AGRA launches Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue to revolutionize access to improved seeds
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has unveiled its groundbreaking Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue, marking a significant milestone for seed systems…
KEPHIS warns Seeds and Plant Varieties Bill 2025 could undermine oversight, fuel counterfeits
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Board has raised concerns over the proposed Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill 2025, cautioning that it could…
Soil health hub employs data science to boost food productivity in West Africa and Sahel
Nairobi, 21 July 2025 – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is deploying advanced data and AI driven modelling to boost soil nutrient management, soil…
Experts warn UN animal-source foods ban may harm nutrition for world’s poorest
A draft UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids from global diets risks inadvertently denying the world’s poorest the nutritional benefits of milk and meat, experts have said….
Understanding the distinctions between methionine sources availability in the animal feed additive sector
Methionine is a vital amino acid for poultry, swine, and dairy cattle. These animals cannot produce it on their own and must acquire it through…
Kenya’s First Dedicated KSh3 Billion Animal Feed Plant Set to Boost Livestock Sector
In a major move to elevate the livestock sector and catalyze agricultural growth, De Heus, a Dutch animal feed company, is investing in a state‑of‑the‑art feed…
Transforming Agrifood Systems Could Unlock Millions of Jobs for the Youth, FAO Says
By Zablon Oyugi A new flagship report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems,…
Somaliland Families Grow Hope Through Sustainable Farming
In drought-affected Somaliland, families living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps are turning to sustainable farming to rebuild their lives and secure food for their…
Kenya and IFAD Launch $126.8 Million Project to Strengthen Food Security
The Government of Kenya and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a new US$126.8 million investment aimed at enhancing food security, household…
Millet Snacks Market Set to Grow as Health-Conscious Consumers Drive Global Demand
The global millet snacks market is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by rising consumer demand for healthier, nutrient-rich alternatives to conventional snack foods. According to a…
Government Bans 77 Harmful Pesticides, Restricts Over 200 Others to Safeguard Health and Environment
NAIROBI, June 23, 2025 — Kenya has banned 77 pesticide products and imposed strict restrictions on over 200 others in a sweeping regulatory overhaul aimed…
Why young Meru farmer has gone back to coffee business
BY JOSEPH KABIA info@smartfarmerkenya.com for years, Thuura village in Imenti North, Meru County, was a top coffee-producing area in Central Kenya. Suddenly, most of the…
How Kiambu Youth Is Turning Worms and Insects into Thriving Farming Business
By Zablon Oyugi yuzablon@gmail.com In most African societies, children are usually scared of worms and insects. In some instances, when sulking or crying, they would…
Isiolo Women and Youth Breathe New Life into Camel Meat and Milk Value Chains, Uplifting Over 600 Lives
By Zablon Oyugi Camel meat and milk are emerging as transformative forces for women and youth in Kenya’s Isiolo County, where local communities are harnessing…
Program seeks to map livestock routes in Ethiopia and Kenya to help improve services for pastoralists
The Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) program is seeking to create national maps of livestock routes in Ethiopia and Kenya,…