Maize protect peas for EU export
Peas in pods. Growing maize with peas protects the latter crop from aphids. This canhelp…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Information can increase access to fertiliser subsidy
Fertiliser being offloaded at the Port of Mombasa. Information gap is hindering access to subsidised…
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Tractor solves costs puzzle to smallholders
Joshua Mwendo tries the Yuavra 125 tractor. This Yuvra is cost-effective for small-holders who cannot…
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Sharing information with farmers bolsters production
Farmers read a text message on a mobile phone. Godan says access to information can…
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A pair earns exotic birds fan over Sh30,000
Mustafa Adamjee with some of his pigeons at the Mombasa’s Mukomani ASK Show ground in…
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Technology offers cheaper dairy cows
Calves at a pen. Farmers can use indigenous cows as surrogate mothers for dairy calves….
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Fodder offers alternatives to rising cost of commercial feeds
Justus Ndwiga inspects wheat and barley fodder at the Mombasa’s Mukomani ASK Show Ground in…
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Easy tricks of selling the much demanded soy beans
Some byproducts of soy beans. Selecting the right variety for the specific market enhances selling…
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Traders sell more from tomato influx
Tomato trader in an open air market. The influx of tomatoes has eases the cost…
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Farmers saves over Sh30,000 with artificial insemination
Bull serves cow. Using artificial insemination is cheaper than rearing a bull to serve cows….
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More farmers certified to sell avocado in EU
Avocados harvesting for export. More farmers from central Kenya will access EU market after receiving…
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MPesa eases farmers’ inputs loan repayments
A farmer displays a delivery confirmation message. One Acre Fund has improved loan repayment process…
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Africa Food Prize competition submissions closing soon
Dr Kanayo Nwanze (in black suit) is congratulated after winning the 2016 Africa Food Prize….
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Tomato trickling into the market eases price
Tomatoes at a market. Tomato prices are falling in the Country. Photo by New Vision….
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Increased milk yield shakes prices downwards
Fresh milk at a supermarket. Two processor have announced the drop of the price of…
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Uganda dominates regional agro-produce export
Farmers who have just harvested sorghum in Nyanza region, Kenya. Apart from maize, Uganda is…
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Rabbit urine cuts pesticide and fertiliser costs
Brian Otwori stands next to a rabbit urine tapping hutch. Photo by Laban Robert. Farmers…
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Avocado price triples in Malindi
Slashed avocado for consumption. Malindi is the best market for the fruit, offering three times…
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Internet ends bees varroa virus pest
A farmer checks honey combs. The internet can be used to tame varroa pests. Photo…
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Russian boycott of EU products opens market for Kenyan farmers
A farmer with harvested avocados. Russia’s boycott of farm produce from EU presents a market…
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Beans prices rise as maize remains scarce
A farmer with various bean types. Beans have equally grown in price although the attention…
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Tomato prices drop a month after rains
A woman walks past tomatoes. Tomato prices have started falling. Photo by Development of rural…
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Kenyan traders resort to Uganda for cheaper maize
Loaders carrying maize . Kenyans are turning to Cheap maize from Uganda. Photo by The…
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Farmer turns dove pets into agribusiness
A caged dove at Mombasa ASK Show in 2016. Doves are no longer pets for…
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