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Kenya's fintech firm recognised for bridging counry's agricultural financing gap
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International Coffee Day 2025: Industry leaders call for increased local consumption to boost sales
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Healthy and tasty, this goat’s milk could soon be the drink of choice
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Calf feeding, housing and hygiene
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KALRO, IRRI, and Partners Hold Training to Boost Kenya’s Rice Research Capacity
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Kenya holds its first-ever orthodox tea auction in a bid to Boost Farmers’ incomes
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Strategy to boost African trade unveiled
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Bixa, The colouring crop can add Value to farmers lives
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Kenya’s fintech firm recognised for bridging counry’s agricultural financing gap

International Coffee Day 2025: Industry leaders call for increased local consumption to boost sales

Farmer nets Ksh700,000 as Ruto buys 720kg Boran bull at Nairobi trade fair

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KALRO, IRRI, and Partners Hold Training to Boost Kenya’s Rice Research Capacity

Kenya holds its first-ever orthodox tea auction in a bid to Boost Farmers’ incomes

KALRO unveils five bird-resistant sorghum varieties to boost farmers’ yields and income

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New report exposes the cruel reality of commercial wildlife farming in Kenya

Ugandan scientists develop resilient goat breed to meet farmers growing milk, meat demand

GLOBALG.A.P. Tourstop 2025 Kicks Off in Nairobi to Drive Africa’s Agri-Food Trade

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Kisii University student develops AI Chatbot App to help famers boost their livestock health

Livestock farmers in Kenya to benefit from new policy recommendations by ILRI

Satellite Technology to Help Farmers Optimise Livestock Grazing and Cut Emissions in Africa

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Kenya Dairy Board and ILRI sign MoU to Strengthen Dairy Systems from ‘Farm to Glass’

Africa’s farmers to benefit from global push for low-methane, resilient livestock

Kenyan Researcher Prof. Mary Abukutsa-Onyango Honoured with 2025 Africa Food Prize

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Nairobi to Host 13th World Potato Congress in October to November, aims to boost food security

By Brian Otieno   Kenya will host the 13th World Potato Congress in October to November 2026, a first for Sub-Saharan Africa. This global event aims…

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

By Brian Otieno Smallholder farmers in Rwanda are recording impoved harvests and incomes thanks to climate-resilient seeds—transforming livelihoods, strengthening food systems, and offering a promising…

Nairobi to Host Africa’s Largest Avocado Congress in May

From May 27 to 30, 2025, Nairobi will host the 5th International Africa Avocado Congress, known as Avocado Africa 2025, at the Sarit Expo Centre….

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Makueni County Inks deal with TradeMark Africa to Boost Horticulture exports with New Supply Hub

By Brian Otieno Makueni County Government has taken a transformative step to elevate its horticultural sector, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TradeMark Africa…

Fermented Ingredients Market to hit US$ 26.3 billion by 2032, Study

The global fermented ingredients market is on a transformative growth trajectory, expected to reach US$ 26.3 billion by 2032, up from US$ 16.1 billion in…

Zambia Commissions Upgraded Nakonde Plant Health Lab to Bolster Food Security Following Biting Drought

Zambia has taken a major step to safeguard its food security and regional agricultural trade following the commissioning of a refurbished and fully equipped Plant…

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Kenya to Host 13th World Potato Congress in 2026

Kenya is set to make history by hosting the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC) in Nairobi from October to November 2026, marking the first time…

Why Agri-Food Systems Policy in the EAC Must Embrace Its Youth to Empower the Next Generation

The agri-food systems value chain remains the backbone of the East African Community (EAC) Partner States’ economies providing livelihoods and driving regional growth. However, to…

Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Urban Farming and Food Diversity

By: Solidaridad (South Africa Team) South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 envisions eliminating poverty and reducing inequality, with economic growth and employment at its…

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Africa’s pastoralists hold the key to sustainable livestock and environmental balance

By Daouda Ngom,  Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition for Senegal Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are closely bound up…

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How Dragon Fruit Is Driving Innovation in Health and Wellness Products

Once considered an exotic rarity, dragon fruit has rapidly emerged as a must-have in grocery aisles, juice bars, and even skincare products. With its vivid appearance, refreshing…

African Agriculture Needs a Data Revolution to Fast-Track its Transformation

The future of Africa’s agricultural sector hinges on its ability to leverage data for innovation, efficiency, and resilience, writes Candice Kroutz-Kabongo, Digital Innovations Lead at…

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State to privatise state-owned sugar factories in sector overhaul

By Zablon Oyugi The Government of Kenya, through the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB), is in the final stages of leasing out several state-owned sugar factories,…

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…