Fertilizers play a significant role in modern agriculture. They supply essential nutrients to plants, boosting their growth and ensuring optimal yields. However, not all fertilizers are created equal, and selecting the right ones for your crops can be a complex decision. In this guide, we will delve into…
Towards a sustainable future: Organic Fruit Production in Kenya Kenya is well-known for its diverse agricultural sector. With its rich fertile soils, varying climates, and hardworking smallholder farmers, Kenya has the potential to revolutionize organic fruit production in the region. Organic farming practices benefit the environment and improve…
Organic farming has become an increasingly popular practice in agriculture. In recent years, there has been a surge in demand for organically grown fruits and vegetables. Organic farming involves the use of natural methods to cultivate crops without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms.…
Integrated farming is an agricultural approach that involves combining crop production, fish farming, and livestock production, creating integrated biosystems. Waste from one part of the system becomes a crucial input in other components in the system. For instance, manure from sheep can be applied in plants to enhance…
Organic farming is a technique, which involves the cultivation of plants and rearing of animals in natural ways. This process involves the use of biological materials, avoiding synthetic substances to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage. The principal methods of organic farming include…
Vegetable farming is the growing of vegetables for human consumption. The most suitable vegetables are those producing a large yield per unit of area. Bean, cabbage, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsley, pea, pepper, spinach, kales, capsicum and tomato are desirable home garden crops. Vegetable production provides a promising economic…
Coco peat Coco Peat is the non-fibrous, spongy, light weight, corky material that holds together the coir fiber in coconut husk. It is used as a soilless growing medium for the propagation of seedlings and the growth of high-value crops. It is naturally anti-fungal, making it an excellent…
Organic gardening is an important way of producing crops in a chemical-free and environmentally friendly manner. An organic garden's nutrient-rich soil and natural ecosystem are more conducive to a healthy garden, pest-free plants, and a sustainable garden. In addition, the growing techniques of organic gardening are more conducive…