ACWICT and CABI partner to enhance digital agricultural resource use for women and youth
By Smart Farmer Kenyan women and young farmers will benefit from a partnership between the African Centre for Women, Information and Communications Technology (ACWICT) and CABI. The…
The dairy sector on a ‘burning platform’
Even before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the dairy sector in Kenya was already on a ‘burning platform’, according to experts. The burning platform…
Efforts to revive ‘Black Gold’ renewed
For many years, coffee farming was a profitable business. Many remember with nostalgia the good old days. Today, the situation has drastically changed. While Kenyan…
Use seedling trays for better germination and returns
Carolyne Mwangi was determined to make her 100 x 100 piece of land in Ruiru, Kimbo, in Kiambu County, more profitable. “Despite being employed, I…
How to get avocado trees to fruit at 14 months
After engaging in several farming ventures that have yielded little success, a Nandi farmer has earned himself the nickname, Gambler Farmer. But Mr Richard Tuwei,…
Jack Ma foundation 9 tips for African businesses
Africa’s Business Heroes is a flagship philanthropic programme started by Chinese businessman Jack Ma to support entrepreneurs in Africa and Ms Zahra Baitie-Boateng is the…
Leather industry platform to boost EA trade
By Clifford Akumu The launch of an industry network developed to boost trade in leather and its products among the East African Community (EAC) member…
New means to control spread of Brucellosis in livestock and humans
Brucellosis is among the most important zoonotic diseases. The disease, spreads when one consumes raw contaminated animal products, including milk, or comes into contact with…
Rice farmers tackling destructive Golden Apple Snails
Rice farmers in the Mwea region of Kirinyaga County have been given tips on the management of the snails threatening paddy rice production. The programme…
Macadamia nut farming in Kenya
Macadamia is as precious as gold in the world of nuts. By 2011, only a few people knew that it was grown in Kenya. In…
How to retain lucrative EU rose cut flowers market
Rose flower farmers need measures to fight against the False Codling Moth (FCM) to retain and expand the lucrative European Union market. Three years ago,…
PAFO and AGRA sign deal to support African smallholder farmers
Smallholder farmers, especially women and youth in Africa will enjoy increased access to productive resources and structured markets thanks to a cooperation and partnership agreement…
How Sistema.Bio Is Improving Kenyans’ lives through Affordable Biogas Solutions.
Ann Kagendo (pictured below) got her biogas installation over one year ago. Before this, she was cooking with firewood. Apart from being a tedious job,…
How to keep records on your farm
An old adage from my folks can loosely be translated as, ‘businesses fail because of poor accounting’. Contemporary business practices also emphasise the need to…
How to grow sorghum and know the different varietys
Sorghum can be planted as a pure stand or intercropped with maize, beans, and cowpeas. Variety of sorghum Your choice will depend on what you…