Roundup of agriculture jobs in Kenya– 27th January, 2025
From agriculture teacher positions at Yatima Outreach to an oil crop production coordinator job at…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Capwell Industries to Support Kenyan Rice Farmers in Bid to Safeguard the Country’s Food Security
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…
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Muhseen Hassan: Lessons I learned after losing Sh150k in tomato farming
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…
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Govt experiments with billion shilling investment to create 7,500 agripreneurs
The government is launching a Sh32 billion experimental project to stimulate new agribusinesses at the…
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Researchers prove chia seeds pump health-empty ugali to superfood
New research has found that adding chia seeds to health-empty ugali turns it into a…
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Farmer’s 7-year labour tripling potato grower profits
The frustrations of losing out to middlemen and struggling to get quality seed pushed Chris…
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John Ouma: Farming is not just about planting and waiting for crops to grow
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.…
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The Indian medicine fertiliser doubling flower companies’ exports
By Francis Ndirangu Flower companies are abandoning costly chemical fertilisers for homemade liquid organic manure,…
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Chilli buyer seeks farmer supplies as shortage bites
A chili buyer is recruiting tens of farmers offering them a ready market for their…
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Sunflower growers use nets and guardian eagles to keep field clearing birds away
Onion net bags and watchdog eagles are assuring smallholder sunflower farmers of 100 per cent…
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Why you should prune your pawpaw trees constantly
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,…
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Youth double coffee earnings by brewing their cherries
A youth farmer group is making more than double the earnings of over 400,000 co-op…
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Kenyan farmers cross into Tanzania in search of milk adding tree
Kenyan farmers and animal fodder sellers are crossing borders into Tanzania in search of the…
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17 farming laws every farmer should live by
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…
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Kenya’s forgotten drought miracle answer to wheat & animal feed shortages
The drought-tolerant and cheap-to-grow triticale grain can be Kenya’s answer to slashing its Sh74.5 billion…
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How USIU graduate started fish farm from insurance claim settlements
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…
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Roundup of agriculture jobs in Kenya– 13th January, 2025
From farm manager positions in Kisumu, various positions at AAA Growers, and a number of …
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What you need to know before starting a chicken hatchery business
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…
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Fidel Mwendwa: How I Earn Big from Cucumber Farming Without Use of Soil
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…
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Making Money From the Most Expensive Birds: These Birds Fetch up to Sh320,000
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…
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Charis Farm: How Joyce Kiara Milks Cash From Hybrid Dairy Goat Business
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…
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Samuel Magumba: Millionaire Capsicum farmer making up to Sh. 500,000 per acre
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…
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Top 10 Most Profitable Farming Ideas In Kenya
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…
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Causes and Prevention of Deadly Calf Diarrhea
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,…
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