Siaya farmers triple milk output with switch to Brachiaria grass
Siaya County farmers have tripled milk yields by feeding livestock on brachiaria grass, which contains…
2 min read
Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Nyeri farmer saves over Sh6000 in irrigation cost with mini dam construction
The construction of a mini dam to collect water is saving a Nyeri County farmer…
2 min read
Manual on controlling deadly fall army worms
By George Munene The Fall Armyworm (FAW) is amongst the most devastating pests to Africa’s…
2 min read
Biovision Trust Training Farmers To Meet Growing Organic Food Demand
By George Munene As Kenyans grow more conscious of the food they consume, there is…
2 min read
Farmer capitalises on growing demand & premium prices for traditional crops
By George Munene Steven Mwanzia of Stephen’s Natural Foods, is seeking outgrowers who can provide…
3 min read
Dual purpose Fleckvieh cow offers mastitis resistance & improved production
Smallholder farmers in Kenya can save on cow on treatment costs by keeping the Fleckvieh…
2 min read
Family Bank commits Sh6B to agriculture financing
Family Bank has committed Sh6billion to extend affordable credit to agribusinesses across 17 counties through…
1 min read
Fertiliser prices to hit record peaks owing to external market forces
By George Munene Fertiliser prices in Kenya have risen from risen from Sh2,700 early last…
2 min read
Coffee pulping cost effective way for smallholder farmers to raise earnings
Kenya’s coffee production and yields increased in 2019 following the government and counties’ distribution of…
2 min read
Kibwezi farmer banks on long term mkwaju farm investment
A visit to Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Mombasa inspired Luke Kimweli to try…
3 min read
Earthworm obtained liquid offers more nutrients than inorganic fertilizer
Farmers applying vermiculture liquid in crop production supply comprehensive minerals than those relying on synthetic…
2 min read
Former marketer finds success in passion fruit farming
In 2018, Patrick Kirui, a Kabarak University graduate left his marketing job at a Nakuru…
3 min read
Kisumu teacher builds model mixed farm with little savings
When Antony Okoth Ogal graduated in 2016 from St. Paul’s Nyabururu Teachers Training College as…
4 min read
Busia start-up raises local millet farmer income through value addition
By George Munene Akimaa Africa is a food processing company that assists rural millet farmers earn sustainable incomes…
1 min read
Innovative new service helps farm, market produce for ‘office farmers’
By George Munene Tukalime Ventures is an innovative farm management service that farms and markets your…
4 min read
Agri-consultant creates farmer network to help better yields, reach consumers
By George Munene At just 25 years old, Emmanuel Atamba has built a community of…
2 min read
Former counselor milks cool cash from dairy goat farming
Maryline Chepng’eno in 2016 started making goat milk yoghurt after venturing in goat farming as…
5 min read
Mwea rice farmer’s journey from casual labourer to millionaire
Joshua Njeru, a class eight leaver from Riando Primary School in Mbeere, Embu County, owns…
4 min read
Makueni mango farmer raises income through cooperative
Joseph Maweu, a mango farmer from Kanzokoea Sub-location in Kathonzweni, Makueni County has doubled his…
2 min read
Desuckering helps Mwea banana farmer avoid mango season losses
By George Munene With banana prices at their usual December to February year low; current…
2 min read
Hass avocado earn farmers premium in international markets
Hass avocado farmers in Kenya can earn over two times as compared to their peers…
4 min read
KCB to increase agriculture lending & issue Kenya’s first Green Bond in 2022
By George Munene The Kenya Commercial Bank, Kenya’s biggest bank by assets, plans to strengthen…
1 min read
Kenya in talks to begin meat export to Egypt
By George Munene Talks are ongoing between Nairobi and Cairo for The Kenya Meat Commission…
1 min read
Farmers demand improved maize prices from NCPB to match production cost
By George Munene Farmers from Kenya’s grain hub of North Rift Valley have demanded a…
1 min read