University graduate milks Sh30,000 monthly from goats
A University of Nairobi graduate is milking at least Sh30,000 monthly from dairy goat farming…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
KALRO to host international agricultural Farm-Tech Expo Kenya
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) will in September 12-13 this year host…
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Cold weather reduces milk production, lowering processors’ intake
Farmer milking his cow. The cold weather experienced in the coutry at the moment has…
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Water and energy solutions firm launches irrigation systems in 24 counties
Davis & Shirtliff Group, a supplier of water related equipment in the East African region…
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Armed pastoralists hinder IGAD’s proposal of free across borders movement
An armed herder from a village in Baringo County drives his cattle to grazing fields….
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Government launches trading screens in Nyeri and Kericho to enable farmers follow live coffee auction feeds
Coffee farmers in Kericho and Nyeri are set to follow live coffee auction feeds at…
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New Sweet potato varieties to earn Trans-Nzoia and West Pokot farmers Sh714,285 per acre
Farmers in Trans- Nzoia and West Pokot can harvest up to 20 tonnes per acre…
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Government asks farmers to grow millet, sorghum, cassava and amaranth for blending with maize flour
The Kenyan ministry of agriculture has urged maize farmers all over the country to plant…
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Hybrid maize variety does well in semi-arid areas and matures in 75 days ready for fresh green market
Farmers in semi-arid, but humid regions targeting the green maize market can harvest their produce…
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Drip irrigation enables farmers to cultivate more with a few drops
Farmers using drip irrigation method to irrigate their crops can save more than 50 per…
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Government launches Sh6.2bn plan to save farmers from a viral sheep and goat disease
A farmer with his goats and sheep in Uasin Gishu. Goats and sheep are the…
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Yellow capsicum has wider market, earns twice than red type
Sygenta crop attendant Joram Kaindi displays Admiral F1 yellow capsicum fruits harvested from the agrifirm…
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Kitui farmers looking for buyers to purchase their green grams
More than 6,000 farmers in Kitui are looking for buyers to purchase their green grams…
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Passion fruit shortage sparks price rise across major towns in Kenya
A Nyamira County farmer tends to his passion fruits. Passion fruit prices have sharply risen…
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Jomo Kenyatta University launches automated irrigation system that saves water and increases yields
The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has launched an automated irrigation system that…
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Bungoma County to build a Sh140m milk processing plant to improve area dairy farming
A milk processing plant. Photo courtesy. The county government of Bungoma has aside Sh140m in…
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Kenyan agricultural exports to Tanzania hit five month high
Kenya’s agricultural exports to Tanzania have hit a five month high from a ten year…
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Good news for Kenyan farmers as global avocado prices double on high demand
The price of a standard box of 48 avocados in the international markets has risen…
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IGAD’s seeks to stop pastoralists’ conflicts in Eastern Africa with new policy
Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a trading block which covers 5.2m km2 in the Horn…
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Rift Valley Institute partners with Nakuru County to host agribusiness expo
The Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology has partnered with Nakuru County government to…
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Accountant’s job or mushroom farming; mushrooms earn more
After completing his high school studies at Rari Boys High School in 2002, John Kiehia…
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Kenya’s horticulture sector eyes Chinese market to boost revenues
Kenya’s horticulture sector is seeking to increase sales in the Chinese market in order to…
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Coffee prices up by 18 per cent at the Nairobi auction
Coffee prices have improved by 18 per cent from Sh11,000 per a 50kg bag to…
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Newly launched maize flour maker buying maize from Busia farmers
CAN Unga mill Ltd, a maize flour maker company that was launched this week is…
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