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Murang’a County Targets U.S. and China in Bid to Expand Agricultural Export Markets
Two separate delegations from Murang’a County are set to embark on international trade missions aimed

African Agriculture Needs a Data Revolution to Fast-Track its Transformation.
By Candice Kroutz-Kabongo, Digital Innovations Lead, Solidaridad The future of Africa’s agricultural sector hinges on

The HK Coffee Market Summary: Sale 28 Provisional Reports
By Henry Kinyua The provisional transaction reports from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange for Sale 28

Kwale Taps into Blue Economy to Transform Coastal Livelihoods
The Kwale County Government, in partnership with the Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project,

Ethiopia Highlights Agricultural Reforms at BRICS Ministerial Meeting in Brazil
Ethiopia participated in the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture held in Brasília, with the country

Ethiopia’s Agriculture Sector Drives Economic Growth, says Minister
Ethiopia’s agriculture sector continues to play a critical role in the country’s economic development, Minister

Former MCA finds solace in Sunflower and Castor
By Kimuri Mwangi During the recent Farmers Field Day at Wambugu Farm in Nyeri County,

Improving youth skills in agriculture
By Kimuri Mwangi The youth have been urged to make use of different platforms including

Agribusiness stakeholders consult under the Inclusive Agribusiness Club
By Kimuri Mwangi Stakeholders in the agribusiness sector met under the umbrella of the Inclusive

Agribusiness talk ~ Onion farming.
By David Ndegwa After a considerable assessment, I have concluded that onion farming is a

Kenya National Farmers’ Federation and iCRA in partnership to provide agribusiness training to Kenyan farmers
By Kimuri Mwangi The Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) and iCRA have signed a Memorandum

The Agribusiness Talk – Onion Nursery preparation.
By David Ndegwa What determines the size of an onion nursery? Let’s say in this

African Agriculture Needs a Data Revolution to Fast-Track its Transformation.
By Candice Kroutz-Kabongo, Digital Innovations Lead, Solidaridad The future of Africa’s agricultural sector hinges on

Government sets aside Kshs 500 million for propagation and distribution of coffee seedlings
The government has set aside Kshs 500 million in the supplementary budget to support the

We are on top of things-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Senator David Wakoli Wafula.
The plight of smallholder farmers and their earnings has recently been a hot topic in

Tea hawking ban, government support & new KTDA top team heralds a great future for the industry
By Elijah Nyaberi With the government ban on the disastrous tea hawking menace and a

Kenya to host the Agri-Food Systems Financing Summit
By Kimuri Mwangi Despite agriculture’s vital role in boosting GDP and alleviating poverty, the sector

Goverment targets increased wheat production to reduce imports
By Kimuri Mwangi The Kenyan government is on a mission to reduce wheat imports into

Tanzania warns Malawi and South Africa as countries ban each others agricultural produce.
A trade row has erupted between Tanzania, Malawi and South Africa following a ban imposed

Landmark Decision on Safeguard Measures by the COMESA Court of Justice
By Kimuri Mwangi While safeguards remain an important trade remedy measure for protecting domestic industries,

Chege Kirundi replaces Njeru as KTDA Holdings Chairman
The Board of KTDA Holdings has today elected Mr. Chege Kirundi as the new National

KTDA accuses the government of interferring in tea matters
By Kimuri Mwangi Agriculture PS Dr Paul Rono has been accused of meddling in the

Jude Chesire elected International Sugar Organization Chairman
The Acting CEO of the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB), Jude Chesire, has been elected the

Thumaita Tea Factory Farmers Resumes Tea Plucking
Tea farmers affiliated with Thumaita Tea Factory resumed plucking and supply of green leaf to

ILRI Joins $27.4 Million Global Initiative to Reduce Livestock Methane Emissions
By Kimuri Mwangi The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has announced its participation in a

Private Sector urged to Partner with academic institutions in Commercializing Research and Innovations
The Vice Chancellor of Egerton University, Professor Isaac Kibwage, has called upon the private sector

Kenyans can grow potatoes from seeds apart from tubers now
By Kimuri Mwangi Potatoes have long been grown from tubers, especially in Africa and Kenya.

EAC experts to tackle new and emerging pest threats of bananas together
By Kimuri Mwangi Banana is one of the crops critical to food security in the

Biochar initiative to support Zambia smallholder farmers
By Kimuri Mwangi Solidaridad, Kvuno, Planboo, and the Cotton Development Trust have announced a strategic

Scholars urged to take lead in Biotech and GMO education
By Kimuri Mwangi Scientists have been challenged to take charge and conduct more civic education

The HK Coffee Market Summary: Sale 28 Provisional Reports
By Henry Kinyua The provisional transaction reports from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange for Sale 28

Bashe Warns Against Discarding Avocado Produce, Advocates for Alternative Uses
The Tanzania Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), has cautioned against the widespread practice

The HK Coffee Market Summary: Sale 26 Provisional Reports
By Henry Kinyua Welcome to The HK Coffee Market Summary Provisional Transaction Reports of Sale

Iyego Coffee Cooperative Society: A Thriving Agricultural Heritage in Murang’a County
By Henry Kinyua Today we celebrate another remarkable farmers’ cooperative in Kenya’s fertile Mt. Kenya

The HK Coffee Market Summary- Sale 25 at the NCE
By Henry Kinyua The Nairobi Coffee Exchange held Sale 25 on Wednesday, April 2, 2025,

The HK Coffee Market Summary: Sale 24 Provisional Reports
By Henry Kinyua Welcome to This Week’s Edition of The HK Coffee Market Summary: Sale

Bajeti ya Kilimo Tanzania-umwagiliaji na mbegu bora zapewa kipaumbele
Idadi ya Watanzania ni Milioni 61.74. Kati ya hao asilimia 65.6 sawa na zaidi ya

Kampuni yakatazwa kununua parachichi
Waziri wa Kilimo Tanzania Hussein Bashe ameagiza kukamatwa kwa mmliki wa kampuni ya Candia Fresh

Mikakati ya kuwawezesha wakulima wa mkonge kuzalisha kwa tija
Naibu Waziri wa Kilimo nchini Tanzania Mhe. Anthony Mavunde amewataka Wakulima wa zao la mkonge

Mavunde awasihi wakulima wajisajili
Naibu Waziri wa Kilimo Tanzania Mhe. Anthony Mavunde amewataka wakulima nchini kujitokeza katika zoezi la

Wakulima wapimiwe ardhi na wapewe hati, asema Naibu wa Waziri Mavunde
Naibu Waziri wa Kilimo wa Tanzania Mhe. Anthony Mavunde ameitaka Timu ya wataalamu wa Ardhi

Mavunde ahimiza kilimo mkataba kwa wakulima juu ya soko
Naibu Waziri wa Kilimo Mhe. Anthony Mavunde amewataka wachakataji wa mazao ya kilimo kuingia mikataba