Practical ideas for the field

Maize Doesn't Start in the Rain

Five decisions that can help maize farmers prepare for local planting conditions.

Farm Management7 min read

Two Kenyan farmers feeding cows at a trough

Feed Costs Are High. Wasting Feed Is Even More Expensive.

A practical feed-cost review for dairy farms: check supply, quality, storage, waste, milk records and animal health before changing rations.

Technology & Innovation7 min read

Climate-Smart Farming: How Kenyan Farmers Can Thrive When the Rains Become Unpredictable

A practical guide to planning for variable rainfall through careful water use, soil protection, suitable crops, diversification and weather information.

Farm Management6 min read

Dairy farmer with a cow in Homa Bay County, Kenya

The Best Milk Price Is Not Always the Best Milk Buyer

A practical checklist for comparing milk buyer price, quality rules, collection, cooling, payment terms, deductions and selling costs.

Field Stories & Research8 min read

Farm notes being recorded beside cultivated soil and plants

Record Keeping: The Difference Between Farming and Running a Farm Business

A practical guide to tracking farm production, costs and sales, with simple routines for using those records to make better business decisions.

Kenyan farmers with cattle at a pasture water point

Livestock6 min read

A Healthy Herd Rarely Gets Sick Overnight

The weekly checks that help beef farmers spot problems early.

Woman feeding chickens and ducks on a rural farm in Kiambu County, Kenya

Poultry7 min read

Don't Build the Chicken House Before Finding the Customer

Questions to answer about customers, costs, housing, feed, biosecurity and daily management before investing in a poultry enterprise.

Sweet potatoes and fresh vegetables at a market in Ruaka, Kiambu County, Kenya

Horticulture8 min read

Grow the Market First, Then Grow the Crop

Plan a horticultural crop by checking buyers, quality requirements, water, labour, post-harvest handling and costs before planting.

Climate & Weather8 min read

Aerial view of farmland in Mau Narok, Nakuru County, Kenya, beneath partly cloudy skies

Don't Wait for the Rain. Watch the Forecast.

How Kenyan farmers can use seasonal forecasts to plan with more confidence.

African man in Abuja writing notes beside a smartphone

Agrifinance7 min read

A Crop in the Field Is Not Yet Money in the Pocket

Why Every Farmer Should Understand Cash Flow Before Taking a Loan.

Crop Production6 min read

Freshly harvested potatoes laid out in a farm field

Potato Production in Nyandarua: Plan Before You Plant

A season-planning guide to field selection, seed sourcing, crop monitoring, market checks and records for potato growers in Nyandarua.

Agribusiness7 min read

Export Success Starts Long Before Harvest

Export participation starts with knowing the route to market, buyer specifications, maturity, traceability, handling and current requirements.

Technology & Innovation6 min read

Young man operating a hand pump in rural Kenya

Water Management for Smallholder Irrigation: Make Every Drop Work Harder

Practical checks for irrigation water, system condition, crop needs and costs, with a simple checklist for smallholder farms.

Fresh potatoes displayed at a market stall

Agribusiness6 min read

Potato Prices in Kenya: Don’t Let One Price Fool You

Before choosing where to sell, compare current potato quotes by date, market, grade, unit and the costs that affect your net return.

Farm Management5 min read

Milk containers being transported by motorcycle in Murang’a County, Kenya

Milk Buyer Prices in Kenya: What Dairy Farmers Should Compare

Compare buyer terms, quality requirements, collection arrangements and payment timing alongside a quoted milk price.

Women selling beans at an open-air market

Agribusiness5 min read

Bean Markets in Central Kenya: A Practical Price-Tracking Guide

Track bean varieties, market dates, units, quality and selling costs to make local market comparisons more useful.

Two African farmers filling sacks with harvested crops in a field

Agribusiness10 min read

Kenya's Agricultural Transformation: Five Trends That Will Define the Next Decade

Technology, climate adaptation, value addition, digital finance and sustainability could shape Kenyan agriculture through 2035. This sourced outlook explains what to watch and where uncertainty remains.

Freshly harvested avocados displayed together

Agribusiness7 min read

East Africa's Avocado Boom: Can Kenya Capture More Value from the Green Gold Rush?

Official figures show Kenya’s avocado production expanded in 2024. Capturing durable value depends on quality, market access, logistics and costed investment.