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Kakuzi introduces Macadamia cold pressed cooking oil to drive agribusiness transformation

By Zablon Oyugi Kakuzi PLC, one of the leading agribusiness firms in Kenya is set to unveil a range of macadamia cold pressed cooking oil…

Kenya anticipates record wheat harvest of 1.3 million bags

By Rodgers Omondi Kenya is set to harvest 1.3 million bags of wheat this year. As a result, the government through the Agriculture and Food…

Kenyan government invests Shs2B in Modernising New KCC factories, boosting dairy industry and farmer income

By Rodgers Omondi The Kenyan government has spent Kshs 2 billion towards the modernization of the New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) factories to revamp the…

Small business hold key to food system transformation, yet lack policy support-Report

By Smart Farmer Reporter Approximately 60% of both rural and urban households in Kenya rely on micro/small enterprises (MSEs) located in local markets for their…

Maize farmers get high yielding maize seed variety

By David Kipkorir Kenya seed Group of Companies has launched a new maize variety H533 suitable for medium & lowland areas. Speaking recently, the Chairperson…

US pledges Sh2.1B to revive Kenya’s pyrethrum sector

By Zablon Oyugi The United States government has committed $12 million to support the revival of the pyrethrum industry in Kenya with a focus on…

KTDA Holdings appoints Enos Njeru as National Chairman

 By Clifford Akumu The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has announced the appointment of Enos Njiru Njeru as the new national chairman following the resignation…

ASNET explores inclusivity as catalyst for agricultural growth and economic development

By Zablon Oyugi The Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET), an umbrella of stakeholders in the agriculture industry in Kenya is considering bringing on board all agricultural…

FAO launches toolbox for hygiene standards in food

By Mwangi Mumero A new toolbox designed to help those operating in the food sector adhere to international food hygiene standards has been launched. Launched…

Kenya and Colombia forge partnership to boost coffee production and trade

By Zablon Oyugi Kenya has announced that it will work with Colombia to borrow coffee production and value addition lessons from the South America nation….

African Development Bank to fund Kenyan women and youth in agribusiness

By Smart Farmer Writer The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has given its approval for an equity investment of €18 million…

Controlling Varroa Mites improves honeybee health, reduces susceptibility to insecticides, study finds

By Smart Farmer Reporter Controlling for Varroa mites, the parasitic mites that feed on honeybees and serve as vectors for viral diseases like deformed wing…

IFAD President urges global leaders to drive funding to small-scale farmers for food security

By Smart Farmer Writer The President of the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Alvaro Lario, recently called on world leaders attending the…

EAC launches agri-export campaign to boost trade opportunities

By David Kipkorir The East African Community (EAC) has initiated a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the trade opportunities in agricultural exports generated by…

Livestock antibiotic use threatens food security in Kenya, study reveals

By Smart Farmer Reporter The use of antibiotics for livestock has formed part of a study in Kenya aimed at investigating technological challenges in development…