Kenyan farmers pivot to online orders as smartphone use grows
They are supplying to hotels and supermarkets via social media
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Traders take advantage of subsidised unga shortage to hike prices
Shop owners sell the 2-kg maize flour packet at a high of Sh200
Cold weather to continue in most parts of Kenya - MET
Current drought affecting ASAL regions of the Northern and Eastern sectors of the country will worsen.
Scientists seek approval to plant genetically modified cassava
The experts say once approved, they will proceed to carry out the national performance trials
African food fellowship opens applications for 2022 Kenyan cohort
They are looking for business leaders, community, farmer representatives and government officials.
Miracle moringa tree a moneymaker for Makueni farmers
The tree has high nutritional and medicinal benefits derived from its various parts
Empty shelves as Kenyans rush to buy Sh100 maize flour
Accessing the subsidized maize flour has been a nightmare for many Kenyans.
70 milling companies have signed a contract for maize flour subsidy
CS Munya assures Kenyans there is no rationing of unga hence no need for panic buying
New maize tech to fight armyworm soon
Farmers will soon access method reducing mating, insecticides, health dangers.
Why Unga is still retailing at Sh230 not Sh100
The Government had sought to reduce the cost of maize flour to Sh100
State plans to subsidise maize flour prices to Sh100
The subsidy, according to an internal memo, will be in effect for four weeks.
Kenya seeks export market for livestock products
Government sets to expand her livestock share export globally.
Invest in fodder farming to cut production costs, farmers told
Scientists say animal feeds are expensive and farmers have been forced to either downsize or close shop
Kiambu farm first to get certified for food safety compliance
Kenya Standard 1758:2016 (KS 1758) is a code of practice for the horticulture industry in the country
Animal feed prices to drop as maize imports arrive in two weeks
Agriculture PS Kimtai says two to three manufacturers have already placed their orders
Horticulture: State to open hot water treatment facility
The hot water treatment will help fight the fruit fly pest affecting mango exports.
Maize flour prices to remain high due to scarcity — expert
A two-kilo packet is selling at Sh200 while a 90kg bag of maize is Sh6,200
Bunyala rice farmers make millions as flooding stopped
Place was once a swamp but is now a productive rice field in Bunyala Irrigation Scheme
Unga subsidy program likely to end this week
Consumers have queued at markets to buy unga limited 1,2 packets per shopper.