How can we massively scale up nature-based solutions to address the major challenges facing the global community including climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation? …
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Kenya, through the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) project, have launched an open call for…
In agricultural research, a notable gender gap persists, particularly within the crop breeding sector. While women have often been well-represented in breeding labs and offices,…
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has today commemorated the International Women’s Day at the Chida Events Center in Abuja, Nigeria. The…
Public and private sectors of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC) have joined forces to boost…
Kenya’s vibrant livestock sector, which supports an estimated 25 million livelihoods and contributes 42% to the national agricultural GDP, continues to attract attention from investors…
They are often referred to as God’s gift to the cattleman due to their ability to withstand prolonged droughts, high temperatures and scarce vegetation, yet…
BERNADETTE MURGOR bmurgor@smartfarmerkenya.com This Special Dairy Edition was borne out of our commitment to helping farmers get the right information to derive tangible benefits from…
While much attention has been rightfully paid to aflatoxins, experts warn that they are not the only threat under the mycotoxins umbrella. Fusarium trichothecenes, ochratoxins,…
By Zablon Oyugi Kakuzi PLC has welcomed the Avocado Export season opening notification announced by the sector regulator with an offer to provide free maturity…
By Zablon Oyugi The global frozen vegetables market has experienced robust sales in the historical period assessment, exhibiting a growth rate of 3.1% during (2018-2022)….
By Zablon Oyugi The Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) has offered US$28 million (€25.8 million) grant to Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) to…
Unlock potential to milk dairy sector benefits
BERNADETTE MURGOR bmurgor@smartfarmerkenya.com This Special Dairy Edition was borne out of our commitment to helping farmers get the right information to derive tangible benefits from…