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07/12/2025

Apricot farming in Kenya is an emerging opportunity that many farmers are starting to explore. While not as common as mangoes or avocados, apricots have great potential in our country. This golden fruit is loved for its sweet taste and nutritional value. This guide answers all the questions Kenyan farmers are asking about apricot farming in Kenya. We will talk about whether it can grow here, how long it takes, how profitable it is, and the step-by-step process to start. If you are looking for a unique fruit to farm, apricot farming in Kenya could be your next successful venture.

Discover if apricot farming in Kenya is profitable. Learn about growth time, best climate, pricing, and a complete guide to starting your apricot orchard.

07/12/2025

🧑‍🌾 To Our Farmers: Your Labor is Sacred
To the farmer whose hands are soiled and whose back is weary—please take a moment to look at this image and keep its message close to your heart on the hardest days. ❤️

When the sun is scorching 🔥, when the rains are late 🌧️, or when the work feels endless... remember the impact of your dedication.

This is your "why."

You don't just grow crops; you grow miracles. 🌱 That magnificent cabbage isn't just a vegetable; it is health, security, and a full belly for someone who needs it. That radiant smile you see? You helped put it there. 😊

Your labor is sacred. It nourishes mankind and builds the foundation for the future. The world stands tall only because you are willing to bend low to the earth.

Never forget the immense power and beauty of what you do. Thank you for feeding the world.

07/12/2025

It’s Dry Season — Here’s What Every Startup Farmer Should Know

Dry-season farming can be extremely rewarding, but only if you plan ahead.
Adequate planning isn’t just writing ideas on paper — it’s about seeing the entire process clearly before you even start.

Here are the key questions every farmer must answer before beginning:

🔹 How am I going to start off?
🔹 Where will my water source come from?
🔹 Which location is most suitable for my crops?
🔹 How will I source and manage staff?
🔹 What farming method or system will I adopt to ensure success?
🔹 What challenges should I anticipate and prepare for?

When you sit down and answer these questions honestly, you’ve already solved 25% of your startup challenges.
Proper planning makes ex*****on smoother, faster, and smarter.

As we enter deeper into the dry season, remember:
🌿 Good planning is the foundation of profitable farming.
🌿 Start right, and the journey becomes easier.

07/12/2025

Arrow root farming in Kenya is a steady and reliable business that more farmers are discovering. Known locally as nduma, arrowroot is a nutritious tuber loved across the country. It grows well in many parts of Kenya and has a strong, steady market. This guide answers all the top questions about arrow root farming in Kenya. We will talk about the costs, the profit you can expect per acre, how long it takes to grow, and exactly how to start. Whether you want to farm on wetlands or dry uplands, this guide gives you the practical knowledge you need for success.

Learn everything about profitable arrow root farming in Kenya. This guide covers costs, profit per acre, maturity time, step-by-step planting, and finding buyers.

07/12/2025

Farming is fueled by science, but it is rooted in faith.

07/12/2025

"Women on the land work tenaciously to create safe, healthy and just societies. They are important decision-makers and visionaries. The land is their life."

07/12/2025

🌳✂️ The Secret to Successful Tree Grafting 🌳✂️

Tree grafting is an excellent agricultural technique used to improve crop quality or create a new tree with unique traits. By combining part of one tree (the scion) with another tree (the rootstock), you can get a strong tree capable of withstanding different environmental conditions. To ensure a successful grafting process, several factors must be considered:

1️⃣ Choose the Right Scion and Rootstock
Ensure that the scion and rootstock are of the same type or compatible species. The scion (the part to be grafted) should be healthy and strong, and the rootstock should be suitable to support its growth.

2️⃣ The Ideal Grafting Time
The best time to graft is in late winter or early spring when the trees are in an active growth phase. During these periods, sap flow in the trees is good, which helps the healing process.

3️⃣ Grafting Techniques
There are various grafting techniques such as whip and tongue grafting, cleft grafting, and chip budding. The choice of technique depends on the type of tree and the season.

4️⃣ Cleanliness and Sterilization
Using clean and sterilized tools is crucial to prevent the transfer of diseases between trees. Be sure to disinfect knives and tools before and after each grafting procedure.

5️⃣ Binding and Post-Grafting Care
Ensure the graft union is properly tied using grafting tape or adhesive material to prevent movement between the scion and rootstock. Also, take care of the graft site by protecting it from drying out or strong winds.

6️⃣ Patience and Monitoring
After grafting, wait for 3 to 6 weeks to check the success of the procedure. If healing is successful, the scion will begin to grow. If not, you may need to try again, adjusting the technique or timing.

07/12/2025

🍇 How to Grow a Strong, Productive Vine – From Young Seedling to Full Harvest 🍇

Training a vine correctly is the key to large, healthy grapes and a long-lasting plant. Here's a simple step-by-step guide that covers the entire development process – perfect for hobby gardeners!

🌱 1st Year – The Vine Begins to Grow
The vine starts as a small cutting. The most important things in this phase are:
1️⃣ Water regularly
2️⃣ Keep weeds away
3️⃣ Leave the strongest, healthiest shoot
This shoot will later become the main stem of your vine.

🌿 2nd Year – The Main Stem Forms
The strongest shoot is trained to grow straight up. All side shoots are removed to allow the stem to focus its energy.
1️⃣ Goal: A stable, straight main stem
2️⃣ Shorten side shoots to 1-2 buds
3️⃣ Stabilize the plant with a support stake

🌳 3rd Year – Building the Arms (Cordon Training)
In the third year, the vine forms its “arms” – the horizontal shoots that will later carry the grapes.
1️⃣ The main shoot is trimmed to the desired height
2️⃣ At the top, it branches into two lateral leader branches
3️⃣ These arms are trained along a wire

🍃 4th Year – The Crucial Winter Pruning
Now comes the most important cut, as shown in the picture:
1️⃣ Remove all old, woody shoots
2️⃣ Cut young, fruitful shoots to 6-10 buds
3️⃣ Leave only a few strong fruiting shoots
This ensures the vine gets plenty of light and doesn’t waste energy on unnecessary wood growth.

🍇 5th Year – Full Harvest Phase
Now the vine finally produces strongly:
1️⃣ Large, juicy grapes hang from the young shoots
2️⃣ The two main arms produce new fruiting shoots each year
3️⃣ Regular leaf thinning improves ventilation and sunlight exposure
Once properly trained, the vine remains stable, healthy, and highly productive for many years.

✨ Tips for Maximum Grape Size
1️⃣ Fewer fruiting shoots = bigger grapes
2️⃣ Good watering during blooming and fruit formation
3️⃣ Compost in spring for strong growth
4️⃣ A well-aerated crown prevents fungal diseases

✨ Conclusion ✨
Successfully growing a vine is not a secret – it’s a clear process. From young cutting to ripe, productive vine, proper pruning, clear structure, and regular care are key. Those who train the plant well from the start and prune correctly every year will be rewarded with years of abundant grape harvests.

06/12/2025

Litter Quality in Breeder Houses: A Critical Performance Factor

Caked and compacted litter, especially when there’s very little loose or friable material left, is something many poultry breeder farms struggle with. When litter becomes packed down, it loses its ability to absorb moisture and can no longer maintain the kind of healthy micro-environment breeders need to perform at their best.

For breeder flocks, this can lead to several challenges:
1. Reduced moisture absorption, creating pockets of high humidity
2. Increased bacterial and pathogen load, raising disease pressure
3. Higher risk of footpad dermatitis and hock burns, which can affect movement and comfort
4. Negative effects on fertility, mating activity, and overall reproductive performance

Maintaining litter that stays dry, friable, and well-aerated is essential not just for welfare, but also for consistent breeder productivity. Regular litter agitation, active moisture control, and environmental adjustments are simple but highly effective tools that help keep litter in good condition throughout the long breeder cycle.

Strong litter management isn’t just good practice-it’s one of the most powerful drivers of breeder performance.

06/12/2025

06/12/2025

Strengthening agricultural financing in Kenya through trust, better policies and reliable funding systems - Farmers Trend Ltd.

Kenya needs stronger structures to support agricultural financing in Kenya. This topic explains why funding remains low, how trust and governance affect credit access and what solutions can support farmers, value chains and long term growth.

04/12/2025

Del Monte Kenya 60 Years: A Legacy of Growth, Excellence & Empowerment - Farmers Trend Ltd.

Celebrating Del Monte Kenya 60 years of impact. Discover how this agribusiness leader drives innovation, sustains over 35,000 livelihoods, and champions sustainability in Kenya. Explore its full legacy.