Kilimo General News

Rwanda becomes home country of the African Green Revolution Forum
The Government of Rwanda is fully committed to drive a comprehensive agricultural transformation in Rwanda

Meru Governor asks for prompt payment of coffee farmers
Governor Kiraitu Murungi has called on the Coffee Subsector Implementation Committee to increase efforts in

Kenyan farmers to access inputs using an E-voucher next year – Kiunjuri
Kenya Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri has announced that the Government will next year launch

Wheat in Ethiopia
Although Ethiopia is a country with vast land, many rivers, a large population of labor

FAO sees cereal boom, protein pinch and banana risks
World meat production is expected to decline in 2019 for the first time in more

Uganda to host delegates from 40 countries for 10th Anniversary of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation
Uganda has been selected to host delegates from over 40 countries for the 10th Anniversary of

5 natural solutions organic farmer uses in his farm.
It is known that many plants are medicinal and are also pest repellants. Our forefathers

Why Uganda holds an Annual Indigenous and Traditional Food Fair
On Friday the 25th of October 2019, the 9th edition of the Annual Indigenous and

Promoting aquaculture in Nyeri County
The County Government of Nyeri in collaboration with Karatina University, Department of Natural Resources Mathira

Equity Group kick starts a 35 million tree planting campaign
Equity Group has announced plans to implement an ambitious project to plant 35 million trees

What is up in the tea sector in Kenya?
The issue of tea has been a hot topic in Kenya recently. This is because

Agriculture growth in Rwanda
During the second quarter of 2019, Agriculture growth in Rwanda was 5% and contributed 1.5

FAO report cites 41 countries needing external assistance for food
Some 41 countries continue to be in need of external assistance for food, with conflicts

Useful avocado tips
Courtesy of the World Avocado Organization How do I know if an avocado is ripe

350 milk coolers for milk co-operatives in Kenya
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Kenya has imported 350 milk coolers worth

Mango- Second fruit production wise in Kenya
Mango is the second most produced fruit in Kenya after bananas. According to a report

Who is at the highest risk of exposure from pesticides?
By Henry Kinyua Who is at the highest risk of exposure from pesticides? This is

7 secrets that forests have been keeping from you
By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Where would you find the

Small Businesses Soaring,Driving Growth Across African Agriculture
A report published by Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) finds that millions

How to identify genuine seed.
Have you ever been a victim of fake seed? If not, you are lucky. Some

Job opportunities at Centum Agri-Business Sector
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Kilimo Talk – Livestock registration in Netherlands
If you keep animals (livestock) in the Netherlands, you must comply with the regulations regarding

Kilimo Talk- Dairy Goat farming quick facts
The increasing human population is leading to increased land pressure. Consequently, the smaller land sizes

Planting your Hass Avocado seedlings
PROCEDURE FOR PLANTING HASS AVOCADO SEEDLINGS After purchasing the Hass seedlings, the next step is

Prescription for the tea sector
Is it a storm in a teacup or a cyclone in the tea sector? What

Pyrethrum gradually turning Nakuru white again
Since its introduction into Kenya in 1928, the pyrethrum sector has had a mixed bag

More Crop Regulations on the way
The new potato regulations will be implemented to the letter to ensure that farmers are

We are committed to revive Pyrethrum industry – Kiunjuri
The National Government is committed to revive the pyrethrum sector in partnership with county governments.