Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Wajir, a town in the North Eastern part of Kenya, is known for its camel and cattle trading business which is the economic mainstay for many people in the region, given the harsh climate that is unsuitable for crop farming. Persistent…
By MaryAnne Musilo A Loitoktok maize farmer has lifted his income up to five-fold in…
Agricultural Cooperatives are specific organizations that unite single growers to increase their yields and boost earnings. Compared to individual farmers, cooperative members are more economically protected and face lower risks. These…
By Antynet Ford Farmers supplying agricultural exporters are set to be hit by renewed conflict…
As Kenya braces for another volatile planting season marked by floods in some regions and drought in others, agricultural information service FarmBizAfrica has launched a new AI-driven tool designed to help farmers make safer, more…
By Antynet Ford David Kibett restored his dairy farm profits in Eldoret, which were being…
In the rolling hills of Njambini in Nyandarua County, dairy farmer Paulito Kamau is quietly building a success story rooted in passion and careful planning. Four years ago, Kamau began his dairy venture with just two cows. Today, his herd…
By A, KNA West Pokot County has embarked on an ambitious journey to transform its agricultural systems through the Agroecology for Climate Resilience (A4CR) project, a two-year initiative designed to promote sustainable farming, restoring…
By Antynet Ford Savannah Honey has launched 11 beauty and skincare products made from bee…
By E, KNA The Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, Jonathan Mueke, has commissioned a series of milk coolers for dairy farmers cooperative societies in Kimulot Ward, Konoin Sub-County, in Bomet County. The commissioning of modern…
By Antynet Ford Retired Siaya teacher Victor Otieno Maura is mobilising farmers across Siaya and…
By P, KNA The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening livestock livelihoods in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) through a Sh70 million wholesale financing facility, donated by the Kenya Development Corporation to Eco…
By R, KNA Farmers in Marakwet West Sub-County, have urged the government to ensure timely distribution of subsidised fertiliser ahead of the onset of the March-to-May long rains season, warning that delays could disrupt planting and reduce…
By E, KNA Uasin Gishu County has rolled out an ambitious farm ponds initiative targeting the construction of 23,000 on-farm water pans across 23 rural wards in a bid to boost irrigation, enhance climate resilience, and transition farmers…
By E, KNA Uasin Gishu County has rolled out an ambitious farm ponds initiative targeting the construction of 23,000 on-farm water pans across 23 rural wards in a bid to boost irrigation, enhance climate resilience, and transition farmers…
By P, KNA long rains Farmers in West Pokot can breathe a sigh of relief as the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) Kapenguria Depot has confirmed sufficient fertiliser stocks ahead of the anticipated onset of the long rains. Speaking…
By K, KNA Farmers across Kericho County can now access fertiliser under the government’s National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme (NFSP) more conveniently after the County Government, through the Department of Agriculture, operationalised a…
Kenya has marked a major milestone in agricultural value addition with the launch of Africa’s first Bee Venom Marketplace, positioning the country at the forefront of a fast-growing global bio-economy. The pioneering facility was…
By M, KNA Farmers in Kisii county have been urged to check for quality marks and sticker labels from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) on seed packets to avoid purchasing counterfeit seeds. Speaking after a sensitisation…
By Antynet Ford Kenya’s rapidly expanding avocado oil industry is now so short of supplies…
Growing up, John Kiehia’s dream was to become an accountant. However, his dream could not be actualized due to a lack of school fees. After completing his secondary school studies at Rari Boys High School in 2002, Kiehia started looking…
Dorper sheep farming is recently gaining popularity in Kenya as farmers shift to easy to manage yet profitable agribusinesses. Dorper, a sheep breed developed in South Africa, is known for its superior characteristics, including resistance…
By S, KNA The Busia County government, with support from the Kenya Livestock Commercialisation Project, has invested Sh1.5 million in Bunyala North Ward, Bunyala Sub-County, to boost poultry farming and promote economic empowerment among…
Kenya’s investment world isn’t standing still. Farmers, agribusiness owners and even folks out in the…
