Crops

Kenya’s cassava production is strongest in Western Kenya and parts of the Coastal region, with other counties showing growing potential as commercialization and planting materials improve. Western Kenya remains the heartland for cassava area under cultivation, while Kilifi, Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Kwale, and Kilifi’s neighboring counties in the coast also host substantial cassava activity. These […]

Intercropping cassava with other crops is a proven strategy to improve land-use efficiency, enhance soil fertility, suppress pests, and diversify farm income. This guide provides detailed insights tailored to Kenyan smallholders and medium-scale farmers, based on research and local experience. 1. Why Intercropping Cassava? – Increases total output per unit area by combining crops with

Cassava farming has become one of the most promising agricultural ventures in Kenya, offering food security and income opportunities to thousands of farmers. The crop’s resilience to drought and adaptability to diverse soil types make it an ideal choice for both smallholder and commercial farming. However, despite cassava’s hardiness, achieving optimal yields requires proper management

Introduction Bananas are one of the most important fruits grown in tropical and subtropical regions, providing food and income to millions of households. However, banana production faces major threats from pests and diseases such as banana weevils, nematodes, and fungal infections. Excessive reliance on chemical pesticides is expensive, harmful to the environment, and can lead

Introduction Kale, one of the most popular leafy vegetables, is highly nutritious but also vulnerable to a wide range of pests. Farmers often struggle with pests such as aphids, flea beetles, caterpillars, and whiteflies, which damage the leaves and reduce yields. Choosing the right pesticide—whether organic or synthetic—plays a critical role in protecting kale crops

Introduction Maize is Kenya’s staple food crop and a cornerstone of household food security and rural livelihoods. Yet maize yields remain well below potential on many smallholder farms because of declining soil fertility, erosion and inconsistent rainfall. Improving soil health is therefore the single most important step toward more resilient, higher-yielding and sustainable maize production.

Introduction Beans are among the most important legumes in Kenya, serving as a vital source of protein, income, and soil fertility enhancement through nitrogen fixation. However, productivity remains below potential due to limited adoption of improved seed varieties, pests, diseases, and poor agronomic practices. By embracing high-yield bean varieties and integrating natural pest management strategies,