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We have spoken with KFC on potatoes – Agriculture CS Munya
Agriculture CS Peter Munya says they have spoken with KFC on the issue of the
Kenya Railways resumes livestock transport business
Kenya Railways has resumed the livestock transport business. In two (2) days, the railway company
Turkana in vaccination drive against PPR
The County Veterinary Services directorate has concluded a three-week livestock vaccination against Peste des Petits
KTDA releases Kshs 3 Billion as December payment to tea farmers
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has this week disbursed KES 3 billion as payment
KTDA commences transporting tea via SGR
Kenya Railways and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have entered into a partnership that
Uganda and Kenya agree to dialogue on trade issues
A trade war mostly touching on agricultural produce pitting Uganda and Kenya has been averted
Agribusiness
Farming is a scam – says Radio Presenter
By Kimuri Mwangi A popular vernacular radio presenter has trashed farming after suffering losses. Kameme
What you need to know about drip irrigation
By David Ndegwa Drip irrigation is an efficient and cost-effective irrigation method which fortunately enough, is gaining acceptance
Here are farming rules
By David Ndegwa Farming is like a game and to play any game effectively, one
Using animal identification for more formal engagement and investment in dairy farming
By Kimuri Mwangi Animal identification remains an area that has not received the necessary attention
Farming changes life for youth in Central African Republic
Whilst studying for his business degree, Emmanuel had dreams of being an entrepreneur and earning
Study shows access to infrastructure can increase youth engagement in agriculture
Youth unemployment remains a critical challenge in developing countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where the
Agriculture Policy
Uganda and Kenya agree to dialogue on trade issues
A trade war mostly touching on agricultural produce pitting Uganda and Kenya has been averted
NCPB offers a new price for maize
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has announced a new maize purchasing price of
Kenya has developed a draft Kenya Leather Development Policy
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, in consultation with the Kenya Leather Development
Millers directed to increase sugarcane prices to farmers
The Agriculture Ministry has ordered millers to increase sugarcane prices paid to farmers. Invoking the
4K Clubs roll-out on course
In a bid to monitor the progress of the national roll-out of 4K clubs, the
Here are the tea reforms despite the challenges – Munya
By Kimuri Mwangi The tea sub-sector is very important in Kenya as it supports over
Agriculture Politics
KTDA runs to court again
The High Court in Nairobi on Monday (April 26, 2021) issued orders restraining the Attorney
Has the chicken come home to roost for KTDA as police raid offices?
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited has been left to releasing a flurry
High Court Suspends President Kenyatta’s Executive Order on KTDA managed Factory Elections, Subsidiaries
The High Court in Nairobi has this afternoon issued a conservatory order suspending the implementation
High Court Dismisses AFA’s Application to be Enjoined in Suit Against Tea Act
The High Court in Embu has dismissed an application by the Agriculture and Food Authority
Uganda hit hard in the creamy, milky battle in East Africa
By Kimuri Mwangi A creamy, milky, battle has been going on for a while in
KTDA Managers summoned by DCI
Senior Managers from the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have been summoned to appear before
Science and Technology
KALRO working towards the introduction of adaptive grasses and animal breeds
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has taken the smart agriculture
How drip irrigation works
By David Ndegwa Drip irrigation is a very effective method of irrigation, majorly because it
Farmers to benefit from launch of pest and weed identification app
The Corteva™ FarmFundi app provides a digital and pest identification guide for farmers Farmers in Kenya will now be
New potato varieties
The Ministry of Agriculture through Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has produced potato
Kenya National Biosafety Authority Approves Genetically Modified Cassava
The Kenya National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved environmental release of genetically modified (GM) cassava
Digitization equipment set to accelerate Kenya’s breeding programs
Last month, the CGIAR Excellence in Breeding (EiB) platform handed over digitization equipment to the
Agriculture Products
List of Agrochemical products approved by Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) for management of potato pest and disease
This is a list of the relevant pesticide products approved by Pest Control Products Board
Farmer beware- that animal feed could be sand
By Kimuri Mwangi Mwangi (not his real name) is a prominent dairy farmer from Nyeri
KEBS bans sale and consumption of Rumate feed supplement
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has suspended the sale and distribution of Rumate animal
The Weekly Coffee Dose with Henry Kinyua
By Henry Kinyua About a month ago, the Nairobi Coffee Auction trading floor was closed
Industry has pesticides ready for locust spraying in Kenya- Agrochemicals Association
Kenya has the pesticides to tackle the country’s locust invasion ready and stored in local
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
Swahili News
Mawaziri wa Kilimo Afrika Mashariki wakutana
Mawaziri wa Kilimo, Mifugo na Uvuvi wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki walikutana hivi karibuni Jijini
Limeni alizeti mpate faida ya haraka – Waziri Mkuu Majaliwa
Waziri Mkuu wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mhe. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa amewaasa Wakulima wa
Tanzania yapambana na nzige
Waziri wa Kilimo Profesa Adolf Mkenda (Mb) ametoa tathmini ya kazi ya kuwadhibiti nzige wa
Bilioni 12 za wakulima wa kahawa kagera kulipwa
Serikali ya Tanzania imesema wakulima waliokusanya kahawa yao kwenye vyama vya ushirika mkoani Kagera wataanza
Uzalishanji wa mkonge umepanda – Mgumba
Juhudi zinazochukuliwa na Serikali zimewezesha uzalishaji wa zao la mkonge kupanda kutoka tani 19,700 mwaka
Wanafunzi wa kilimo wasifukuzwe – Kusaya
Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Kilimo Bw.Gerald Kusaya ameagiza uongozi wa Chuo cha mafunzo ya Kilimo