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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

Kenya agricultural commodities exchange set to launch February 2024

adminNov 14, 20230

The Trade and Investment Ministry has announced that Kenya’s National Multi Commodities Exchange (Komex) is scheduled to go live in February next year, with mock

Ruto advocates for irrigation as a key to unlocking Kenya’s agricultural potential

adminNov 6, 20230

On Saturday, President William Ruto conducted an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation project for the Bura Irrigation and settlement scheme in Tana River County. He

Promoting biotechnology integration in African agriculture

adminNov 6, 20230

The promotion of agricultural biotechnology in Africa is seen as crucial for economic empowerment, food security, and overall health. Vitumbiko Chinoko, the Manager of the

Ruto encourages farmers to set their own maize prices, insists government will offer Sh 4000 per 90 kg bag

adminOct 31, 20230

President William Ruto has offered assurance to local farmers, expressing the government’s readiness to purchase their maize. Ruto has confirmed that the National Cereals and

African Conference on Agricultural Technology tackles food security challenges and youth engagement

adminOct 31, 20230

The African Conference on Agricultural Technology (ACAT) has commenced in the nation, gathering agricultural experts, policymakers, and practitioners from across the African continent to address

KALRO initiates avocado seedling multiplication to boost European market prospects

adminOct 30, 20230

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has launched an ambitious project aimed at expanding avocado production to tap into the lucrative European market.

Climate change: Experts convene in Nairobi to explore contemporary approaches for food security

adminOct 24, 20230

Government and non-government representatives are set to convene in Nairobi during the 7th Agro-Food Pack Exhibition, aiming to address concerns related to food security. This

Sugarcane farmers to receive outstanding payments in three months

adminOct 11, 20230

Sugarcane farmers in the western part of the country, who are collectively owed nearly Sh2 billion by public millers, will soon receive their outstanding payments

Horticultural exports rise to 29-month high due to increased demand

adminOct 4, 2023October 4, 20230

Recent data released by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) highlights a remarkable uptick in Kenya’s horticultural exports for July, breaking the 29-month record, owing