Cameroonian who lost entire stock to bird’s flu and swine fever finds reprieve in pawpaw farming
In 2016 Azeh Jerome Ndonwi, a farmer at Awae outskirt of Yaoundé in Cameroon lost…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
High school dropout earns decent cash form rearing earthworms
George Muturi (right) with fellow farmer at his Lari vermiculture farm in Kiambu County. Photo…
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Quality feeds give pig farmers over 30 per cent more profit
Farmers feeding pigs with commercial or formulated meals are making up to 34 per cent…
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How to set a simple vermiculture system for your kitchen garden
Farmers can now improve their kitchen garden yields at low cost by setting a simple vermiculture…
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Agricultural industry alliance supports government’s new pesticide legislation
An alliance of agricultural growers’ organisations has today announced its support for proposed government legislation…
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Poor coffee prices push Nyamira farmers to pawpaw farming
Nyamira County residents are turning to pawpaw farming to top up earnings from bananas to…
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Honey marketer looking for more beekeepers to satisfy the lucrative Arab market
Jungle Honey Enterprise, a Kenyan indigenous and commercial beekeeping company is currently in need of…
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Poultry waste increases milk output, earns Kabete farmer double income
Willie Ngige, a poultry farmer in Kabete, Kiambu County is earning double income from his…
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Farmbiz Africa calls farmers for training on nursery seedlings production
As Farmbiz Africa family, we are glad to invite all farmers interested to venture into…
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Nyeri entrepreneur buying pumpkin seeds from farmers
Wiolliam Githinji, an agro-entrepreneur from Nyeri County is seeking to increase his pumpkin seeds intake…
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Increased market demand excites Tigoni gooseberry producer
SunBerry Berry Enterprise, a gooseberry farm at Tigoni in Kiambu County has increased the acreage…
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Kwale enterprise buying coconut fruits from farmers
Hilwa Kwale Enterprises, a start-up company in Kwale County is seeking to increase the number…
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Low-cost storage method that prevents cowpeas from weevils
Millions of farmers across Africa can now prevent their cowpeas from destructive weevils using a…
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40 refugees in Turkana set to up vegetable production after training
Over 40 refugees from Kalobeyei Settlement in Turkana County are set to maximize the use…
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Relay vegetable farming earns Murang’a farmer over Sh52,000 a month from a quarter plot
Simon Ngure, a Murang’a County pastor-cum-farmer earns Sh52,000 gross income a month by growing various…
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Fresh produce marketer looking for farmers to grow runner beans to meet export demand
A horticultural produce marketer is looking for farmers to supply him with at least 12…
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Rabbit farming provides stable income for unemployed youth
In 2017 Jamal Ochieng, a graduate from University of Nairobi decided to take up animal…
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Graduates unveil cheap, locally made solar-powered cold-room for preserving fresh farm produce
Farmers and traders dealing in perishable farm produce in Kenya can now save up to…
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Wick irrigation system saves water and time for farmers
Farmers in dry areas can save the amount of water needed for their crops and…
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How to grow own black soldier larvae for feeding indigenous chicken
Indigenous chicken farmers can cut the cost of production by rising their own nutritious black…
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Voi firm launches cattle cake that improves animals’ growth and milk output
Cattle, sheep, goat, and camel farmers in Kenya can now boost their animals’ growth by…
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Kenya youth set to champion urban farming among the young generation
Three innovative young Kenyans, Hansel Wangara, Elizabeth Onyango and Brenda Awuor, have come up with…
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Transiting from subsistence to commercial farming scales up Njoro farmer’s income
In a move that has seen him ahead of most farmers in the area, Peter…
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Graduates helping farmers use pond water as fertiliser, cutting production costs
Former university students are helping farmers in establishing pond water recycling units which allow for…
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