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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…

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,…

US Govt to invest $1.6M in Kenya’s Coconut Industry

By Zablon Oyugi The US government has announced $1.6million combined investment project with Kenstate, a Kenyan coconut processor that will see the firm expend its…

Avocado farming in Naivasha gets a major boost from Israeli investment

By David Kipkorir The avocado farming sector in Naivasha has received a significant boost with the inauguration of one of the largest farms in the…

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…

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 secures expanded approval to export temperature-treated mangoes to EU

By Zablon Oyugi Kenya has got additional approval to export temperature-treated mango fruits to the European Union (EU) market. According to the Kenya Plant Health…

Kenya selected as pilot country for Fall Armyworm Research and Control in Africa

 By Zablon Oyugi As part of the Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control (GA), the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has chosen Kenya…

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…

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….

Kenya set to welcome flower industry players for the 10th edition of IFTEX exhibition

By David Kipkorir Kenya, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife, is now gearing up to welcome the global floral industry as it hosts…

INVITATION TO THE NATIONAL POTATO CONFERENCE AND TRADE FAIR ON 30TH and 31ST MAY 2023

Potato is the second most important food and cash crop after maize in Kenya and occupies a prime position in terms of its contribution to…

Dr Agnes Kalibata, AGRA President, Joins COP28 President’s Advisory Committee to Address Climate Change

By David Kipkorir Dr Agnes Matilda Kalibata, the President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has been appointed to the Advisory Committee…

Kenya to shift half of its horticulture export from air to sea freight

By Zablon Oyugi The Kenyan government and players in the horticulture export sector have come up with a shift plan to move the country’s fresh…

Global Experts Unite to Strengthen Plant Health Management in the Global South

During the recent International Day of Plant Health, a group of experts from across the globe sat together in a webinar. Agenda: to discuss and…