Ms Grace Mutai was a successful maize farmer in Bomet County until she stumbled on avocado farming, an enterprise she ventured into by accident. And the transformation has improved her fortunes.A ...

According to agricultural officials, a typical avocado tree free from disease and pests can yield between 100 and 200 avocados. However, avocado trees in Pingtung now only have two to three small ...

In 2023, the USDA updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, a crucial tool for gardeners selecting plants. Each zone on the map is defined by average annual minimum temperatures. A zone represents 10 ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UC Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...

And while the popular Hass avocado often takes center ... The history of avocados in Florida runs deep, with trees thriving in the state since 1833. Today, Florida proudly holds the No. 2 spot in the ...

But you do have options. In general, avocado trees are big and need room. ‘Hass’ has an umbrella-shaped canopy, but ‘Reed’ is more columnar and needs less room. ‘Holiday’ is a much smaller tree than ...

Embu County boasts fertile soils and a climate ideal for a variety of agricultural pursuits and businesses. Here's a breakdown of some exciting opportunities: By leveraging Embu's agricultural ...

They were also given Hass avocado trees for both income generation and the nourishment of children under the age of five years. The farmers were also boosted with the NARO cassava-1 variety, with a ...

A 14-year-old boy committed suicide by hanging on an avocado tree branch in Samanyandwe Village in Mutasa after he was beaten by his step-mother on April 15. Manicaland police spokesperson ...

California city leaders call for more state funding to address priority issues. California cancels its commercial salmon season for a third year in a row. Finally, previewing this month’s “In ...