How I ventured into Herb farming.I have my fair share of lessons learnt &optimistic about the future

How I ventured into Herb farming.I have my fair share of lessons learnt &optimistic about the future

Better try and fail than fail to try!! That’s the mantra our agri- preneur this week lives by.

Elvis Kingsley had tried various ventures which didn’t thrive as planned but got one lucky break. He now exports herbs to Europe and Arab countries. The journey has not been easy either, from Conmen to a changing export market in the wake of Covid-19.

50 Comments

  1. Christine McFall on October 3, 2021 at 8:00 am

    Fabulous!



  2. Debbie Spencer on October 3, 2021 at 8:01 am

    So sorry that you did not have someone to advise you to grind and bottle the herbs instead of throwing it away. If you want ideas for anything always ask a woman because our brains never stop working.



  3. Ann Thom on October 3, 2021 at 8:01 am

    Dry your herbs and venture into other markets. Dry herbs, if done right can last a long time. The mint is great for teas. God bless you.



  4. Akil Bonner on October 3, 2021 at 8:02 am

    Yes my brother πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘



  5. Mervin Mariano on October 3, 2021 at 8:02 am

    You can dry that and put in a bottle.



  6. Kay Luv on October 3, 2021 at 8:02 am

    I bought .27 acres to start herbal farming. I choose it too because I don’t need a lot of space to make money. I was making a couple thousands a month from my small garden.



  7. watwego daniel on October 3, 2021 at 8:03 am

    "…having tried these other things, God inspired into me to do herbs farming." I have played that part like thrice. In all things acknowledge Him and He will show you the way to go. All the best!



  8. Arctic Circle on October 3, 2021 at 8:06 am

    Dear friend you no need to throw the crop you can dried the herbs and these dried herbs has the good market potential. All the best for your knowledge sharing β€οΈπŸ’• god may bless you amin πŸ™πŸŒΉ



  9. Joleen Krepel on October 3, 2021 at 8:07 am

    Very inspiring story. Greetings from The Netherlands



  10. Elizabeth Jacob on October 3, 2021 at 8:07 am

    In kenya we also sell them in supermarket and open markets.am sure this covid season is the best time to achieve your harvest.i do believe.



  11. nyika birds farm on October 3, 2021 at 8:07 am

    Hapo sawa



  12. Ndumi Gaba on October 3, 2021 at 8:10 am

    Hi I am also a herb farmer from South Africa please email me at Ndumi.gaba@gmail.com



  13. pinkcichlid on October 3, 2021 at 8:11 am

    Learning valuable lessons from Canada! Thank you and best wishes! πŸ™‚



  14. Stella Star on October 3, 2021 at 8:11 am

    Where did you buy the seedlings or seeds for hybrid quality herbs?



  15. Immanuel Nyaga on October 3, 2021 at 8:13 am

    Elvis Kingsley: Business Magnate



  16. Edith Karemi on October 3, 2021 at 8:15 am

    Wow wow amazing



  17. herbal tips herbal medicine on October 3, 2021 at 8:15 am

    Please everybody what the name this herb in this video



  18. Allen Mavundukure on October 3, 2021 at 8:16 am

    I am sorry for your loss and it broke my heart to know you just composted all those herbs. Maybe you work towards adding value to your products to give them a much longer shelf life and more income for you.



  19. wanzueni on October 3, 2021 at 8:20 am

    i dry those herbs in ukambani and sell them,dont throw



  20. herbal tips herbal medicine on October 3, 2021 at 8:21 am

    I need your WhatsApp number my e mail syraj222@yahoo.com



  21. Victor Miako on October 3, 2021 at 8:25 am

    Kindly share your contacts



  22. Mr K on October 3, 2021 at 8:25 am

    This is garbage. Don’t tell and show the world how you failed. There’s enough of that.



  23. Priscilla Wangui on October 3, 2021 at 8:26 am

    Do value addition to strike a balance when the market is not stable



  24. jia Mini on October 3, 2021 at 8:26 am

    good job am interested in herb farming



  25. Bella Wangari on October 3, 2021 at 8:27 am

    There is no company in kenya which buys from you and packages these herbs in dry state.



  26. Girly Superville on October 3, 2021 at 8:27 am

    How did you get over seas buyers and you are doing a great job



  27. Yawah Viskinda on October 3, 2021 at 8:28 am

    Do you take internships?



  28. Jennifer Nzueni on October 3, 2021 at 8:30 am

    Thanks Elvis for the information.
    What herbs do you have in your farm. I’m sure that there’s enough market add value. I recommend herbs for healthy reasons.



  29. ibrahim garane on October 3, 2021 at 8:31 am

    Very good and informative content, keep up the good work. Very soon you’ll reach a Million subscribers.



  30. jabir m on October 3, 2021 at 8:32 am

    can you whats app me +91 8289845149. i can give you export opportunity from India



  31. My life my journey*** Lincy on October 3, 2021 at 8:34 am

    What herbs?



  32. Patchwork Gardens on October 3, 2021 at 8:35 am

    You know he loves what he does, and I feel the same way, I am not interested in employment. It’s to bad how restaurants have vanished, I depend upon them for winter season income. In the wake of market shifts, I’ve noticed that curb side pickup is becoming the essential adaptation, also selling live plants now that everyone is starting their own garden, or window herbs. Becoming an agronomist yourself, and teaching people how to grow gardens, then taking clients for garden design, and using your farm labor as landscapers to build, is a great way of meshing together multiple components of agriculture, while keeping employees busy with side work during these slow wholesale times.



  33. Lance Gumbi on October 3, 2021 at 8:36 am

    You dont have to throw away …try chopping them up sell as dry herbs or grinding them up into Powder put them into shaker and done ….innovate out of you problems brother otherwise keep up the good work.!



  34. Martha Njoroge on October 3, 2021 at 8:36 am

    How can I contact u ?



  35. Hanuman Gehlot on October 3, 2021 at 8:37 am

    Half cooked story



  36. Dymphina lagosa on October 3, 2021 at 8:37 am

    Is anyone in kenya growing Licorice…..



  37. Nathan Kortei on October 3, 2021 at 8:38 am

    Start a pig farm and feed them with the wasted leafs caused by corona. So u need not throw them away



  38. wanzueni on October 3, 2021 at 8:38 am

    elvis kingsley!



  39. Clara Munene on October 3, 2021 at 8:39 am

    How can I contact you



  40. Cherry Mac on October 3, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Wow his english is on another level.



  41. ABU SIMBEL on October 3, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Yes we can !!
    Great show !



  42. Cresencia Mudyiwa on October 3, 2021 at 8:47 am

    Dry the herbs and pack them for sale



  43. adeline BI on October 3, 2021 at 8:47 am

    Please don’t throw you herbs dry and put them in powder forms to be use in smoothies thanks



  44. sabri awadh on October 3, 2021 at 8:52 am

    All the best bro.



  45. Lucas Mwangi on October 3, 2021 at 8:53 am

    Good job but one more advice diversify more on drying up of your harvest



  46. Bella Olum on October 3, 2021 at 8:55 am

    Get a dehydrator



  47. Michael Heery on October 3, 2021 at 8:55 am

    I would be an expert for 10 ksh.



  48. Keziah Watatua on October 3, 2021 at 8:56 am

    Well done and keep it up!



  49. Lillian Wood on October 3, 2021 at 8:57 am

    Very well articulated and inspiration…for those of us starting off.



  50. Ethnic Boulevard on October 3, 2021 at 8:59 am

    Dry them and make spice mixes and teas for consumption and cosmetic use