News Archives - Agrifood East Africa

Coffee farmers in Manyatta fight to save cooperative from auction

adminJan 24, 2025March 7, 20260

Coffee farmers in Manyatta constituency have sought legal intervention to prevent the auctioning of their cooperative, which is at risk of liquidation due to a

USAID grants Sh6.3 billion to farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, and seven counties

adminJan 20, 20250

Farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, and seven other counties are set to benefit from a Sh6.3 billion ($49 million) grant from USAID under a five-year

Farmers face uncertainty over new agriculture bills: Higher costs and stricter rules loom

adminNov 26, 20240

Farmers, including those in Wajir, are staring at a challenging future as Parliament debates a series of proposed agricultural laws that could complicate farming and

Kenya’s macadamia investment drives regional export growth- AGRA report

adminSep 13, 20240

Kenya’s investment in macadamia nuts has positioned the nation as a top regional exporter despite facing market and regulatory challenges. This is according to the

How farmers saved at least Sh7,000 on fertilisers to produce high yields in Siaya

adminJul 31, 20240

Farmers in Gem, Siaya County, are celebrating bountiful harvests after applying agricultural techniques learned from experts. They saved at least Sh7,000 on DAP and CAN

Kenya intensifies efforts to enhance nut production

adminMar 1, 20240

The Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) and Equatorial Nut Processors (ENP) have entered into an agreement aimed at promoting nut production across the country.

Farmers shifting from tobacco to alternative sources of income

adminMar 1, 20240

The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food programme(WFP), the National Government and the

Murang’a tea farmers set to reap benefits under new KTDA agreement

adminMar 1, 20240

Tea farmers in Murang’a are poised to experience improved benefits following a recent agreement signed between their directors and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA).

Mombasa to host 5th Jumuiya agribusiness and blue economy investment conference

adminNov 29, 2023November 29, 20230

Mombasa is set to host the 5th Jumuiya Agribusiness and Blue Economy Investment Conference, scheduled to take place from November 28th to 30th. Organized by

NuPEA to harness atoms 4Food technology for enhanced sugarcane production

adminNov 28, 20230

The Nuclear Power & Energy Agency(NuPEA), is set to employ Atoms4Food Technology to enhance sugarcane production in Western Kenya Counties. Recently introduced by the International