Food prices rise sharply in January
Global food prices rose in January for the eighth consecutive month, led by cereals, vegetable
February 5, 2021
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New Zealand contributes NZD 6.8 million to facilitate market linkages for smallholder farmers in Rwanda
The Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) has welcomed the Government of New Zealand as a
February 1, 2021
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Study shows access to infrastructure can increase youth engagement in agriculture
Youth unemployment remains a critical challenge in developing countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where the
February 1, 2021
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Pyrethrum farmers trained
Twenty Nakuru pyrethrum farmers are undergoing a three-day training program on the pyrethrum value chain,
January 29, 2021
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Kshs. 10 million market to be built in Magumu,Nyandarua County
The Royal Danish Government will support the construction of a market shed at Soko Mpya
January 29, 2021
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Turkana County and WFP to strengthen partnership on food and nutrition security
The World Food Programme (WFP) and Turkana County Government will strengthen the implementation of the
January 28, 2021
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UN report shows climate litigation on the rise
Climate litigation cases have spiked in recent years, making the courtroom increasingly relevant to efforts
January 27, 2021
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Restocking Lake Naivasha
The County Government of Nakuru in collaboration with the National Government has introduced 100,000 tilapia
January 27, 2021
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KCSAP enters phase two in Elgeyo Marakwet
The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet has disbursed Kshs. 35.5 Million to 74 groups from
January 26, 2021
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Funding shortfalls threaten continued locust fight – FAO
A locust fighting force assembled by countries in East Africa to combat an invasion of the crop-devouring
January 23, 2021
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We are ready for the second wave of locusts invasion- Munya
Kenya is battling the second wave of Desert locust invasion which entered from Ethiopia and
January 21, 2021
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Six Counties join hands to enforce the 50kgs potato packaging rule.
Six potato producing counties have agreed to work together to enforce the 50kgs potato packaging
January 20, 2021
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Orange fleshed sweet potato vines for sale
The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet is calling on potential buyers to buy highly nutritious,
January 20, 2021
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Namibia communities embracing hydroponic fodder production to beat drought
Drought-hit communities in Namibia are embracing hydroponic fodder production as a viable means of saving
January 19, 2021
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Global glut pushes down tea prices according to KTDA
The volume of green leaf produced by smallholder tea farmers under Kenya Tea Development Agency
January 18, 2021
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Milk value addition
Nakuru County plans to train more than 5,000 farmers in milk value addition through cheese
January 18, 2021
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Working towards the eradication of Peste des petits ruminants disease
Globally, the number of outbreaks of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), also known as sheep
January 15, 2021
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Harvesting time in Turkana
Harvesting of sorghum and cowpeas crop at the 216-acre Kotela irrigation scheme in Loima sub-county,
January 14, 2021
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Munya warns Coffee Societies officials over Coffee Cherry fund
By Kimuri Mwangi Agriculture CS Peter Munya has read the riot act to officials of
January 12, 2021
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How to make a Cone Garden
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many people started growing vegetables in their kitchen gardens. Below is
January 10, 2021
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Nyeri County sets aside Kshs. 17 Million for coffee revitalization
The County Government of Nyeri has set aside Kshs. 17 million for coffee revitalization in
January 9, 2021
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Munya gives Mombasa Tea Auction organizers one month to comply as tea elections set for March
All tea in Kenya will be sold at the auction within the next one month
January 8, 2021
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In East Africa, a race to outsmart locusts with drones and data
While the eyes of the world are on the novel coronavirus, East Africa continues to
January 6, 2021
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Return of the Tea Board of Kenya
Recently, President Uhuru Kenyatta assented an Act of Parliament to provide for the regulation, development
January 6, 2021
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Cannabis Research and Development Facility completed in North America
North America’s first research and development facility dedicated to advancing cannabis cultivation techniques and systems
January 6, 2021
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New tax to affect tea farmers
Smallholder tea farmers affiliated to factories that are managed by the Kenya Tea Development Agency
January 5, 2021
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Follow potato regulations now or risk jail – Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui
You will pay a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings (Kshs. 500,000) and /or
January 4, 2021
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Truck driver arrested after reporting coffee theft
A truck driver who reported the theft of 324 bags of coffee he was transporting
January 2, 2021
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FAO to scale up response to Fall Armyworm as pest continues to spread
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is increasing efforts aimed at
January 2, 2021
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Uganda hit hard in the creamy, milky battle in East Africa
By Kimuri Mwangi A creamy, milky, battle has been going on for a while in
December 30, 2020
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