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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…

Kisii University student develops AI Chatbot App to help famers boost their livestock health

By Sandra Neddy Agricultural extension and advisory services (EAS) are vital for providing farmers with knowledge, resources, and technologies to improve productivity, yet access remains…

Livestock farmers in Kenya to benefit from new policy recommendations by ILRI

By Sandra Neddy Livestock farmers in Kenya are set to benefit from new policy recommendations which are aimed at lowering the cost of animal feeds,…

Satellite Technology to Help Farmers Optimise Livestock Grazing and Cut Emissions in Africa

By Shelmith Nelima A new global initiative is set to transform livestock farming in Africa by using satellite-based systems to help farmers manage grazing more…

Kenya Dairy Board and ILRI sign MoU to Strengthen Dairy Systems from ‘Farm to Glass’

By Zablon Oyugi The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at…

Africa’s farmers to benefit from global push for low-methane, resilient livestock

By Zablon Oyugi Nairobi, Kenya – 11 September 2025 – The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), with support from the Bezos Earth Fund and the…

Kenya Selects Finger Millet and Amaranth as Key Crops to Secure Food Diversity and Nutrition

Kenya’s amaranth and finger millet have been selected as priority crops for conservation, inclusion, and value-chain development under the newly launched Power of Diversity Funding…

How can we make smallholder farming more sustainable, safer and secure to feed a growing world?

This year’s Africa Food Systems Summit 2025, in Dakar, Senegal, focuses on Africa’s youth and how they can lead collaboration, innovation, and the implementation of…

Dairy and beef farmers to receive Ksh5 billion government boost to up scale production

By Sandra Neddy The daily struggles of keeping livestock healthy, preserving livestock produce, and accessing credit services at low interest rates are among the main…

Training highlights role of gut health in boosting poultry productivity

Farmers and millers were urged to invest in poultry gut health during a training hosted by Essential Drugs Limited and Biochem, with experts stressing the…

Camel meat sausages: Kenya’s new Halal breakfast twist

At the Kenya Meat Expo, a young Garissa co-operative turned heads with an unexpected twist on a breakfast favourite — camel meat sausages. Blending cultural…

East Africa launches regional project to boost soybean production and cut imports

by Mwangi Mumero A new project to boost soya bean production in Kenya and other East African nations has been launched. With changes in climate,…