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7 peanut butter brands suspended due to aflatoxin
After years of losses and even loss of life associated with aflatoxin in maize, it
Rwanda has made tremendous steps to end food insecurity – Mukeshimana
Rwanda has made tremendous progress towards overcoming food insecurity in the last decade and aims
Kasolwe Stock Ranch in Kamuli District Uganda to host new livestock interventions for Busoga Sub-region
Kasolwe Stock Ranch in Kamuli district has hosted the Ground-breaking for new livestock interventions for
FAO Director-General hails inclusive approach of Committee on World Food Security
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu has said he hopes the Committee on World Food Security (CFS)
FAO and the Netherland’s FMO partner to improve agriculture financing in developing countries
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank launched
5 natural solutions organic farmer uses in his farm.
It is known that many plants are medicinal and are also pest repellants. Our forefathers
Agribusiness
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
Group’s resilience pays off as they become horticultural processors
We are running late for a date with the Chairman of Karurumo Horticulture Self-help Group
Macharia- the urban dairy goat farmer
Kilimo News catches up with Robert Macharia at the Nairobi Agricultural Trade Fair popularly known
Kenya signs 3.7m Euro trade deal to boost agricultural exports
The European Union (EU) and the Kenyan Government signed the Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP)
Agriculture Policy
Rwanda has made tremendous steps to end food insecurity – Mukeshimana
Rwanda has made tremendous progress towards overcoming food insecurity in the last decade and aims
FAO Director-General hails inclusive approach of Committee on World Food Security
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu has said he hopes the Committee on World Food Security (CFS)
FAO and the Netherland’s FMO partner to improve agriculture financing in developing countries
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank launched
FAO and World Union of Wholesale Markets team up to combat food loss and waste
FAO and the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) have agreed to renew and strengthen
Nucleus farmer model rolled out by Uganda Agriculture Ministry
The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries has kick-started the roll out of the
Potato regulations making – behind the scenes
The making of any regulations in Kenya raises suspicion among the parties affected to a
Agriculture Politics
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
Where are the extension workers?
by HENRY KINYUA Farmers in Kenya are hungry for information on the best farming practices,
Aflatoxins: The good, the bad and the business news
by HENRY KINYUA Ten years ago the late Dr Kioko Mangeli, former Managing Director of
Science and Technology
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
We are committed to revive Pyrethrum industry – Kiunjuri
The National Government is committed to revive the pyrethrum sector in partnership with county governments.
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
Where are the extension workers?
by HENRY KINYUA Farmers in Kenya are hungry for information on the best farming practices,
Agriculture Products
7 peanut butter brands suspended due to aflatoxin
After years of losses and even loss of life associated with aflatoxin in maize, it
Play your role in safe pesticide use- farmers urged
The Agrochemicals Association of Kenya (AAK) is advocating for responsible pesticide use among small scale
Animal feed making- the food hazards involved
Animal feed making is a process that requires a lot of concentration and high standards
Poor feed quality- A malpractice by manufacturers?
Malpractices by feed manufacturers could be the cause of the sub-standard feeds in the market
Pyrethrum gradually turning Nakuru white again
Since its introduction into Kenya in 1928, the pyrethrum sector has had a mixed bag
Swahili News
Serikali yapongeza JUWANATA kwa kuanzisha Jumuiya ya wasindikaji nafaka.
Serikali imeupongeza uongozi wa muda wa Jumuiya ya Wasindikaji Nafaka Tanzania (JUWANATA) kwa kukamilisha rasimu
SERIKALI ITALINDA SOKO LA NDANI LA PAMBA -BASHE
Serikali imesema inatakutana na wadau wa zao la pamba nchini mapema mwanzoni mwezi Novemba mwaka
Tunahitaji tafiti bora za mbegu – Bashe
Naibu Waziri wa Wizara ya Kilimo Hussein Bashe jana (10/10/2019 ) aemeshauri Chuo Kikuu cha
BASHE: WADAU ZALISHENI MBEGU ZA MAZAO KWA WINGI TANZANIA
Serikali imewataka wazalishaji mbegu za mazao nchini Tanzania kuongeza uzalishaji na ubora ili nchi iepukane
AfriFARM waja na Technolojia ya kupambana na kiwavijeshi Vamizi Tanzania
Shirika la Kimarekani linalojihusisha na miradi mbalimbali ya kilimo na elimu (project concern international) PCI
Mwaka huu Tanzania tumejipanga kusindika korosho nyingi zaidi – Waziri Hasunga
Waziri wa Kilimo Mhe. Japhet Hasunga amewaambia Wasindikaji wadogo na Wakubwa wa korosho kuwa lengo