New KPCU starts Coffee Cherry fund disbursement
The New Kenya planters Cooperative Union (New KPCU ) has begun the disbursement of the
April 4, 2020
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Agriculture Ministry proposes guidelines to ensure stability in the food supply chain during COVID-19 pandemic
The Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya has developed protocols and guidelines to facilitate operations within
April 4, 2020
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Manure, acaricides & milk gallons for Nyeri farmers
Nyeri County has given out manure worth Ksh 2 Million to coffee farmers in Mahiga
April 3, 2020
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East Africa to benefit from $1.5 million by AfDB to fight locusts
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $1.5 million emergency relief grant to assist
April 3, 2020
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Farmers receive chicks from County
The Nakuru county department of Agriculture has distributed 1,900 one-month chicks to farmer groups in
April 3, 2020
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Biopesticides for locust control- an option
By FAO East Africa is going through a massive desert locust infestation that’s stripping farming families of food
April 2, 2020
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Nakuru County distributes avocado seedlings
The Nakuru County government has increased , the Department of Agriculture’s budgetary allocation to Kshs.
April 2, 2020
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No market days, sell at your gate- Wa Iria
Governor Mwangi was Iria has suspended market days in Murang’a County. Farmers instead have been
April 2, 2020
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Kiambu farmers to get seeds from County government
Kiambu county today released a consignment of 108 tonnes of seeds to be delivered to
April 1, 2020
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Locusts breed and form more swarms
Locusts are threatening to unleash more havoc in the horn of Africa according to FAO
April 1, 2020
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Munya assures of enough food and unrestricted farm produce transport
There is sufficient food supply in the country despite the Coronavirus pandemic. The Minister of
April 1, 2020
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Youth ventures into seed potato production
He is young, a trained accountant and currently pursuing a Bachelor in Commerce, but he
April 1, 2020
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Covid-19 – Let food flow freely
By QU Dongyu, Director-General FAO The COVID-19 pandemic is putting enormous strains on the public
March 31, 2020
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Kenya’s Market Infrastructure During Covid-19 — Some Thoughts
By Grant Brooke Over the past few weeks I’ve gotten a number of questions on
March 28, 2020
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Meet standards we open markets – Nyoro
Some of the markets that had been closed in Kiambu County for failing to meet
March 28, 2020
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Juja market traders an example as Covid-19 affects markets
The emergence of the Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted market activities across the country, in turn,
March 27, 2020
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Wangai the Goldenscape founder arrested by DCI
Peter Wangai Muriithi, the Founder, Chairman & CEO Goldenscape Group Limited has been arrested by
March 26, 2020
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Nakuru county launches breed improvement program
The Nakuru County Government has launched the breed improvement program in a bid to increase
March 26, 2020
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NARIGP project donates vehicles to Kenya
The National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP) has donated 42 double cab vehicles
March 26, 2020
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The Weekly Coffee Dose with Henry Kinyua
Covid-19 aka Corona virus seems not to have stopped the smell of Coffee in the
March 25, 2020
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Teacher finds a niche in dryland arrow roots
Dry land arrow roots have become a specialty and a good income earner for a
March 25, 2020
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Trans-Nzoia County distributes fertilizer
The County Government of Trans-Nzoia has flagged off the first phase of ward specific planting
March 25, 2020
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Hike food stuff prices at your own risk, warns Museveni
Traders who will take advantage of the corona virus pandemic to hike food stuffs in
March 25, 2020
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Impact of corona pandemic on food and agriculture
FAO Will COVID-19 have negative impacts on global food security? Both lives and livelihoods are
March 24, 2020
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Uganda moves to eliminate counterfeit and adulterated agro-inputs.
Uganda has agreed on ten priority areas of collaboration to eliminate counterfeit and adulterated agro-inputs.
March 24, 2020
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Locust invasion report in Uganda
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in Uganda (MAAIF) has given an update
March 24, 2020
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Nakuru County fighting new locust attack
The County Government of Nakuru yesterday conducted aerial and ground spraying on desert locusts in
March 24, 2020
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Meet the 20 year old hydroponic expert
The average age of a Kenyan farmer is 59 years while the average age of
March 23, 2020
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Makueni County to produce ready to drink juice
Makueni County is set to enter the ready to drink juice market soon. The second
March 21, 2020
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Nyeri County distributes seeds to farmers
Nyeri County Goverment has distributed 80 tonnes of potato seeds and 20 tonnes of beans
March 20, 2020
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