KALRO unveils five bird-resistant sorghum varieties to boost farmers’ yields and income
By Zablon Oyugi The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has unveiled five bird-resistant sorghum varieties tailored for dryland regions, promising bountiful returns and…
New report exposes the cruel reality of commercial wildlife farming in Kenya
A ground-breaking report released today by World Animal Protection unveils the alarming inhumane treatment of wild animals trapped in commercial wildlife farming in Kenya. The…
Ugandan scientists develop resilient goat breed to meet farmers growing milk, meat demand
By Benson Ltamely Goat farmers in Uganda are poised to benefit from a locally developed goat breed, Kasolwe Brown Goat, that will cut their dependence…
GLOBALG.A.P. Tourstop 2025 Kicks Off in Nairobi to Drive Africa’s Agri-Food Trade
By Zablon Oyugi The GLOBALG.A.P. Tourstop 2025 officially opened on Tuesday in Nairobi, bringing together key stakeholders from across the agri-food value chain to champion…
Kisii University student develops AI Chatbot App to help famers boost their livestock health
By Sandra Neddy Agricultural extension and advisory services (EAS) are vital for providing farmers with knowledge, resources, and technologies to improve productivity, yet access remains…
Livestock farmers in Kenya to benefit from new policy recommendations by ILRI
By Sandra Neddy Livestock farmers in Kenya are set to benefit from new policy recommendations which are aimed at lowering the cost of animal feeds,…
Satellite Technology to Help Farmers Optimise Livestock Grazing and Cut Emissions in Africa
By Shelmith Nelima A new global initiative is set to transform livestock farming in Africa by using satellite-based systems to help farmers manage grazing more…
Kenya Dairy Board and ILRI sign MoU to Strengthen Dairy Systems from ‘Farm to Glass’
By Zablon Oyugi The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at…
Africa’s farmers to benefit from global push for low-methane, resilient livestock
By Zablon Oyugi Nairobi, Kenya – 11 September 2025 – The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), with support from the Bezos Earth Fund and the…
Kenya Selects Finger Millet and Amaranth as Key Crops to Secure Food Diversity and Nutrition
Kenya’s amaranth and finger millet have been selected as priority crops for conservation, inclusion, and value-chain development under the newly launched Power of Diversity Funding…
Kenyan Researcher Prof. Mary Abukutsa-Onyango Honoured with 2025 Africa Food Prize
In a memorable moment at the ongoing African Food Systems Forum 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, Professor Mary Abukutsa-Onyango of Kenya has been named a joint…
From the Ground Up: Youth and Women Driving Climate Leadership in Tanzania
Where policy lags, youth and women are stepping in to lead Tanzania’s climate response. According to Climate KIC, grassroots organisations are filling the gaps by…
Dairy and beef farmers to receive Ksh5 billion government boost to up scale production
By Sandra Neddy The daily struggles of keeping livestock healthy, preserving livestock produce, and accessing credit services at low interest rates are among the main…
Kenya Maps Livestock Pathways to Boost Pastoral Trade and Resilience
By Benson Ltamely Pastoralist communities, traders and policy makers in Kenya are poised to receive accurate and timely information through the National Livestock Market Information…
How can we make smallholder farming more sustainable, safer and secure to feed a growing world?
This year’s Africa Food Systems Summit 2025, in Dakar, Senegal, focuses on Africa’s youth and how they can lead collaboration, innovation, and the implementation of…