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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…

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,…

New research supports better disease management in Lake Victoria’s cage fish industry

A newly published study has revealed key findings on fish health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Lake Victoria. The cage aquaculture industry is growing rapidly…

Nairobi to Host 13th World Potato Congress in October to November, aims to boost food security

By Brian Otieno   Kenya will host the 13th World Potato Congress in October to November 2026, a first for Sub-Saharan Africa. This global event aims…

Fermented Ingredients Market to hit US$ 26.3 billion by 2032, Study

The global fermented ingredients market is on a transformative growth trajectory, expected to reach US$ 26.3 billion by 2032, up from US$ 16.1 billion in…

Zambia Commissions Upgraded Nakonde Plant Health Lab to Bolster Food Security Following Biting Drought

Zambia has taken a major step to safeguard its food security and regional agricultural trade following the commissioning of a refurbished and fully equipped Plant…

African Agriculture Needs a Data Revolution to Fast-Track its Transformation

The future of Africa’s agricultural sector hinges on its ability to leverage data for innovation, efficiency, and resilience, writes Candice Kroutz-Kabongo, Digital Innovations Lead at…

Kenya horticulture programme delivers key achievements in global compliance, market access, and climate resilience

By Zablon Oyugi The Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development (COLEAD) has held a stakeholder workshop to mark the successful conclusion of a five-year special programme created to…

Makueni County Launches Horticultural Aggregation Center to Empower Mango Farmers

By Zablon Oyugi Mongo farmers from Makueni County are set to benefit from improved storage services and better market opportunities following the launch of a…

ILRI and partners support Kenyan smallholder fish farmers with training on disease monitoring and boosting productivity

A collaborative initiative between Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)…

Over 5,000 youth in Busia County to receive key skills and resources for success in modern agribusiness

More than 5,000 youth in Busia County are poised gain essential skills and resources to enable them thrive in modern agribusiness, enterprise development, and ecopreneurship….