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Genome Editing proving a game changer for healthier and better harvests
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya has embraced Genome Editing (GEd) technology in a bid to ensure
October 11, 2024
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Using agroforestry to conserve Mt Elgon
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Kenya Agricultural
September 17, 2024
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KALRO offers new varieties for commercialization including rice
By Kimuri Mwangi The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is offering new crop
April 22, 2024
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CGIAR project impacts farmers in Embu County
By Kimuri Mwangi Agnes Ndia smiles as she looks at the people congregated in her
November 6, 2023
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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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Berry farming becoming popular in Kenya
By Kimuri Mwangi Berry farming in Kenya has recently become popular with more people taking
January 9, 2023
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Concerted efforts to elevate Root Crops
By Kimuri Mwangi The root crops sub-sector has for a long time received inadequate policy
November 23, 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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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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Kenya to host the first joint Grassland and Rangeland Congress
Kenya will host the first joint 24th International Grassland Congress and 11th International Rangeland Congress
September 28, 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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Tomato seedlings multiplication
KALRO researchers have embarked on multiplication and distribution of tomato seedlings to farmers in Garissa,
May 20, 2021
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New rice variety
The Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has launched Komboka rice variety after years
November 30, 2020
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Maize trials
Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is currently undertaking National Performance Trials of Bt
November 30, 2020
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Juice manufacturer gets into potato seed propagation
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has availed 5 potato breeder seeds Shangi, Dutch
July 14, 2020
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Cocoa introduced in Kenya as government supplies various seedlings to farmers
The government will supply 781,800 seedlings to farmers in 17 counties. The seedlings include tomato,
June 28, 2020
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Counties receive potato basic seed to produce certified seeds
6 Counties have received 25 tons of potato basic seed for planting to produce certified
May 18, 2020
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Disease resistant GM cassava to undergo safety tests
Kenya may soon have a new cassava breed if it is approved by the National
May 17, 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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