Nakuru farmer raises potato earnings 10x making chips
By Francis Ndungu Seraphine Njeri, a single mother of three from Kiamaina Ward in Nakuru…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Timed insemination saves Nyeri farmer from quitting dairy after cows fail to conceive
By Francis Ndungu Hannah Mwangi, a dairy farmer in Nyeri County, was close to giving…
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Kiambu farmer fences out bird flu and Newcastle threat with low-cost hygiene fixes
By MaryAnne Musilo Wanjiku Ngugi is keeping bird flu and Newcastle disease away with from…
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Kenyan govt adds 10%-20% to farm costs with Finance Act 2025
By Anynett Ford A sweeping overhaul of Kenya’s VAT regime, effective July 1 under the…
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Ornamental birds: The secret money maker that can earn you millions
Despite being one of the less explored ventures, ornamental bird farming is profitable, given the high demand both locally and internationally. Farmers who have ventured into the space and observed good animal husbandry practices have made…
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How Kenyan farmers are using drones to save costs, get higher yields
The use of drones has long been linked to security and film production in Kenya and beyond. But a new wave of innovation is taking flight: farmers across Kenya are now harnessing drone technology to transform agriculture, boosting yields,…
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Murang’a farmer launches bee venom therapy after training himself in apitherapy
Stephen Kimani, a Murang’a farmer and director of Bella Farm Africa, has trained himself in…
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Richard Ndung’u: Farmer shows off multimillion passion fruits orchard in Thika
Passion fruit, a climbing vine, is one of the most popular crops in Kenya, whose demand is significantly growing in both export and domestic markets, presenting an opportunity for farmers to earn. Richard Ndung’u is among the farmers…
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Francis Ngatia: Laikipia farmer raking millions from organic carrot farming
Francis Ngatia, a farmer in Thigio Village, Laikipia County, has proved that farming is viable even in the midst of drought. On his farm, Ngatia has mastered the art of organic farming, which not only guarantees the production of…
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Farmer lifts flower income 4x with forest soil from KFS
By Lyzzie Owade Samuel Kinuthia has increased his flower farm earnings in Kinangop four-fold, to…
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JKUAT graduate falls in love with blueberry farming, managing over 35,000 plants
Farming has never been a dream for many Kenyans, as they grow up dreaming of pursuing various white-collar professions, such as aviation, medicine, teaching, and banking, among others. This was the case with Kevin Mbogo, the Irrigation and…
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Robert Murithi: Pawpaw farming earns Embu farmer Sh50,000 per week
The growing demand for pawpaw fruits has created opportunities for farmers to enjoy handsome profits as the venture remains less exploited. Many farmers across the country have ditched the venture with the belief that it’s not worth the…
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Duck farmers return on high prices, despite tough production and post-Covid market collapse
By Antynett Ford The cost of living crisis flattened East Africa’s duck industry, forcing even…
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Cucumber seeds sell out as farmers rush for disease protection after pesticide bans
By Lyzzie Owade Kenya’s most pest-resistant cucumber seeds have sold out nationwide as farmers rush…
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Furaha Wanjiru: Kilifi farmer earning from over 400 rare Galla Goats
As farmers continue to leverage opportunities in the agribusiness sector, Furaha Wanjiru, a livestock farmer in Kilifi, has found success in goat farming. Her farm, christened Binuru Goat Rearing Farm in Zowerani in Kilifi County, hosts…
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Laikipia farmer shares cure for oxalis and bee poison after five cows die in a day
By Francis Ndungu Five cows died in a single morning last week in Murichu, Laikipia…
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Boost for farmers as gov’t reduces cost of sexed semen from Sh4,000 to Sh1,000
Dairy farmers across the country are eyeing better earnings following the government’s plan to lower the cost of sexed semen from Sh4,000 to Sh1,000. This was announced by President William Ruto, who said the move is aimed at improving the…
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Roundup of agriculture jobs in Kenya: 20th June, 2025
From project manager to animal health assistant are the top open position for this month….
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Geopolitics slice Kenyan tea prices as Sudan bans imports and Pakistan war chills top market
By Antynett Ford Tea farmers in Kenya’s Rift Valley are facing a sharp drop in…
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Mahmoud Shaban: Farmer cashing from pigeon farming, selling each for Sh4,000
Mahmoud Shaban never envisioned succeeding in poultry farming until in 2017 when he partnered with a local chicken farmer, initially engaging in commission-based sales aimed at high-end hotel clientele. The career gradually grew to become…
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Stephen Kiprop: Farmer running largest Dorper sheep, dairy farm in Uasin Gishu
At the heart of Kipkabus in Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu county, sits Oito’s farm, one of the attraction sites for farmers intending to venture into dairy and Dorper sheep farming. The farm which has adopted modern farming style is owned by…
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Snow pea farmer triples output by working directly with exporter on crop management
By Anyetta Ford and Wairimu Gikenye Cyprian Odhiambo has nearly tripled his snow pea yields…
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I invested Sh76k in potato farming only to harvest 22 bags; where did I go wrong?
On the Facebook Group Potato Farmers Kenya PFK, one user, Shaz, has shared her frustrations after the outcomes of her investments in potato farming went against her expectations. Shaz revealed she had invested Sh76,000 on an acre of Shangi…
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KIRDI abandons research into farmer sunflower presses, for own paid service
By James Odhiambo The Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) has shelved its years-long…
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