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Dairy farming mistakes that reduce milk production

Dairy farming can be a profitable agribusiness when farmers provide their cows with the right nutrition, housing, health care and management. However, small mistakes in daily management can gradually reduce milk production and increase the cost of keeping cattle. Some farmers focus heavily on the breed of their cows while overlooking feeding routines, clean water, […]

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20 mistakes that can destroy a farming business

Farming is often seen as a reliable way to make money because people will always need food. However, agriculture is a business and like any other business, it can fail when decisions are made without proper planning. A farmer can work from sunrise to sunset and still make losses if production costs are too high, […]

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Stop blaming bad luck: Why tomatoes fail and the farming mistakes that reduce your harvest

Tomatoes are among the most profitable horticultural crops grown by both small-scale and commercial farmers. Their high market demand, relatively short maturity period and multiple harvesting cycles make them an attractive enterprise for anyone looking to earn a steady income from farming. However, despite their potential, many farmers experience disappointing harvests and often attribute their […]

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Pig farming mistakes that reduce profits: Avoid these costly errors for a successful pig enterprise

Pig farming is one of the most profitable livestock enterprises when managed correctly. With the growing demand for pork in many countries, including Kenya, many farmers are venturing into pig production as a reliable source of income. Pigs have a fast growth rate, reproduce quickly and convert feed into body weight more efficiently than many […]

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Common marketing mistakes farmers make and how to avoid them

Producing high-quality crops or livestock is only one part of running a successful farm business. The other equally important aspect is marketing. Many farmers invest significant time, money, and effort into production but earn disappointing profits because of poor marketing decisions. In today’s competitive agricultural sector, knowing how and when to sell your produce is […]

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Mistakes farmers make in Greenhouse farming

Greenhouse farming has become one of the most profitable agricultural practices in Kenya and many parts of Africa. Farmers are increasingly adopting greenhouse technology to improve crop yields, protect plants from harsh weather conditions and produce vegetables throughout the year. Crops such as tomatoes, capsicum, cucumbers and strawberries perform very well under greenhouse conditions when […]

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