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KTDA finally snared by the President
“The Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited (KTDA) welcomes the address by H.E. President, Hon.
January 17, 2020
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Locusts may spread further-warns FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has given out a warning
January 17, 2020
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New KPCU Board officially inaugurated
The inaugural board of the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (New KPCU) was officially inaugurated
January 7, 2020
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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
January 6, 2020
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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
December 19, 2019
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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
December 17, 2019
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World food prices jump in November
By Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) World food prices rose significantly in November, reaching their
December 11, 2019
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Countries come together in a bid to increase agricultural mechanization services access
Several African countries are meeting in Uganda to chart a way forward towards increasing access
December 9, 2019
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Turkana County to use flood water to beat food insecurity
Turkana County in Kenya plans to utilize flood water as part of the County government’s
December 9, 2019
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Uganda deploys milk checkpoints along major highways
The Ugandan Government has taken measures towards increased consumer protection and quality assurance for Milk
December 5, 2019
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Uganda moves to Create a Veterinary Medicine Authority
The Uganda State Minister for Animal Industry, Hon. Joy Kabatsi has said Ministry of Agriculture,
December 3, 2019
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Nyeri County trains avocado farmers & extension officers
Business Innovation Facility (BIF) has facilitated the training of extension service providers and farmers along
November 29, 2019
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DRIVE FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION TO INVOLVE CREATIVE ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA IN UGANDA SCHOOLS
Representatives of the implementing Ministries of the Uganda Multi-Sectoral Food and Nutrition Project have concluded
November 24, 2019
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Kenya acts on immature avocado fruits
Kenya has taken steps to ensure immature avocado fruits do not find their way to
November 18, 2019
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Uganda releases Vanilla sub-sector update for farmers registered in the Vanilla farmer groups
The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries through Hon. Christopher Kibanzanga the State Minister
November 17, 2019
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Nakuru County keen on promoting Climate Smart Agriculture
Nakuru County banks on promoting, streamlining, coordinating and regulating research in crops, livestock and genetic
November 14, 2019
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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
November 2, 2019
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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)
November 2, 2019
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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
October 30, 2019
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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
October 22, 2019
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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
October 21, 2019
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Potato regulations making – behind the scenes
The making of any regulations in Kenya raises suspicion among the parties affected to a
September 28, 2019
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What is up in the tea sector in Kenya?
The issue of tea has been a hot topic in Kenya recently. This is because
September 27, 2019
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Uganda rolls out Ethical Code of Conduct for Agricultural Extension Service Providers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries developed an Ethical Code of Conduct for
September 20, 2019
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15 counties set to benefit from the Aquaculture Business Development Programme
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with six
September 20, 2019
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Dams to ease water scarcity in pastoralist areas
The Kenyan government is set to construct three dams worth Sh250 million each in West
September 20, 2019
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Guidelines for Import, Export and Transit of Animals and Animal Products in Uganda
Below are the procedures for import, export and transit of animal and animal products in
September 16, 2019
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Outstanding Smallholder Farmer and Eminent Agricultural Policy Advocate share 2019 Africa Food Prize
Two exceptional professionals, who are both at the same time successful agricultural producers, have today
September 4, 2019
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AGRF Returns to Ghana to Leverage the Digital Revolution For an Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Africa
More than 2300 delegates have gathered in Accra, Ghana for the 10th edition of the
September 3, 2019
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Muranga County makes a mark in milk and avocado production
Farmers Co-operative Societies have made it easy to find a common market for their
September 2, 2019
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