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Project aims at ‘MOre’ safe milk for millions of Kenyans

Opportunities for Kenyan farmers in the growing global frozen fruit market

Call for increased women leadership to bolster Africa’s agrifood systems

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Part Two: How Viola Maina is turning gooseberries into wine, juice, jam and sauces

How Viola Maina is turning gooseberries into wine, juice, jam and sauces

Husqvarna, international organisations partner in fight to save Kenya’s mangrove forests and restore ecosystems

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Diploma aside, Munene unearths clean money from vegetable farm

Ksh2.8B cashew nut project to benefit 10,500 farmers in Kilifi

Over 120,000 seeds from 13 African trees deposited in global seed vault

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New innovative tool to help farmers lower fungicide use

How fruit trees on Kenyan farms fight climate change

Post COP: How do we work with world’s smallholder farmers to fight the challenges of climate change?

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Safaricom, International NGO launch AI chatbot to support smallholder farmers with real-time, best farming practices

Jorenku expands global reach with increased export of liquid disinfection and feed hygiene products

Laikipia farmer takes a bite of carrot business, it’s crunchy and lucrative

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How AI and IoT are unlocking jobs for Kenyan youth

By Zablon Oyugi yuzablon@gmail.com Each year, middle and higher learning institutions in Kenya churn out young graduates into the ever-shrinking job market, adding to the…

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Study Unveils Banana Fibre Paper as Eco-Friendly Solution to Combat Potato Nematodes in Kenya

By Zablon Oyugi A recent study published in the Nematology, an international journal of fundamental and applied nematological research has introduced an innovative method to…

Plastic-Eating Insects: A Breakthrough Solution to Kenya’s Pollution Crisis

Researchers who work with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology or ICIPE, a global scientific research institute headquartered in Kenya have discovered that…

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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….

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Kenya partners with KiliMOL to promote mechanise rice farming

The Kenyan government through the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has partnered with KiliMOL to introduce mechanized rice farming, aiming to reduce the country’s 75% rice…

FAO Launches 2024 Statistical Yearbook Highlighting Global Agrifood Trends

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has unveiled its 2024 Statistical Yearbook, a comprehensive report that sheds light on the critical…

Digital Soil Maps: Unlocking Agronomy Solutions for Farmers in West Africa and the Sahel

By Zablon Oyugi West Africa and the Sahel, a region where millions of smallholder farmers struggle with low yields and soil degradation, faces a looming…

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Rwanda Soil Information System Launched to Revolutionize Agricultural Productivity

By Zablon Oyugi The CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy Initiative (EiA) collaborated with the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) and other partners to officially…

ILRI marks 50 years of investment in sustainable livestock research

By Zablon Oyugi The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) that works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research…

Kenya and Thailand Partner to Boost Food Production with Mechanized Farming

Kenya is collaborating with the Royal Government of Thailand to promote simple mechanized farming practices aimed at enhancing food production and creating employment opportunities for…

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New KPCU launches Strategic Plan, coffee magazine to boost farmers’ awareness

The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) has unveiled its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, alongside the launch of a Coffee Special Magazine Edition in collaboration with Smart…

Kenya secures major boost in climate-smart agriculture at COP29

Kenya has emerged as a significant beneficiary of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate’s (AIM for Climate) investments, receiving support for various projects designed to…

ILRI, CTLGH Launch an Advanced App for Livestock Health and Feed Management

By Zablon Oyugi The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) have launched a real-time livestock monitoring…