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Experts warn UN animal-source foods ban may harm nutrition for world’s poorest

A draft UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids from global diets risks inadvertently denying the world’s poorest the nutritional benefits of milk and meat, experts have said….

Understanding the distinctions between methionine sources availability in the animal feed additive sector

Methionine is a vital amino acid for poultry, swine, and dairy cattle. These animals cannot produce it on their own and must acquire it through…

Kenya’s First Dedicated KSh3 Billion Animal Feed Plant Set to Boost Livestock Sector

In a major move to elevate the livestock sector and catalyze agricultural growth, De Heus, a Dutch animal feed company, is investing in a state‑of‑the‑art feed…

Transforming Agrifood Systems Could Unlock Millions of Jobs for the Youth, FAO Says

By Zablon Oyugi A new flagship report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems,…

Somaliland Families Grow Hope Through Sustainable Farming

In drought-affected Somaliland, families living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps are turning to sustainable farming to rebuild their lives and secure food for their…

Kenya and IFAD Launch $126.8 Million Project to Strengthen Food Security

The Government of Kenya and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a new US$126.8 million investment aimed at enhancing food security, household…

Millet Snacks Market Set to Grow as Health-Conscious Consumers Drive Global Demand

The global millet snacks market is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by rising consumer demand for healthier, nutrient-rich alternatives to conventional snack foods. According to a…

Government Bans 77 Harmful Pesticides, Restricts Over 200 Others to Safeguard Health and Environment

NAIROBI, June 23, 2025 — Kenya has banned 77 pesticide products and imposed strict restrictions on over 200 others in a sweeping regulatory overhaul aimed…

Why young Meru farmer has gone back to coffee business

BY JOSEPH KABIA info@smartfarmerkenya.com for years, Thuura village in Imenti North, Meru County, was a top coffee-producing area in Central Kenya. Suddenly, most of the…

How Kiambu Youth Is Turning Worms and Insects into Thriving Farming Business

By Zablon Oyugi yuzablon@gmail.com In most African societies, children are usually scared of worms and insects. In some instances, when sulking or crying, they would…

Isiolo Women and Youth Breathe New Life into Camel Meat and Milk Value Chains, Uplifting Over 600 Lives

By Zablon Oyugi Camel meat and milk are emerging as transformative forces for women and youth in Kenya’s Isiolo County, where local communities are harnessing…

Program seeks to map livestock routes in Ethiopia and Kenya to help improve services for pastoralists

The Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) program is seeking to create national maps of livestock routes in Ethiopia and Kenya,…

Kenya Moves to Tackle Flower Pest Threat as EU Tightens Import Rules

The government has reassured players in Kenya’s floriculture sector that it is taking decisive steps to address the False Codling Moth (FCM) challenge among other…

Building resilience in Africa’s agrifood supply chains

Agrifood supply chain resilience is a rising business risk; the number of days with moderate or high food price volatility for rice and wheat has…

World Environment Day: CSOs Urge Urgent Action to End Plastic Pollution in Kenya

Nairobi, June 5, 2025 — A coalition of Kenyan civil society organizations (CSOs) has called on the government and private sector to take decisive and…