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September 26, 2023

Mkulima shops launched by KALRO to benefit farmers

By Zablon Oyugi Farmers across Kenya are set to enjoy a significant boost in their agricultural endeavours with the introduction of Mkulima Shops by the…

September 26, 2023

Kenya-Netherlands agriculture collaboration takes on sanitary and phytosanitary standards at the Naivasha Hortifair

September 14, 2023

50 African women selected to join GRASP Fellowship

September 11, 2023

Drought-tolerant high-yielding maize variety developed by scientists

September 7, 2023

Heifer International urges for youth-driven agri-tech solutions to power Africa’s food systems

September 7, 2023

African Heads of State unite in Nairobi Declaration to address climate crisis and agriculture

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August 18, 2023

Feeds your cow requires for optimum production

By Smart Farmer Writer Cows need a daily supply of all the nutrients required for maintenance and production of milk, meat, growth and pregnancy. This…

August 8, 2023

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…

June 30, 2023

Kenyan village transforms neglected land into thriving beekeeping and farming venture

June 23, 2023

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

May 24, 2023

How alternative protein sources like insect-based feed and lab-grown meat are impacting animal agriculture

May 12, 2023

Kenya Dairy Board’s principles of clean milk production

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September 26, 2023

Kenya-Netherlands agriculture collaboration takes on sanitary and phytosanitary standards at the Naivasha Hortifair

By Zablon Oyugi During the opening of this year’s Naivasha Horticultural Fair at the Naivasha Sports Club Grounds in Nakuru County last Friday, the Kenya-Netherlands…

September 11, 2023

Drought-tolerant high-yielding maize variety developed by scientists

By Zablon Oyugi Farmers will soon benefit from a new high-yielding and drought-tolerant maize variety developed by Kenyan scientists by increasing their income, reducing risk,…

August 24, 2023

Are you a strawberry farmer? Boost your yields by using runners, avoid splits

By Zablon Oyugi In the world of strawberry farming, success hinges on the choices made right from the start. Aiming for a flawless 100 per…

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August 28, 2023

Kenyan innovator Esther Kimani’s AI pest detection device game changer on the farm

Though she is young, at only 26 years old, Esther Wanjiru Kimani, is not only making waves locally but internationally too, due to her pest…

May 31, 2023

Understanding soil microorganisms and their role is vital for farmers

Knowledge of soil microorganisms can help farmers to optimise nutrient management and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers, a new report says. Those fertilisers can have…