Category: Crops Farming

Agriculture today faces many challenges such as declining soil fertility, unpredictable rainfall, rising input costs, land degradation, and the increasing impacts of climate change. For millions of smallscale farmers, especially in Africa, these pressures threaten food security and livelihoods. One proven, sustainable solution that continues to gain global recognition is agroforestry in agriculture. Agroforestry is…

Choosing the right crops for your farm is one of the most important decisions any farmer can make. It affects not only the crop yield but also profitability, sustainability, and long-term success of the farm. Many farmers invest heavily in land preparation, seeds, fertilizers, and labor, yet still experience poor returns simply because they selected…

Fertilizer and manure application is one of the most important decisions a farmer makes in every growing season. It directly influences crop growth, yield levels, soil health, production costs, and long-term sustainability of the farm. Many yield problems experienced by farmers are not always caused by poor seed or lack of rainfall alone, but also…

Soil is the backbone of agriculture. Before fertilizers, irrigation systems, or improved seed varieties started to be used by farmers, the condition of the soil greatly determined whether farming will succeed or struggle. Across Africa and beyond, many farmers focus heavily on seeds, chemicals, or weather patterns, yet overlook the most important factor of all…

Across Kenya’s agriculture sector a quiet revolution is taking shape and it’s not about maize or avocados this time. It’s about mushrooms. Specifically, oyster mushrooms, one of the fastest-growing and most profitable crops that can turn a small space into a thriving agribusiness. Once considered an exotic delicacy for hotels and high-end restaurants, oyster mushrooms…

Introduction In today’s world, where farmers are under pressure to produce more food with fewer resources, integrated farming systems are gaining a lot of attention. One of the most promising approaches is integrated vegetable farming. Unlike traditional monocropping, which focuses on a single crop season after season, integrated farming combines several complementary practices and components…

Across East Africa, rice has become one of the most important staples. But with every harvest comes a challenge with what to do with the tons of rice husks left behind after milling. Traditionally, these husks have been discarded in heaps, left to rot slowly, or worse, burned in open air. This not only created…

Modern farmers are constantly looking for ways to increase food production while using fewer resources. One innovative solution is the integration of aquaponics, hydroponics, and chicken rearing into a single ecosystem. This approach mimics natural cycles, where waste from one component becomes a valuable resource for another. The result is a closed-loop farming system that…

Introduction Across Kenya, farmers are noticing a shift long rains are arriving late, dry spells are becoming harsher, and familiar crops like maize are struggling to survive. What once worked for generations is no longer a guarantee in today’s unpredictable climate. But within this challenge lies an opportunity. By turning to climate-resilient crops, farmers can…

Introduction In modern farming, efficiency is everything. Whether you are a smallholder farmer in Trans Nzoia or managing large-scale fields in Uasin Gishu, planting accuracy determines how much you will eventually harvest. Unfortunately, many farmers in Kenya lose up to 25% of potential yields due to one overlooked practice planter calibration. Planter calibration is the…