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Over 3,000 traditional African vegetable seeds secured in global repository, Norway

By Benson Ltamely African farmers can now rest assured of a continuous supply of seeds for opportunity crops like amaranth, jute mallow, Bambara groundnut, African…

Makueni Farmers to benefit from new livestock vaccine partnership with KEVEVAPI

The Makueni County government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI), aimed at strengthening livestock health and driving…

Rainforest Alliance mobilizes private finance to drive sustainable farming in Mount Kenya

By Zablon Oyugi The lush agricultural region around Mount Kenya, long known for coffee, tea and smallholder farming, is the scene of a new drive…

Government plans mass rollout of GM cassava across 18 counties to boost food security

The government is preparing to commercialise genetically-modified (GM) cassava across 18 counties in a move aimed at fighting crop diseases and strengthening food security in…

First ever large-scale climate funding targets low-emission, climate-resilient dairy systems in East Africa

By Zablon Oyugi A landmark six-year programme to build a climate-resilient and low-emission dairy sector is now underway across East Africa. The Dairy Interventions for…

New regulations set to revive fibre industry, create jobs and markets for sector players

By Benson Ltamely Farmers and Kenyans in the cotton and sisal industries are set to benefit from markets and jobs creation once new regulations contained…

Dairy farmers to earn more for high-quality milk, says CS Kagwe

By Benson Ltamely Dairy farmers who produce high quality milk are poised to earn premium payments from their milk sales after Agriculture and Livestock Development…

Global Climate-Livestock Conference Comes to Africa for the First Time

By Zablon Oyugi For the first time, the International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA) is being held in Africa, a continent that is…

International Coffee Day 2025: Industry leaders call for increased local consumption to boost sales

By Sandra Neddy “We cannot be saying we are producing the best coffee in the world, then we are not taking it.” These were the…

Farmer nets Ksh700,000 as Ruto buys 720kg Boran bull at Nairobi trade fair

A farmer walked away with Ksh700,000 after selling a 720-kilogram Boran bull to President William Ruto during the live auction at the Nairobi International Trade…

KALRO, IRRI, and Partners Hold Training to Boost Kenya’s Rice Research Capacity

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR),…

Kenya holds its first-ever orthodox tea auction in a bid to Boost Farmers’ incomes

By Sandra Neddy Kenyan tea farmers are poised to benefit from higher earnings and expanded market opportunities following the government’s launch of the Orthodox Tea…

KALRO unveils five bird-resistant sorghum varieties to boost farmers’ yields and income

By Zablon Oyugi The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has unveiled five bird-resistant sorghum varieties tailored for dryland regions, promising bountiful returns and…

New report exposes the cruel reality of commercial wildlife farming in Kenya

A ground-breaking report released today by World Animal Protection unveils the alarming inhumane treatment of wild animals trapped in commercial wildlife farming in Kenya. The…

Ugandan scientists develop resilient goat breed to meet farmers growing milk, meat demand

By Benson Ltamely Goat farmers in Uganda are poised to benefit from a locally developed goat breed, Kasolwe Brown Goat, that will cut their dependence…