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Tomato is a warm season crop that does well in warm to hot areas. It requires Optimum temperature of 20 to 25°C during the day and 15 to 17°C during the night.
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In order to grow good tomatoes and get maximum yield one is supposed to begin with Proper seed selection. Tomatoes can be classified in to two broad categories;
The OPV’S popularly known as the open pollinated varieties.
Hybrids.
The OPV’S popularly known as the open pollinated varieties.
Hybrids.
Most farmers are now shifting from open pollinated varieties to hybrids because of their high production and disease tolerance.
Oranges prefer growing in an open place where they receive atleast 4 hours of sunshine in a day with pH 5-7 and adequate manure supply.
They take 3 years to mature though start fruiting at the second year. One tree produces 200-300 fruits a season
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They take 3 years to mature though start fruiting at the second year. One tree produces 200-300 fruits a season
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Holes should be 2 ft deep with soil mixed with organic manure.
We also encourage farmers to use Maxyield organic fertilizer which provides essential and non essential nutrients that are very important for tree development
We also encourage farmers to use Maxyield organic fertilizer which provides essential and non essential nutrients that are very important for tree development
Its a heavy feeder tree and needs enough water supply as well.
Pests and diseases are the main challenges but can be controlled.
Make sure that you carry out weeding oftenly before spraying your plants.
Harvesting can be done twice a year when fruits are fully ripe and sweet
Pests and diseases are the main challenges but can be controlled.
Make sure that you carry out weeding oftenly before spraying your plants.
Harvesting can be done twice a year when fruits are fully ripe and sweet
#Dearfarmers So lets talk about careless mistakes people make in farming.
A simple Thread worth your time.
- Lack of proper fencing.
We invest thousands or millions into farming but fail to impose proper security measures around the farm.
#WednesdayWisdom
#BBIReport #farming
A simple Thread worth your time.
- Lack of proper fencing.
We invest thousands or millions into farming but fail to impose proper security measures around the farm.
#WednesdayWisdom
#BBIReport #farming
Frequent theft and farm invading by livestock or wild animals results from simple ignorance or failure to protect your office. (farm)
Fencing is therefore a very important aspect that you should consider before venturing into farming
Fencing is therefore a very important aspect that you should consider before venturing into farming
Lack of financial knowledge and risk management.
Farmers ought to know the estimated profit margin before investment. Don't be so much aggressive on decision making at the start and have less equity left out. Invest only whatever you are capable of.
Farmers ought to know the estimated profit margin before investment. Don't be so much aggressive on decision making at the start and have less equity left out. Invest only whatever you are capable of.
Martin cooper, former Motorolla Vice president is regarded as the father of cell phones. He made the first call in 1973 with Dynatac 800x phone which weighed 1kg.
The impact of this innovative in #agriculture can never be underestimated.
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The impact of this innovative in #agriculture can never be underestimated.
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#MashujaaDay #ShujaaWangu
Ever taken a moment to think of how this world would look like without this innovation?
Cell phone has undergone a series of evolution ever since its innovation and fare to say, each evolution comes out with an improved future something which farmers and everyone else embraces.
Cell phone has undergone a series of evolution ever since its innovation and fare to say, each evolution comes out with an improved future something which farmers and everyone else embraces.
The first sms was sent in 1992 by neil papwprth a developer through @VodafoneUK to richard a company Dr at a Christmas party.
The first cell phone took 10hours to fully charge and would last for 35 minutes and it costed 3995$. Remember, it weighed 1kg
#HudumaNamba #kot
The first cell phone took 10hours to fully charge and would last for 35 minutes and it costed 3995$. Remember, it weighed 1kg
#HudumaNamba #kot
#Dearfarmers
Grapes family are one of the oldest cultivated plants.
They are classified as true berries due to having fleshy pericarp.
Lets do some GRAPES THREAD AND LEARN.........
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#hudumaday #SaturdayThoughts #KOTLoyals
Grapes family are one of the oldest cultivated plants.
They are classified as true berries due to having fleshy pericarp.
Lets do some GRAPES THREAD AND LEARN.........
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#hudumaday #SaturdayThoughts #KOTLoyals
Grapes come in different colours most commonly Green, red, black yellow, pink amd purple.
N/B WHITE GRAPES ARE GREEN IN APPEARANCE
Don't plant grapes for fun, invest in it and wait for returns 🍇🍇🍇
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N/B WHITE GRAPES ARE GREEN IN APPEARANCE
Don't plant grapes for fun, invest in it and wait for returns 🍇🍇🍇
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Grapes are much easier to manage and looking at how they grow and the space they occupy then clearly, you can actually intercrop them with seasonal legumes like beans...
You shouldn't intercrop them with crops that need alot of water.
Introduce intercropping between 1-2 years.
You shouldn't intercrop them with crops that need alot of water.
Introduce intercropping between 1-2 years.
Capsicums only take 3 months to mature and are very prolific to fruit production.
They are an easy to grow vegetable which require soil rich in compost.
We have all your capsicum variety seedlings on sell .
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They are an easy to grow vegetable which require soil rich in compost.
We have all your capsicum variety seedlings on sell .
#Dearfarmers #TuesdayMotivation
To order, follow the link below⬇️
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A well maintained crop should produce up to 3 tons of chili per acre.
The history of kenya avocado is exciting. So is the avocado itself, a lovely fruit with fast rising global demand. This simple natural fruit is amazingly high in healthy fats with attractive benefits to the body.
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Kenya has over 40 varieties of avocado. Hass is the main export variety and Fuerte is preferred for processing. Other
commercial varieties are Keitt, Reed, Booth 8, Simmonds,
Pinkerton, Nabal, Puebla, Tonnage, Ettinger, Hayes, G6
and G7.
commercial varieties are Keitt, Reed, Booth 8, Simmonds,
Pinkerton, Nabal, Puebla, Tonnage, Ettinger, Hayes, G6
and G7.
Avocado performs best between 1500-2100m a.s.l. with 1000
mm of well-distributed rainfall.
Avocado thrives in deep (about 1 m of topsoil), permeable
and free draining soil with adequate moisture retention and
a pH of 5.5-6.5.
mm of well-distributed rainfall.
Avocado thrives in deep (about 1 m of topsoil), permeable
and free draining soil with adequate moisture retention and
a pH of 5.5-6.5.
Brooder and Chick Mortality
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Farmers, especially newbies, experience high chick mortality during brooding. This ranges from 1 to 100%!
Cases of farmers losing all chicks during brooding are many.
This can be avoided.
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#Covid_19
#Dearfarmers
#chickens
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Farmers, especially newbies, experience high chick mortality during brooding. This ranges from 1 to 100%!
Cases of farmers losing all chicks during brooding are many.
This can be avoided.
#UseUsTacha
#Covid_19
#Dearfarmers
#chickens
Brooding.
Raising up your chicks in controlled environment from day 1 to about 4 weeks is critical.
Brooders should have cylindrical walls. Use plywood as it can bend well without snapping.
Use a good source of heat such as brooder clay pots or jikos or heat lamps.
Raising up your chicks in controlled environment from day 1 to about 4 weeks is critical.
Brooders should have cylindrical walls. Use plywood as it can bend well without snapping.
Use a good source of heat such as brooder clay pots or jikos or heat lamps.
Each source of heat should serve about 200 to 300 chicks and be placed at the centre of the brooder.
Don't use wood shavings for day old to 4 days. Spread newspapers or cartons on the floor. Have sufficient feeders/drinkers, at least 1 for every 20 chicks. Provide light at night
Don't use wood shavings for day old to 4 days. Spread newspapers or cartons on the floor. Have sufficient feeders/drinkers, at least 1 for every 20 chicks. Provide light at night
Pig #farmers gather here.
Who told you pigsties must be soiled and dirty?
I've said and repeat that pigs are some of the cleanest and intelligent animals.
Knows where to eat, poop, pee and rest from.
👇👇👇
#COVID19
#agribusiness
#Dearfarmers
Who told you pigsties must be soiled and dirty?
I've said and repeat that pigs are some of the cleanest and intelligent animals.
Knows where to eat, poop, pee and rest from.
👇👇👇
#COVID19
#agribusiness
#Dearfarmers
Meat Goat #farming
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The meat goat business is one area you can exploit, given the deficit in red meat supply in Kenya and globally.
MEAT BREEDS
The available indigenous breeds are the Small East African and the Galla Goat. They adapt to many climates.
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The meat goat business is one area you can exploit, given the deficit in red meat supply in Kenya and globally.
MEAT BREEDS
The available indigenous breeds are the Small East African and the Galla Goat. They adapt to many climates.
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#farmers
They also have good characteristics and are preferred for meat. Their high adaptability means they can do well in many parts of Kenya.
No particular colour defines the Small East African Goat as it comes in various shades. Bucks attain live weight of 30 to 40kgs, does 25 to 30kgs
No particular colour defines the Small East African Goat as it comes in various shades. Bucks attain live weight of 30 to 40kgs, does 25 to 30kgs
Have slow growth and low meat production so meat is the best option. They are hardy, survive in tough environment and resistant to parasites and diseases.
Galla goats is large and mostly referred to as boran or somali breed and has subtypes of Degyir and Degeun. Docile goats.
Galla goats is large and mostly referred to as boran or somali breed and has subtypes of Degyir and Degeun. Docile goats.
The Dark Side Of Farming Part 2.
This THREAD is a recap to the previous thread on the negatives we face in farming.
Social media is full of stories of success in farming. Others are not farmers but will pose on farms to chase clout.
Farming is not rosy
This THREAD is a recap to the previous thread on the negatives we face in farming.
Social media is full of stories of success in farming. Others are not farmers but will pose on farms to chase clout.
Farming is not rosy
Many farmers are quiet on the problems they face in farming. Success stories are good. But let us also show the newcomers what awaits them.
Farming is set to create more jobs in #PostCovid19 due to ongoing layoffs.
However, if you don't have the 9 lives of a cat, think twice.
Farming is set to create more jobs in #PostCovid19 due to ongoing layoffs.
However, if you don't have the 9 lives of a cat, think twice.
All crops and livestocks have their challenges. However, I wont bore you with details per crop and livestock. Let me shed light on a few selected ones. If I don't mention what you want to farm, don't think you are safe. Shock still awaits you. So come prepared:
