Hybrid Super Napier grass yields 4× regular varieties
The hybrid Super Napier grass is amongst the fastest growing animal fodder crops attaining a…
2 min read
FarmBiz Africa
Agriculture and agribusiness publication covering farming methods, markets, livestock, crops, innovation and farmer opportunities.
High feed costs leave Kenya reliant on fish imports
By George Munene According to the government, expensive feeds and poor quality fingerlings leave Kenya…
2 min read
Farming “fallback” option bears dividend for Nandi livestock farmer
By George Munene Nicholas Kibet readily admits that he fell back on farming as a…
3 min read
Young farmer cuts lucrative niche in offering organic farming solutions
By George Munene George Muturi, a 26-year-old farmer has cut a lucrative niche for himself…
3 min read
Certified potato seeds double farmer’s yield
By George Munene “From an acre of farmland applying the right agronomic practices, certified seeds…
2 min read
Kakamega farmer raises yields with homemade organic fertilizer solution
By George Munene Rita Nangira, a mixed farmer at Mureko, Kakamega County has improved plant…
4 min read
Uasin Gishu dairy farmer raises earnings by adding higher butterfat Ayrshire milk
A Uasin Gishu dairy farmer has raised his income by combining Ayrshire cow milk which…
3 min read
Nakuru farmers get avocado, macadamia markets & cheap loans from new program
By George Munene Over 4,000 small-holder farmers in Nakuru will receive low cost financing and…
1 min read
Kenyan nut manufacturers seek local farmers as import costs soar
By George Munene In 2019 Kenya imported groundnuts worth Sh303 million, majorly from Malawi, Tanzania…
2 min read
Little upkeep, lucrative returns: Why galla goats are a perfect side venture
Mcharo Mbogho’s word of advice for any would-be goat breeder is that they need an…
4 min read
Bamboo Association of Kenya looks to get farmers growing, earning from bamboo
By George Munene Bamboos are the fastest-growing woody plant in the world. With the Kenyan…
3 min read
Former researcher finds her fortunes by returning to farming roots
By George Munene Upon her graduation, Anne Muriithi was among a select few who got…
4 min read
Kenya looks to Djibouti for miraa market as Somalia’s ban bites
By George Munene Talks are ongoing between the Kenyan and Djibouti governments on the export…
1 min read
Automated tea picking machine helps farmers halve production costs & improve quality
By George Munene Mobile Edge, an Eldoret based Agritech firm has introduced a new portable…
2 min read
Israeli AgriTech company brings digital irrigation to 500K Kenyan small-scale maize growers
Up to to 500,000 smallholder maize farmers – mostly women living in Bungoma and Busia…
2 min read
How mixed vegetable farming keeps Meru farmer earning through the year
By George Munene When I meet Mr Kirimi at his Kaaga home he has a…
5 min read
Uni student helps family save on daily vegetable costs with 8 x 6 garden
By George Munene On an 8 x 6 slice of land adjacent to her home…
3 min read
Uasin Gishu farmer’s switch from passions to tree tomato earns Sh2M/Year
By George Munene For Elisha Onzilu, switching from passion fruits to tree tomatoes proved the best…
3 min read
Kenyan start-up reduces fishing costs by a quarter with e-boat
By George Munene ASOBO, a Mbita based start-up founded in 2019 leverages electric engine power…
2 min read
Meru potato farmers increase yields fourfold through conservation agriculture
By employing conservation agriculture in growing potatoes, farmers across Meru County have been able to…
4 min read
Government tea reforms lead to record 40% price rise
By George Munene According to Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya the average prices of smallholder…
1 min read
Catfish farmers opt for concrete ponds to curb cannibalism and hasten growth
By George Munene Catfish culture in concrete greenhouse ponds is a new innovative alternative to…
2 min read
Kiambu medium-scale farmer rakes in millions from flowers
By George Munene At NjabinI, Kinangop Samuel Mbugua has built a seven-acre flower farm that…
3 min read
Kitui mango farmer doubles harvest through grafting
A Kitui County farmer is enjoying improved annual yields from grafted mangoes in his one…
3 min read