Homestretch Farming

      Written by Peter Otieno           As a result of the increasing dry beans market in Kenya, many farmers are now growing different varieties, yellow beans farming being one of them, to meet consumer demand and boost their income. Yellow beans has a yellowish greenish appearance and thrives well in regions of warm climate with enough rainfall like in Eastern, Rift valley and Western parts of Kenya. It is mainly grown as a food crop. It takes 60 to 70 days to mature with prices going for Kenya Shillings 180 per Kg and this can change during planting and dry seasons. This guide gives you the steps you need to grow yellow beans from seed to harvest. 1. Preparation of Land and Buying Seeds First, plough your land a month earlier before planting season, either by using a tractor, oxen or farm workers. Second, get quality yellow bean seeds from a trusted grocery shop or a certified Agro vet outlet. Note:  a)   The method of ploughing will depend on your preference and size of your farm,

Written by Peter Otieno                   Taking a look at the history of agriculture to what it is currently in the twenty first century, we find that many new farming practices have come up but there are still traditional farming methods in use today, which enhance food production. Agriculture is a major sector in many countries as it is a source of livelihood to millions of people and we human beings need food daily and for our general health. Over the years there has been increased growth in economies as well as use of modern agricultural methods although not many farmers fully implement these methods. Its a fifty fifty kind of a situation whereby a farmer uses both traditional and modern farming methods whether in large scale or small farming. Furthermore, with the current environmental problems such as climate change there is need for continuous application of some traditional farming methods.  In this post I share the methods that we can and still use and their benefits too. 1.