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Farmers bet on community seed bank to tackle malnutrition, boost incomes

adminMar 8, 20210

With increasing malnutrition and key nutrient deficiency of zinc, iron and vitamins in Western Kenya, occasioned by changing diets, a group of farmers are reversing

Agripreneurs bet on diversification, networking to weather COVID-19 shocks, study

adminFeb 11, 20210

Throughout 2020 and the myriad of challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting and working with young agribusiness entrepreneurs has been particularly pertinent. To

Tea factories well within their rights to challenge tea act in court–lawyer

adminFeb 8, 20210

Smallholder tea factory companies are justified to seek legal redress against sections of the new Tea Act, which they believe infringe on their constitutional rights

Agribusiness programme spreads wings to Machakos

adminFeb 4, 2021March 7, 20260

Youth and women in different agriculture value chains in Machakos and the surrounding counties are set to receive a major boost after the AgriBiz programme conducted

Ashden seeks to award innovators tackling global climate challenges

adminJan 26, 2021January 26, 20210

Ashden has announced the opening of the 2021 Ashden Awards with categories promoting innovation in energy access, natural climate solutions and sustainable cooling for low-income

11 counties hit by second wave of locust invasion

adminJan 26, 20210

11 counties have been hit by a second wave of desert locust invasion. Government spokesperson Colonel (Rtd.) Cyrus Oguna, addressing the press Friday morning assured

How to install a biogas system

adminOct 21, 20200

The cost of running farm machines can be very high, depending on the kind of fuel used. Biogas an environmentally friendly renewable fuel is cost-efficient

Coronavirus has stress-tested our food systems, and many could fail

adminOct 21, 20200

The coronavirus has brought enormous setbacks, suffering, and forecasts of a global depression following the closure of so many economies for so long. But, if

Governors head to court as they reject the proposed tea regulations

adminOct 7, 2020October 7, 20200

Governors have rejected the proposed tea regulations throwing their implementation into uncertainty. The Council of Governors held a meeting with the tea-growing Counties to deliberate

Farmers Want KTDA To Withdraw Case Filed Against Implementation Of New Tea Regulations

adminSep 22, 20200

Tea farmers in the Mt Kenya region want the Kenya Tea Development Agency to withdrawal a case it has filed against the implementation of the