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AfCFTA Agreement, Is there money to make in Agriculture? OLE AGRO FARM  January 1st, 2021 is a historical date for Africa. It is the start date for trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Are there money making opportunities for you? In this post, explore all the most profitable agribusiness ideas for you. Agriculture is important for Africa’s food security and economic growth. However, Modern farmers faces many challenges like climate change, pests and low access to funding and information. Luckily, these challenges are business solutions for you to serve millions of farmers and consumers across the continent. the following are the most profitable agricultural businesses you can plant to start or expand. Farming business Growing food for local and domestic markets is the most profitable idea. You can grow it using modern methods, in cities or using organic farm inputs and methods Modern Farming;  The wider market is a chance for y...

Do you know the best agriculture value chains in Kenya?  By OLE AGRO FARM  Why is it good to invest in the best crop or livestock value chains in your area? its a sure bet to become a successful farmer. using least efforts while enjoying the highest yields and income. But, do you know which are the top priority crops to grow or animals to keep in each of the 47 counties of Kenya? In this post, we give you a list of the most viable agriculture areas to consider investing in your county. To know these value chains, one has to consider your county’s climate zone, its soil to support maximum yield, Besides, look at the available agriculture markets and infrastructure for easy marketing to sell your harvests. Those two factors can easily give you success in commercial farming in Kenya. What are priority Value chains? In this post, we give you a list of top priority livestock and crop value chains in Kenya per county. According to the Agricultural Sector Transformation a...

Best Tips for buying land in Kenya you need to know. By OLE AGRO FARM  Settling for the best agricultural land for lease, buy or rent is a crucial decision. You will consider very complex factors for it. In this article, we explore the best tips to consider when you are looking for a productive farming land. In achieving and living the Kenyan dream, you have not made it if you do not own a piece of land. Yet many land buyers and lessors get duped by failing to get a fertile land. If you follow the following tips, you will limit your risk of putting your money in a farm that will give you a raw deal.  Factors to consider searching for land in Kenya Access to market Soil quality Availability to clean water Connectivity to infrastructure Due diligence Farm history Neighborhood Access to Markets This decision is about the location. Your farm should be in the right location near the market where you intend to sell your farm outputs. It means it is not too far or expensi...

How much money can you make farming maize in Kenya. By OLE AGRO FARM  Is maize farming profitable in Kenya? It in this post, we will estimate the money you will spend growing maize on a large or small scale production system. The Common expenses for maize farmers in Kenya include buying certified seeds, fertilizer and labor costs. It will also give you the profits after getting the returns for selling all your harvests. Maize is Kenya’s main staple meal. The per capita consumption was 67.3 kg in 2019, translating to an annual demand of over 50 million bags of 90 kg. Apart from using corn for human food, it’s a raw material for making alcohol and animal feeds. However, the country’s yearly production has been less than 45 million bags shown below. They buy the rest from the East Africa Community countries of Uganda and Tanzania. Local maize production can fill the gap when it’s optimal. Maize production and consumption in Kenya What you need to know about maize farming i...

How much money can you make growing managu in Kenya By ole Agro farm  How profitable is mboga kienyeji farming in Kenya? In this post, we estimate the costs and profits of growing managu in English known as the black nightshade. It is a key traditional vegetable for horticulture commercial farmers across the country. The analysis is for one acre of land. It uses the. cost-benefit (CBA) formula   for estimates. Managu is one of the most profitable Kienyeji vegetable in Kenya. It has high nutritional, profit and medicinal values. In rural areas, it is a farmed weed or you can harvest it from the wild. Its high demand in towns alongside other.   traditional veggies     like sagaa or mchicha has led to its intensive commercial farming. Black nightshade  (Solanum nigrum)  is a broad leaf perennial vegetable crop of the Solanum family. It is closely related to tomatoes and Irish potato plants. It is rich in calcium and iron mineral...

Cabbage Farming In Kenya; How To Make money. By OLE AGRO FARM   Cabbage Farming In Kenya: The word Cabbage is derived from the French word caboche, which means ‘Head’. Its scientific name is Brassica oleraceae. Cabbage is a vegetable variety that is common in Kenya and forms an essential part of the diet and income in Kenyan families Cabbage is mainly used for cooking, in vegetable salad and as plant matter for livestock feed. Cabbage contains mustard oil that give them distinctive odor and taste. It is an excellent source of minerals such as potassium and high in calcium vitamins A and C. Crucifers (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, etc) are particularly effective against colon cancer and also protect against cancers of the skin, breast, stomach, bladder, liver and lung; provided there are not much pesticide residues . The major market outlet is the local fresh market in rural and urban areas. There are many varieties in Kenya but the most popular are Gloria F1, Pr...