Ex-NYS man minting millions in rice farming
Macharia is among the first farmers to start growing a new variety of the crop which has high yields.
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Rice increasingly popular, Kenya should grow more — state
Current demand for rice per individual per year is 20.6 kilos, Kalro says.
Pig farming plagued by high cost of feeds, says farmer
Koome says this threatens the country's economy and food security
My yoghurt business was triggered by need to curb milk wastage
Wairima says what was being offered in the market had been manufactured with additives and preservative.
A food report late last year said production could drop by a much as 70% in some areas.
Maize harvest expected to drop by 30% but kenyans will have enough maize, says PS.
Rift farmers shift from maize to avocado, high-value crops
The farmers says this is due to poor maize prices and high cost of production
Invasive pests and diseases to rise if pesticides banned, says agrochemical association
Says it will not help especially in the tropical conditions and areas experiencing an invasion of pests
Tea saccos against loan scheme by KTDA
KTDA reduced the loan interest from 24 per cent to eight per cent.
Why it's 'illegal' for farmers to share seeds
"Under the farm-saved seeds, a farmer should not distribute seeds but should only use them for his/her benefit," said ...
Lobby calls for harmonised food policy in Africa
Kenya has a National Food Nutrition Security Policy that was enacted in 2011.
KMC to start slaughtering drought-affected animals, says CS
KMC will purchase and slaughter weak animals and Red Cross will distribute the meat as relief food
Crop insurance picks up among smallholder farmers
The Picture Based Insurance model uses satellite and smartphone imagery to assess losses.
Farmer quits coffee farming to venture in avocado business
The Murang'a grower says he grew tired of the mismanagement of sector and lack of consistent pay.
Climate change has negative impact on antimicrobial resistance
Global current use of antibiotics has increased by 65%
Sh31bn World Bank project helping farmers cope with climate change
Project targets over 500,000 farmers and pastoralists in 24 Counties
Food shortage looms as fertiliser prices hit record high
High cost of fertiliser could increase food prices next year, says researcher
Kenya to resume mango export to the EU
Trade is expected to start during the November – March 2022 season.
How Limuru farmer is changing lives through organic food
Kuria says organic agriculture is not just about growing safe food but also having healthy soils.
Maize farmers to boycott NCPB deliveries, demand higher prices
Board to buy 500,000, 50kg bags, pay Sh1,300 per bag, growers want higher prices.
Poultry cooperative transforms lives of Kiambu farmers
The cooperative which is located in Thika town, Kiambu county was also started to support farmers in lowering their ...