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The top five coffee-producing counties in Kenya analysis
By Henry Kinyua The top five coffee-producing counties of Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Muranga, Kiambu, and Kericho
May 16, 2025
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Migori Sugarcane Farmers Demand Kshs 317 Million Arrears from Sony Sugar
Sugarcane farmers in Migori County are demanding the immediate release of Kshs 317 million owed
May 12, 2025
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COMESA Competition Commission Recognised for Tackling Food Inefficiencies
By Kimuri Mwangi The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has earned global recognition for its efforts
May 9, 2025
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Uganda to Establish First Cold Chain Storage Facility for Animal Vaccines
In a costly contradiction that has long plagued Uganda’s livestock sector, thousands of animals have
May 2, 2025
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FAO Urges Vigilance as Desert Locust Threat Intensifies in Northwest Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling on countries in
April 29, 2025
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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
April 22, 2025
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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
April 22, 2025
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Ethiopia to Host First International Date Palm Festival in 2025
Ethiopia will host the inaugural International Date Palm Festival in August 2025 following a partnership
April 18, 2025
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Residents Shift to Farming as Drought Persists in Mandera
In response to prolonged drought and food insecurity, communities in Mandera County are increasingly adopting
April 16, 2025
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Kenya only needs to proof there is no deforestation in EUDR coffee compliance, says EU
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya need not worry about its coffee compliance with the European Union’s
April 14, 2025
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Kenya and Korea Collaborate on Africa Rice Cultivation Complex in Mwea
Kenya and the Republic of Korea are jointly advancing the development of the Africa Rice Cultivation
April 9, 2025
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Kagwe facilitates Kapkoros tea factory dispute resolution
The longstanding dispute in Kapkoros Tea Factory (Plc) in Bomet County, that had threatened to
April 8, 2025
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KTDA reports a surge in power production in hydropower projects
KTDA Power Company Limited, a subsidiary of Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA), has reported a
April 5, 2025
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Youth urged to embrace agroforestry in smart climate agriculture.
By Kimuri Mwangi Young people have been urged to embrace smart agriculture, especially agroforestry, as
March 27, 2025
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Challenges and Solutions to Conservation Agriculture Adoption in Kenya
By Kimuri Mwangi The Kenya National Conservation Agriculture Symposium took place recently in Nairobi. One
March 20, 2025
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Symposium calls for more stakeholders inclusion in Conservation Agriculture
By Kimuri Mwangi Highlighting the benefits of Conservation Agriculture (CA), bringing onboard the private sector,
March 16, 2025
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Expired fertilizer in NCPB to be destroyed
Agriculture & Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe ordered the destruction of 27,518 bags of
March 13, 2025
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The HK Coffee Market Summary: Sale 22
By Henry Kinyua Welcome to This Week’s Edition of the HK Coffee Market Summary: Sale
March 12, 2025
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FAO Food Price Index rises in February
The benchmark for global food commodity prices rose in February, propelled by increased sugar, dairy,
March 11, 2025
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Seed Associations sign MoU
The African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) and the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) signed a
March 10, 2025
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Coffee brokerage at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange
By Henry Kinyua According to The Capital Markets (Coffee Exchange) Regulations, 2020, a broker is
February 24, 2025
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Building Climate Resilience – Zambian Smallholder Farmers Leading the Fight Against Climate Change
By Kimuri Mwangi As climate change intensifies, smallholder farmers in Southern Zambia face prolonged droughts
February 18, 2025
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Climate-smart innovations and data-driven solutions crucial to Kenya’s agriculture sector
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya’s agricultural sector faces increasing challenges such as climate risks—including prolonged droughts,
February 10, 2025
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The HK Coffee Market Summary : Sale 16
By Henry Kinyua Welcome to this week’s edition of The HK Coffee Market Summary: Sale
January 29, 2025
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The HK Coffee Market Summary ~ Sale 15
By Henry Kinyua Welcome to This Week’s Edition of The HK Coffee Market Summary: Sale
January 22, 2025
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Growing avocados in dry, black cotton soils
By David Ndegwa I was lucky to visit an avocado farmer and probably the only
January 21, 2025
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RCMRD reveals fragile wetland ecosystems struggle against human hubs of activity
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) has recently conducted assessments of
January 21, 2025
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Africa’s Pastoral Livestock Marketing & Development Platform Launched
By Suleiman Mbatiah A transformative initiative aimed at reshaping pastoral market ecosystems across Africa is
January 14, 2025
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Alice Ruhweza appointed as next AGRA President
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced the appointment of Alice
January 13, 2025
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African countries urged to collaborate to build resilient food systems
President William Ruto has called on African countries to implement common strategies to build resilient
January 13, 2025
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