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Nyota bean variety doing well in Nyeri
The county government of Nyeri in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research (KALRO)
February 27, 2023
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New sorghum hybrid with a 25% increase in yield released in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean farmers are poised for greater yield and income gains as a result of a
February 24, 2023
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Biodiversity is at stake and pesticides is one cause
Experts have been warning for years that biodiversity is at stake. Pesticides have been identified
January 2, 2023
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Farm mechanization – where is Kenya?
By Kimuri Mwangi They came in all sizes, colours, materials, and shapes and stared at
November 16, 2022
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EIMA 2022, the best ever
By Kimuri Mwangi The 2022 edition of EIMA International, the world exhibition of agricultural machinery
November 14, 2022
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EIMA International, the great exhibition of agricultural machinery, returns to Bologna
The 45th edition of EIMA International, the world exhibition of agricultural machinery that opens today
November 9, 2022
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GMO Maize by KALRO ready for planting next year
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya is ready to commercialize its GMO maize next year as the
October 24, 2022
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What is GMO food as Kenya removes restrictions?
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya officially entered into the cultivation and use of the Genetically Modified
October 4, 2022
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Technology speeds up tea payments in KTDA factories
The deployment of SAP (systems, applications and products) software by KTDA and its managed factories
September 28, 2022
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Ukraine-Russia crisis: Another wake-up call for home-grown agricultural solutions
By Dr Rebbie Harawa The agriculture crisis precipitated by the Ukraine-Russia conflict, especially fertilizer, wheat
July 28, 2022
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Agricultural mechanization- Italian exports to Kenya increasing
Italy is the sixth largest supplier of agricultural machinery in Kenya after India, China, Brazil,
July 19, 2022
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Teeth from royal cattle herds of Mesopotamia shed light on ancient urban cultures: USask research
Newly published cutting-edge research led by University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Near Eastern archaeologist Dr. Tina
June 29, 2022
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The maths of profitable maize farming
By David Ndegwa Maize farming can be a profitable venture if target yields above 40
June 24, 2022
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High fertilizer prices – this is what to do as a farmer
By David Ndegwa Tough times never last but tough people do. The cost of producing
May 20, 2022
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Banana fibre to save potatoes from nematodes
With potato production in East Africa under increasing threat from the invasive and highly destructive
March 16, 2022
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Scientific evidence shows eating millet leads to better growth in children
Researchers examining the nutritional benefits of millets have found that these “smart foods” can boost
March 2, 2022
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Kenya & Nigeria among beneficiaries of $13 Million USAID award for Global Biotech Potato Partnership
Potato is an essential crop that can play an integral role in achieving global food
February 7, 2022
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KALRO working towards the introduction of adaptive grasses and animal breeds
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has taken the smart agriculture
October 1, 2021
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How drip irrigation works
By David Ndegwa Drip irrigation is a very effective method of irrigation, majorly because it
September 23, 2021
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Farmers to benefit from launch of pest and weed identification app
The Corteva™ FarmFundi app provides a digital and pest identification guide for farmers Farmers in Kenya will now be
September 15, 2021
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New potato varieties
The Ministry of Agriculture through Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has produced potato
August 2, 2021
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Kenya National Biosafety Authority Approves Genetically Modified Cassava
The Kenya National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved environmental release of genetically modified (GM) cassava
June 23, 2021
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Digitization equipment set to accelerate Kenya’s breeding programs
Last month, the CGIAR Excellence in Breeding (EiB) platform handed over digitization equipment to the
May 21, 2021
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A high-tech response is helping countries win the battle against Desert Locusts
For the unsuspecting farmer, the Desert Locust is a formidable enemy. These wretched pests have
May 11, 2021
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7 things to follow in aquaponics
A marriage between aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as fish, snails or prawns in tanks)
April 30, 2021
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Encouraging microbes to work for us
In 1826, the genial French gastronome Brillat-Savarin penned the phrase “Tell me what you eat,
April 23, 2021
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Five ways nuclear technology is improving agriculture and food security
Some of the most innovative ways of improving agricultural practices involve nuclear technology. Using isotopes
April 2, 2021
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What water means for one farmer, once a migrant now a returnee, in Kenya
Water. For all people, it means health, hygiene and hydration. For the spiritual, it can
March 27, 2021
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Uganda to make HIV treatment tablets from goat milk
The National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Databank (NAGRC&DB) of Uganda will start making special
March 15, 2021
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Opinion: Why Europe wants Africa to end crop protection in case science one day shows it’s harmful
By Eric Kimunguyi, CEO, CropLife Kenya/ Agrochemicals Association of Kenya There is a certain state
March 9, 2021
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