Inter-sectoral Forum on Agrobiodiversity and Agroecology launched
Kenya has launched the Inter-sectoral Forum on Agro-biodiversity and Agro-ecology (ISFAA) to promote mainstreaming of
August 13, 2020
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Covid19 creates largest number of hungry people ever as WFP announces assistance
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a massive rise in the number
August 12, 2020
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The art of pruning
With the modernisation and commercialisation of agriculture in Uganda throughout the early 2000s, farmers took
August 12, 2020
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Makueni, World Vision Partnership to quench Kalawa
Kalawa Ward is arguably one of the driest parts in Makueni County, continually battling water
August 11, 2020
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Munya lauds bank’s youth agribusiness training programme
The Ministry of Agriculture is interested in collaborating with the KCB Foundation to expand ongoing
August 10, 2020
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Mentorship is key in getting the youth into agriculture
Young people need mentorship to excel in agriculture and the government should take the lead
August 10, 2020
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Global food prices rise in July
Global food prices continued rising for the second consecutive month in July, led by vegetable
August 10, 2020
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Lemons selling like hot cake as shortages reported
As the Covid19 scare continues people have been urged to consume foods that boost their
August 6, 2020
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CEC lauds Nakuru ATC refurbishment
Nakuru County Agriculture CEC Dr. Immaculate Maina has lauded the support given by stakeholders to
August 6, 2020
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South Sudanese group finds solace in farming
“In the Dinka language, there is a saying: men eat first, then women, then children.
August 4, 2020
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Comply or face the music – Munya warns on tea regulations
The Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) has until 31st March 2021 to comply with the
August 3, 2020
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New FAO programme to protect livelihoods of communities affected by Desert Locusts in Ethiopia
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a programme to
July 31, 2020
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Families to benefit from Goat restocking program
A goat restocking exercise in Turkana County will benefit 126 families in four sub-counties of
July 31, 2020
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Kenya declares war on FC Moth as it threatens the EU flower and horticultural export market
The Kenyan government and agricultural industry are launching an urgent offensive against a moth that
July 30, 2020
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Warehouse Receipt System Council inaugurated by agriculture CS Peter Munya
Agriculture CS Peter Munya has today unveiled the Warehouse Receipt System Council to oversee the
July 29, 2020
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Kenya beats back desert locust upsurge for now, but East Africa remains at risk
Q&A with Cyril Ferrand, Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Resilience Team Leader for East Africa
July 29, 2020
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KTB signs Eliud Kipchoge as destination ambassador
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has signed Marathon World record holder and Olympic champion Eliud
July 29, 2020
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100 water pans to be constructed in Nakuru County
A 100 water pans will be constructed within Nessuit and Njoro Wards of Nakuru County.
July 29, 2020
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Modern pig farming – a visit to Gitika Farm
By Kimuri Mwangi Pig farming has gained popularity and more farmers are getting into it.
July 27, 2020
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USAID partners with equity fund to boost agribusiness in Kenya
Vital Capital, a private equity fund focused on companies in sub-Saharan Africa has announced a
July 25, 2020
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Here is the state of agriculture in the counties- COG Chairman Governor Oparanya
The Chairman of the Council of Governors COG) who is also the Kakamega County Governor
July 25, 2020
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Uasin Gishu County’s bet on avocados starts paying off
The County Government of Uasin Gishu has facilitated planting of over 2,000 hectares of avocado.
July 23, 2020
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Nyeri establishing a farmers call center
The County Government of Nyeri is establishing a farmers call center at Wambugu Agricultural Training
July 23, 2020
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World Vegetable Centre signs MOU with Tanzania
Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) signed a new memorandum of
July 22, 2020
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Basic Infrastructure Key to Increased Employment for Rural Youth in Senegal
In a country with about 60 percent of the population under 24 years of age,
July 22, 2020
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Livestock restocking campaign rebuilding livelihoods in Borno Nigeria
In Borno state, North East Nigeria, the current COVID-19 pandemic is not just a crisis,
July 21, 2020
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Hungry Cities waiting for charities to eat
By Brian Gicheru “Mombasa county second phase feeding programme has resumed, kindly let us meet
July 21, 2020
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Seed potato production- tubers vs rooted apical cuttings
Addressing seed shortages for potato is a perennial challenge throughout sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Kenya which
July 21, 2020
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County trains water officers
Nakuru County Department of Water and Sanitation in partnership with the Centre for Social Planning
July 21, 2020
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Isiolo county animal health gets a boost
Isiolo County’s animal health improvement has received a boost after the department of livestock received
July 21, 2020
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