In Thika, Kenya, pineapple farming is undergoing a major transformation as Del Monte Kenya embraces climate-resilient strategies and modern...
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- AGRIFOCUSAFRICA.COM - A La Une - 25/Jun 06:35
Smart Farming Practices Strengthen Pineapple Production in Kenya
In Thika, Kenya, pineapple farming is undergoing a major transformation as Del Monte Kenya embraces climate-resilient strategies and modern agricultural technologies to protect yields and promote sustainability. Faced with growing climate challenges such as flooding and extended droughts, the company has overhauled its irrigation systems—expanding dam capacity and shifting to water-saving drip irrigation, which has reduced water usage by 40%. Covering a massive 4,200 hectares, the plantation yields about 200,000 metric tons of pineapples annually. To maintain production throughout the year, Del Monte has integrated advanced tools such as drone surveillance, satellite mapping, and precision irrigation. With 70,000 pineapple plants […]
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