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Avocado orchard representing Kenyan Hass avocado export production
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Hass Avocado Export from Kenya: How to Become a Licensed Exporter, Phytosanitary Compliance, China and EU Markets, and the Real Per-Hectare Economics

Kenya is now a top global Hass avocado exporter, with China market access opened in 2022. A complete guide to becoming a licensed exporter, phytosanitary compliance, and the real per-hectare returns.

May 25, 2026 6 min read
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Kenyan farming setting representing the commercial capsicum and bell pepper sub-sector
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Commercial Capsicum Farming in Kenya: California Wonder, Yolo Wonder and Coloured Bell Pepper Varieties, Greenhouse Production and Real Per-Acre Returns

Kenyan capsicum farms produce 15-25 tonnes per acre with returns above KSh 1 million in greenhouse systems. A deep guide to varieties, agronomy, disease management and markets.

May 25, 2026 5 min read
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Kenyan farming setting representing the commercial garlic sub-sector
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Commercial Garlic Farming in Kenya: Hardneck and Softneck Varieties, Highland Production, the KSh 300-500/kg Market and Real Profitability Per Acre

Garlic fetches KSh 300-500/kg in Kenyan markets with strong import-substitution opportunity. A deep guide to hardneck and softneck varieties, highland production, agronomy and real profitability.

May 25, 2026 6 min read
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Kenyan smallholder farming setting representing the butternut squash sub-sector
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Commercial Butternut Squash Farming in Kenya: Waltham, Atlas, Jupiter F1 Varieties, 15-25 Tonnes Per Acre Yields and the Real Path to KSh 500,000-750,000 Per Acre Returns

Butternut squash farming in Kenya delivers 15-25 tonnes per acre with returns of KSh 500,000-750,000 per acre. A practical guide to varieties, agronomy, disease control and the market.

May 24, 2026 9 min read
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The Avocado Boom in Kenya: How a Humble Fruit Became a Multi-Billion Shilling Export Industry

Kenya's avocado industry has transformed from a minor domestic fruit crop to a major export commodity generating billions of shillings in revenue and providing livelihoods for tens of thousands of far...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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Kenya's Flower Industry: How a Small Country Became the World's Third Largest Cut Flower Exporter

Kenya's transformation into one of the world's leading flower producers is one of the most remarkable agricultural success stories of the past half-century, creating an industry that generates over a ...

Feb 20, 2026 8 min read
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Kenya's Horticulture Industry: How Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables Became a Multi-Billion Shilling Export Sector

Kenya's horticulture industry generates over 150 billion shillings in annual export revenue, making it one of the country's top foreign exchange earners. From world-class roses grown around Lake Naiva...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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Kenya's Flower Industry: How a Small Country Became the World's Third-Largest Flower Exporter

Kenya's cut flower industry is a global success story that has made the country the world's third-largest flower exporter and the leading supplier to the European Union. From the rose greenhouses arou...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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How to Start a Greenhouse Farming Business in Kenya

Greenhouse farming in Kenya offers one of the highest-return agricultural investments, enabling year-round production of premium crops in controlled environments. With proper setup, crop management, a...

Feb 20, 2026 5 min read
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