Kenya govt plays brinkmanship with bakers as wheat prices soar
By Antynet Ford A 30 per cent rise in global wheat prices in 2026 and…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Co-operative Bank and Car & General Partner to Accelerate Agricultural Mechanisation Through Flexible Kubota Tractor Financing
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited and Car & General (Trading) Limited, the authorised distributor of Kubota tractors in Kenya, have entered into a strategic partnership to expand access to agricultural machinery through tailored asset…
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Entrepreneur develops ochong’a poultry feed to slash chicken deaths
By MaryAnne Musilo Kenyan entrepreneur Harrison Maina is building high-protein feeds for poultry farmers by…
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Chesinende ESP modern market project hits 90pc completion
The National Government’s Chesinende Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Modern Market in Kipkelion East Sub-County, Kericho County, has reached 90 per cent completion, with the facility set to improve trading conditions and boost economic…
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Govt moves to revive ageing Nyamache Tea Factory
The government has pledged to support the revival of the Nyamache and Itumbe tea factories in Kisii County through crop rejuvenation, modernisation of processing equipment, and measures to curb tea hawking that is undermining factory…
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Coffee farmers get tax alerts as KRA steps up tax registration enforcement
By Wycliffe Musalia Coffee farmers, who now receive their payments directly, have received tax alerts,…
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Revival of cattle dips boosts livestock sector in Nandi
The revival of community cattle dips is transforming livestock keeping in Nandi County, with farmers reporting improved animal health and renewed confidence in dairy and livestock production. In Tinderet Sub-County, the focus on cattle…
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Government confirms virulent African Swine Fever outbreak in Kenya
By Marion Achieng and Antynet Ford The DVS has confirmed a virulent, countrywide outbreak of…
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Naivas calls for western Kenya vegetable farmers as suppliers
By Antynet Ford Kenya’s leading retail chain, Naivas Supermarkets, is short of smallholder farmers to…
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From tubers to seed: The right way to prepare potato planting materials
Potato farming is undoubtedly an attractive commercial enterprise for farmers seeking to generate reliable income from relatively small pieces of land. The crop has a ready market, matures faster than many staple crops, and can deliver…
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Govt distributes 4,000 chicks to improve livelihoods in Trans Nzoia
The government has distributed 4,000 improved indigenous chicken day-old chicks to smallholder farmers in Trans Nzoia County in a bid to boost food security and enhance income generation. The chicks distributed through the Ministry of…
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Farmer uses traditional alcohol to save FMD cattle, as vaccinations delay
By Wycliffe Musalia Ongeri Omoyo, who had waited a year and a half for foot…
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Farmers’ race into grapes drives growing seedling demand
By Antynet Ford Keith Muriuki, a grape farmer in Embu, has been unable to meet…
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Sh1.4m per acre: Expert reveals avocado farming potential earnings per season
Avocado farming is emerging as one of Kenya’s most lucrative agribusiness ventures, attracting a growing number of young people seeking income from agriculture. Often described as Kenya’s “green gold”, the crop offers farmers opportunities…
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European shoppers buying less food, hitting Kenyan horticulture
By Grace Zawadi and Jenny Luesby European shoppers are buying fewer groceries in 2026, putting…
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Potato farming: How farmers can protect yields during flowering
Potato farming has long been one of the most profitable agribusinesses for farmers in Kenya, offering opportunities for both small-scale and commercial growers. The crop has a ready market in many parts of the country because potatoes are…
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Indigenous cherry tomato farmer triples production on high demand
By Antynet Ford A Machakos farmer has found demand growing so quickly for his dry-season…
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Farmers eye better returns as government raises wheat prices to Sh5,100 per bag
Wheat farmers across the country are set to earn more from their produce this season after the Government raised the producer price of locally grown wheat by Sh350 per 90-kilogramme bag. The new price has been set at Sh5,100 per bag, up…
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Nairobi hairdresser farms long-distance to spread risk
By Marion Achieng Diana Gatakaa saved her Nairobi hairdressing business with long-distance farming after she…
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Naivas recruiting farmer aggregators to meet surging fruit demand
By Antynet Ford Naivas is recruiting aggregating farmers as suppliers to meet its soaring fruit…
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NGO promotes sustainable poultry farming to boost rural livelihoods
A non-governmental organisation has embarked on a programme aimed at promoting the production of poultry in villages in the Kasipul constituency, Homa Bay County. The project dubbed Empowering Rural Communities through Sustainable Chicken…
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Experts urge farmers to embrace intercropping amid shrinking farmland
Agricultural experts are urging farmers in Nandi County to embrace intercropping and other smart farming technologies as shrinking land sizes threaten household food security and farm incomes. Population growth and inheritance are steadily…
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Govt raises wheat prices to boost farmer incomes
The government has increased the producer price of locally grown wheat to Sh5,100 per 90-kilogram bag for the 2026 season, up from Sh4,750 last year, in a move aimed at improving farmers’ earnings, encouraging local production and reducing…
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Stakeholders forge common plan to boost Lake Turkana fisheries
On the shores of Lake Turkana, where fishing has sustained communities for generations, a new promise is taking shape, one built not on nets or boats, but on cooperation. This week in Lodwar, a room full of officials from national and…
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