlings develop tolerance to sunlight, wind and reduced water availability.

    Passion fruit
  25. The A to Z of catfish farming, using ash as fertiliser

    When stocking, source for quality fingerlings.

    Fish farming
  26. PREMIUM Farmer milks profits from dairy goat herd

    Selling the surplus to neighbours was challenging as they were used to cow milk.

    Bildad Rotich
  27. PREMIUM He said no to computing and ventured into mixed farming

    Deep down, Abach knew white-collar jobs were not for him.

    Nicholas Abach
  28. PREMIUM New mills to boost rice production in Siaya and Kisumu

    More than 10,000 acres would be put under rice after the launch of the mill.

    Irrigation scheme
  29. PREMIUM CS Karanja’s grand plans for agriculture

    I want to ensure food and nutrition security for Kenyans and to make agriculture competitive.

    Andrew Karanja