FAO helps Kenyan farmers rescue harvest from Fall Armyworm
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has helped Kenyan farmers reduce maize…
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CABI launches new technology for fight against crop-devastating pest outbreaks in Kenya
John Mutisya, a plant doctor at the Katoloni plant clinic examines a potato sample. Photo:…
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High yielding tomato variety has a marketing span of one month
Farmers can now beat poor prices and accruing losses resulting from rotting of tomatoes by…
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Village based advisors transforming agriculture and economies in Kiambu-AGRA
It is not farming as usual for more than 4,000 farmers in Kiambu County on…
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KEPHIS launches drought resistant and fast maturing crops in Siaya
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has launched drought resistant and fast maturing crops…
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Indian company introduces air-tight grains storage bags for Kenya farmers
SaveGrain Bag, photo courtesy. SaveGrain Bags, part of Panama Group, an Indian firm which provides…
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Early planting and farmyard manure control bean stem maggot pest that causes wilting to the crop
Beans farming in Kenya. Photo courtesy. Kenyan farmers can cheaply control bean stem maggot, a…
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Samburu County launches pasture production project to improve farmers’ income
Samburu County has set aside 5,000 acres for pasture production in a bid to improve…
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A Guide to Buying Rhodes Grass Seeds in Kenya
Baled hay in part of Lukuai Farm in Laikipia. For the dairy and beef sector to…
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New cost free method increases shelf life of potatoes from one week to seven months
With research showing that sweet potatoes are going bad within a week, a new cost-free…
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Government to sponsor 118 fresh agriculture graduates to undertake internship in Israel
The Government of Kenya will sponsor118 fresh agriculture graduates to undergo an internship programme in…
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Why dairy production in Kenya is 60 per cent more expensive than in the neighboring countries
Kenyan farmers spend about 60 per cent more money in milk and other dairy production…
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Research organization buying silkworms from farmers
Residents of arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya can mint up to Sh2500 per tree…
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Magic chia seeds earns farmer Sh1500 per kilo
A graduate in Kiambu County’s Kahawa Estate has dared and ventured into chia ‘magical’ seed…
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University graduate milks Sh30,000 monthly from goats
A University of Nairobi graduate is milking at least Sh30,000 monthly from dairy goat farming…
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KALRO to host international agricultural Farm-Tech Expo Kenya
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) will in September 12-13 this year host…
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Cold weather reduces milk production, lowering processors’ intake
Farmer milking his cow. The cold weather experienced in the coutry at the moment has…
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Water and energy solutions firm launches irrigation systems in 24 counties
Davis & Shirtliff Group, a supplier of water related equipment in the East African region…
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Armed pastoralists hinder IGAD’s proposal of free across borders movement
An armed herder from a village in Baringo County drives his cattle to grazing fields….
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Government to vaccinate 300,000 livestock in Isiolo against Rift Valley Fever
National Veterinary Services (DVS) and other stakeholders have partnered to vaccinate 300,000 livestock in Isiolo…
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Government launches trading screens in Nyeri and Kericho to enable farmers follow live coffee auction feeds
Coffee farmers in Kericho and Nyeri are set to follow live coffee auction feeds at…
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New Sweet potato varieties to earn Trans-Nzoia and West Pokot farmers Sh714,285 per acre
Farmers in Trans- Nzoia and West Pokot can harvest up to 20 tonnes per acre…
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Government asks farmers to grow millet, sorghum, cassava and amaranth for blending with maize flour
The Kenyan ministry of agriculture has urged maize farmers all over the country to plant…
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Hybrid maize variety does well in semi-arid areas and matures in 75 days ready for fresh green market
Farmers in semi-arid, but humid regions targeting the green maize market can harvest their produce…
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