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An online agricultural information portal providing solutions to pressing issues affecting farmers in Kenya. #SDG2 +254 790509684
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Joined April 2011
Blood orange farming in Kenya represents the highest value opportunity in citrus production. Supermarkets in Nairobi pay KES 150 per kilogram for premium blood oranges. Farm-gate prices start at KES 80 per kilogram. The secret is the red pigment called anthocyanin. This compound
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Master blood orange farming in Kenya with this expert guide. Learn about grafted seedling prices, the secret to deep red color, and market trends for maximum profit.
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Cotton farming in Kenya is experiencing a revival. Farmers in Lamu sold 3.5 million kilograms of cotton worth KES 335 million last season. Thika Cloth Mills paid them KES 72 per kilogram for Grade A seed cotton. The government is building new ginneries in Mpeketoni and Kwale.
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Master cotton farming in Kenya with this expert guide on Bt cotton prices, planting dates, and pest control to maximize your shamba profits in 2026.
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Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) โ From Field to Global Market Tomato is not just a vegetable; itโs a high-value commercial crop driving nutrition, processing industries, and farm income. ๐ Global Importance Used in fresh market + processing (ketchup, puree, sauces,
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Not every harvest fills a truck, some fill a simple table by the roadside. ๐
As a farmer be aware that sometimes the market doesnโt come knocking, so we carry our harvest to it. Today we chose courage over fear and decided to act instead of waiting. We took the path of selling
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De Heus animal feed factory Kenya opens in Athi River. The KSh 3 billion plant targets 240,000 metric tonnes annually to double milk production and end substandard feed. https://t.co/PXifUl0tL0
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De Heus animal feed factory Kenya opens in Athi River. The KSh 3 billion plant targets 240,000 metric tonnes annually to double milk production and end substandard feed.
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Protect your farm from fake seeds Kenya. Learn to verify via SMS 1393, find trusted digital agrovets, and use blockchain tracking for genuine inputs. https://t.co/yp6hvOP3YJ
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Protect your farm from fake seeds Kenya. Learn to verify via SMS 1393, find trusted digital agrovets, and use blockchain tracking for genuine inputs.
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Use this horticulture profit guide to earn KES 280,000 plus per acre in 2026. Learn capsicum, tomato, and onion farming secrets for maximum returns. https://t.co/WHSgFQUKNM
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Use this horticulture profit guide to earn KES 280,000 plus per acre in 2026. Learn capsicum, tomato, and onion farming secrets for maximum returns.
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Learn climate-smart maize farming for the 2026 season. Discover drought-tolerant seeds, water harvesting Zai pits, and solar irrigation to protect your harvest. https://t.co/7Yb0EHkREI
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Learn climate-smart maize farming for the 2026 season. Discover drought-tolerant seeds, water harvesting Zai pits, and solar irrigation to protect your harvest.
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Valencia orange farming in Kenya has become one of the most profitable agribusiness ventures for farmers across the country. This variety dominates the juice processing industry because of its high juice content and excellent flavor. Processors like Kevian and Afia prefer
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Discover everything about Valencia orange farming in Kenya. Learn about profitability, market prices, yield per acre, spacing, pest control, and harvesting in this complete guide for farmers target...
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Washington Navel orange farming in Kenya has become one of the most profitable agribusiness ventures for farmers across the country. This seedless variety is highly sought after in local markets, supermarkets, and juice processing companies. Farmers in Makueni, Machakos,
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Washington Navel orange farming in Kenya has become one of the most profitable agribusiness ventures for farmers across the country. This seedless variety is
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A new Sh600 million climate-smart dairy project launched in Nandi County aims to transform Kenya's dairy sector by providing financing, e-mobility solutions, and health services to over 1,500 farmers. https://t.co/8oxM2qiMqT
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A new Sh600 million climate-smart dairy project launched in Nandi County aims to transform Kenya's dairy sector by providing financing, e-mobility solutions, and health services to over 1,500 farmers.
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Tomato postharvest losses in Kenya are destroying farmer incomes. This case study from Oloitokitok and Kimana examines why 40% of tomatoes rot and what must change. https://t.co/fH46YytIhf
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Tomato postharvest losses in Kenya are destroying farmer incomes. This case study from Oloitokitok and Kimana examines why 40% of tomatoes rot and what must change.
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Kenyan experts call on the government to prioritize organic farming as excessive chemical use in food production is linked to rising lifestyle diseases and cancers. https://t.co/0IXRcbY4LI
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Kenyan experts call on the government to prioritize organic farming as excessive chemical use in food production is linked to rising lifestyle diseases and cancers.
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Pixie orange farming in Kenya has transformed from a niche activity to a major commercial venture. This shift is visible across the lower eastern counties where many farmers are now investing in this high value crop. The reason for this change is straightforward. Pixie orange
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Your complete 2026 guide to Pixie orange farming in Kenya. Learn step-by-step planting, spacing for 250 trees per acre, yield projections, cost of production, and expected profit margins. Find...
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Chilli farming in Kenya is a growing agribusiness. Many farmers are turning to chillies due to strong market demand and a favourable financial return per acre. This guide by Farmers Trend Ltd. provides clear, practical steps for Kenyan farmers. You will learn how to start, manage
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A full guide to chilli farming in Kenya. Learn step by step planting, best varieties, costs per acre, expected yield (kg), profit calculation, and answers to all common growing questions.
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When Fruits Are Ready but the Farm Is Not Two months to harvesting, many farmers become fixated on fruit load. The canopy looks impressive, branches are heavy, and confidence rises. Unfortunately, that same period is when discipline quietly disappears. Rows are ignored. Columns
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De Heus Kenya is set to launch a KSh 3 billion animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River in February 2026, boosting Kenya's livestock sector with local production. https://t.co/WYOjHnNMqi
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De Heus Kenya will open a KSh 3 billion state-of-the-art animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River in 2026, enhancing local feed supply and supporting Kenyan livestock farmers.
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Graduation models combine cash, assets, and training to help the poorest households escape poverty. Learn how these programs work in fragile and conflict-affected regions. https://t.co/6YohMxfzz2
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Graduation models combine cash, assets, and training to help the poorest households escape poverty. Learn how these programs work in fragile and conflict-affected regions.
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Lemon farming in Kenya is a highly profitable fruit farming venture that is gaining attention from smallholder and large scale farmers alike. With increasing demand from households, juice processors, and the hospitality industry, lemons have become a reliable cash crop. This
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Discover profitable lemon farming in Kenya. Full guide on Eureka & Meyer varieties, costs per acre, step-by-step planting, and how to earn over Ksh 1.2 million per year.
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Kenya to Revitalize Coffee Sector and Apply Model to Dairy, Says CS Oparanya - Farmers Trend Ltd. https://t.co/Xx2f9cpm6o
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CS Wycliffe Oparanya announces Kenya's plan to revitalize the coffee sector and extend the same model to dairy farming to boost smallholder farmer incomes and global competitiveness.
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