Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Capwell Industries has commissioned initiatives to support rice farmers across the country to improve rice productivity and safeguard the country’s food security. The company has added a high-yielding, drought-resistant and fast-maturing…
Muhseen Hassan, a Kenyan farmer has shared how he lost hundreds of shillings after investing in tomato farming. In an interview with Tuko, Hassan revealed he was previously in carton selling business before making the bold decision to…
The government is launching a Sh32 billion experimental project to stimulate new agribusinesses at the…
New research has found that adding chia seeds to health-empty ugali turns it into a…
The frustrations of losing out to middlemen and struggling to get quality seed pushed Chris…
John Ouma a farmer in Rachuonyo North Sub County, in Homa Bay County, has defied the odds to establish a successful fruit farm. His lush fruit garden hosts all kinds of fruits, including bananas, mangoes, paw paws, oranges, and avocados.…
By Francis Ndirangu Flower companies are abandoning costly chemical fertilisers for homemade liquid organic manure,…
A chili buyer is recruiting tens of farmers offering them a ready market for their…
Onion net bags and watchdog eagles are assuring smallholder sunflower farmers of 100 per cent…
Pawpaw farming in Kenya is profitable and in high demand due to the fruit’s sweetness, nutrition, and commercial appeal. Among the varieties that do well in Kenya are Solo Sunrise, Lady Dwarf, and Calina Papaya IPB9. According to sources,…
A youth farmer group is making more than double the earnings of over 400,000 co-op…
Kenyan farmers and animal fodder sellers are crossing borders into Tanzania in search of the…
Kenya’s agricultural industry is the backbone of the country’s economy, accounting for over 30% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Agriculture is the primary source of income for most Kenyans, providing employment and…
The drought-tolerant and cheap-to-grow triticale grain can be Kenya’s answer to slashing its Sh74.5 billion…
When Paul Muarage earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the United States International University (USIU-Africa), he joined his family’s construction business. However, down the line, an untapped passion in…
From farm manager positions in Kisumu, various positions at AAA Growers, and a number of …
Chicken hatchery business is more than the ordinary raising of chicken. It basically entails the regular production and supply of day old chicks by artificial incubation. With chicken hatchery business, there can be variations in the…
From poultry farming, tomato, and now cucumber farming, Fidel Mwendwa, a Kenyan farmer, is confident that there is big money in farming. The 27-year-old grows cucumbers using hydroponic systems, a farming process where crops are fed…
The growing demand for ornamental birds in Kenya has given farmers new businesses. One such farmer is Joyce Kiara from Nakuru County, who is a jack of all trades in agriculture. Her farm, christened Charis Farm, is located at Nyondia along…
Charis Farm, located at Nyondia along Kinangop Road on the outskirts of Naivasha town, is a must-visit site for farmers in the region and beyond due to various smart agribusiness activities carried out there. The farm, owned by Joyce…
For Samuel Magumba, farming has always been an integral part of his life. In his childhood days, Magumba would always spend time playing on their family’s farm. With this, he developed an appreciation for the potential rewards that lay…
Most profitable farming ideas in Kenya: Agribusiness is the backbone of Kenya’s economy. Many Kenyans are taking on agribusiness and applying modern technology to make it more efficient and profitable. Below are the top ten profitable…
Diarrhea is common in newborn calves, and clinical presentation can range from mild diarrhea without systemic disease to profuse, acute diarrhea associated with rapid dehydration, severe disturbance of acid-base and electrolyte balance,…
Walking into Juliana Langat’s chicken farm in Njerian village, Bomet County, one cannot stop to marvel at her numerous chickens. In one of the pens, the chickens squawk loudly as they seek our attention. Juliana is holding a yellow bucket…
