
Group’s resilience pays off as they become horticultural processors
We are running late for a date with the Chairman of Karurumo Horticulture Self-help Group

Macharia- the urban dairy goat farmer
Kilimo News catches up with Robert Macharia at the Nairobi Agricultural Trade Fair popularly known

Tunahitaji tafiti bora za mbegu – Bashe
Naibu Waziri wa Wizara ya Kilimo Hussein Bashe jana (10/10/2019 ) aemeshauri Chuo Kikuu cha

Potato regulations making – behind the scenes
The making of any regulations in Kenya raises suspicion among the parties affected to a

What is up in the tea sector in Kenya?
The issue of tea has been a hot topic in Kenya recently. This is because

Kenya signs 3.7m Euro trade deal to boost agricultural exports
The European Union (EU) and the Kenyan Government signed the Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP)

BASHE: WADAU ZALISHENI MBEGU ZA MAZAO KWA WINGI TANZANIA
Serikali imewataka wazalishaji mbegu za mazao nchini Tanzania kuongeza uzalishaji na ubora ili nchi iepukane

Mango facts in Kenya
Mango producing counties include: Kwale, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Murang’a, Elgeyo Marakwet, Lamu, Kilifi, Machakos,

Stakeholders in the mango value chain come together
Local traders, farmers and other stakeholders in the mango sector have launched an association to

Agriculture growth in Rwanda
During the second quarter of 2019, Agriculture growth in Rwanda was 5% and contributed 1.5

FAO report cites 41 countries needing external assistance for food
Some 41 countries continue to be in need of external assistance for food, with conflicts

Women in agriculture – USA
From historic homesteaders to contemporary cattle ranchers, women have been the cornerstone of America’s agriculture

Uganda rolls out Ethical Code of Conduct for Agricultural Extension Service Providers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries developed an Ethical Code of Conduct for

AfriFARM waja na Technolojia ya kupambana na kiwavijeshi Vamizi Tanzania
Shirika la Kimarekani linalojihusisha na miradi mbalimbali ya kilimo na elimu (project concern international) PCI

15 counties set to benefit from the Aquaculture Business Development Programme
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with six

Dams to ease water scarcity in pastoralist areas
The Kenyan government is set to construct three dams worth Sh250 million each in West

Useful avocado tips
Courtesy of the World Avocado Organization How do I know if an avocado is ripe

350 milk coolers for milk co-operatives in Kenya
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Kenya has imported 350 milk coolers worth

Mango- Second fruit production wise in Kenya
Mango is the second most produced fruit in Kenya after bananas. According to a report

Guidelines for Import, Export and Transit of Animals and Animal Products in Uganda
Below are the procedures for import, export and transit of animal and animal products in

Who is at the highest risk of exposure from pesticides?
By Henry Kinyua Who is at the highest risk of exposure from pesticides? This is

Youth group finds a niche in Capsicum growing
Aberdares Life Impact Youth Group, in Njabini, Kiburu ward, Kinangop sub-county members can now smile

Mwaka huu Tanzania tumejipanga kusindika korosho nyingi zaidi – Waziri Hasunga
Waziri wa Kilimo Mhe. Japhet Hasunga amewaambia Wasindikaji wadogo na Wakubwa wa korosho kuwa lengo

7 secrets that forests have been keeping from you
By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Where would you find the

Organic Farming- you still need to seek professional advice
By Henry Kinyua Of late, social media has been awash with reports of improper pesticide

Small Businesses Soaring,Driving Growth Across African Agriculture
A report published by Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) finds that millions

Supporting farmers
Grow Africa, a programme of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), today announced the signing

Outstanding Smallholder Farmer and Eminent Agricultural Policy Advocate share 2019 Africa Food Prize
Two exceptional professionals, who are both at the same time successful agricultural producers, have today
				

