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MEALWORM FARMING IN KENYA: SMALL INSECTS, A NEW FARMING OPPORTUNITYWhat if part of your livestock feed could be produced...
15/10/2026

MEALWORM FARMING IN KENYA: SMALL INSECTS, A NEW FARMING OPPORTUNITY

What if part of your livestock feed could be produced inside a small room using ordinary farming trays?

That is one of the interesting possibilities that mealworm farming presents.

And here is some exciting news.

Mealworm farming is coming soon to Demi Farms!

As we continue exploring practical agricultural opportunities for Kenyan farmers, mealworm production is one of the farming systems we are preparing to introduce.

But what exactly is mealworm farming, and why should farmers pay attention?

First, what are mealworms?

Mealworms are the larvae of darkling beetles, commonly Tenebrio molitor.

Although they look like ordinary worms, they are actually insects.

They pass through four stages:

Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult Beetle.

The larval stage is what farmers commonly harvest for use in animal feed.

WHY SHOULD KENYAN FARMERS CONSIDER MEALWORM FARMING?

1. It does not require a large piece of land.

Unlike conventional livestock production, mealworms can be raised in containers or trays arranged on shelves.

This makes the system worth exploring for farmers with limited space.

You can begin with a small production unit and expand as you understand the process.

2. Mealworms are a protein-rich feed ingredient.

Mealworms can be processed into feed ingredients for poultry, fish, and other suitable animals.

For example, poultry farmers can explore using mealworms as part of a properly balanced feeding programme.

However, mealworms are not a complete replacement for conventional animal feeds. Animals still require balanced nutrition.

3. The production process can be relatively simple.

A basic mealworm farming system requires:

- Suitable rearing trays or containers.
- Healthy breeding stock.
- Clean feed materials such as wheat bran.
- Controlled moisture and good ventilation.
- Proper separation of different life stages.
- Regular cleaning, monitoring, and harvesting.

The system may look simple, but good management makes the difference between successful production and repeated losses.

4. It creates opportunities beyond farming for personal use.

Depending on local demand, farmers may explore producing mealworms for their own livestock, supplying other farmers, or selling live and dried mealworms to suitable markets.

The important thing is to identify buyers and understand production costs before investing heavily.

5. It can complement other farming enterprises.

At Demi Farms, we believe farmers should explore agricultural systems that can work together.

Just as black soldier fly farming has attracted interest as an alternative feed ingredient production system, mealworms offer another option worth understanding.

Each system has different production requirements, costs, and applications.

BUT IS MEALWORM FARMING PROFITABLE IN KENYA?

This is the question every serious farmer should ask.

The answer depends on several factors.

How much does your breeding stock cost?

How much will you spend on feed materials?

How long does your production cycle take?

How many kilograms can you produce consistently?

What is your cost per kilogram?

And most importantly, who is buying?

A small-space farming business is not automatically a profitable business.

Good farming must be supported by good business decisions.

COMING SOON TO DEMI FARMS

We are preparing to introduce mealworm farming as part of our expanding agricultural production and demonstration activities.

Our aim is to help farmers understand how this production system works, what it requires, and whether it could make sense for their own farms.

More information will be shared as the project develops.

For now, we would love to hear from you.

If mealworm farming becomes available at Demi Farms, what would interest you most?

A. Learning how to breed mealworms.

B. Producing mealworms for poultry or fish feed.

C. Starting a commercial mealworm business.

D. Understanding the costs and profitability.

Tell us your answer and which county you are farming from.

At Demi Farms, we believe farming opportunities should be explored with knowledge, practical experience, and proper planning.

Demi Farms — Helping Farmers Succeed.

14/10/2026

ATI SNAILS EAT AVOCADO LEAVES? LET'S TALK ABOUT WHAT SNAILS ACTUALLY EAT!

One of the questions people ask me whenever we talk about snail farming is, "Roussoss, what do snails eat?"

And I understand why.

We know what cows eat, what chickens eat, and even what pigs eat. But snails? Hawa nao wanakulanga nini?

Well, here are some of our snails enjoying avocado leaves like there's no tomorrow.

And before you start wondering whether you need to plant an avocado forest to become a snail farmer, let me explain something.

Snails actually eat a wide variety of foods!

For example:

Fruits: Pawpaw, watermelon, ripe bananas, mangoes and other suitable fruits.

Vegetables: Cabbage, cucumber, pumpkin and other suitable vegetables.

Leaves: Pawpaw leaves, sweet potato leaves and several other edible plants.

Calcium: This is very important! Snails need calcium to develop strong, healthy shells. Suitable calcium sources can include properly prepared eggshells and agricultural limestone.

And here's something interesting.

Snails may be slow, but when it comes to eating, don't underestimate them!

However, feeding snails is not simply about throwing vegetables and leaves into their enclosure.

You need to understand which foods are suitable, provide a balanced diet, avoid pesticide-contaminated plants, and maintain a clean feeding environment.

And although you might observe snails eating unusual plants, like these avocado leaves, that doesn't automatically mean those plants are suitable for regular feeding.

Now, here is the business lesson.

One of the things I love about agriculture is how many opportunities are hidden in things we normally overlook.

Imagine an animal that can be raised using many locally available feed resources, yet its farming potential remains unfamiliar to so many people.

Of course, successful snail farming requires more than cheap feed. You must understand housing, moisture, breeding, nutrition and market demand.

But that's where knowledge creates opportunity.

Sometimes, the business opportunity you're looking for isn't something complicated. It could be crawling slowly somewhere in your compound!

Now, I have two questions for you.

Have you ever considered snail farming as a business?

And before reading this, what did you think snails eat?

Let's discuss in the comments. I would especially love to hear from people already keeping snails.

Follow Demi Farms to learn more about snails farming.

Roussoss Demisse
Learning, Building & Sharing the Journey.

14/10/2026

🐌🌿 SNAILS EATING AVOCADO LEAVES? NATURE HAS SOMETHING TO TEACH US!

Have you ever wondered why snails eat certain leaves and completely ignore others?

Here at Demi Farms, we have observed snails feeding on avocado leaves, and it raises an interesting question.

They say snails don't eat poison. But how true is that? 🤔

Snails are naturally selective feeders. They use their senses to identify food they prefer. However, this doesn't mean they can always distinguish safe plants from poisonous ones.

In fact, snails can sometimes eat substances that are harmful to them.

🌱 THE LESSON FOR SNAIL FARMERS

Just because a snail eats a particular leaf doesn't automatically mean that leaf is safe.

Avocado leaves contain natural compounds that deserve caution, so their suitability as snail feed should not be assumed from feeding behaviour alone.

Successful snail farming is not just about providing food. It's about understanding what your snails eat, what helps them grow, and what could harm them.

💚 Remember: Nature teaches us many things, but good farming combines observation with knowledge.

🐌 LET'S LEARN TOGETHER!

Have you ever seen your snails eating avocado leaves? What other surprising plants have you seen them eat?

👇 Share your experience in the comments. Other farmers might learn something new!

DEMI FARMS
Helping Farmers Succeed.

Arrow root farming in Kenya is one of those opportunities many farmers overlook. 🌱Nduma in English = arrowroot. And hone...
23/09/2026

Arrow root farming in Kenya is one of those opportunities many farmers overlook. 🌱

Nduma in English = arrowroot. And honestly, nduma can feel like a cash-printing machine when you farm it well and have the right market.

Think about it:

Go to a restaurant and order chai na nduma — it is rarely a cheap breakfast.

Or walk into the market and try buying raw nduma. In some markets, you can easily find 3 pieces going for around KSh 100, depending on size and location.

The demand is there. The bigger question is: Can you produce consistently and sell smart?

Arrowroots generally need plenty of moisture, good soil management and proper planting material. Yields and prices vary widely depending on variety, location, season and management.

So we have compiled a FREE Nduma Farming Guide covering:

🌱 How to plant
📏 Correct spacing
🌿 How many plants you need per acre
💧 Water & field management
🪴 Where to source planting materials
🐛 Crop management
💰 Where and how to market your nduma
📦 How to think beyond just selling at the farm gate

Want the FREE Nduma Farming Guide?

WhatsApp 0768 494 209 and send “NDUMA GUIDE”.

Save this post and share it with a farmer who should be growing nduma.

And as always, at Demi Farms, we believe there’s always a smarter way to farm.

What's your biggest enemy as a farmer?
22/09/2026

What's your biggest enemy as a farmer?

SWEET POTATO FARMING IN SACKS: NO BIG SHAMBA? TRY THIS.You don't always need acres of land to grow sweet potatoes.With s...
22/09/2026

SWEET POTATO FARMING IN SACKS: NO BIG SHAMBA? TRY THIS.

You don't always need acres of land to grow sweet potatoes.

With sack farming, you can grow sweet potatoes at home, on a small plot, or even in limited urban spaces.

Simple setup:

Use a strong sack with good drainage.
Fill it with fertile, well-drained soil mixed with compost/manure.
Plant healthy sweet potato vines.
Give the plants adequate sunlight and consistent moisture.
Don't overcrowd the sack.
Harvest when the tubers have reached the desired size.

The secret? Don't just fill the sack with soil and forget it. Good planting material, nutrition, watering and drainage determine what you harvest.

Would you try growing sweet potatoes in sacks?

And as always, at Demi Farms, we believe there’s always a smarter way to farm.

HIBISCUS FARMING IN KENYA: A CROP WORTH EXPLORINGLooking into **hibiscus farming in Kenya Hibiscus is valued for tea, na...
22/09/2026

HIBISCUS FARMING IN KENYA: A CROP WORTH EXPLORING

Looking into **hibiscus farming in Kenya

Hibiscus is valued for tea, natural drinks, food products and its potential wellness benefits. With growing interest in natural products, it can be an interesting crop for farmers exploring new markets.

Looking for hibiscus seedlings in Kenya?
Demi Farms has hibiscus seedlings ready for planting.

Order your hibiscus seedlings today: 0768 494209

Plant today. Grow tomorrow.

And as always, at Demi Farms, we believe there’s always a smarter way to farm.

Farmers, what is your thought of this planting style?
22/09/2026

Farmers, what is your thought of this planting style?

Your tomatoes are turning black at the bottom? Don’t blame the disease too quickly.What you’re seeing is commonly blosso...
21/09/2026

Your tomatoes are turning black at the bottom? Don’t blame the disease too quickly.

What you’re seeing is commonly blossom-end rot.

It happens when the developing fruit doesn’t receive enough calcium — often because the plant is struggling to move calcium due to irregular watering or moisture stress.

What can you do?

1. Water consistently, especially when fruits are developing.
2. Mulch around the plants to help maintain soil moisture.
3. Avoid damaging the roots when weeding.
4. Don’t overuse nitrogen fertiliser; excessive vegetative growth can make the problem worse.
5. If it keeps happening, test your soil before adding calcium blindly.

Important: Adding calcium alone may not solve the problem if the real issue is inconsistent moisture.

Remove severely affected fruits and focus on keeping the plants growing steadily.

Have you experienced this in your tomatoes? What did you do about it?

And as always, at Demi Farms, we believe there’s always a smarter way to farm.

Follow Demi Farms or WhatsApp https://wa.me/254768494209 for more.

Don’t plant ordinary maize when you can plant colour, heritage and value.Indigenous coloured maize is nutritious, divers...
21/09/2026

Don’t plant ordinary maize when you can plant colour, heritage and value.

Indigenous coloured maize is nutritious, diverse and increasingly sought after. Start planting now and preserve our local varieties while creating an opportunity for better value.

Seeds are available — Black, Red, Maroon, Yellow, White & Mixed.

Order yours today. DM us or call/WhatsApp 0768 494 209.

Plant indigenous. Plant value.

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