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Opportunities for Kenyan farmers in the growing global frozen fruit market

The global frozen fruits market is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for healthy, convenient, and long-lasting food options. As lifestyles change, health…

Call for increased women leadership to bolster Africa’s agrifood systems

The work women do collectively feeds humanity, yet they continue to face significant barriers such as limited access to land, which restrict their ability to…

Part Two: How Viola Maina is turning gooseberries into wine, juice, jam and sauces

The packaging process: Once gooseberries arrive from the farms, they undergo a step-by-step packaging process. The berries are weighed to get the exact kilos, which…

How Viola Maina is turning gooseberries into wine, juice, jam and sauces

Part One In the heart of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, an innovative entrepreneur has transformed a seemingly wild and overlooked fruit into a thriving business….

Husqvarna, international organisations partner in fight to save Kenya’s mangrove forests and restore ecosystems

Kenya’s mangrove forests are among the country’s most critical habitats in the fight against climate change.  These vital ecosystems serve as essential breeding grounds for…

Diploma aside, Munene unearths clean money from vegetable farm

He pocketed Sh350,000 last year from carrots, thanks to an economical ‘hydrum’ pump; now he is striving to ensure a sustained supply of vegetables to…

Ksh2.8B cashew nut project to benefit 10,500 farmers in Kilifi

The county has designated 5,000 acres in Chakama for cashew nut farming, where locals will be allocated land to cultivate the crop which was once…

Over 120,000 seeds from 13 African trees deposited in global seed vault

Since the early 1990s, the Norwegian centre has played a crucial role in conserving tree biodiversity and making native seeds available for use by breeders,…

British International Investment in $100m Deal with KCB for Climate and Women Funding

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced the provision of a $100 million Tier 2 capital facility to…

Researchers advocate for climate-resilient livestock breeding to meet growing population and changing climate needs

African livestock producers have a unique opportunity to improve the production of meat, milk and eggs through modern breeding technologies and innovations being tested in Africa,…

Meet the world’s most expensive cow

A Brazilian Viatina-19 FIV Mara Movéis, a three-year-old Nelore cow breed has entered Guinness World Records as the most expensive cow ever sold at auction….

CGIAR launches regional hub in Kenya to scale science-based agricultural solutions for Africa

The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) opens new regional hub in Kenya to scale science-based agricultural solutions for Africa 13 February 2025, Nairobi,…

How fruit trees on Kenyan farms fight climate change

They contribute to biodiversity by providing habitats and resources for a variety of species, from pollinators to birds and small mammals, besides helping in carbon…

Post COP: How do we work with world’s smallholder farmers to fight the challenges of climate change?

The impact of climate change is growing by the minute and urgent action is needed to put knowledge into the hands of the world’s smallholder…

Safaricom, International NGO launch AI chatbot to support smallholder farmers with real-time, best farming practices

Safaricom PLC and Opportunity International, a global non-governmental organization and have developed FarmerAI in Kenya, an innovative AI chatbot that will provide smallholder farmers in…