Agribusiness

INTRODUCTION Poultry farming can create opportunities for Kenyan farmers, entrepreneurs, and agricultural investors. However, flock health is one of the operational factors that can influence whether a poultry enterprise maintains…

INTRODUCTION Choosing a dairy cow is not simply a question of finding the animal that produces the most milk. The better question is: Which breed can produce milk profitably under…

INTRODUCTION Passion fruit is not a crop where planting more acres automatically means making more money. The commercial outcome depends heavily on the variety, quality of planting material, water availability,…

If you are thinking about starting a poultry business in Kenya, one question probably comes up early: Should you keep layers, rear broilers, or invest in improved Kienyeji? There is…

1. INTRODUCTION In commercial sheep and goat farming, profitability depends on more than the number of animals kept. It is also influenced by how effectively breeding, feeding, animal health, labour…

INTRODUCTION If you’ve been thinking about farming or investing in agricultural land, you’ve probably asked yourself one question first. How much does it actually cost to lease land in Kenya?…

Poultry Farming Success Starts with Keeping Your Birds Alive Poultry farming remains one of the most profitable agribusiness ventures in Kenya. With growing demand for eggs from households, hotels, schools,…

INTRODUCTION A surprising number of farming investments in Kenya don’t fail in the field. They fail before the first seed is even planted. For Kenyan investors, agribusiness offers a compelling…

INTRODUCTION: There’s a pattern you start to notice after talking to a few farm investors. The farm is active. Crops are growing. Harvests are happening. But when the question comes…

INTRODUCTION: THE SILENT FACTOR BEHIND FARM SUCCESS Across Kenya’s farming regions, a common pattern appears. Two farmers plant the same crop. They buy similar seeds. The rains arrive at roughly…