broccoli

Combatting the Destructive DiamondBack Moth in Vegetables

Brassica crops, which include cabbages, kales, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli and rape seeds, are important vegetables in Kenya, largely grown for local consumption, export and processing (dehydration and oil extraction).  While most of the production is in the small holder sector, commercial production is on the increase, especially, for cabbage. One major limiting factor to …

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Lawrence Njoroge broccoli farmer

Young broccoli farmer banks on new South Korea market

Lawrence Njoroge, broccoli farmer from Lari holding harvested broccolis. He has already matured crops but he is facing market challenges. Photo courtecy. A 19 year old farmer from Lari Constituency in Central Kenya who started growing broccoli in 2014 has remained persistent in cultivating the crop despite facing market price fluctuations that sometimes cause him …

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green bananas

Green banana and broccoli market opens up for Kenyan farmers in South Korea

Kenyan farmers, as well as horticulture exporters dealing in green bananas and broccoli, have a new market for selling their products; South Korea, following clearance from the country’s Animal and Quarantine Agency. “The purpose of this announcement is to bring this information to your attention and request your assistance in contacting farmers and exporters of …

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Kiambu farmer supplying Nairobi hotels and restaurants with non-heading lettuce

One of the lettuce plant found in Kenneth’s farm. He grow the leafy vegetable and supplies to hotels and restaurants in Nairobi. Photo: Oyugi Zablon. A vegetable farmer in Lower Kabete, a modern residential area located about 10 Kilometers from Nairobi Central Business District is growing non-headed lettuce also known as looseleaf, cutting or bunching …

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