
Choosing the right fungicide
by HENRY KINYUA Today there are very many chemicals in the market and farmers are

Regional Commissioners Laud Tanzania Agriculture Ministry for Sector Reforms
Tanzania Regional Commissioners have commended the Ministry of Agriculture for shifting the long-held narrative of

Fresh Bid to Reclaim Coffee Farming in Taita Taveta
The Kenya National and the County governments have stepped up efforts to revive coffee farming

Why the Nairobi Coffee Exchange Takes a Mid-Season Break
By Henry Kinyua If coffee auctions followed the rhythm of music, the Nairobi Coffee Exchange

Kenya Targets 125% Growth in Pig Value Chain by 2030
Kenya has stepped up efforts to transform its pig value chain, with the government projecting

Learn about modern beekeeping equipment
Modern beekeeping is increasingly emerging as a viable commercial venture, driven in part by the

NBA Assures GMOs are Optional Amid Court Delays on High-Yielding Cassava
By Kimuri Mwangi When Kenya’s Cabinet lifted a 10-year ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

AFA Targets Rogue Traders in Nationwide Macadamia Crackdown
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has intensified a crackdown on unlicensed macadamia dealers and

SACCO Reforms Take Centre Stage as Leaders Weigh Governance and Control
By Kimuri Mwangi Cooperative leaders have convened to deliberate on critical issues of governance, integrity,

Somalia Inaugurates Government-Led Agriculture Coordination Platform
The Somalia Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI), in partnership with the Food and

Ethiopia Boosts Crop Yields with Release of Improved Seeds
The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) has announced the release of improved seed varieties

How to Raise Honey Processing Standards with the Right Tools
Modern beekeeping practices are increasingly shaping higher standards in honey processing, with hygiene and product

Production Drops, Earnings Rise: Kenya Tea’s 2025 Paradox
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya’s tea industry demonstrated resilience in 2025, posting modest growth in earnings

Proposed ANITRAC Law to Digitize Animal Identification and Boost Farmer Returns
The Kenyan government has introduced the Animal Identification and Traceability Bill (ANITRAC, 2026), a proposed

Lower Grades Weigh on Prices as NCE Trades Ksh 868 Million (USD-6.7Million) in Sale 24
By Henry Kinyua If coffee auctions had personalities, Sale 24 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange

Rwanda’s New Cold Storage Network Targets 400,000 Smallholders
Rwanda has taken a major step toward modernizing its agricultural sector with the signing of

Hichilema Rallies Farmers to Work Longer and Embrace Technology for Higher Yields
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged farmers to increase productivity by extending working hours, describing the

Avocado Harvest for Export Set to Begin Next Month
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the opening of the avocado harvesting season

Nyandarua Positions Itself as an Emerging Coffee-Growing Region
Nyandarua County is positioning itself to join Kenya’s coffee-growing regions as both county and national

Volumes Ease as Nairobi Coffee Exchange Trades USD 9.75 Million in Sale 23
By Henry Kinyua The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) recorded lower volumes in Sale 23 of

Forget Honey, today Bee Venom is the Liquid Gold Redefined in Beekeeping
Beekeeping has generally been practised in a few places in Kenya, largely on a small

Why It Now Costs More to Grow Coffee in Kenya Than Ever Before
By Henry Kinyua The cost of producing coffee in Kenya remains a critical concern for

Savannah Honey, JOYWO Push for Women’s Inclusion in Lucrative Apiculture Value Chains
Officials from the Joyful Women Organization (JOYWO), an initiative under First Lady Rachel Ruto, have

Government Pumps Sh3.5 Billion into Tea Factories as KTDA is Warned on Accountability
Tea farmers are set to benefit from a Sh3.5 billion government investment aimed at refurbishing

West Pokot Targets Higher Incomes with Coffee Seedling Distribution
The West Pokot County Government has launched the distribution of 4,200 coffee seedlings to farmers

Rehabilitation Centre Clients Receive Hands-On Farming Training
Clients undergoing treatment at the Uasin Gishu County Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre in Moiben visited

Prices Dip to Season Low as Nairobi Coffee Exchange Trades USD 11.1 Million in Sale 22
By Henry Kinyua Sale 22 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange recorded 32,303 bags (1,977,568 kg)

Kenya Pushes Oil seed Farming to Reduce KSh 500 Billion Food Import Bill
By Kimuri Mwangi The government is intensifying efforts to promote the cultivation of oilseed crops

The return of the Coffee Board of Kenya as the Coffee Act 2023 becomes law
By Henry Kinyua If laws were coffee varieties, the Coffee Act 2023 would be the

New Digital Portal to Improve Coffee Seedlings Tracking in Uasin Gishu
Uasin Gishu County launched a new digital platform to modernise its coffee programme and improve

Prices Rise as Nairobi Coffee Exchange Trades USD 11.6 Million in Sale 21 Despite Slight Drop in Volumes
By Henry Kinyua If coffee auctions had personalities, the Nairobi Coffee Exchange would probably be
