CGIAR SAAF Program to reach 1.7 million people with sustainable livestock and aquaculture innovations
By 2050, the global population will near 10 billion. Ensuring everyone has access to a healthy, sustainable diet is one of the greatest challenges of…
Groundbreaking tools to fast-track biogas deployment and meet 2030 climate targets launched
The World Biogas Association (WBA) today launched new online tools to fast-track the development of high-performing and sustainable biogas industries worldwide. These tools, developed as part of…
Ceva and ILRI sign MoU to establish Animal Health Innovation Hub for Africa
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an Animal Health Innovation Hub…
From Poshomill to Powerhouse: Nyeri Farmer Carves Niche in Canola Oil Industry
Seventeen years ago, in a quiet corner near Mweiga Town in Nyeri County, a small-time poshomill operator had a dream. Today, that dream has grown…
ILRI joins $27.4M Global Initiative to cut methane from livestock
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has announced that it is joining a new $27.4 million global initiative to reduce methane emissions from livestock by…
Kenya approves import of 5.5m bags of yellow corn for livestock feed to ease pressure on white maize
Farmers urged to cultivate yellow variety to meet animal feed demand of over one million tonnes annually and help reduce the country’s reliance on imports…
Counties partner to transform the informal dairy sector
How do we get more safe milk into Kenyan homes while helping informal dairy vendors grow stronger businesses? This is the question driving More Milk…
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…
Landmark summit to drive agri-food financing in Africa
The conference in Nairobi hopes to bridge the financing gap, catalyze innovation, and help build a resilient agri-food future for Africa By Zablon Oyugi yuzablon@gmail.com…
Kenya Unveils Ambitious 10-Year Irrigation Plan to Boost Food Security and Create 5 Million Jobs
By Zablon Oyugi The Kenyan government has unveiled the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP), a comprehensive 10-year strategy aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural…
Project aims at ‘MOre’ safe milk for millions of Kenyans
Launched by Kenya Dairy Board and ILRI, the initiative aims at boosting informal dairy markets in peri-urban settings which account for about 80 percent of…
Opportunities for Kenyan farmers in the growing global frozen fruit market
The global frozen fruits market is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for healthy, convenient, and long-lasting food options. As lifestyles change, health…
Call for increased women leadership to bolster Africa’s agrifood systems
The work women do collectively feeds humanity, yet they continue to face significant barriers such as limited access to land, which restrict their ability to…
Part Two: How Viola Maina is turning gooseberries into wine, juice, jam and sauces
The packaging process: Once gooseberries arrive from the farms, they undergo a step-by-step packaging process. The berries are weighed to get the exact kilos, which…
How Viola Maina is turning gooseberries into wine, juice, jam and sauces
Part One In the heart of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, an innovative entrepreneur has transformed a seemingly wild and overlooked fruit into a thriving business….