Kilimo Na Biashara | Onion Farming

In this week’s episode of Kilimo Na Biashara, we focus on onion farming

QUICK FACT 1: Did you know that onions are the 6th most popular vegetable crop in the world?

QUICK FACT 2: Did you know that In 2019, the consumption of red bulb onions in the EAC stood at 750,000,000 kgs?

QUICK FACT 3: Did you know that onion farming is a market opportunity worth 75B?

QUICK FACT 4:Did you know that a well-dried onion can stay up to 6 months?

QUICK FACT 5: Did you know that onions are a short-term crop?

QUICK FACT 6: Did you know that a farmer can plant up to 3 cycles of onions in a year?

QUICK FACT 7: Did you know that onions are low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals?