State to increase area under irrigation for rice, maize
PS says this will address food security issues and help in job creation
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KALRO's bean variety produces less gas, says reseachers
Waithera is specifically bred to produce less gas, offering a more comfortable consumption experience.
Potato farmers join cooperatives for better markets, seed access
The growers in Nyandarua and Narok counties hope to improve their profitability and enhance overall quality of potato ...
Digital platform launched to cut transaction cost for traders
The platform will cut time and cost associated with obtaining trade plant health licensing
Brookside partners with hoteliers to expand market
Manager says processor has made deeper investments in its product value chain to ensure sustained high-quality products
Support small scale farming systems to enhance food security – Stakeholders urge
“It is sad that only 18 per cent of land in Kenya is arable and 62 per cent of this is acidic."
Dairy cooperatives empowering women in Narok County
Before joining the cooperative, some members would hawk milk door-to-door, a task that was both exhausting and often ...
Baringo dairy cooperative championing milk safety from farm to consumer
Initially, milk adulteration was rampant, but it is now minimal, says manager
Kenyan agritech company honoured in Rwanda
Silo Africa, founded by Eliud Rugut, came second place at the inaugural 2024 AYuTe NextGen competition.
Agriculture sector gets Sh84.9 billion
This is a 0.2 percent decline from the previous year's
Kiambu's Makadara market traders take lead in enhancing food safety
Traders have benefited from training provided by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition and the county on proper ...
PRINT: Food safety is a shared responsibility, says PS
PS says food should always be covered to maintain freshness and protect it from contamination
Dramatic reduction in food aid needs for Kenyans, says report
Report attributes decrease to near-average to above-average long rains
1,000 youths to be trained in agribusiness
Chelugui said the cohorts are involved in farm inputs distribution, stocking, retailing
Portable device for testing nutrition levels in grains developed
The tool has been aligned with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation strategy
Vegetable drying aids farmers against climate change
World Vegetable Centre shows that levels of vegetable consumption in sub-Saharan Africa are the lowest
Geranium: The wonder crop bringing smiles to farmers
Harvesting occurs three times a year, and her half-acre plot yields 150 kilos per harvest in good rainy seasons.
Youths drawn from other professions into poultry farming
The project targets to empower up to 120,000 youth in ASAL regions on farming activities.
Boost research funding to tackle Africa's climate crisis, urge experts
Say research support is critical because adapting to climate change requires continuous investment
Food commodity prices drop due to good long rains and ...
Expert says consumers can expect cost to ease as the peak harvest period starts from August to November