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Campaign to fight mango fruit fly launched in Kenya
Kenya has taken the first steps to re-enter the international mango market after years of
Massive, border-spanning campaign needed to combat locust upsurge in East Africa
Desert Locust swarms in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia – already unprecedented in their size and
New KCC to venture into goat and camel milk processing
Dairy goat and camel farmers have a reason to smile as New KCC plans to
Uganda rolling out National Oil Palm Project
Uganda is rolling out a National Oil Palm Project. An estimated 30,800 households will directly
KTDA finally snared by the President
“The Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited (KTDA) welcomes the address by H.E. President, Hon.
Locusts may spread further-warns FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has given out a warning
Agribusiness
Bee keepers Cooperative gets a boost from County Government
MARKILANJO Bee Keepers Cooperative has received 20 beehives and other bee equipment from Nakuru Ciunty
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) announces commercialization of the Aliciana Barley variety
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has announced commercialization of the Aliciana Barley Variety a year after it
We are killing 60,000 chicks weekly – Kenya poultry breeders
Poultry breeders in Kenya are suffering massive losses due to the invasion of cheap day-old
Organic farmer/Agronomist who hasn’t used chemicals for 32 years
We are a bit late for our appointment with Dr. Mwangi Gachamba an organic farmer
South Sudan agriculture goes digital
Agriculture in South Sudan is going digital despite of many years of turbulence. Alliance for
Dairy farming in Nairobi City
Livestock farming in Nairobi City County is doing well although real estate has taken a
Agriculture Policy
KTDA finally snared by the President
“The Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited (KTDA) welcomes the address by H.E. President, Hon.
Locusts may spread further-warns FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has given out a warning
New KPCU Board officially inaugurated
The inaugural board of the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (New KPCU) was officially inaugurated
Kenyan Cabinet approves Kshs. 3 Billion Cherry Advance Revolving Fund regulations to boost coffee
The Rules and Regulations required to govern the Kshs. 3 Billion Cherry Advance Revolving Fund
Need to harness youth’s potential to end hunger -FAO
Youth face immense challenges, reason why it is imperative to scale up youth-focused initiatives and
All livestock in Kenya to be registered under new proposed regulations
The new livestock regulations being formulated will change the way animals and their products are
Agriculture Politics
Kenya to impose 16% VAT on Ugandan Milk
Kenya will impose a 16 per cent value added tax (VAT) on milk imports from
Central Kenya Governors keen on improving agriculture
Central Region Economic Bloc (CEREB) Governors have agreed to co-operate on ways that can improve
More Crop Regulations on the way
The new potato regulations will be implemented to the letter to ensure that farmers are
Governor Kimemia promises to enforce potato regulations
Nyandarua became the second county after Nakuru to enforce the new potato regulations. Governor Francis
Nakuru County starts implementation of the Potato regulations
by HENRY KINYUA Nakuru County has started implementing the rules that will govern potato trade
Choosing the right fungicide
by HENRY KINYUA Today there are very many chemicals in the market and farmers are
Science and Technology
Resistance to drugs- how to avoid it
When you get sick, your first thought might be to get antibiotics from your doctor.
Kenya Cabinet approves commercial farming of BT cotton
The Kenya Cabinet of Ministers has today approved the commercial farming of BT cotton hybrids
Agriculture experts assess potato disease in Narok County
Potatoes in Narok County Kenya, have been hit by a strange disease. This prompted the
County pilots new technology and strawberry variety
Nakuru County in Kenya has turned to technology in a bid to improve strawberry production.
Organic Farming- you still need to seek professional advice
By Henry Kinyua Of late, social media has been awash with reports of improper pesticide
Successful Egg Harvest Breaks New Ground in Saving the Northern White Rhinoceros
There are only two northern white rhinos left worldwide, both of them female. Saving this
Agriculture Products
New KCC to venture into goat and camel milk processing
Dairy goat and camel farmers have a reason to smile as New KCC plans to
FAO supporting Zanzibar sea cucumber farming
Seaweed is a precious product for the 25 000 Zanzibari farmers that depend on it,
Look at milk pricing – Governor Kimemia urges National Government There is need to create
First lactose free milk launched in the region by New KCC
Kenya’s milk processor and marketer has launched the first 100% lactose free milk in the
Raw materials driving feed prices high – Kenya feed manufacturers
Farmers in Kenya have been complaining of the high cost of production specifically due to
7 peanut butter brands suspended due to aflatoxin
After years of losses and even loss of life associated with aflatoxin in maize, it
Swahili News
Tanzania -Wakala wa Taifa wa Hifadhi ya Chakula (NFRA) kutoa shilingi milioni 500 kwa serikali
Wakala wa Taifa wa Hifadhi ya Chakula (NFRA) leo imetoa mchango wake wa shilingi milioni
Vijana wahamasishwa kuhusu umiliki wa ardhi
Serikali ya Kaunti ya Lamu nchini Kenya kupitia Wizara ya Ardhi na miundo msingi ikiongozwa
Bodi za mazao kuunganishwa kuunda Mamlaka tatu za mazao – Waziri Hasunga
Serikali imedhamiria kuziunganisha Bodi sita za mazao zilizopo chini ya Wizara ya Kilimo na kuwa
Waziri Hasunga akabidhi taarifa ya ubadhilifu kwenye vyama vya Ushirika Tanzania kwa TAKUKURU
Waziri wa Kilimo Mhe. Japhet Hasunga (Mb) leo amekabdihi ripoti ya ukaguzi wa Vyama vya
Tumieni ongezeko la uzalishaji wa mpunga kwenye mradi wa TANRICE kama chachu – Mhandisi Mtigumwe
Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Kilimo, Mhandisi Mathew Mtigumwe amewaasa Wataalam wa Sekta ya Kilimo kuongeza
Chunguza mfuko- Hasunga ashauri CAG
WAZIRI wa Kilimo wa Tanzania Mhe Japhet Hasunga amemshauri Mdhibiti na Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Hesabu