Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Climate change is increasingly affecting coffee production in Kenya, with rising temperatures creating conditions that encourage pests and diseases while putting pressure on water and soil resources. With climate-related challenges placing…
By Marion Achieng Unpredictable power outages have pushed chicken farmers like Lincoln Mwenda from Subuiga,…
By Antynet Ford Exporters Yatta Beekeepers is recruiting honey farmers to meet local and export…
Pig farming can be a profitable agricultural enterprise for farmers who combine sound husbandry with careful management. Demand for pork remains strong, while pigs have the potential for relatively fast growth and efficient conversion of…
Organic farming is gaining attention among farmers seeking to produce healthier food, protect the environment, and reduce rising agricultural input costs. The shift to organic farming has been supported by rising consumer demand for…
Agricultural sector experts convened in a Machakos hotel to develop a roadmap for the implementation of the National Agri-Food Systems Implementation Plan (NASIP) 2026-2030, as Kenya moves to accelerate transformation of its agri-food…
By Marion Achieng A DRC cocoa processor setting up operations in Kenya is seeking new…
The revival of Sony Sugar has sparked hopes for business growth in the sugar-belt towns, such as Awendo Town and surrounding areas, which are now bustling with activity. In an interview, Sony Sugar Company 2025 Limited Managing Director…
Kakuzi Plc, an agricultural firm listed both in Nairobi and London Stock Exchanges, saw its 2026 half-year pre-tax profit drop 97.65% to KSh 10.4 million from KSh 435.2 million, with the firm declaring no interim dividends to its…
By Antynet Ford Gideon Kilo may have found a way to commercial fruit sales from…
By Marion Achieng Joseph Ombucha last year gave up more than three-quarters of his possible…
At the heart of Njoro, Nakuru County, sits a quarter-acre herb farm owned by Sarah Nyambura, a farmer who is experiencing great success in the less exploited venture. The farmer discovered the highly profitable venture after years of…
In dairy farming, the type of breed a farmer chooses to keep matters a lot as it determines the amount of milk produced as well as the revenue generated. In Kenya, there are different dairy breeds to choose from, including Ayrshire,…
The Government has announced a 50 per cent reduction in the price of certified maize seed and a further cut in the cost of subsidised fertiliser as it moves to cushion farmers from drought-related losses and sustain food production.…
By MaryAnne Musilo Victor Muli has successfully grown 30,000 onion seedlings in black cotton soil…
By MaryAnne Musilo Kenyan meat exporter Ken Meat reports sales volumes from Kenya have returned…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says the maize seed subsidy will cover about 40 million kilogrammes at an estimated government cost of Sh6 billion.
The government has announced a fresh subsidy on fertilizer and certified maize seed as it seeks to cushion farmers from drought-related losses and encourage them to return to production. Under the new intervention, the price of a…
Farmers in Kabare Ward, Gichugu Constituency, are a relieved lot following the resumption of the long-delayed tarmacking of the Riakithiga-Ngungu-Kiang’ombe road. The road project, which was launched more than two years ago but later…
The three-day exhibition, running from August 20 to 22 at the Sarit Expo Centre, has brought together more than 200 exhibitors and trade visitors from over 60 countries, with agriculture, food processing, packaging and manufacturing firms…
Kenya must rapidly expand irrigation if it is to feed its growing population, with the Government stepping up investments to harvest runoff from seasonal rivers, harness water from rivers, build and rehabilitate dams and water pans and tap…
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has challenged residents to sign up for the Social Health Authority (SHA), warning that lack of registration could leave families exposed to the high cost of medical care. Barasa said residents should not…
Residents from eight areas in Lari visited the Escarpment Irrigation Belt in Kinale Forest on Tuesday to assess its progress and anticipated benefits. The visit was facilitated by Lari MP Joseph Mburu Kahangara, who brought together…
The government is set to import 25 million 90-kilogramme bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food deficit and avert a possible shortage caused by drought and other climate-related challenges that have affected production in major…
