Timely weather and climate updates improve maize and wheat yields in Ethiopia, study finds
By Benson Ltamely Maize and wheat production in Ethiopia surged by 27 per cent and 17 per cent respectively when farmers had access to Weather…
Smarter skies: How Tanzanian innovators are using AI for climate action
Tanzania’s smallholder farmers, long reliant on ancestral weather cues, are facing unprecedented climate unpredictability. William Karatibu, a bean and maize grower, recalls interpreting ant trails,…
FAO project to empower over 2,000 youth in livestock feed production in Makueni
By Benson Ltamely More than 2,000 youth across Makueni County are poised to benefit from a five-year project that aims to improve livestock feed production…
Researchers push for region-tailored vaccines to tackle African Swine Fever
by Zablon Oyugi An international team of scientists has found that a promising African swine fever (ASF) vaccine can protect pigs against some strains of…
Gut Health: The Hidden Key to Profitable Poultry Farming
By Sandra Neddy For most farmers, feed is like gold dust. Every scoop poured into the feeder is an investment—a hope that tomorrow’s chickens will…
Training highlights role of gut health in boosting poultry productivity
Farmers and millers were urged to invest in poultry gut health during a training hosted by Essential Drugs Limited and Biochem, with experts stressing the…
Kenya unveils late blight-resistant potato, offering farmers new hope
By Shelmith Nelima Potato farmers in Kenya may soon breathe a sigh of relief as the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), in partnership…
Seedball technology reviving Kenyan forests and farms
Tiny black balls of seed and dust are bringing new life to Kenya’s forests and farms. Seedball technology offers a cheap, low-maintenance way to restore…
UoN launches agri-innovation centre to bridge gap between theory and practice
Agriculture students at the University of Nairobi will now move beyond textbooks into real-world farming, thanks to the new technology and innovation centre launched recently…
New resistant potato varieties offer hope against PCN in Kenya
Kenya’s potato farmers now have fresh hope against the devastating Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), as researchers introduce new resistant varieties and promote sustainable management practices…
James Hutton Institute scientists introduce new potato varieties in Kenya to help battle major pest
By Zablon Oyugi Scientists from The James Hutton Institute have introduced two new potato varieties to Kenya, which are now included in Kenya’s National Variety…
Kenya unveils new tea export strategy to boost farmer earnings and secure Egyptian market
Kenya is shifting from bulk exports to packaging and branding tea at source, with new distribution hubs in Cairo, a move designed to fetch higher…
Nyeri farmers warned against early planting amid unreliable showers
Despite recent rains, Nyeri farmers have been cautioned against planting crops too early, with experts warning that the showers are too short-lived to sustain growth…
Rooted apical cuttings technology set to transform potato farming in Kenya
Farmers in Kenya are reaping record potato harvests thanks to Rooted Apical Cuttings (RAC) technology — a game-changing method that produces disease-free seed, doubles yield,…
When Kenya’s coffee hit the jackpot — US $60 (≈Ksh7,700)/kg at ACT 2025
At Safari Park early this year, a packed room of farmers, Asian buyers and industry leaders watched Kenyan micro-lots sell for record prices, while barista…