HOW I MAKE SH.10,000 DAILY FROM GREEN HOUSE, DAIRY AND CHICKEN FARMING IN KENYA

*HOW I MAKE SH.10,000 DAILY FROM GREEN HOUSE, DAIRY AND CHICKEN FARMING*

My name is Susan Chesyna. I became a farmer 10 years ago after I relocated from Baringo to Nakuru County and settled at Kiamunyi, in Rongai.

When I arrived in the county, where I had earlier bought land, I could not stop marvelling at its beauty. The land was fertile and the crops were growing well unlike in Baringo, where erratic rains and drought were regular.

I began with planting maize on about five acres of my 10-acre farm.

Seven months later, I harvested 30 bags. I was happy then, but I later realized I had incurred a huge loss.

After deducting cost of seeds, labor and fertilizer, I realized I had made about Sh.80,000, yet I had spent over Sh.100,000.

I did not despair. In fact, I thank the loss because it opened my eyes. It made me realize that I should not depend on maize alone.

So the next year, I decided to diversify into tomato farming. I took a Sh.100,000 loan from a bank in Nakuru, built a greenhouse and prepared it for growing tomatoes.

Construction of the greenhouse took 80 per cent of the loan, but it was not much compared to seeking the services from a company.

I built the greenhouse myself using ordinary poles and some polythene materials I bought from a shop in Nakuru.

I was working under the direction of an agricultural officer.

Many farmers believe they must go for the commercial greenhouse, which costs upwards of Sh.300,000. You can build your own as long as you get the design right and the materials. My greenhouse measures 12 by 24 metres. I first planted tomatoes.

Tomatoes do well in greenhouses because you control the temperature, protect them from pests like butterflies and when you apply pesticides, they are effective.

I harvested the tomatoes after three months and took them to several supermarkets in Nakuru town, about 10km away.

I could not believe it when later the cheques I collected from the supermarket added up to Sh.450,000.

I was selling 2kg of the tomatoes at Sh.200. I had harvested over 2,000kg. I remember clearly when I went for my cheques after the supermarkets that include Ukwala and Gilanis in Nakuru called me. I was shocked.

As a teacher, I was earning Sh.15,000 per month, which translated to Sh.45,000 in three months. But here I was getting 10 times that amount in three months. I was encouraged by the money and decided to build more greenhouses where I planted capsicum, carrots, onions and cucumber.

My produce increased and so were my clients and earnings. From the sale of my produce, I am now earning between Sh.10,000 and Sh.15,000 each day. I have also ventured into dairy farming, where I have 10 cows, which produce 200 litres of milk.

I normally ferment part of the milk and make mursik, the popular Kalenjin traditional drink, which I sell at between Sh.60 and Sh.65. This earns me between Sh.4,800 and Sh.5,200 per day.

Farming, however, is not a smooth ride. During the rainy season, the supply of fresh vegetables surges, which leads to low prices.

Another big challenge in Rongai is lack of adequate water. This has forced me to construct an underground water tank with a capacity of 400,000 litres to irrigate the crops. This tank cost me Sh.800,000.

Before I constructed the tank, I was spending up to Sh.5,000 on water in a day, which I would buy from vendors.

One of the things I have learned from farming is that certified seeds are key to better harvest.

When you plant seeds that are not certified, you are likely to end up with losses since they are prone to pests and diseases.

To cushion myself against a low season, I keep birds. I have 3,000 Kari Kienyeji chicken, which upon maturity, I sell to supermarkets at between Sh.700 and Sh.1,000. I have a plan to extend to flower farming as the area is favorable for the venture.

My advice to anyone who wants to go into tomato or vegetable farming is to use greenhouses.

With greenhouses, you are assured of a good harvest as long as you use quality seeds and protect your crops from diseases.

Also, don`t forget to join our upcoming training on Greenhouse Farming.

We have created a WhatsApp group called *GREENHOUSE FARMING TRAINING*

In this group we are going to train and teach you for 20 days how you can start, grow and profit in Greenhouse Farming Business.

Greenhouse farming has been practiced in Kenya for quite some time now but it’s not until recently that most Kenyans have started realizing the great benefits of practicing greenhouse farming which requires a small space but produces high yields.

And it’s cool too. University graduates, fresh out of campus are soiling their hands in this business and they are not afraid of bragging about it.

Why?

Because it brings in the six figures. Something that would have taken them years to accomplish if they were seated behind a desk.

So, if you are there seated at home unemployed, or just bored out of your mind with your current job and are looking for a great business opportunity then you are in luck.

Join our Greenhouse Farming Training as we introduce to you greenhouse farming and its many benefits.

In our *GREENHOUSE FARMING TRAINING* WhatsApp Group, we will also have discussions, questions and answers sessions.

The training will start on Wednesday, 14th June 2023.

We have prepared a program or schedule on how our Training will be conducted.

Our Greenhouse Farming Training will take 20 days (Monday to Friday, excluding weekends)

We will be educating/teaching you from 9.am to 2.pm by posting articles, images, PDF documents and videos. And from 2.pm to 7.pm the group will be open for discussions, questions and answers.

*NOTE*: The training won't affect your daily schedules. You can access all the information posted in the training group at your own free time.

Also our training will be on weekdays only, Monday to Friday, excluding weekends so that those who will be busy during the weekdays can catch up with our training over the weekend.

Below is a schedule of what will be learnt on each day of our training.

DAY 1: Introduction to Greenhouse Farming.

DAY 2: Opportunities and Profitability of Greenhouse Farming.

DAY 3: Greenhouse Business Plan.

DAY 4: Capital Requirement & Cost of Building a Greenhouse.

DAY 5: Selecting your Greenhouse Location.

DAY 6: Various Greenhouse designs and choosing the best that suits your needs.

DAY 7: Construction of your Greenhouse.

DAY 8: Choosing and setting up a Greenhouse Irrigation System.

DAY 9: What to Grow in a Greenhouse.

DAY 10: Greenhouse Pollination.

DAY 11: How to control Greenhouse Airflow and Lighting.

DAY 12: How to control Greenhouse Temperature.

DAY 13: How to control Greenhouse Moisture and Watering.

DAY 14: How to control Pests and Diseases in a Greenhouse.

DAY 15: Greenhouse Cleaning & Maintenance.

DAY 16: Common Greenhouse Farming Mistakes & How to Avoid them.

DAY 17: Marketing Tips & Strategies for your Greenhouse Produce.

DAY 18: Greenhouse Farming Tips & Tricks.

DAY 19: Success Stories of Kenyan Farmers owning Greenhouses.

DAY 20: Conclusion of our Training.

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