Exporters’ list opens pathway to 20% better prices for Kenyan farmers
The Agriculture and Food Authority of Kenya has compiled a list of 658 registered agriculture…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
9 practices that will keep you dairy cattle healthy, comfortable, and profitable
Proper dairy cattle management is the biggest influence on whether your dairy cattle will be productive enough to make a sizable return on investment. From the surface of it, proper dairy cattle management will include proper feeding,…
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Maize, the alien staple food that locked Africa’s farmers into low yields
Kenya remains hooked on a staple food forced on the population by British colonialists, as…
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Roundup of agriculture jobs in Kenya: 30th September, 2024
1. Position: Assistant Vocational and Technical Trainee III Employer: County Government of Kisumu Location: Kisumu …
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Ways to make more money from value addition if you are a dairy farmer
If you are a dairy farmer and you are not happy with the proceeds from your raw milk trade, then you need to start thinking value addition. What is value addition and how can you make more money from value addition if you are a dairy…
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Eglyne Chepchirchir expands Pembeni Farms with Equity loan in Trans-Nzoia
From a small-scale farmer, Eglyne Chepchirchir grew her venture to cultivating 10 acres of land and eventually acquired 400 acres where she farms: 200 acres of maize, rears 120 dairy and beef cattle, and keeps hundreds of poultry. She has…
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5 organic farming methods that will boost amount of produce in your farm
After the cultivation season, the soil normally loses various nutrients, prompting many farmers to use chemical fertilizers. However, as a farmer, do you have to add chemical fertilizers every time you plant or top dress your crops? Do you…
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Lost crops’ hunter brings a desert water tank back to life in Kenya
A hunter of ideal crops for Kenya has ended years of searching with the discovery…
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Veteran onion growers swing back to local seeds for ease of sale
Experienced onion growers are returning to previously shunned ‘local’ onion seeds for their smaller size,…
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Farmer making a five-figure income monthly from a quarter-acre farm
Isabella Kiplagat from Koisungur village in Keiyo North sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet has forged a successful career in farming on a quarter-acre farm, practicing mixed farming in an area where maize farming is the main agricultural…
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Everything you need to know about buying, care and management of day-old chicks
Day-old chicks from different hatcheries vary greatly in terms of quality, and as such, the type you stock has an implication on the success of your venture. For starters, you need to identify your hatchery of choice. It is advisable that…
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How to start a poultry farming business today and the returns to expect
The overriding motive for starting any business is to make profit. It is unfortunate however, that when it comes to the poultry farming business, many poultry farmers do not take the time to learn how to start a poultry farming business…
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Brewer’s sorghum growers take flight to better-paying contracts
Sorghum farmers are earning up to 15 shillings more a kilo after switching from growing…
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Farmers research for years in search of perfect feed formula from abandoned crops and waste products
Savvy livestock and poultry farmers are researching and formulating their own animal feeds from abandoned…
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Crossing indigenous chickens with commercial hybrid layers and broilers
Poultry farmers are now crossing indigenous chickens with commercial hybrid layers and broilers to produce the so-called ‘improved indigenous chickens’. It is a desperate breeding practice aimed at producing birds that have rapid growth…
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Potato farmers save costs and increase yields with smaller, cheaper potato planters
Small-scale potato farmers have tumbled their labour costs and multiplied their yields by using small…
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Five agribusiness solutions every farmer can get at Co-op Bank today
If you are in the agribusiness sector, it could be easy to assume that you do not have the same level of access to financing and financial-related support as would be any other ordinary entrepreneur. In many instances, this might actually…
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Things you must look at when buying a dairy cow in Kenya today
What should you look at when buying a dairy cow in Kenya today? Well, for the average Kenyan farmer, the best cow is one that produces the highest quantity of milk. In reality, the best animal is a relative term defined by the environment…
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How to make chickens lay more eggs at the right age
Are there healthy farming tricks you can use to make chickens lay more eggs? What do you do when your chickens are constantly laying fewer eggs that have no return on your investment? Farmers want answers and they want to see actions that…
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Profits and challenges of greenhouse farming in Kenya
Greenhouse production is often perceived as an artificial process, characterized by low nutritional quality of the final product and the heavy use of chemical inputs. Moreover, large areas covered with greenhouses create a big visual…
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New details emerge on govt’s plan to ban farmers from selling fruits & vegetables in Kenya
The government through the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), has clarified on reports that it would ban over 3 million farmers from supplying fruits and vegetables in the local market. Earlier reports had indicated that before sowing a…
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African farmers’ knowledge gap sees continent remain least productive globally
African farmers are farming blind with the cavernous hole in farmer knowledge leading to the…
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State reverses plans on horticulture standard being mandatory for farmers
By George Munune, FarmBizAfrica.com The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) on Thursday (19th September 2024)…
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Dam liners: New technology helping farmers earn more on a small space
The dam liners are gaining popularity in Kenya due to their versatile use and ease of management, with farmers utilizing them to grow vegetables as well as create fish pods. Dam liners are strong, durable, and long-lasting PVC materials…
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