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…
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…
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…
NAIROBI, June 23, 2025 — Kenya has banned 77 pesticide products and imposed strict restrictions on over 200 others in a sweeping regulatory overhaul aimed…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
By Christine Ojung’a Kenya has called for a region-wide shift to data-driven farming in an urgent push to tackle worsening soil degradation that threatens food…
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has officially designated International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as its first Collaborating Centre for One Health, recognising ILRI…
A new data-driven initiative in Ahero, Kisumu County of Kenya has revealed crucial insights into how smallholder farmers can adapt to climate change while improving…
