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No more ‘omena’ lies, Nyatike fishermen tell politicians

adminJun 29, 20220

Election pledge Fishermen in Migori have warned politicians seeking office to prioritise solar-powered omena drying shades or forget their votes. They said they are tired

Maize flour prices to come down in two days – CS Munya

adminJun 29, 20220

The government will suspend levies and any taxes imposed on imported maize in a bid to lower the prices of maize meals to manageable levels.

High cost of farm inputs a threat to food security

adminJun 28, 20220

Homa Bay has been hit by an acute shortage of subsidised fertilizer, a sure invitation for famine in the next few months unless the situation

Farmers feel the pinch of costly fertiliser and fuel

adminJun 28, 20220

Maize farmers have called on the Agriculture CS to intervene and help them get top dressing fertiliser. Farmers in North Rift are currently top-dressing the

Lobby calls for a continental food policy

adminJun 22, 20220

Peter Gubbels, the director of action research and advocacy for West Africa at Groundswell International, noted that there cannot be a sustainable healthy diet “with

Digital Agriculture: the future of farming

adminJun 22, 2022July 15, 20220

Agriculture still lags behind when it comes to digital transformation, particularly financing. What holds it back and do you think this is where its future

Here’s how to produce safe chicken meat, eggs

adminJun 21, 20220

The current indiscriminate use of antibiotics in poultry production systems raises safety concerns. To avoid this, farmers need to apply good agricultural practices that include

Youth in agribusiness urged to acquire finance and digital literacy skills

adminJun 21, 20220

Young people have the potential and the zeal required to explore various opportunities in the agriculture sector if only they are mentored properly and walked

Mango wine, juice and value addition ideas to earn you more cash

adminFeb 15, 2022May 17, 20220

West Pokot residents Kenya Red Cross on Monday donated foodstuffs to counties that are highly affected by severe drought. West Pokot County is among the

Munya meets CoG to review impact of agriculture reforms

adminFeb 11, 2022February 11, 20220

Agriculture CS Peter Munya. Agriculture CS Peter Munya met with the Council of Governors in a forum to review the impact of the agriculture reforms