Kwale farmer targets production of 30 biochar bags by December to double his farm’s yields
By Fadhili Fredrick A passionate and determined farmer in Kwale County is scaling up the…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
The role of insurance in securing Africa’s agriculture
By Dr. Godfrey Tenesi Agriculture is the backbone of many African economies, with millions of smallholder farmers depending on it for their livelihoods—whether they’re growing crops, raising livestock, or maintaining fisheries. According…
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Njahi set to save cattle in region’s new drought
Growing drought-tolerant Lablab or Njahi fodder is a livestock saver that could prove critical to…
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Your complete guide on profitable commercial fish farming in Kenya
Commercial fish farming in Kenya is not a new business idea. Nowadays, commercial fish farming has become a great income source and business idea for the individuals. Some of the fish farmers are farming fish for family consumption and…
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Roundup of agriculture jobs in Kenya– 28th October, 2024
1. Position: Regional deployable food security & livelihood specialist (Re-Advert) Employer: Plan international Location: Nairobi…
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Cost, profit, purpose? Things to consider before you start an agri-business
Each farm business is different. Before you jump in, take a few minutes to define your goals. This will help you refine your agri-business concept. It is also essential to help you communicate with service providers like the bank and…
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Keeping newly hatched chicks safe from disease that kills them in week one
Also known as mushy chick disease or yolk sack infection, omphalitis is a common cause of death in chicks during the first week of life and most common with artificially hatched chicks. It is a bacterial infection of the yolk sac. Various…
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Weather-fitting farmer beats all with 40% boost in yield
Planning for last year’s short-season weather saw farmer Michael Mumia fly free of the 25…
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Zachariah Makori: Former fruit vendor making millions from pineapple farming
Agribusiness has long been a profitable sector in Kenya’s economy, especially for those not in traditional office jobs. The industry covers a wide range of sectors. One profitable way to earn from agribusiness is through fruit farming.…
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Nigerian farmers get access to open-pollinated maize seeds increasing yields 66%
By Shuaibu Anokehi Yahaya Nigerian farmers can now access two varieties of fast-maturing and drought-tolerant…
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Farmers increase coconut growth by 30% and triple output through simple management techniques
By Henry Jami Mang’eni Farmers increase the growth rates of their coconuts by 30 per cent…
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Government blocks farmers from exporting popular avocadoes by sea
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has issued a ban on the export of various avocado varieties by sea as it seeks to curb the harvesting of immature avocadoes. AFA, through its Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), in a notice, said…
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The most efficient checklist to ensure your chicken layers are producing in plenty
The ultimate goal of any poultry farmer, particularly the one keeping chicken layers, is to get quality eggs that fetch good prices in the market. A good quality egg is oval shaped, clean with a smooth shell, firm and has a clear albumen,…
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Investing in farming: You’ll go broke if you don’t know what your market wants
“I harvested my pumpkins and I need someone to buy them ….” This is a common message on most agriculture-oriented online forums. A week hardly passes by without such a post. Another one is: “Hello farmers … I need some advice, I want to…
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Tackling poisoning from castor beans– Kenya’s fast-growing cash crop
Farmers growing one of Kenya’s fastest-growing cash crops, castor beans, should avoid them or their…
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Gatundu farmer earning big from Israel giant pumpkin
When Paul Munyaga ventured into pumpkin farming, he didn’t know where to sell his produce. Four years down the line, the venture had turned more profitable than he ever imagined. The farmer started the venture in 2017 on a two-acre farm in…
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The right way of feeding indigenous chickens: chicks, growers and layers
Your method of feeding indigenous chickens is critical to increasing production of meat and eggs at your indigenous chickens farm. A lack of feed and water will reduce resistance to disease, parasites and will your farm at the risk of…
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Chilli walls prevent farm wipeouts from monkey attacks while adding to farmer incomes
Growing chilli walls reduces devastating monkey attacks on farms while providing farmers with an additional…
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Kirinyaga farmer turns low-grade eighth acre into Sh190,000 thorned melon money spinner
A Kirinyaga farmer is earning Sh190,000 from his eighth-acre plot every four months after pivoting…
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Simple poultry equipment you need to boost chicken production
If you are a poultry farmer, there are several poultry equipment that you need at your chicken farm in order to boost chicken production at your farm. In this feature, we shall take a look at five of these equipment: Roost or Perches…
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Silkworm feeding on drought weed opens year-round earnings for semi-arid farmers from world’s hottest textile
The introduction of silkworms feeding on drought-tolerant castor plants has opened year-round earnings for farmers…
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World’s top stevia buyer braves it back to Kenya, after crash with novel crop
Kenyan farmers could soon be producing stevia– a high-earning herb with the fastest growing market…
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The proper feeding schedule for dairy calves and heifers at your farm
Colostrum (either dam’s or mixed colostrum from first milking of older cows) fed to calves as soon after birth as possible (ideally within 30 minutes and certainly within 4 hours) protects against disease. Early feeding of colostrum at 4…
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A to Z of setting up proper kienyeji chicken housing structure at your backyard
Housing is necessary to protect chicken against predators, thieves, bad weather and to provide shelter for egg laying and broody hens. If you are keeping kienyeji chickens, you must get your kienyeji chicken housing right to ensure that…
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