Here are five major steps to a thriving vegetable farm

To avoid catastrophic failure, get everything right from planting to maintainance, harvesting and marketing

By Grace Mureithi 9 years ago

Here’s how to preserve your tomatoes in times of plenty

Most farmers sell their produce to brokers at throw-away prices for fear of them going to waste.

By Grace Mureithi 9 years ago

Common mistakes that fuel spread of crop diseases

The rain season is here with us. Like in any other season, the showers are expected to bring us loads of blessings - thriving ventures and lush backyards.

By Grace Mureithi 10 years ago

Beetroot: Nutrient packed veggie that should be in your kitchen garden

The beetroot is a biennial vegetable, high in soluble fiber, minerals and vitamins.

By Grace Mureithi 10 years ago

Super grass that reduces soil erosion, controls crop disease and boosts yield

Vetiver is a tall grass with long rigid leaves and fine, fibrous roots that sink as deep as 15 feet. This magical grass is native to India where it is commonly known as Khus.

By Grace Mureithi 10 years ago

Planting just one crop season after season, can be disastrous

Agriculture is undoubtedly as intricate as it is a noble art. The working of the soil is the heart and soul of industrialisation, as well as the day to day fuel that runs an economy.

By Grace Mureithi 10 years ago

Irrigation method that helps farmers grow more crops using less water

Farmers all around the globe are quickly adopting irrigated agriculture as a guard against uncertainties such as the amount and distribution of rain.

By Grace Mureithi 10 years ago

Why you should control pesticide use

Pesticides are also closely linked to an array of illnesses such as asthma, leukemia, brain cancer and breast cancer and even birth defects as well as a six-fold chance of developing Autism Spectrum Disorders for children whose mothers have been exposed to organochlorine pesticides.

By Grace Mureithi 10 years ago

Rabbit farming is an unexploited venture with potential to feed the future

Rabbit meat is generally accepted as possibly the healthiest of all meats. It is a high source of protein and lower fats than beef, pork, chicken or even turkey.

By Grace Mureithi 11 years ago