single stem coffee farming

01/10/2026

What are you doing in preparation for El- nino? I think a "fanya juu" would go along way in preventing erosion. You could even do a 2*1 trench and fill with trash to trap water.

27/09/2026

You pick here and process here 🥰

26/09/2026

Look at that

21/09/2026

CONTOUR MAPPING: THE FOUNDATION OF A WELL-ESTABLISHED COFFEE FARM
Before planting coffee, one of the most important steps is understanding the shape and slope of your land.
In this field, contour surveying is being carried out to establish the contour lines of the ground before coffee planting begins.
But why is this important? 🤔
Coffee farming is a long-term investment. Proper land preparation from the beginning can make a significant difference in soil conservation, water management, and the overall organization of the farm.
🌿 WHY TAKE CONTOURS BEFORE PLANTING COFFEE?
✅ 1. Soil erosion control Planting coffee along contour lines helps reduce the speed of water flowing downhill, minimizing soil erosion and the loss of valuable topsoil.
✅ 2. Water conservation Contour-based planting helps slow surface runoff, allowing more water to infiltrate the soil. This is particularly important during heavy rainfall.
✅ 3. Proper coffee row alignment Contour mapping helps farmers plan coffee rows across the slope, following the natural elevation of the land rather than planting straight up and down the hillside.
✅ 4. Preservation of soil fertility By reducing soil movement, contour-based planting helps retain organic matter and essential nutrients needed for healthy coffee growth.
✅ 5. Better farm planning Contour mapping provides a foundation for planning coffee spacing, access paths, drainage, and soil conservation structures before the actual planting begins.
🌱 FROM CONTOUR MAPPING TO COFFEE PLANTING
The process starts with surveying the land and identifying points of equal elevation.
These points are marked to establish contour lines, which guide the layout of coffee rows.
After verifying the contour lines, the farmer can proceed with marking the planting positions according to the recommended spacing for the coffee variety.
For sloping land, additional soil and water conservation measures may be necessary depending on the steepness of the slope and the soil conditions.
Remember: A productive coffee farm begins long before the first seedling goes into the ground!
At Mt Kenya FMD, we believe in proper coffee farm establishment, from land assessment and contour mapping to planting, management, and productivity improvement.
🌿 Single stem coffee farming — proper planning, better establishment, sustainable production.
📞 Planning to establish a new coffee farm or improve an existing one? Proper farm management starts with the right foundation.

21/09/2026

A well-managed coffee tree is a promise of a good harvest! ☕
Look at the berry development on this coffee tree! A healthy, well-structured tree with berries distributed across its branches is a sight every coffee farmer would love to see.
With proper pruning, balanced nutrition, good moisture management and timely pest and disease control, your coffee farm can achieve better productivity and quality.
Remember, coffee farming is not just about planting trees. It is about managing them well, season after season.
At Mt Kenya FMD, we believe in transforming coffee farming through proper field management and practical agronomic advice.
Single stem coffee farming — it's doable!

18/09/2026

18/09/2026

Proper feeding is all you need to have such coffee.

16/09/2026

What's stopping you from having such good coffee?. It's doable

15/09/2026

It's yet another season. This time round it has come early.