Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Passion fruit farming is considered a highly profitable venture, with the potential to yield substantial returns for farmers. Cyrus Kiprotich from Eldoret is one of the farmers reaping big from the venture despite lacking a formal…
By Francis Ndungu Seraphine Njeri, a single mother of three from Kiamaina Ward in Nakuru…
By Francis Ndungu Hannah Mwangi, a dairy farmer in Nyeri County, was close to giving…
By MaryAnne Musilo Wanjiku Ngugi is keeping bird flu and Newcastle disease away with from…
By Anynett Ford A sweeping overhaul of Kenya’s VAT regime, effective July 1 under the…
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…
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,…
Stephen Kimani, a Murang’a farmer and director of Bella Farm Africa, has trained himself in…
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…
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…
By Lyzzie Owade Samuel Kinuthia has increased his flower farm earnings in Kinangop four-fold, to…
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…
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…
By Antynett Ford The cost of living crisis flattened East Africa’s duck industry, forcing even…
By Lyzzie Owade Kenya’s most pest-resistant cucumber seeds have sold out nationwide as farmers rush…
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…
By Francis Ndungu Five cows died in a single morning last week in Murichu, Laikipia…
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…
From project manager to animal health assistant are the top open position for this month….
By Antynett Ford Tea farmers in Kenya’s Rift Valley are facing a sharp drop in…
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…
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…
By Anyetta Ford and Wairimu Gikenye Cyprian Odhiambo has nearly tripled his snow pea yields…
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…
