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December 6, 2023

Looking for a reliable market for your avocados and fruits? We have you covered, says Biofarms

With an ever-growing demand for the avocado, as well as other fruits, this horticultural firm partners with farmers to meet this demand by providing market…

December 5, 2023

Some crops like maize and sorghum tolerate ozone pollution better than others, study finds

December 4, 2023

Green Climate Fund and AGRA partner to transform Africa’s food systems

December 2, 2023

More than 130 world leaders endorse Food and Agriculture Declaration at COP28

December 2, 2023

Smart Farmer Africa Wins Gold in National Awards

November 28, 2023

Breakthrough in sorghum production with high-yielding drought-resistant varieties

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October 30, 2023

Fish farming set to get a boost with the planned production of 10 million fingerlings annually by Kisumu’s aquaculture centre

By Zablon Oyugi The newly inaugurated Kabonyo Fisheries Aquaculture Service and Training Centre of Excellence in Kabonyo, Kisumu County is set to produce up to…

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

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

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December 6, 2023

Looking for a reliable market for your avocados and fruits? We have you covered, says Biofarms

With an ever-growing demand for the avocado, as well as other fruits, this horticultural firm partners with farmers to meet this demand by providing market…

November 28, 2023

Breakthrough in sorghum production with high-yielding drought-resistant varieties

By Zablon Oyugi Drought stress during crucial growth stages of sorghum has long hindered grain quality, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Surveys in Ethiopia, Burkina…

October 3, 2023

Battling the Bugs: Kenya’s 10 deadliest pests and diseases over the decade

One early morning in late December 2013, Mr Elijah Gitare left his house in Kirinyaga County to go to his tomato farm. He was full…

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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…

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September 11, 2023

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December 5, 2023

Animal feeds: which is better, to buy or formulate?

formulating your own feeds can help you manage feed costs or be the cause of your downfall. What should you consider when making this decision?…

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December 5, 2023

LATEST STORY

Looking for a reliable market for your avocados and fruits? We have you covered, says Biofarms

Some crops like maize and sorghum tolerate ozone pollution better than others, study finds

Green Climate Fund and AGRA partner to transform Africa’s food systems

More than 130 world leaders endorse Food and Agriculture Declaration at COP28

Smart Farmer Africa Wins Gold in National Awards

Breakthrough in sorghum production with high-yielding drought-resistant varieties

LIVESTOCK

Fish farming set to get a boost with the planned production of 10 million fingerlings annually by Kisumu’s aquaculture centre

Feeds your cow requires for optimum production

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

Kenyan village transforms neglected land into thriving beekeeping and farming venture

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

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

CROPS

Looking for a reliable market for your avocados and fruits? We have you covered, says Biofarms

Breakthrough in sorghum production with high-yielding drought-resistant varieties

Battling the Bugs: Kenya’s 10 deadliest pests and diseases over the decade

TECH AND INNOVATION

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

Understanding soil microorganisms and their role is vital for farmers

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How to grow and earn quick money from beetroots

How to become an organic farmer in Kenya

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