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Cassava Farming Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Scientific Name: Manihot esculenta Cassava, locally known as muhogo in Swahili, is a versatile and hardy crop widely grown across tropical regions. This woody plant can reach up to 4 meters in height, with erect stems and spirally arranged, simple, lobed leaves on petioles measuring up to 30 cm. Its edible roots are usually cylindrical, tapered, and may be white, brown, or reddish. Cassava is typically ready for harvest 9–12 months after planting , making it an ideal crop for both subsistence and commercial farming.

Drip Irrigation: Efficient Watering for High-Value Crops

Drip irrigation, also known as trickle irrigation, is a highly efficient method of watering crops by delivering water slowly and directly to the soil. Unlike traditional irrigation methods that spray water across the field, drip irrigation targets only the areas that need it, typically at the roots of plants, minimizing waste from evaporation or runoff.

Keeping Turkeys: A Rewarding Poultry Adventure

Many people interested in poultry farming often think only of chickens, forgetting that a whole world of exciting birds, like turkeys, geese, ducks, and guinea fowls, awaits exploration.

From Soil to Success: How Arrowroots Are Transforming a Farmer’s Life

Arrowroot, a hardy perennial with thick stalks and lush, bright leaves, is more than just a tropical root crop. Its tubers are packed with about 23% starch, making it a versatile ingredient in cooking, baking, and even medicinal applications. Despite its many uses, few farmers in Kenya have tapped into its full commercial potential until now.

Thorn Melon Farming Guide: How to Grow and Benefit from Cucumis metuliferus

The thorn melon , also known as Cucumis metuliferus , is a unique fruit that grows on a sprawling vine. Part of the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumbers, squashes, and most melons, thorn melon stands out for its unusual appearance and versatile uses. Unlike most melons, its seeds are dispersed throughout its flesh rather than confined to a central cavity, giving it a cucumber-like texture.