Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
A Kenyan farmer has raised concerns over the growing hype around Hass avocado farming, questioning whether the rush to plant the crop is creating an oversupply that could eventually leave growers with bumper harvests but few buyers. The…
By Grace Wairimu Pig farmers could be facing another challenge in the fight against African…
Dairy goat farming remains one of Kenya’s most underexploited livestock enterprises despite a steadily growing demand for goat milk driven by its nutritional value and perceived health benefits. As more consumers seek easily digestible…
By MaryAnne Musilo Serah Wanzau got into the duck business through a few try-it-and-see social…
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Galana-Kulalu Irrigation Scheme, describing the flagship project as a cornerstone of Kenya’s long-term food security strategy and a key investment in climate-smart agriculture aimed at…
The government has unveiled an ambitious programme to more than double Kenya’s bixa production by expanding the number of farmers cultivating the crop and fully utilising the country’s existing processing capacity, a move expected to…
By Marion Achieng A virulent pig killer has been sweeping Kenya since March this year…
Smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County are steadily moving away from rain-fed agriculture to year-round commercial production following the implementation of community-managed irrigation projects that are improving household incomes,…
By Antynet Ford A slowdown in export demand for coriander has reduced buying from farmers…
The County Government of Kirinyaga is constructing four new tea-buying centers to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses for freshly picked tea leaves in Inooi and Kerugoya wards. The new centres will serve about 800 smallholder tea…
The government plans to expand the smallholder irrigation programme to other parts of the country following a successful trial of initial projects in Kirinyaga County that recorded improved productivity in farmers’ incomes. Speaking during…
Hundreds of farmers across Migori County have flocked to National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots to purchase subsidized fertilizer and certified maize seeds in readiness for the anticipated onset of the short rains. The rush has…
Regional agribusiness firm CKL Africa Ltd has announced its sponsorship of the Women Livestock Recognition Award, reinforcing efforts to promote gender inclusion and innovation in East Africa’s livestock industry ahead of the Six Nations…
Kenya is set to expand into specialty tea production after the government officially handed over the Sh360 million Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-donated Sencha Green Tea Processing Factory to Kangaita tea farmers in…
Coffee stakeholders have called for increased production of quality coffee in order to strengthen Kenya’s competitiveness in the global coffee market. The stakeholders expressed the sentiments during a workshop organized by the Coffee…
By Antynet Ford Agribusinesses in Nairobi are buying ginger from Tanzania and Uganda, adding transport…
Soya bean farming is gaining momentum in Homa Bay County as government and development partners intensify efforts to empower young farmers through climate-smart agriculture, access to finance, quality seeds, and guaranteed markets. The…
Farmers in the North Rift have appealed to the national government to waive their loan repayments as part of compensation for losses incurred due to prolonged drought in the region. They asked the government to bail them out by directing…
A student at Nyandarua National Polytechnic has offered a firsthand account of working as a seasonal farm labourer in the United Kingdom, highlighting the earning opportunities, demanding work schedule and personal growth that come with…
Co-op Bank Kenya and CARE International Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a strategic partnership expected to unlock USD 7.5 million (approximately KES 975 million) in financing for women farmer groups. The…
By Wycliffe Musalia Sammy Lesokoli and a group of 20 people in Kipsing, Isiolo County…
Faulu Irrigation: Agriculture remains the backbone of Kenya’s economy, employing millions of people while contributing more than one-fifth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Yet despite its importance, much of Kenya’s farming…
Livestock farmers, breeders and agribusiness players from six East African countries are set to convene in Nairobi for one of the region’s largest livestock exhibitions, aimed at advancing modern animal production, trade and regional…
By MaryAnne Musilo Solomon Maina is harvesting around 200 apples per tree per season in…
