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    Courgette ( zucchini) farming: A fast-growing cash crop that will give you money within a month .

    Today ,let’s talk courgette(also known as zucchini). If you’re looking for a quick, rewarding farming venture, courgettes should be at the top of your list. Here’s how to get started from land prep to harvesting without turning your farm into a comedy show. Land Preparation: make way for the...
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    Choosing the right HDPE Pipe: PN6, PN8, or PN10? For your irrigation systems.

    Farming is full of tough decisions - what crops to plant, when to sell, and whether to tell your wife the real price of produce sold last! But one decision you shouldn’t struggle with is choosing the right HDPE pipe for your irrigation system. Focus on what am sitting on hdpe, we shall come to...
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    Things you need to know before installing a drip irrigation system.

    PN means pressure nominal. This means this pipes are rated on how thick the pipe is. Pn6 is the lightest followed by pn8 to pn10 in this case. You determine which pipe to use depending on your pressure. If the pressure is very high using pn6 pipe will burst. Kindly check on my next article .
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    Why bulb onion seedlings "Disappear" after emergence in the nursery bed.

    You've just sown your bulb onion seeds, watered them with love, and even whispered sweet words of encouragement. They sprout, looking promising, and then… poof! They start vanishing like free nyama choma at a family gathering. What happened? Let’s uncover the culprits behind this great onion...
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    Direct seeding vs. Nursery bed for bulb onions: Which is Better?

    When planting bulb onions, farmers can choose between two methods: direct seeding or starting with a nursery bed and later transplanting. Each method has its advantages and challenges. Let’s compare them to help you make the best choice for your farm. Direct Seeding This method...
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    Should you quit your job to start farming?

    Walai. That's why I encourage people to first learn .
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    Should you quit your job to start farming?

    After successful planting and harvesting two seasons of capsicum. After the first seasons I managed to build a good dairy structure and with my salary plus some money I was getting from passion fruits and spinach weekly I was able to buy incalf dairy cows. So after Second harvest I was good to go.
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    Should you quit your job to start farming?

    Farming is a great way to earn a living, but should you quit your job immediately to start? The best approach is to start farming while still working. Here’s why. Farming Needs Patience Farming is not a quick-money venture. Crops and animals take time to grow, and it might be months...
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    Things you need to know before installing a drip irrigation system.

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    Comprehensive bulb onion fertilizer program: From nursery to harvest.

    You are welcome. Thank you for reading.
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    Hydrometer Pumps: The secret to efficient water pumping without fuel or electricity

    As I promised earlier, I am the only village investor willing to plug farmers into good, legit knowledge that lowers the cost of production while maximizing yields. Today, I’m showing you this amazing old technology ,but we all know, "old is gold," right? While most pumps rely on fuel or...
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    Comprehensive bulb onion fertilizer program: From nursery to harvest.

    A well-structured fertilizer program is essential for high yields and quality bulb onions. The right nutrients at each growth stage ensure strong roots, healthy leaves, and well-developed bulbs. This guide outlines the best fertilizer applications from the nursery to harvest, explaining their...
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    Challenges faced by bulb onion farmers in Kenya and how we can deal with them.

    Bulb onion farming is profitable, 'but si kazi rahisi 'it comes with its own set of challenges. Many farmers invest time, money, and energy, only to face setbacks that reduce their yields or profits. Here are some of the most common challenges onion farmers face: Unpredictable Weather...
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    Yaaa! Here's why you shouldn't use fresh Manure directly on your farm.

    On my side I can't complain. We are selling at 60ksh per kg. Reliable market
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