International Coffee Day 2025: Industry leaders call for increased local consumption to boost sales
By Sandra Neddy “We cannot be saying we are producing the best coffee in the world, then we are not taking it.” These were the…
Farmer nets Ksh700,000 as Ruto buys 720kg Boran bull at Nairobi trade fair
A farmer walked away with Ksh700,000 after selling a 720-kilogram Boran bull to President William Ruto during the live auction at the Nairobi International Trade…
KALRO, IRRI, and Partners Hold Training to Boost Kenya’s Rice Research Capacity
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR),…
Kenya holds its first-ever orthodox tea auction in a bid to Boost Farmers’ incomes
By Sandra Neddy Kenyan tea farmers are poised to benefit from higher earnings and expanded market opportunities following the government’s launch of the Orthodox Tea…
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…