Kilimo General News
FAO calls for reversal of soil degradation
Reversing soil degradation is vital if we want to feed a growing global population, protect
January 31, 2022
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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
January 15, 2022
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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
January 7, 2022
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KTDA commences transporting tea via SGR
Kenya Railways and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have entered into a partnership that
January 6, 2022
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KFC potatoes run out but can’t use local ones
This is the tweet by Fast food chain KFC that has generated a lot of
January 4, 2022
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Are countries ready for the fall armyworm?
Fall armyworm is one of the most dangerous plant pests in the world, feeding on
December 29, 2021
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From IT, Alex found a home in pig farming
It’s 5:00am in rural Kiambu County, just outside the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. A cacophony
December 21, 2021
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Kenyan flowers off to the Netherlands via Eldoret Airport
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) with other stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County recently
December 17, 2021
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Kilimo Trust changing fortunes for farmers and other stakeholders in Kenya’s rice sector.
In Kenya, rice demand has been growing over the years. In 2019, Kenya imported rice
December 17, 2021
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New report shows Africa’s growing hunger crisis
A new, interactive digital report shows that the number of hungry people in Africa continues to
December 16, 2021
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Tea farmers now to receive payment in the first week of the month
Smallholder tea farmers will now receive payment for their green leaf deliveries in the first
December 9, 2021
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KTDA reduces interest rates on loans
Greenland Fedha Limited, the microfinance arm of KTDA Holdings, has reduced the interest rate on
December 1, 2021
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Aquaculture project rolls out in Kiambu
Over 2,000 farmers in the aquaculture value chain will directly benefit from the KShs 47.1
December 1, 2021
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Carla Mucavi, the FAO Representative in Kenya talks about the drought affecting the region
Carla Mucavi, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation’s Representative in Kenya, stresses
November 29, 2021
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KTDA releases Ksh 21Bilion tea bonus
Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services Limited (KTDA-MS) has released Ksh. 21.57 billion, being the
October 27, 2021
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KTDA celebrates Uhuru’s directive on fertilizer subsidy
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited (KTDA) has welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive for
October 23, 2021
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New momentum and energy on agri-food systems hailed despite crises
The World Food Day 2021 celebrations were held with a global event where participants noted
October 18, 2021
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World cereal production expected to lag behind global consumption
World food commodity prices rose in September, led by tightening supply conditions and robust demand
October 12, 2021
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Wilson Muthaura confirmed as KTDA CEO
The Board of the Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Limited (KTDA Holdings Limited) has today
October 8, 2021
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Tea farmers to receive their bonus at end month
Smallholder tea factories have announced second payment rates (bonuses) for farmers for the financial year
October 3, 2021
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Kenya to host the first joint Grassland and Rangeland Congress
Kenya will host the first joint 24th International Grassland Congress and 11th International Rangeland Congress
September 28, 2021
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Bonus announcement coming soon – KTDA
Factory directors from the 54 KTDA-managed factories will from 20th September 2021 hold meetings to
September 16, 2021
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FAO calls for a greater focus on heading off food crises before they strike
Advances in technology and data now allow us to predict and anticipate many disasters before
September 13, 2021
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Tiampati finally leaves KTDA
Long-serving KTDA Holdings Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Samuel Lerionka Tiampati has left the company effective
September 10, 2021
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ICRISAT awarded 2021 Africa Food Prize
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been awarded the 2021
September 9, 2021
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Importance of record keeping in agriculture
By David Ndegwa For those with farms that are more than 5 acres, I would
September 6, 2021
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Matiang’i, Munya receive KTDA Inspection report
CS Interior and Coordination of National Government Fred Matiang’i, CS Agriculture Peter Munya and the
August 27, 2021
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65,000 tonnes of fertilizer for tea farmers arrive at Mombasa Port
Approximately 65,000 tonnes of fertilizer imported by the Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services Limited
August 24, 2021
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KTDA announces monthly green leaf payment increase for farmers
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited Board has today approved an increase in monthly
August 23, 2021
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Kenya targeting Universities to increase local Coffee consumption.
By Kimuri Mwangi Through the Coffee Directorate, the Agricultural and Food Authority (AFA) has facilitated
August 23, 2021
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