Kiambu farmer uproots ¼ of tea farm on fungal disease
By MaryAnne Musilo Baba Lydia in Gathiruini Kiambu county was forced to destroy a quarter…
3 min read
Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Stakeholders give views on livestock traceability bill in Eldoret
The State Department for Livestock conducted a public participation forum for the Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) Draft Bill 2026 in Eldoret. The forum aimed to gather input from farmers and other stakeholders in the…
4 min read
Authority rolls out apiculture project to support local farmers
The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has partnered with The Hive Limited to implement a beekeeping project targeting more than 600 farmers in Homa Bay County. The deal, signed at LBDA headquarters in Kisumu, seeks to support…
3 min read
How I made my first million at 24 from Black Soldier Fly farming
At just 24, Kenyan agripreneur Charity Kelsy proved that farming innovation can turn everyday waste into real income, becoming a millionaire through black soldier fly production. Now 26 and pursuing a Master’s degree at Egerton University,…
2 min read
Late buyers hit as fertiliser prices double on war disruption
By Antynet Ford Farmers who delayed purchasing fertiliser for the ongoing long rains are now…
3 min read
West Pokot farmers receive certified seeds
Farmers in West Pokot County have received a major boost after Governor Simon Kachapin launched the distribution of certified maize seeds and crop seedlings aimed at increasing food production and strengthening household food security. The…
2 min read
Rabbit urine delivers more crops, but sick farmers without protection
By Antynet Ford Nakuru farmer Duncan Karanja has doubled his cabbage yields using rabbit urine…
3 min read
Kenyan avocado exports sit on precipice, as war and government policy stay disconnected
By Antynet Ford Kenya will open its 2026 avocado export season on April 2, ending…
6 min read
Racheal: How I grew my dairy farm from one cow to 15 cows
In the rolling highlands of Meru County, a quiet agricultural revolution is underway, led not by policymakers or multinational agribusinesses, but by women whose resilience is reshaping Kenya’s dairy sector. At the forefront stands…
2 min read
Farmers chase new market strategies in plantain glut
By MaryAnne Musilo and Antynet Ford Farmers who have doubled plantain yields using improved seedlings…
4 min read
Industrial Development: CS Kinyanjui lauds Kakuzi value addition efforts, confirms government support for exporters
The government plans to intensify value addition and consumption of locally manufactured agro-products as part of the national industrial development strategy, Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has said. The…
3 min read
Avocado farmers trained to combat persea mite pest threat
More than 200 young farmers in the avocado value chain from Kisii and Nyamira counties have benefited from training on how to control Persea mite, a tiny fast-spreading pest that severely reduces fruit yield and quality. Speaking after the…
2 min read
Developed nations asked to support Africa’s climate-smart agriculture
Kenya has issued a strong call to developed nations and global investors to urgently finance climate-smart agriculture, warning that inaction could destabilise global food systems. Speaking at the 3rd Climate Change Global Business Summit…
1 min read
Youth take center stage in shaping Africa’s food future at Kigali dialogue
Young Agripreneurs, policymakers and development partners gathered in Kigali for a youth-led dialogue on the future of Africa’s food systems, highlighting how stronger agri-food systems can create jobs, enterprise opportunities and…
3 min read
Farmer revamps pest control to double watermelon harvest
By Antynet Ford Nebert Towett has doubled his watermelon yields to 20 tonnes an acre…
4 min read
Baobab Land Consult: A smarter way for Kenyan investors to access profitable agricultural ventures
The Shift Toward Productive Agricultural Assets Across Kenya and globally, a quiet shift is underway. Investors are reassessing traditional asset classes—stocks, savings accounts, and real estate—as volatility, inflation, and management…
4 min read
Kenya hails China’s zero-tariff deal as milestone for agricultural exports
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Mutahi Kagwe, has praised China’s decision to grant zero-tariff access to Kenyan agricultural exports, describing it as a “significant turning point” in bilateral trade relations between the two…
2 min read
Farmer to launch super-earning pink oyster mushroom in Kenya
By Antynet Ford Former agriculture and climate journalist turned farmer, Bernard Gitau is expanding into…
5 min read
Soil type can double maize yields: how to check and correct
A maize farmer planting the same seed, using the same fertiliser and rainfall, can still…
3 min read
Ruiru farmer converts black cotton soil into working food plot
By MaryAnne Musilo Lilian Wanjiku is producing food for her family from a 50-by-100 foot…
3 min read
EU blocks on Kenya’s green beans stay at record levels, misinformation blamed
By Antynet Ford Green bean farmers racing to control critical pests in widening pesticide bans…
5 min read
Nyandarua SACCO turns middlemen power into farmer power, with smart group management
By Antynet Ford Farmers in Nyandarua County who relied on middlemen at local markets are…
6 min read
Maridadi F1: Everything you need to know about this hybrid watermelon variety
Watermelon farming is one of the most profitable ventures for farmers in Kenya. The cost of production for watermelon farming is relatively low, as most of the inputs needed, such as seeds and labor, are readily available. Watermelon…
2 min read
Explainer: How to correctly feed a dairy cow after birth
A proper diet is critical in dairy cows after birth to help them adapt to lactation well and maintain production, blood calcium, and rumen health. Although the cow’s appetite remains low in the first two months of delivery, experts say an…
1 min read