There are more than 400,000 dairy farmers in Kenya, with the majority keeping dairy cattle on small plots and in the urban and semi-urban environments….
According to the latest Pesticide Reference Group (PRG) report, the Kenya received 120,000 litres Deltamethrin valued at Ksh70 million, with Uganda getting 50,000 litres of…
The development of a high-yielding Striga-tolerant maize variety is close to fruition, according to scientists at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT). Common in…
Canadian Sarah Struthers is the recipient of this year’s Alltech Student Research Manuscript Award. The award, which recognises young leaders in scientific innovation for their…
A partnership between five companies could see an increased production of milk in six counties across Kenya. Corteva Agriscience, Land O’Lakes Venture37, Bidco Land O’Lakes,…
At least 5,000 women small holder dairy farmers in Kenya stand to benefit from a new partnership aimed at boosting milk production and improving access…
The Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI) virtual technical workshop was supposed to take place in Norwich, United Kingdom, earlier this year but was postponed due…
It will now be possible for research organisations to provide information on the Fall armyworm, an invasive crop pest that has affected thousands of acres…
Kenyan farmers will easily get information on fertiliser trends following the launch of a digital dashboard to provide critical information on its usage, pricing, supply…
To take knowledge closer to farmers and improve the quality of their produce, Nakuru County has partnered with a private player to launch a mobile-phone…
Vaccination is the introduction of an inactivated disease-causing agent (vaccine) into an animal to stimulate the production of antibodies within it and create immunity. Poultry…
A large percentage of the world’s population consumes grains, which include cereals and pulses. However, even when all the factors of production remain constant, poor…