The Weekly Coffee Dose with Henry Kinyua
By Henry Kinyua About a month ago, the Nairobi Coffee Auction trading floor was closed
April 29, 2020
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WFP supports agriculture in Isiolo
The World Food Programme (WFP) has donated Non-Food Items (NFIs) and 240 bags of Orange
April 29, 2020
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Ndabibi floods affect small scale farmers
The County Government of Nakuru says it is working towards finding a lasting solution to
April 29, 2020
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COVID19- Pandemic & Food Security
By Josephine Favre The COVID-19 Pandemic is challenging us. None of us saw it coming!
April 29, 2020
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Locust attack continues in Kenya as they turn to rice in Mwea
Locusts have continued wreaking havoc in the country as it also battles the Covid-19 pandemic.
April 28, 2020
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Banana market & factory in Kisii
Kisii County is set to construct a modern banana market at Nyamache. The market will
April 28, 2020
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Farmer pioneers aeroponics in Rwanda
Growing food without soil or natural light is not something many Rwandans had seen or
April 27, 2020
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Trans Nzoia County fights fall army worm
Trans Nzoia County Government has received 3000 litres of pesticides to fight Fall army worms
April 27, 2020
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From a struggling youth group to owners of a Kshs 2.3 million industry
By Kimuri Mwangi G-Star Youth Group has achieved two objectives that the founders desired: finding
April 24, 2020
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Waziri Hasunga awaonya wafanyi biashara dhidi ya kuongeza bei ya sukari
Serikali ya Tanzania imeweka wazi bei ya sukari nchini ambapo bei ya rejareja haitazidi Sh
April 23, 2020
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IFAD’s new investment to fund farmers & agribusiness
In a continuation of its efforts to help small-scale farmers and micro-, small and medium
April 23, 2020
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Ukaguzi kuhusu mpunga Tanzania
Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Kilimo Gerald Kusaya amewaongoza Makatibu Wakuu wa Wizara za Viwanda na
April 22, 2020
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The proper way of fish feeding
Fish farming has proved popular with farmers as several government initiatives to support it have
April 22, 2020
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Industry has pesticides ready for locust spraying in Kenya- Agrochemicals Association
Kenya has the pesticides to tackle the country’s locust invasion ready and stored in local
April 21, 2020
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Kenya launches coffee revitalization programme
A coffee revitalization programme covering 8 coffee growing areas has been launched by the Cabinet
April 20, 2020
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COVID-19: FAO and African Union commit to safeguarding food security amid crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the African Union (AU) and
April 18, 2020
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Munya – KTDA abused it’s market power
As he launched the revised draft of tea regulations today, Agriculture CS Peter Munya didn’t
April 16, 2020
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Narok County re-opens markets
Narok Governor Samuel Tunai has announced the re-opening of selected markets in Narok County with
April 16, 2020
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Agriculture CS outlines proposed tea sector reforms
The long-awaited tea reforms in the tea industry have started taking shape with the government
April 16, 2020
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Kenya on track to revive cotton industry as it embraces Bt cotton
The Kenyan government through the Ministry of agriculture has laid out plans to revive the
April 16, 2020
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African farmers face difficult times ahead as they lose export market access amidst COVID-19 crisis
Millions of African smallholder farmers who grow fresh fruits & vegetables (FFV) for export have
April 14, 2020
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Nyeri County to build avocado plant
The County Government of Nyeri says it plans to set up an avocado plant soon
April 14, 2020
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Seedling raising – is it time farmers left it to professionals?
If you visit a small scale farmer, you are most likely to see a small
April 14, 2020
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FAO boosts Rwanda’s preparedness for a potential Desert locust invasion
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through its Regional Commission for Controlling
April 13, 2020
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The Borehole Handpump Mechanic Breaking Stereotypes in Her Community
Juba – “Don’t be fooled by my pretty green dress.” “I can do it,” says Agnes Juma, revealing
April 13, 2020
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FAO continues to fight Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa and Yemen despite COVID-19 constraints
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN is continuing its efforts to contain
April 10, 2020
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Low seed germination rate,factors to consider
Low seed germination rate has been a constant complain from farmers especially the small scale
April 9, 2020
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New deals for food transport will deliver food security
By Okisegere Ojepat – CEO Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPC Kenya) Securing our food
April 7, 2020
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The couple who lost savings in agriculture and bounced back to seedling propagation
By Kimuri Mwangi When I spoke with Joshua on phone regarding a post I had
April 6, 2020
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