Demand for cassava, sweet potatoes on the rise
Experts attribute the rise in demand to low maize yields, healthy lifestyles.
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Kenya records decline in variety breeding
Report says Kenya seed variety breeding is on a decline.
Horticulture records low earnings due to climate change effects
Kenya records a decline of more than Sh20 billion in export earnings
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Interceptions attributed to maximum residue levels in beans and peas
Kebs launches standards to boost food safety and traceability
Pests remain a major challenge in trade for horticultural products, says CS
Demand for green maize likely to cause unga shortage, expert
A 90kg bag is retailing at a high of between Sh4,500 to Sh5,000
Maize harvest to be at an -time low since 2017
Maize consumption per capita is at 80 kgs per person per year or 200g daily
4.4 million Kenyans to face hunger, says UN
The UN bodies issued an early warning for urgent humanitarian action
76% of pesticides used in Kenya highly toxic, report shows
Use of the pesticides pose great risk to farmers, local communities and consumers
Nutritionists introduce recipes for cooking beans rich in iron, zinc
Say developing the 40 recipes is aimed at appealing to the modern Kenyan.
Eat more beans to fight malnutrition, says expert
Beans are highly consumed, versatile, cheap and available compared to other foods, says expert
Support farmers, agribusinesses to cope with drought – experts
Says those in the Horn of Africa are facing extreme drought after four failed rainy seasons.
Farmers urged to use sticky traps to manage pests
The innovation also helps reduce the use of chemical pesticides
The vegetable garden ensures that children do not go to bed hungry