Agriculture & Food in Kenya

Agriculture & Food in Kenya

We've all heard that eating fresh fruits and vegetables is essential for a healthy diet. They're high in nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre, and the taste is unrivalled when compared to canned or frozen alternatives.

And now that the local growing season has begun, getting our daily dose is easier than ever. Farmers' markets, produce stands, and even roadside vendors are unrivalled sources of the best, most nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables.

When you buy locally grown produce, you are getting it at its peak. It's hot and ready to eat right now. When you buy fresh produce at a supermarket, you never know how long it has been sitting.

Eating locally grown foods has numerous advantages for the consumer, grower, and community. Farmers' markets and roadside stands will soon be open, selling early spring crops like rhubarb and asparagus. Growers with greenhouses or hoop houses can also provide greens early in the growing season. After what seemed like a long, cold winter season, the opportunity to add locally grown food to meals is irresistible.

Benefits of investing in agriculture & food

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  Food grown locally has a lot of flavours. When crops are grown locally, they are picked at their peak of ripeness rather than being harvested early to be shipped and distributed to your local retail store. Produce at local markets is frequently picked within 24 hours of your purchase.
  
  
  


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  Eating locally is the same as eating seasonally. Even though we wish strawberries could be grown in Michigan all year, the best time to eat them is when they can be purchased directly from a local grower. They have more flavour and taste better than the ones available in the winter that have travelled thousands of miles and have been picked before they are ripe.
  


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  Local foods are higher in nutrients. Local food has a shorter time between harvest and your table, and the nutrient value is less likely to have decreased. Food imported from distant states and countries is frequently older, has travelled, and has sat in distribution centres before arriving at your store.
  
  
  


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  Local food contributes to the local economy. The money spent with local farmers and growers stays close to home and is reinvested in local businesses and services.
  
  
  


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  Local food is good for the environment. By purchasing locally grown foods, you are assisting in the preservation of farmland, green and/or open space in your community.
  


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  Local foods contribute to a safer food supply. The more steps between you and the source of your food, the greater the possibility of contamination. Food safety issues may arise during harvesting, washing, shipping, and distribution of food grown in remote locations.
  
  
  


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  Local growers will be able to tell you how the food was grown. You can inquire about the methods they use to grow and harvest crops. When you know where your food comes from and who grew it, you can learn a lot about it.
  
  
  

As the growing season begins and progresses, consider how you can incorporate more locally grown foods into your menus. By doing so, you are promoting the numerous advantages of eating locally grown food.

Why you should get equipment for agriculture & food also

Production time has been reduced

The time required for production will be significantly reduced with high-quality equipment. Human hands are more than capable of performing most tasks, but because time is money, quality small farm tractors and tractor attachments will allow you to complete your task in a fraction of the time.

And, while purchasing a quality compact tractor may appear to be an expensive financial outlay, you will quickly realize that it was a wise investment in your business. There are many high-quality tractors on the market that are long-lasting, feature-rich, and simple to maintain.



Enhanced efficiency


When it comes to farming equipment, the most expensive does not always imply the highest quality, so do your research and consult with experts before purchasing your equipment. Numerous manufacturers produce high-quality small farm tractors, tractor attachments, and other farming tools that will improve the efficiency of your operation.

Money saved as a result of increased efficiency can be reinvested back into your agricultural business, keeping you ahead of the competition.



Downtime is reduced


When you choose farming equipment, you are choosing a machine and its associated tools that are appropriate for the work that needs to be done. A high-quality machine can handle that workload without the need for unscheduled repairs or lost work time. Both of these outcomes result in less money in your pocket!

How to get yours?

If you want to get equipment for agriculture & food or just want to get freshly grown food items in Kenya, then Jiji remains the best place to get your hands on them.