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April 12, 2024

Relief for cut flower producers as Britain suspends EA export tariffs

We go far when we go together … or, in this case, we grow far when we grow together’ – Trade Commissioner for Africa, John…

April 12, 2024

Kephis’ Ksh260M crops lab to cut testing and planting time by half

April 12, 2024

Mastercard Foundation launches agribusiness challenge, calls for proposals from African SMEs

April 12, 2024

Agrifood investors urged to apply for $100,000 GoGettaz prize

April 12, 2024

SunCulture raises $27.5 million for climate-smart technology

April 10, 2024

President Ruto vows action against fertiliser fraudsters, assures farmers of sufficient stock

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April 8, 2024

A stoic parade of bulls, fit for the president

They were majestic, huge, sturdy, and strong, beautiful to look at. One by one they came. The Boran, Sahiwal, Jersey, Ayrshire, Friesian, Guernsey, and Magic50…

March 20, 2024

Broiler farmers get tips on raising chicken from international expert

By Smart Farmer Writer Broiler farmers were the recipients of an engaging and insightful training session organised by Isinya Feeds and Essential Drugs at Nairobi’s…

February 29, 2024

Investors express an appetite for funding the Kenyan livestock sector despite challenges

February 27, 2024

Boran Cattle: The ‘mother’ of Africa’s meat industry

February 26, 2024

Beyond aflatoxin: Unseen dangers of other mycotoxins in livestock feeds

January 12, 2024

Fowl Typhoid and Fowl cholera

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April 12, 2024

Relief for cut flower producers as Britain suspends EA export tariffs

We go far when we go together … or, in this case, we grow far when we grow together’ – Trade Commissioner for Africa, John…

April 12, 2024

Kephis’ Ksh260M crops lab to cut testing and planting time by half

Farmers across the country are set to benefit from a newly-opened Ksh260 million (USD 2 million) roots and tuber crops laboratory by the Kenya Plant…

April 4, 2024

Conservation farming has increased grower’s maize from 10 to 36 bags per acre

This farming technique helps farmers to maintain and boost yields and increase profits, while reversing land degradation, protecting the environment and responding to growing challenges…

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April 12, 2024

SunCulture raises $27.5 million for climate-smart technology

SunCulture, a leading provider of solar-powered irrigation solutions and agricultural technology for smallholder farmers, has raised $27.5 million in its Series B funding round. The…

April 8, 2024

A stoic parade of bulls, fit for the president

They were majestic, huge, sturdy, and strong, beautiful to look at. One by one they came. The Boran, Sahiwal, Jersey, Ayrshire, Friesian, Guernsey, and Magic50…

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September 11, 2023

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Unlock potential to milk dairy sector benefits

BERNADETTE MURGOR bmurgor@smartfarmerkenya.com This Special Dairy Edition was borne out of our commitment to helping farmers get the right information to derive tangible benefits from…