60% of farmers predict increased harvest owing to low-cost fertiliser–CBK Report
By George Munene According to an agriculture sector survey conducted by the Central Bank of…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Kisumu’s Sh 30B investment seeks to turn county into agriculture hub
By George Munene Kisumu County has signed a Sh30 billion deal with UK investment firm…
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Poultry shampooing: final resort for severe parasite infestation
By George Munene For poultry farmers suffering from severe parasite infestation, shampooing is an effective…
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Silkworm farming earns farmers up to Sh1.8M an acre
By George Munene According to the Kenya Agricultural and Research Organisation (KALRO) with proper modalities,…
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Camels produce 3X more milk for farmers in Kenya’s Arid North
By George Munene “If I had 75 cows they would produce an average of 10-20…
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Why farmers should gradually introduce new feed to avoid fall in production
Farmers, who gradually introduce new feeds to livestock, have sustained yields during and after the…
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Proper planning doubles pea farmer incomes
Poor timing and entry of middlemen in the supply chain are chopping off more than…
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Study shows organic potential in uplifting farmer income & health
Organic agriculture is not only capable of generating comparable yields, but also producing more income…
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Staple food prices to remain high through 2022
By George Munene Staple food prices in East Africa are expected to remain above average…
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Government mulls contracted yellow maize farming to reduce feed cost
By George Munene The national government is working with major millers to develop a plan…
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Government avails Sh3,500 subsidized fertiliser through NCPB depots
By George Munene The Government has availed Ksh 3.55 Billion, to subsidize 1.42 million 50…
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Kisii maize farmer grows fast maturing yellow maize to curb disease losses
In avoiding losses to lethal necrosis and other diseases, Kisii County farmer Alfred Ombuna has…
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Innovative device informs farmers when to irrigate avoiding nutrient loss
While farmers are adopting irrigation for crop production on dry spells, a study has established…
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Hybrid solar & drier saves farm post-harvest losses
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Institute (KEMFRI) has come up with a drier machine using…
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Hanging gardens helping urbanites reduce vegetable costs
As rural to urban migration surges in Kenya and many parts of the world, many…
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Solar milk pasteurizer improves smallholder farmer profits
Using a solar milk pasteurizer, smallholder farmers seeking to minimize milk losses along the marketing…
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Bomet graduate transforming agriculture through technological innovation
In many parts of Kenya, the youth are transforming their communities through use of modern…
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Farmers move closer to Nairobi to earn max profit
A farmer has relocated his supply station from Nyeri to Nairobi, a move that has…
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Karen garden turns ornamental bird breeding farm to tourist attraction
Stedmak Gardens in Karen which has 30 different species of beauty birds also called ornamental…
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Sh127M potato project to double farmer yields
By George Munene The national government under the National Agricultural Rural Inclusive and Growth Project…
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Embu trader looking for 10M Tonnes of cassava for export to China
By George Munene An agro commodities trader based in Embu is looking for a consistent…
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Nyandarua vegetable growers get a better deal through group farming
By George Munene At the beginning of the year, over 60 farmers with around 100…
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Kuria farmer makes success of cattle rearing despite challenges
Seven years ago, James Rioba Chacha bought a young female Borana cow from Olgorian, Masai…
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Sh3M grant open to Kenyan SMEs practicing agri-recycling
By George Munene The O-Farms Accelerator Program is seeking applications from circular Kenyan agribusinesses with…
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