Factsheet: Growing in-demand, low flatulence Nyota beans
By Henry Jami Mang’eni Farmers are earning Sh12,000 per 90Kg bag growing Nyota beans– 75 per…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Machakos farmer earning big from the most superior pigeon pea variety
Crop farming has, over the years, been unviable in the Eastern parts of Kenya due to the harsh climate, with farmers in the region now adopting drought-resistant crops to tackle malnutrition. Festus Muthoka from Ndeini village in Machakos…
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Simple tips to harvest up to 10 tons of spinach from an acre in ten weeks
Depending on the variety grown and the climatic conditions, spinach farming in Kenya can yield significant profits in a single season. iMaDe FARMs, an agriculture expert states that with good practices and proper farming conditions, it’s…
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Makueni company recruiting 500 farmers in arid Ukambani to earn from drought-tolerant weed
An intermediary for Italian Energy company Eni is recruiting 500 castor farmers in arid Ukambani…
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Roundup of agriculture jobs in Kenya: 14th October, 2024
1. Position: Senior research associate nourishing food pathway Employer: Global Alliance Location: Nairobi Responsibilities …
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Stopping chicken disease that is every poultry farmer’s worst nightmare
One of the worst nightmares of chicken farmers in many parts of the world, including Kenya, is the Newcastle chicken disease, which is caused by the Newcastle disease virus. The infection is generally referred to as Newcastle, named after…
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This is why your dairy cow eats more but keeps producing less milk
Improper management, stress, stage of lactation and poor diet are among the causes of reduced milk production in cows, besides diseases. Your dairy cow is consuming more feeds, but they may not be well-balanced to sustain milk production…
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Omena shake-up set to triple fisher and drier incomes
A new Omena trading app is looking to revolutionise the Kenya omena market by breaking…
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Fact sheet: the difference the variety makes in coconut production
By Henry Jami Mang’eni Farmbizafrica breaks down Kenya’s three main coconut varieties; their production, maturity time,…
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9 reasons your dairy cow has stopped giving you high milk production
If you are a dairy farmer, you have probably encountered a situation where your dairy cow stops giving you high milk production and you just can’t pinpoint why. For a start, there are several reasons why your cow may stop high milk…
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The proper feeding ration and the weight your cow should gain daily
A good dairy feeding programme for your dairy cow should consider the quantity and quality in the feeding ration, type of the feed and how or when it is offered. Typically, a dairy cow will eat 3 per cent of its body weight in dry matter…
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‘Three sister’ mixed cropping gives 54% more food from old, indigenous methods
Indigenous farmers and smallholder farmers outside of Africa have made more from their plots of…
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Pilot crop results trigger race for better sugar seeds for Kenya
Seed companies and sugar makers are racing to find a higher-yielding sugar beet for Kenyan…
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Kenya’s apple snail on course to halve wet-rice production in Africa
Kenya has been flagged as the entry point for the Apple Snail pest which could…
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How you can use poultry litter at your chicken farm to boost farm production
Poultry litter is a mixture of droppings, feathers, bedding material, feeds and water in the chicken coop after cleaning. The nutrient concentration of the litter depends on the type and amount of bedding material, poultry kept, number of…
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Everything you need to know about making money from passion fruit farming
Kenya is a large supplier of fresh purple passion fruits to the European market followed by Brazil, Columbia, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe of which the United Kingdom is the largest importer. Other importers include Holland, France, United…
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EABL invests KSh 5.9 billion in businesses led by youth, women and Persons with Disabilities
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) spent KSh5.9 billion on businesses owned by youth, women, and Persons with Disabilities in the past financial year, the company has said in its latest Sustainability Report. The spend represents 7.9 per…
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Brokers walk away from poorly cured Kenyan onions
Kenyan farmers lose up to 40 per cent of their onions after harvest because of…
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AI tools farmers can use to improve yields
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and online tools to combat agricultural losses caused by pests and diseases is recently gaining popularity in Kenya signaling a major boost to the country’s food security. These digital tools…
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The right way to maintain dairy cow teats for higher, quality milk production
Quality milk production begins with feeding your dairy animals good fodder to using clean milking equipment. However, while many farmers adhere to the two factors for maximum profit, they forget that higher and quality milk production is…
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KALRO cocoa seedling sales up 158% as Kenyans grow homemade chocolate for their families and sales
KALRO has increased its cocoa seedling sales by 158 per cent in the last three…
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Enter our prize poll: free report and Sh5,000 draw
FarmBizAfrica exists to aid and support smallholders. We are working constantly to provide you with…
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Striga defeated: 25,900 farmers eliminate killer weed with natural herbicide
Over 25,900 cereal farmers are seeing an up to 95 per cent drop in cases…
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Why Kenyan farmers need insurance
For any businessperson, the success of their biashara is a source of pride and joy. However, beyond that, their biashara is a way of life, and in a world of uncertainties, safeguarding that livelihood is essential. For farmers in Kenya,…
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