Government destroys Sh1bn giving fake seed to sunflower farmers
The government last year disabled over 14,000 acres of farmers’ land, costing taxpayers at least…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
How school fees challenges led to the establishment of Dala Feeds
Dala Feeds is one of the popular animal feed brands in the country, produced in the heart of Kisumu County. The brand is owned by the Kenya Poultry Farmers (KFP) in partnership with Trouw Nutrition, a globally renowned feed producer from…
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Why farmers are rushing to invest in goat farming
Goat farming in Kenya is becoming viable and it is a profitable venture anyone looking for a less-demanding investment can tap into. Goats are versatile and generate income from meat, milk, manure, and hides. Agriculture expert iMaDe FARMs…
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Banker creates retirement wealth with Laikipia borehole
By Francis Ndungu In the arid expanse of Laikipia North Subcounty, where erratic rainfall and…
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Murang’a farmer earning big from Tamarillo farming
Fredrick Muya Kariuki’s journey in farming started in 2003 in Kamune, Mathioya constituency in Murang’a County. The farmer has over the years been specializing in organic farming of horticultural crops including Hass avocados, coriander…
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Makueni mango farm increases earnings 500% by moving fruiting off-season
A mango farm in Makueni has delayed their trees from producing fruits during the main…
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I started poultry farming with Sh50,000, I now make over Sh1 million profit after six weeks
James Kamau is a poultry farmer in Kiambu County who deals with the breeding of broiler chickens. His journey into poultry farming started some years ago, inspired by his passion for agriculture. In a post on Farmers Trend, Kamau revealed…
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Roundup of agriculture jobs in Kenya– 16th March, 2025
1. Position: Extended Term Consultant- Gender Inclusion and Women’s Economic Empowerment Employer: World Bank Group…
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Government to introduce new levy to increase tea marketing and research
The government is set to introduce a new levy aimed at financing marketing and research efforts in the lucrative tea industry. Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe announced plans to establish a Common Tea Marketing Development Fund that will be…
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How I got a title deed after buying 24 acres
By Henry Jami Mang’eni Only 63 per cent of Kenya’s land has a title, which…
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Laikipia poultry farm sprays garlic, thyme & mint to kill off chicken keepers’ nightmare
A poultry farm has rid itself of mites, which had killed 569 of its laying…
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Kenya Met advises farmers to delay planting to early April
Farmers in all parts of Kenya except the Western sector have been warned to wait…
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Tomato farmer reports quarter jump in tomato harvests adding egg shells and bones
A farmer in Kiambu has increased his tomato harvest by one-quarter by improving the calcium…
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Nakuru dairyman pumps up his milk 30% shifting to red napier
A dairy farmer has increased his milk output by 30 per cent by replacing green…
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Joseph Kiprono: Farmer making money from 500 tortoises and “burukenges”
Joseph Kiprono, a farmer in Mogotio Baringo County, has taken the bold step to domesticate the most feared reptiles in a bid to earn income. On his farm, the farmer, in partnership with his sons Moses and Andrew, practices commercial…
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Leading chilli exporter recruiting hundreds of new farmers to meet growing demand
By Fadhili Fredrick A leading chili processing and export company is looking for more farmers…
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Family farms sink as foot-and-mouth sweeps Nyeri
By Francis Ndungu Farmers in Nyeri County are losing up to ten dairy cows in…
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Roundup of agriculture jobs in Kenya– 4th March, 2025
1. Position: Learn pathway lead Employer:SNV Netherlands development organisation Location: Nairobi The LEARN Pathway Lead…
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Health-seeking farmers grow ‘apple sweet potato’ to manage diabetes
Farmers are growing a sweet potato lookalike crop most Kenyans have never heard of, yacon,…
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Timau avocado farm deploys used engine oil to kill its biggest pest menace
By Francis Ndungu A small-scale avocado export farm is using lightbulb-lit tins of used diesel…
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Dairy Farming: Should I buy a cow ready for milking or start with a calf?
Dairy farming can be profitable, but it requires significant investments and effective management practices. The profitability of this venture is defined by various factors, including breed quality, feeding, and market availability, among…
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FarmBiz kicks off countrywide farm tours targeted at doubling farmer profits
FarmBizAfrica, with its agenda of reporting ways for farmers to double production and reduce costs…
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Avocado Millionaires: New generation of smallholder farmers reaping big from exports
In 2024, Avocado exports earned the country revenue amounting to more than Sh20.5 billion ($159 million), an 11 per cent rise from the preceding year. Over the years, the economic output of avocados has been realised, subsequently causing…
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Can Kenya’s rumex farmers be saved?
Hundreds of Mt. Kenya farmers have been left with ‘unsellable’ rumex plants that they planted…
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