06 February 2026Fertilizer choice during planting plays one of the most important roles in determining crop performance throughout the season. Many farmers have traditionally relied on ordinary Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer during planting. While DAP provides phosphorus and nitrogen, modern agriculture demands more balanced nutrition to support strong crop establishment. This is
02 February 2026Healthy soil is the foundation of productive farming. For farmers, ensuring that their land is fertile, nutrient-rich, and capable of sustaining crops is paramount. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through the use of soil conditioners. Soil conditioners are substances added to soil to improve its
29 January 2026Onions may look like a simple crop, but nutritionally they are quite demanding. If you want big bulbs, strong roots, and good storage quality, you cannot treat onions like “just another vegetable.” They respond very clearly to proper nutrition from the nursery stage all the way to bulbing. So the
27 January 2026Sukuma wiki, also known as collards, is one of the most reliable vegetable crops in Kenya. It has a ready market, short maturity period, and can be harvested for a long time if managed well. However, high yields and quality leaves do not happen by chance. They start with proper
23 January 2026Green capsicum, also known as green pepper or hoho, is one of the most profitable horticultural crops in Kenya. Demand is steady in local markets, hotels, and export chains because capsicum is used daily in homes and restaurants. However, good yields and quality fruits do not happen by chance. They
22 January 2026Introduction For decades, fertilizer programs have been designed around one simple goal: feed the crop for immediate results. While this approach has helped increase food production, it has also created unintended consequences such as declining soil fertility, low fertilizer efficiency, and rising production costs. Today, agriculture is at a turning
22 January 2026Introduction Many farmers today are doing everything right on paper. They plant on time, apply fertilizer, control pests, and still notice one worrying trend: yields are slowly declining. The soil looks fine, yet crops are weaker, fertilizer response is lower, and costs keep rising. This situation is often described as
20 January 2026Introduction Many farmers today are doing everything right on paper. They plant on time, apply fertilizer, control pests, and still notice one worrying trend: yields are slowly declining. The soil looks fine, yet crops are weaker, fertilizer response is lower, and costs keep rising. This situation is often described as
Tea farming is a long-term investment that depends heavily on soil health, balanced nutrition and consistent management. Unlike seasonal crops, tea bushes remain in the field for decades, meaning every fertilizer decision made today affects productivity for years to come. This is why choosing the right fertilizer is critical. Siri
12 January 2026Question from a Gen Z farmer , Murang’a: “Hi, I am a young lady who wants to start farming, but I understand very little about fertilizers. Please explain to me what influences the type of fertilizer to use, when, and why?” Hi, thank you for your question, and congratulations on
