Agribusiness is engaging in farming with the sole purpose of earning good returns. This is to say that Agriculture is practiced from a practical perspective with a clear end goal. Agribusiness is a thriving venture whose benefits stand out. As long as one is ready to roll up…
Hydroponics systems are soil-less, water-based farming processes. Rather than using soil for plant nutrition, crops are fed nutrient-rich water, negating a lot of the baggage that comes with soil-based methods. In the hydroponic system, the plant roots grow in a liquid nutrient solution or inside the moist inert…
Key Tips on How to Stop Wasting Money on Irrigation When it comes to gardening, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. The plants might die, you might get sick from all the chemicals in your soil… and we all know how expensive irrigation is!…
Mulching may be defined as the process of covering the soil surface around the plants to create congenial conditions for the crop growth. It is a long-established horticultural practice that involves spreading a layer of material on the ground around plants to protect their roots from heat, cold,…
Irrigation is important in producing high quality tree fruit such as avocado, apples, peaches, plums, oranges, bananas, pawpaws and pears among others. Learning the art of watering fruit trees can be one of the most challenging things for beginning gardeners. Gardening in places with frequent rainfall can make…
A greenhouse is a structure that comes in handy when you want to grow plants in a controlled environment. This environment enables faster and healthy growth of plants no matter the season. The type of greenhouse you choose will primarily depend on your specific needs. And some will…
Rainwater harvesting is a simple strategy by which rainfall is gathered and stored for future usage. The process involves collection and storage of rainwater with help of artificially designed systems, that runs off natural or man-made catchment areas. Rain water harvesting is one of the most effective methods…
Agriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops and raising livestock. It includes the preparation of plant and animal products for people to use and their distribution to markets. Agriculture provides most of the world's food and fabrics. It is known as the ‘backbone’…
Greenhouse cover or greenhouse polythene sheet is a special plastic film that is used to cover a greenhouse, thereby separating the outside environment from inside. Unlike polycarbonate or glass panels, greenhouse plastic (polyethylene) needs to be stretched and attached to the greenhouse's frame. It needs to be pulled…
Agriculture is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, contributing to food security and employment of rural households. Climate change has adversely affected this sector and the situation is expected to worsen in the future. Climate change is likely to contribute substantially to food insecurity in the future, by…