How to make and use a Crop Calendar

Are you looking to reap the best prices and profits from your farm? The use of a crop calendar can be a game changer. It will help you to prepare land, plant, manage, harvest and sell your crops on time when prices are highest. In this post learn how to make and use a cropping…

Which is the best Amaranth seed variety in Kenya

Are you looking for the fastest maturing or highest yielding amaranth variety to grow in your farm?   Amaranthus has 60-70 different species spread globally. These species range from grain, vegetable, ornamental and weedy types.  In this post we will give you a list of the best amaranth varieties for grain and vegetables available in Kenya.…

Which are the best onion varieties in Kenya?

Are you looking for the best bulb onion seeds in Kenya? This post will give you a list of the 11 best onion varieties in Kenya for your selection. The summary has each seed’s maturity period, yield per acre and other features. In addition, there is a simplified guide on the factors to consider in…

Best Tips to double your potatoes Production in Kenya

How do you grow potatoes step by step ? This post explores how you can grow high quality Irish potatoes for international market like the KFC. Besides, it is a guide for how you can double potato yield per acre in Kenya without additional investment. In January 2022, KFC, a multinational high end hotel franchise…

Where to buy the best water pumps in Kenya?

Looking to buy the best water pumps in Kenya—whether solar, petrol, or diesel? Around 83% of land in Kenya is arid or semi-arid (ASAL). The farmers and herders in those counties face occasional droughts and overgrazing challenges. A 2016 study shows that drip irrigation can increase crop yields by up to 7 times in Kenya. it will…

Best pumpkins varieties that are easy to grow.

Pumpkins are a nutritious and healthy meal. Its fruits are mature for harvest in 75 to 120 days after seed germination. We give the best pumpkin varieties for cooking and easy to grow in the following list. It shows the maturity time, yield potential (weight, fruit diameter) and other features like best use, tolerance and…

What you need to know about agriculture projects?

Agcenture is launching a new segment on topics covering sustainable agriculture projects. As a preeminent consulting firm in the area, we will share our best practices, learning and experiences working in Kenya. We are an advisory firm offering business development services for business services for development partners funding, executing or partnering urban gardening projects, community…

Ultimate Guide to the Best Fertilizers for Every Crop in Kenya

Most farmers believe that using more fertilizer leads to bigger harvests—but what if I told you that the secret isn’t in using more, but in using the right amount? In fact, applying the wrong fertilizer rates could be costing you money and reducing your yields! Fertilizer application rate refers to the precise amount of fertilizer…