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Transforming Agrifood Systems Could Unlock Millions of Jobs for the Youth, FAO Says

Kenya and IFAD Launch $126.8 Million Project to Strengthen Food Security

Millet Snacks Market Set to Grow as Health-Conscious Consumers Drive Global Demand

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Government Bans 77 Harmful Pesticides, Restricts Over 200 Others to Safeguard Health and Environment

Why young Meru farmer has gone back to coffee business

How Kiambu Youth Is Turning Worms and Insects into Thriving Farming Business

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Isiolo Women and Youth Breathe New Life into Camel Meat and Milk Value Chains, Uplifting Over 600 Lives

Building resilience in Africa’s agrifood supply chains

World Environment Day: CSOs Urge Urgent Action to End Plastic Pollution in Kenya

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Kenya Calls for Data-Driven Farming Solutions to Restore Soil Health and Boost Food Security

Kenyan data-driven farming model boosts nutrition and incomes

FINAS 2025 Summit Opens in Nairobi with Call to Rethink Agri-Food Financing for Inclusion and Sustainability

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Mozambique launches e-Phyto system to automate license issuance for plant product exports and boost market competitiveness

Climate-Tolerant Seeds Transform Farming for Rwanda’s Smallholder Farmers

Nairobi to Host Africa’s Largest Avocado Congress in May

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mycotoxins

How to control mycotoxins for safer animal products

The fungi, which produce toxins in the field and during storage, are of the strain Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Fusarium. Mycotoxin producing moulds are found in…

dairy value chain

Clusters: The power of banding together

With the dairy sector in a bad shape, experts have advanced reasons for this state of affairs. Lack of teamwork between actors in the production…

Kenya and USA improved Trade Agreement

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, Hon. Betty Maina, held virtual consultations on the 23rd August with the US Trade Representative, Ambassador…

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EU’s boost to Kenya’s horticulture sector

A multimillion endeavour by the EU to boost Kenya’s horticulture sector is a grand investment of Ksh650 million Firstly, under the NExT (New Export Trade)…

Factors influencing Kenyas dropping milk standards

It is important to explore and expound on some of the factors that have contributed to the dropping milk standards in Kenya. Below is an…

milk production in Kenya

The state of Kenya’s low quality of milk

In the past, Kenya exported milk to various countries in Africa and beyond. It exported butter to Zambia and Malawi, cheese to Tanzania, and ghee…

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SMEs get 30 percent insurance premium reduction

Insurance Premium Reduction in South Africa The Standard Bank’s small-scale business and agriculture customers in South Africa can breathe a sigh of relief. Moreover, the…

On farm fodder

On-farm-feed formulation reduces dairy farmers’ costs by 50 per cent

When Alfred Korir started dairy farming in Nakuru County, he was confident that he would make hefty profits. However, the 68-year-old retired teacher would be…

THARAKA NITHI COUNTY

Dutch Ambassador Roots For Youth Role in Agriculture

The Netherlands Ambassador to Kenya, Maarten Brouwer, met with Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki last month and discussed agriculture and how it can be used…

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turkana county water

Turkana County partners with Israel on food security and water supply

Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok and the Israeli Ambassador to Kenya, Mr Oded Joseph, in the first week of August agreed on a partnership to boost…

dairy farming in Kenya

It’s time to bring back Kenya’s dairy sector

Eldoret is probably one of the best places to be a cow in the world, remarked Mr Pierre Trouilhat, the former chief executive officer for…

Current status of the dairy industry in Kenya

Dear farmers, stakeholders and dairy enthusiasts, it is our pleasure to present to you our latest issue. The annual Special Dairy Edition. It is the…

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Mushroom growing

University takes bold steps into the future with mushroom growing

The mushroom is a plant whose benefits to the body and mind are numerous. It also affords an excellent revenue generation opportunity for those with…

Challenges facing farmers

Challenges facing Farmers and Possible Remedies

If you eat food, then what happens to the farmer should, indeed, interest you. We all enjoy nice, warm, hearty meals but, for the farmer…

dodder plant

This Golden beauty sucks all the life out of your plants

For a first-timer, the sight of the golden dodder plant arouses curiosity. The mellow-yellow plant comfortably wreathes itself around other plants, presenting a beautiful image….