Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
As farmers across Kenya search for crops that can withstand harsh weather, deliver quick returns, and tap into growing food demand, lentils, locally known as Kamande stands out as one of the most promising yet underutilised agribusiness…
By MaryAnne Musilo Baba Lydia in Gathiruini Kiambu county was forced to destroy a quarter…
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…
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…
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,…
By Antynet Ford Farmers who delayed purchasing fertiliser for the ongoing long rains are now…
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…
By Antynet Ford Nakuru farmer Duncan Karanja has doubled his cabbage yields using rabbit urine…
By Antynet Ford Kenya will open its 2026 avocado export season on April 2, ending…
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…
By MaryAnne Musilo and Antynet Ford Farmers who have doubled plantain yields using improved seedlings…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Antynet Ford Nebert Towett has doubled his watermelon yields to 20 tonnes an acre…
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…
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…
By Antynet Ford Former agriculture and climate journalist turned farmer, Bernard Gitau is expanding into…
A maize farmer planting the same seed, using the same fertiliser and rainfall, can still…
By MaryAnne Musilo Lilian Wanjiku is producing food for her family from a 50-by-100 foot…
By Antynet Ford Green bean farmers racing to control critical pests in widening pesticide bans…
By Antynet Ford Farmers in Nyandarua County who relied on middlemen at local markets are…
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…
