Technology Archives - Agrifood East Africa

Introduction of a digitalized national food safety monitoring system

adminJun 12, 20230

Kenyans will soon be able to share information online should they suspect any cases of compromised food safety standards. This is after the government revealed

Green Transformation and Hydroponics: Towards Resilient Food Systems in the Far North of Kenya

adminJun 2, 20230

It is finally raining in Kenya again, and even the Northern Regions around Lake Turkana receive some of it. So far, more drops have fallen

Agriculture ministry to promote biofuel crops growth in 23 ASAL counties

adminMay 11, 20230

The Ministry of Agriculture is embarking on a new initiative to promote the growth of biofuel crops, such as castor, croton, and cotton, in the

Kenya, TZ court cases block tonnes of GMO maize seeds

adminFeb 10, 20230

Four court cases have blocked the release of 11 tonnes of genetically modified maize seeds that were to be made available to farmers this planting

Modernise your agribusiness with one of these technologies

adminJul 4, 20220

Last week, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre was swarmed by agriculture enthusiasts, who trooped to the venue to sample various technologies that were on display.

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

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

Kenyan, Nigerian firm win Sh165m grant for agritech innovation

adminSep 9, 20210

Kenyan and Nigerian firm have won a Sh165 million (US$1.5 million) grant to fund expansion plans in a bid to provide services to smallholder farmers.

Japan to enhance Kenya’s human resource in agriculture

adminJul 2, 20210

Japan has committed to enhance its support for Kenya’s agriculture, one of the key sectors for the country’s economic recovery and growth amidst Covid-19, through

Village reaps from Turkish farm machinery

adminJul 14, 20200

A Kenyan village is reaping the benefits of farm machinery donated by Turkey. A modern silage harvester is slicing rows of wet grass to be